Market & Investment Insights

Get expert perspectives on market and investing trends to help keep your client portfolios ahead of the game. Through the Schwab Center for Financial Research (SCFR) and Schwab Asset Management^®, we offer thought leadership and tools designed to elevate your firm.

Markets & economy

Get the market commentary and trend forecasting that you need to make data-driven recommendations for your clients.

Government Policy

Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh leads his first FOMC meeting, affordable housing bill poised to pass Congress, and Trump's BLS head nominee vows to protect independence of government economic data.

June 23, 2026

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Markets and Economy

Chips Lead Stocks Lower

In what appears to be a leadership test after months of gains, chip stocks plunged early ahead of Micron's earnings tomorrow. News was thin, with FedEx due to report later.

June 23, 2026

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Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) prices fell on Thursday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its oil demand outlook for the year.

June 22, 2026

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Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for modestly weekly gains following yesterday's FOMC-induced sell-off, as lower oil prices and yield stabilization encourage dip buying.

June 18, 2026

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What Is Stagflation?

Stagflation is a mix of high inflation, weak economic growth, and rising unemployment. Learn what causes it, how it affects markets, and what it can mean for investors.

June 18, 2026

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Markets and Economy

Hawkish Fed Keeps Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.

June 17, 2026

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Investment insights

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Market charts

Help your clients better understand complex market trends with quick-hit visuals. These investor-friendly charts include concise talking points that facilitate client conversations around asset-allocation opportunities.

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Behavioral finance

Find insights and tools to unlock the power of behavioral finance, strengthen client relationships and optimize investing outcomes.

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ETF education

Discover tools, analysis, and insights to help you build your ETF knowledge and select ETFs for client portfolios. Our dedicated resources are crafted by Schwab professionals for all levels of expertise.

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About the Schwab Center for Financial Research

One of the ways we show our commitment to investment advisors is through SCFR. This industry-leading research center delivers original, fact-based investment insights on key topics, including:

The markets
The economy
Portfolio management
Investment strategy
Retirement planning
Financial planning

Our experts drive the industry forward with proprietary perspectives that you'll find only at Schwab. Their insightful analysis across a broad range of financial topics can help our clients make better investment decisions.

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