Markets and Economy

Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions

Another One Bites the Dust: Banking Saga Continues

The banking crisis has sparked immense focus on financial stability; with an attendant tightening in credit conditions, the risk of a formal recession has risen notably.

Schwab Market Update: Stocks Rose as Banking Stocks Rebound

U.S. stocks ended the day higher, as the financials sector bounced back amid the recent choppiness in the markets.

Stocks Rose as Banking Stocks Rebound

U.S. stocks ended the day higher, as the financials sector bounced back amid the recent choppiness in the markets.

Today's Options Market Update

Equities trend modestly higher amid improved stability in the banking sector as global regulators step in to stabilize markets.

Schwab Market Perspective: Ups and Downs

Market surprises force investors—and the Federal Reserve—to re-evaluate yet again.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Anxieties in the banking sector and interest rate volatility drive volatility in equity markets.

Stocks Fell Amid Further Turmoil in the Banking Sector

U.S. equities ended the day lower, as pressure returned to the banking sector.

Market Snapshot | March 2023

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

Stocks Rose Despite Lingering Pressure on Banks

U.S. stocks ended the day noticeably higher, reversing some recent losses, as the banking sector continues to remain in the headlines.