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Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Worst Week of Year, War and Oil Center Stage

War and oil have the spotlight almost to themselves as the week ahead features little in the way of major data or earnings news. The S&P 500 hit six-month lows Friday.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks gapped higher today after U.S. President Trump said that strikes on Iran’s power infrastructure will be postponed and that negotiations between the two countries have taken place. Iran subsequently denied that notion.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures prices remain elevated, as energy traders remain on edge as energy supplies out of the Middle East remain in flux.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks Soar as Trump Cites Talks, Delays Strikes

Major indexes surged early after President Trump said he's postponing threatened strikes on Iran's power infrastructure, and the two countries have had talks. Iran denied the news.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for the fourth straight week of losses, and are now technically oversold, as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate market psychology.

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Inflation, Oil, and Uncertainty: Reading the Market’s Mixed Signals

Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Oil Remains In-Focus After Fed Holds Rates Steady

Investors' eyes are still locked on the Middle East conflict as surging oil prices weigh on markets. FedEx, Alibaba, and Accenture earnings are on deck.

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.

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.