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Midyear Fixed Income Outlook

Collin Martin and Cooper Howard take a look at the state of the corporate bond and muni bond markets halfway through the year.

June 07, 2024 Liz Ann Sonders • Kathy Jones

Outlook: Fixed Income

Looking into the second half of the year, we are optimistic that returns will be stronger, but also expect volatility to remain elevated.

June 07, 2024

Market Snapshot

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

June 06, 2024

Deficits, Debt and Markets

Historically, the level of U.S. debt has had no correlation with the performance of the stock or bond markets.

June 06, 2024

2024 Global Mid-Year Outlook

As the global economy builds on its recovery this year, markets may see increased volatility due to divergent central bank policies, geopolitics and election outcomes.

June 03, 2024

Market updates

Joe Mazzola

Schwab Market Update: Opening

Joe Mazzola
June 07, 2024
Rob Fleming

Today's Options Market Update

Rob Fleming
June 07, 2024
Joe Mazzola

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Joe Mazzola
June 07, 2024
Dan Sweeney

Looking to the Futures

Dan Sweeney
June 07, 2024

Popular in trading

What to Watch as You Trade

To participate more actively in the market, it's important to know what kind of trader you want to be and which metrics to follow. Schwab's veteran traders share some ideas.

May 15, 2024

Swing Trading Stock Strategies

Learn some of the basic entry and exit signals and money management techniques used in swing trading.

May 14, 2024


Options Expiration Checklist

Managing options positions on expiration day requires an understanding of the process. Here's an overview of things you should know about options expiration.

May 07, 2024

Ins and Outs of Short Selling

Make sure you understand the risks of short selling before taking the plunge.

March 11, 2024

Futures Trader on thinkorswim®

Learn how to trade futures using the Futures Trader tab on thinkorswim® desktop.

February 29, 2024

Intro to thinkorswim® Desktop

Welcome to thinkorswim®. In this video we'll provide a high-level tour of the most commonly used features of the thinkorswim trading platform.

August 28, 2023

Planning and retirement

A Case for a Legacy Love Letter

Crafting a letter to your loved ones that contains your estate-planning information, plus additional rationale for your choices, can help ease their burden when you pass.

May 31, 2024

Family Harmony and Your Legacy

The most effective estate planning includes open communication with family to ensure there are no emotional roadblocks to creating a legacy that lasts for generations.

May 31, 2024


Money & Marriage Later in Life

Considering a late-in-life marriage? Before you and your partner combine your financial lives, here are some important things to keep in mind.

May 29, 2024

Tax on Donations: Equity Awards

Discover which types of equity compensation can be donated to charity, and what the potential tax benefits of those donations may be.

May 28, 2024

How to Save for Retirement

When you're putting together a financial plan, retirement is often one of the top items on the agenda.

May 23, 2024

Business Succession Planning

For entrepreneurs, retirement planning should include decisions about their company's future. Here are strategies to consider for successfully transferring ownership of a business.

May 17, 2024

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