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Crypto Key Debates: Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Sol

We analyze the key questions around four of the largest and oldest cryptocurrencies.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks initially rose overnight approaching what's expected to be another rate pause by the Fed. A 0.7% rise in February wholesale prices hurt sentiment and the rally faded.

Dire Strait: War's Impact on Stocks

A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Seen Pausing Later as PPI, Oil Get Early Focus

The Fed is seen keeping rates paused at its meeting today, but investors await key economic and rate projections. PPI and crude are front and center early with inflation fears up.

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Still Sees One Cut in 2026

The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

After gaining more than $2.00 in six months, copper has traded in a forty-cent range for the past six weeks.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Hot PPI Scorches Early Rally Attempt Ahead of Fed

Stocks initially rose overnight approaching what's expected to be another rate pause by the Fed. A 0.7% rise in February wholesale prices hurt sentiment and the rally faded.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Investigation of Federal Reserve chair hits an obstacle, while the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down amid funding standoff.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Gathers Amid Focus on Crude, Nvidia GTC Event

As the Fed prepares for a rate decision tomorrow, few expect a move. Instead, focus might stay on crude after its retreat gave stocks a lift Monday. Nvidia's event also continues.