Federal Reserve policy

Weekly Update

The Coming Change in Fed Policy


Published August 30, 2024

 

Lots of discussion lately about the impact of a change in Federal Reserve policy on stocks. While markets have unquestionably been enthused about the coming cuts in short-term interest rates, that expected action has presumably already been priced into the market. What happens once the cuts begin? Do stock markets “sell the news”?

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Weekly Update

Mid-Year Review of Markets and Economies


Published June 16, 2023

 

We routinely publish Schwab’s longer-term (6-12 month) outlooks as part of our weekly blog. Below is their mid-year outlook beginning with a brief review of what has transpired so far in 2023 compared to what they thought. Schwab has been very cautious on the stock market for many months. Read below to see if the recent lift in stock prices has shifted their view. (more…)