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Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Ugly Tech Reversal, Sentiment Data Awaited

Thursday's rally-killing plunge submerged AI stocks and sent the S&P 500 to 2-month lows. Sentiment data loom as major indexes and cryptocurrencies start below key chart levels.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Thursday's dramatic turnaround from an early Nvidia-fueled rally took stocks to two-month lows, but surging rate-cut hopes today awoke the market. Consumer sentiment data is ahead.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks bounce back today on improved rate cut hopes but remain on track for weekly losses. Promises of AI profits remain under investor scrutiny, despite robust Nvidia earnings.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks Up On Rate Hopes Following Crushing Losses

Thursday's dramatic turnaround from an early Nvidia-fueled rally took stocks to two-month lows, but surging rate cut hopes today awoke the market. Consumer sentiment data is ahead.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Silver December Futures (/SIZ25) settled Thursday at $50.30, a -1.09% decrease from the previous close during a day where equity markets experienced a rather drastic midday reversal coinciding with a spike in volatility.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Nvidia Tops Consensus, Investors Await Jobs Data

Nvidia initially rose overnight after reporting a 62% year-over-year revenue rise and exceeding consensus on earnings and guidance. September jobs data and Walmart are up next.

WashingtonWise  Investors Eyeing Big Issues as Washington Reopens  Episode 129
Washington Wise

Investors Eyeing Big Issues as Washington Reopens

As the government reopens, investors are watching for the Fed to make rate decisions, Congress to avoid another shutdown, and the Supreme Court to rule on the legality of tariffs.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Nvidia, Target, Fed Minutes Ahead After 4-Day Drop

Nvidia results loom after the longest S&P 500 losing streak since August. Crypto rebounded late Tuesday but mega caps sank. Lowes, Target, and Fed minutes also are on tap today.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Crypto, AI Hit as Market Buckles Ahead of Nvidia

Resurgent credit worries along with AI caution and falling rate cut odds stalk the market ahead of Home Depot today and Nvidia tomorrow. Stocks hit a one-month low Monday.