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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Minutes Up Next After Chips Flag in Reversal

The swift move out of chips Tuesday could reflect market fatigue and precedes key chip company earnings next week. Fed minutes are today's highlight amid inflation concerns.

Schwab Market Update: Map of Iran with Tehran highlighted by a red block.
Schwab Market Update

Ceasefire on Ice: Widespread Losses as Oil Climbs

A possible end to the ceasefire sent oil prices and Treasury yields up early, pushing most of the market lower. Tech took the worst hit. Rising oil could hurt the rotation trade.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

The blue-chip index crossed above 53,000 for the first time this week.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Trump Accounts launch with new guidance, the Supreme Court reinforces Fed independence, and an affordable housing bill moves toward becoming law.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

SpaceX, Samsung in Spotlight After Chips Revive

Yesterday's chip revival put tech back in the driver's seat, and it's in focus again today as South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung reports. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 today.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

All the majors are in the red as selling pressure in chip stocks follows an overnight pullback in Samsung Electronics, even though the memory maker posted strong quarterly results.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Ease Back Into Trading After New Dow High

The calendar is light this week, with earnings season around the corner. Investors may scrutinize Fed minutes on Wednesday while the Dow strives to continue outperforming.

2 Minutes on the Markets | Global Equity Insights

What’s ahead for global equities in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Chris Ferrarone shares his insights.

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Schwab Market Insights provides an overview of market data and trends, with commentary, empowering investors with the information they need.