Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

Schwab Market Perspective

It seems to be the end of the Great Moderation Era for the U.S. economy. The Great Moderation Era—which marked most of the tw

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion fav

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

During this time of year, we like to take stock of what happened in the first half of the year and compare it with the e

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook f

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

First quarter 2026 earnings were stronger than expected and we think that there might be continued strength in the second qu

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

S&P 500 first quarter 2026 earnings are tracking at nearly 28% year-over-year, with rising profit marg

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind rea

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

Gambling is rising in popularity, blurring lines between betting vs. investing. Misunderstanding the key

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has ste

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon

Iran-related geopolitical risk has boosted stock volatility, especially in sectors like Energy. Uncertainty remains high and

By Liz Ann Sonders, Kevin Gordon