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.

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly losses, as rising longer-term Treasury yields and a resurrection of tariff threats incentivize traders to move some investment dollars to the sidelines.

May 23, 2025

Tariff Threats Hit Market

Fresh tariff threats from President Trump against Apple's iPhone and imports from Europe sent stocks and yields down ahead of the long weekend. Nvidia, GDP, and PCE loom next week.

May 23, 2025


Looking to the Futures

Bonds tumbled as investors considered the tax bill that passed the House on Wednesday.

May 23, 2025

What Is a Tariff?

Tariffs have long been part of U.S. economic policy, but big changes can disrupt markets and trade. Here's a quick overview of some questions investors may have.

May 20, 2025

Why International and Why Now

The shifting change in market leadership to international outperformance may call for a portfolio review to assess overexposure risks.

May 19, 2025

Perspective: Tariff Effect

Stocks have rebounded since the White House delayed steep tariffs that were announced in early April, but trade policy remains a potential driver of volatility.

May 16, 2025

Trading strategy consultations

Discuss portfolio-specific topics like managing volatility and generating income through alternative investments during a one-on-one consultation with a Strategy Desk expert—and return for more advice as many times as you need. This personalized support is in addition to getting weekly webcasts and market commentary straight from our experienced team.

Education & tools

Explore expert analysis and investor tools from Schwab Asset Management that can help you exceed client expectations.  

Investment insights

Stay up to date with research, perspectives, and analysis from the investment professionals at Schwab Asset Management, including their actionable investment ideas and macro perspectives.

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. 

Behavioral finance

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

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. 

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.

Liz Ann Sonders

Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 

Jeffrey Kleintop

Managing Director, Chief Global Investment Strategist, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Kathy Jones

Managing Director, Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Schwab Center for Financial Research

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