Schwab Market Update Audio

Stocks Start Shortened Week on High Note

June 21, 2022 20:45 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

U.S. equities finished solidly higher to start the holiday-shortened week on a high note after posting the worst weekly declines since March 2020 last week.

Stocks Head into Weekend Mixed, Notching Another Week of Losses

June 17, 2022 20:39 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

U.S. equities were able to post gains in the final session of a wild week, but notched its tenth week of losses in eleven.

Markets Erase Fed-day Gains

June 16, 2022 20:46 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

U.S. equities finished solidly lower, continuing a fairly common pattern of a reversal of a move on a Fed-day, which saw equities rally yesterday after the Central Bank raised rates by 75 basis points (bps)—the largest increase since 1994—and suggested it may have to continue to be as aggressive.

Stocks Rally Following Fed Decision

June 15, 2022 20:51 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

U.S. equities finished higher, rebounding from a recent selloff that has pulled the S&P 500 into bear market territory, joining the Nasdaq and Russell 2000.

Markets Mixed Ahad of Tomorrow's Fed Decision

June 14, 2022 20:43 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

U.S. equities were mixed after an attempt to bounce off yesterday's sharp drawdown that came from last week's hotter-than-expected consumer price inflation report.

Markets Selloff, Bringing S&P 500 into Bear Market

June 13, 2022 20:45 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MB

U.S. equities finished solidly lower, adding to the sharp drop seen last week following Friday's hotter-than-expected consumer price inflation report.

40-year High Inflation, Record Low Sentiment Sinks Stocks

June 10, 2022 20:44 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

U.S. equities plunged in today's session, adding to yesterday's drop, and posting yet another week of solid losses.

Markets Tumble Ahead of Tomorrow's Inflation Report

June 09, 2022 20:38 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

U.S. equities accelerated to the downside in the final hour of trading, as investors await a key read on May consumer prices.

Stocks Tumble as Early Resiliency Wanes

June 08, 2022 20:36 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

U.S. equities were lower, unable to carry over the resiliency seen yesterday amid the continued flurry of headwinds.

Stocks Stage Comeback After Early Losses

June 07, 2022 20:46 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

After another rocky trading session, U.S. equities were able to finish in the green and near the highs of the day, but a number of headwinds continued to keep conviction at bay.

Stocks Begin Week Higher in Another Choppy Session

June 06, 2022 20:31 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

U.S. equities closed higher to begin the week, as the markets tried to regain their footing following last week’s losses.

Upbeat Jobs Report Unable to Lift Equities

June 03, 2022 20:31 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

U.S. equities closed out the week lower, posting weekly declines in the process, as an upbeat May labor report was unable to fend off continued anxiety over a long list of global headwinds, chiefly inflation and its implications on the Fed's aggressive stance.

Markets Shrug Off Economic and Fed Worries

June 02, 2022 20:47 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

U.S. equities finished higher, as the markets appeared to shake off skittishness surrounding the Fed's aggressive monetary policy tightening campaign, which comes amid signs of slowing economic growth.

Stocks Bounce of Lows, but Conviction Lacks

June 01, 2022 20:48 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

U.S. equities were able to come off their lows of the day, but finished in the red, as conviction remained sparse and volatility persisted.

Markets Lower to Close Out Wild Month of Trading

May 31, 2022 21:05 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

U.S. equities finished out a volatile month of May lower in a holiday-shortened week, as volatility returned following last week's solid performance.

Market Comeback Continues

May 26, 2022 20:42 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

The rebound for the U.S. equity markets remained intact, as stocks were solidly higher, with the three major indexes on track to post the first weekly gains in seven weeks.

Markets Post Gains, but Volatility Persists

May 25, 2022 20:42 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

U.S. equities finished higher in another choppy session on the heels of Monday's rally, as volatility continued to plague the markets.

Stocks Mixed in Final Hour Push

May 24, 2022 20:36 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

U.S. equities came off the lows of the day to finish mixed, with the Dow able to capitalize on yesterday's solid rebound.

Market Begin Week on High Note

May 23, 2022 20:50 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

U.S. equities posted solid gains, with the S&P 500 coming off a seven-week losing streak and briefly dipping into bear market territory last Friday.

A Pause that Refreshes

May 20, 2022 20:42 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

U.S. equities finished solidly higher in the wake of a spate of losses that has brought about a six-week losing streak for the S&P 500.

S&P 500 Near Bear Territory After Seventh Week of Losses

May 20, 2022 20:41 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

U.S. equities revved higher into the close to finish mixed in the final session of a volatile week that saw some key retail sector earnings reports exacerbate inflation worries.

Conviction Remains Restrained, Stocks Finish Lower

May 19, 2022 20:33 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

U.S. equities finished in the red, but off the lows of the day, amid a choppy session after yesterday's sharp drop amid concerns about inflation pressures weighing on corporate profit margins.

Losses Accelerate into the Close

May 18, 2022 20:34 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

U.S. equities plunged, finishing near the lows of the day, following disappointing quarterly results from Target Corporation and Lowe's Companies, with both retailers warning of rising cost pressures.

Stocks Mixed to Begin Week

May 16, 2022 20:44 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

U.S. equities were mixed to start the week after coming off of a six-week losing streak for the S&P 500.

Markets Post Gains, but a Six-Straight Weekly Loss

May 13, 2022 20:51 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

U.S. equites finished the last session of a volatile week higher, but posted losses on a weekly basis for the sixth-straight time.

