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Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update: Closing

Big tech companies continue to shine thanks to optimism over AI, while the broader market struggles.

May 30, 2023 • Schwab Center for Financial Research

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update: Opening

Wall Street appeared to welcome the debt ceiling deal reached over the weekend despite still needing congressional approval. The markets also appear to be making peace with the idea that interest rates might rise again next month.

May 30, 2023

Futures

Looking to the Futures

The S&P 500 traded slightly higher in an abridged trading session yesterday around optimism in debt ceiling negotiations.

May 30, 2023

Government Policy

House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill

Although the House narrowly approved a bill designed to jumpstart negotiations, the issue is far from resolved.

April 27, 2023

Markets and Economy

Short-Duration Stocks Revisit

Although central banks may be near the end of the rate hike cycle, short-duration stocks may still be an attractive investment theme should interest rates remain at higher levels.

April 10, 2023

Market commentary

Mega Caps Reign

Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon
May 30, 2023

Debt Problem: More Than a Ceiling

Jeffrey Kleintop
May 22, 2023

Nothing Typical About Final Rate Hikes

Liz Ann Sonders
May 15, 2023

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Behavioral Finance

Does Market Timing Work?

We ran the numbers on market timing. Our findings? There's a high cost to waiting for the best entry point.

July 15, 2021 • Schwab Center for Financial Research

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