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Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (/CL) and Brent Oil (/BZ) Futures hit their widest price disparity in eleven years.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks Down, Tracking for Another Losing Week

Stocks resumed their descent, on track for a fourth straight losing week despite oil falling on U.S. efforts to re-open the strait. Treasury yields rose as rate cut odds dried up.

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.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are in “risk off” mode once again as attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East are resulting in higher energy prices.

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.

Crypto Key Debates: Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Sol

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

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.

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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.