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What's an Index? The Dow®, S&P 500® & Nasdaq Explained | Charles Schwab
You've probably heard about the Dow®, S&P 500®, and Nasdaq—but what does an index actually tell you? Learn why indexes matter to investors.
The News, Scary Headlines, and Your Money | Charles Schwab
Do scary headlines make you want to get out of the market? Consider this 3-step plan to help protect your money from the news and noise.
Deadlines and Debt A Drag On Markets? | Charles Schwab
Well-rested investors will try to build on last Thursday’s better-than-expected jobs report. However, Trump’s tariff deadline and national debt concerns loom over markets.
"Soft" Data Hits Hard: Why Does Sentiment Matter? | Charles Schwab
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment is a so-called "soft" report, not reflecting "hard" data like GDP or CPI. It moved markets recently, so how much attention should investors pay?
Is the Next Temperamental Era Upon Us? | Charles Schwab
Big swings in GDP and record inflation marked the period from the 1960s to the1990s. Find out if we're entering a new Temperamental Era.
"Yen-Carry" Anniversary Nears, but Worries Fade | Charles Schwab
A repeat of last August's "yen-carry" market upheaval isn't likely on the schedule, due in part to a shift in positioning by investors. Here's why.
Trade and Treasuries: Auctions, Tariffs in Focus | Charles Schwab
A 3-year Treasury auction today and a 10-year note auction tomorrow, along with Wednesday's Fed minutes, could drive stocks after Monday's drop. Tariffs remain front and center.
Delta Results, Jobless Claims, Fed Speaker Ahead | Charles Schwab
After closing at or near record highs yesterday, Wall Street braces for Delta results and a Fed governor's speech. Fed minutes showed willingness to consider rate cuts this year.
IPO Market Warming Up as Sentiment Improves | Charles Schwab
There are renewed signs of life in the initial public offerings space. See why an increase in offerings can sometimes suggest market sentiment improvement.
Tariff Two-Step: What to Watch as Earnings Begin | Charles Schwab
Earnings season begins with companies adjusting on the fly to tariffs. This could give investors insight into strategies firms are taking and how businesses might be affected.