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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Inflation Data, GDP Ahead Along with Key Earnings

Today's April PCE report could indicate if energy prices are affecting core inflation. Additionally, several big firms report, including Dell, with a second GDP estimate also due.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks received a mid-morning lift on an Axios report that a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire between the U.S. & Iran, though President Trump would still need to approve the agreement.

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Looking to the Futures

July Corn Futures (/ZCN26) Face Pressure as the Planting Season Nears Completion.

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh is officially the 17th Federal Reserve chair, senators punt immigration enforcement bill debate to early June, and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announces retirement.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Hit Highs as Inflation, GDP Data Loom

After stocks hit record highs Tuesday, Fed speakers and tech earnings are in focus today, while key inflation and GDP data are on the menu later this week.

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Bitcoin Mining Economics and the Pivot to AI

The primary way we value bitcoin is with mining metrics. It's important to understand the pivot to high-performance computing for AI models and what that means for bitcoin miners.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Inflation Data Looms With Stocks Near Highs

Key inflation, housing, and consumer confidence data headline the shortened week ahead as a strong earnings season winds down after lifting stocks to near record highs.

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Some Indexes Accelerate Entry for Massive IPOs

As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.

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Rising Yields Highlight Muni Opportunities

Cooper Howard explains how municipal bonds can offer potentially attractive after-tax income, especially for higher earners, but require careful evaluation of tax brackets, credit quality, and relative value versus Treasuries and corporate bonds.