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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Magnificent Seven Earnings, Fed Meeting Loom

After a sell-off in chip stocks yesterday on OpenAI concerns, investors await an expected Fed pause today along with earnings from four of the Magnificent Seven.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Soybean oil futures are trading above 70 cents per pound for the first time since 2022.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Mag 7 Ride Again as Four Report After Fed Decision

Four of the Magnificent Seven report later with focus on AI spending after demand worries surfaced yesterday. The Fed is expected to keep rates paused a third straight time.

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Washington: What to Watch Now

The Department of Justice drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Kevin Warsh's confirmation moves forward, and Department of Homeland Security funding is back in the spotlight.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Consumer, Tech Stocks Report as Central Banks Meet

A parade of earnings from U.S. consumer and tech firms begins today with Coca-Cola, UPS, and others ahead of mega-caps late Wednesday. The Fed is seen pausing rates tomorrow.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are selling off, led by weakness in chip stocks, following a WSJ report that OpenAI missed some key growth metrics.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed, Mega-Cap Earnings, PCE Data and More Ahead

A busy week of data and earnings is ahead, including five of the Magnificent 7 and three central bank meetings, including the Fed. Indexes hit record highs Friday on chip strength.

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On Investing

Debt, Deficits & the Fed’s Next Move

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin break down investor concerns around war, inflation, deficits, and the Federal Reserve.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks Still Near Records Despite War Concerns

Though high oil prices and war uncertainty remain, Wall Street continues trading near record highs on generally strong earnings. Intel and American Express report today.