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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Still Tracking Middle East, Market Awaits Earnings

Stocks showed resilience Monday despite crude's rally after war erupted in the Middle East. Today brings earnings from consumer giants, as well as from software firm CrowdStrike.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress will seek more details from the Trump administration on its plans following military action in Iran.

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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Iran War Puts Oil Prices, Volatility in Spotlight

War in the Middle East shifted focus to oil prices and could trigger volatility and a flight to perceived safety. Trading might be turbulent until ramifications grow clearer.

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On Investing

The Fed's Balancing Act for 2026 (With Claudia Sahm)

Claudia Sahm discusses the Fed's balance sheet and the impact of AI on the labor markets. And Kathy Jones announces her upcoming retirement.

What's the Difference: Jobs vs. GDP Growth

U.S. job creation has been weak despite resilient gross domestic product growth. Here's what may be going on.

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Lost in the Ether: What Can Drive Ether's Price?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin, and its purpose and drivers are different than bitcoin's. Learn more about the factors that can affect ether performance.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Shifts Focus to Plan B

In a 6-3 decision, the highest court in the U.S. ruled that President Trump lacks the legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs. But the administration has a Plan B in place.

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Web3: Welcome to the Multiverse

Cryptocurrencies offer the opportunity to build additional economic layers on top of the global economy.

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On Investing

Mixed Signals & Moving Targets

Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones are joined by Kevin Gordon to discuss mixed economic signals, Fed policy uncertainty, as well as AI-driven investment and productivity gains.