Market Instability Continues

May 12, 2022 20:50 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

In an all-to-familiar theme, U.S. equities shed early gains to finish mixed, adding to the volatility that has sent the major indices to levels not seen in over a year.

Bulls Just Can't Get a Break

May 11, 2022 20:41 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

After looking as if U.S. equities may get a reprieve from the recent selloff, the markets turned lower midday to finish in the red in volatile trading in the wake of another hotter-than-expected consumer price inflation report.

Stocks Mixed in Volatile Session

May 10, 2022 20:33 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

U.S. equities were able to come off the lows of the day to finish mixed, as investors assessed a number of ongoing headwinds that remained in place, including concerns surrounding the Fed, inflation, and potential for slowing economic growth.

Bears Remain Firmly in Control

May 09, 2022 20:39 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MB

U.S. equities finished lower, adding to a recent selloff, as the markets continued to contend with a host of headwinds.

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May 06, 2022 20:34 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

U.S. equities finished lower and posted another weekly loss amid elevated uncertainty regarding whether the Fed can orchestrate a soft economic landing after ramping up its monetary policy tightening campaign on Wednesday.

Stocks Tumbled Giving up Yesterday’s Fed-Induced Gains

May 05, 2022 20:33 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MB

U.S. equities tumbled in a sharp reversal, wiping out the gains made during yesterday's Fed-induced rally that came following its monetary policy decision and subsequent comments from Fed Chair Powell.

Stocks Rebound, Rallying After Fed Announcement

May 04, 2022 20:47 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MB

U.S. equities finished higher in a turbulent session, after the Fed announced its policy decision, and the plans for the Fed's balance sheet reduction to start on June 1st.

Equities Higher in Advance of Tomorrow’s Fed Decision

May 03, 2022 20:35 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MB

U.S. equities closed higher in another choppy session, as investors appeared cautious ahead of the Fed's policy decision slated for tomorrow afternoon.

Stocks Rebound Somewhat in Tempered Session

May 02, 2022 20:38 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MB

U.S. equities finished higher following a recent drawdown that was amplified by Friday's sharp selloff.

Equities Tumble and Post Another Losing Week

April 29, 2022 20:54 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

U.S. stocks plummeted and closed the final session of April solidly lower.

Stocks Jump In Spite of Surprising GDP Report

April 28, 2022 20:52 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

U.S. equities finished solidly higher, with tech shares leading the way, amid another day of robust earnings and economic data.

Markets Mixed in Rollercoaster of a Day

April 27, 2022 20:37 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

U.S. equities finished mixed and near where they began in a volatile day of trading, as investors weighed a host of data and earnings reports.

April Selloff Continues

April 26, 2022 20:51 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

U.S. equities finished solidly lower, continuing a recent slide after yesterday's one-day reprieve that saw stocks make a big reversal and finish in the green.

Stocks Claw Back from Early Losses to Finish Higher

April 25, 2022 20:55 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

U.S. equities were able to dig out of an early-morning hole with the Communications Services sector leading the way in the wake of the announcement that Twitter accepted Elon Musk's buyout offer, as well as strength in Information Technology shares ahead of a slew of earnings from tech heavyweights slated for this week.

Stocks Sell Off to Close Out the Week

April 22, 2022 20:39 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

U.S. equities closed solidly lower, with the major indexes posting another week of losses.

U.S. Equities Tumble Following Powell Remarks

April 21, 2022 20:49 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

U.S. equities finished lower, accelerating to the downside following comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who joined the chorus of officials hinting at more aggressive rate hikes. Investors also sifted through a host of earnings and economic data.

Markets Mixed Amid Flurry of Data, Earnings

April 20, 2022 20:41 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

U.S. equities were mixed following yesterday's rally, as the markets sifted through a host of divergent earnings and economic data.

Stocks Rally as Earnings Season Heats Up

April 19, 2022 20:38 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

U.S. equities finished solidly higher amid a ramp up in earnings season this week, and despite more hawkish Fedspeak.

Markets Head into Holiday Weekend Lower

April 14, 2022 20:38 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

U.S. equities finished the last session of a holiday-shortened week lower, investors sifted through a flurry of economic and earnings data.

Stocks Higher Despite Inflation Data, Mixed Earnings Season Start

April 13, 2022 20:42 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

U.S. equities finished solidly higher, showing some resiliency in the wake of yet another hotter-than-expected read on inflation, and as earnings season kicked off amid some mixed results.

Markets Decline in Wake of Hot Inflation Data

April 12, 2022 20:38 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

U.S. equities lost steam into the close to finish lower, as investors appeared to assess data that showed consumer prices rising to their highest levels since 1981.

Stocks Start Week on Shaky Ground

April 11, 2022 20:38 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Last week's bearishness carried over to the new week, which will be shortened by the Good Friday holiday.

Stocks Close Mixed But Decline For The Week

April 08, 2022 20:49 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

U.S stocks closed mixed on the day and rounded out the first full week of the quarter with a weekly decline.

Stocks Pare Losses to Snap a Two-day Losing Streak

April 07, 2022 20:50 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

U.S. stocks rebounded in late-date action to break a two-day losing cycle as the markets digested the ramped-up concerns on the heels of hawkish Fed commentary and minutes from its March meeting this week that suggested highly aggressive monetary tightening.

Markets Sink on Hawkish Fed Minutes and Commentary

April 06, 2022 20:42 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

U.S. equities finished lower for a second-straight session, as the markets remained unnerved by the economic implications of a highly aggressive Fed and a potential policy mistake.

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