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Divided Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

In a 9-3 vote, the Fed policy committee chose patience in the face of elevated inflationary pressures, but the dissenting votes raise pressure for a rate hike in September.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Decision and Microsoft, Meta Earnings In-Focus

Microsoft, Meta, and other AI-linked stocks' earnings may carry more weight than usual amid a chip-led tech sell-off. The Fed meeting also looms with inflation remaining stubborn.

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Why Bitcoin's Attack Costs Matter for Valuation

Bitcoin's valuation may be supported by the high estimated cost, complexity, and uncertainty of a 51% attack relative to potential attacker rewards.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks were under pressure in early trading as investors wait for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision today. Oil prices jump after U.S. and Iran trade strikes.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Markets are watching today’s Fed decision and Chair Kevin Warsh’s afternoon remarks as rising crude prices, renewed Middle East tensions, and inflation concerns shape expectations for the path of interest rates.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Packed Earnings Slate In-Focus Before Fed Decision

Earnings from Visa, Boeing, KLA Corporation, Seagate, and more will be in focus today as investors continue their rotation away from AI darlings ahead of tomorrow's Fed meeting.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Eye Mag 7, Fed Decision Amid Iran Tensions

A Fed rate decision and a crowded earnings and economic calendar feature this week. Highlights include GDP and PCE data as well as earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon.

Week Ahead

Will the Federal Reserve Hike Rates? | Week Ahead

Schwab's Kevin Gordon examines the decision the Fed faces in the latest Week Ahead: Whether or not to hike the federal funds rate based on employment and inflation data.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses, particularly in the technology space, as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields keep investors sidelined, despite strong earnings reports.