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.

Markets and Economy

Stocks Flat on Data, Oil

Markets were flat early after PCE inflation data hit below expectations but the government's estimate for GDP was revised downward. Strikes in Iran threatened resolution.

May 28, 2026

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Futures

Looking to the Futures

July Corn Futures (/ZCN26) Face Pressure as the Planting Season Nears Completion.

May 28, 2026

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Government Policy

Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh is officially the 17th Federal Reserve chair, senators punt immigration enforcement bill debate to early June, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announces retirement.

May 27, 2026

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Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 Equal Weight and Dow Jones Industrial Average are both hitting fresh all-time highs today as investors appear optimistic about Iran negotiations ahead of the three-day weekend.

May 22, 2026

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Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

May 15, 2026

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International

AI and Emerging Market Stocks

Emerging market stocks have rebounded to new highs following their correction at the onset of the Iran war. The recent rally has been concentrated around AI. Can this continue?

May 11, 2026

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Behavioral finance

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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
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Portfolio management
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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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