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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Digest Rate Hike Amid Light Earnings Slate

Investors will continue to digest the implications of the Fed's first rate hike in more than three years today, while geopolitical tensions, yields, and oil prices remain in focus.

Fed Hikes in 12-0 Vote, Commits to Inflation Fight

Fed policymakers unanimously voted to raise rates 25 basis points, the first hike since 2023, and vowed to fight inflation. Another hike is seen this year, but 2027 is in question.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks rose on sinking oil before the Fed's 2 p.m. ET decision. Futures trading puts odds of a first hike since 2023 above 90%. Chairman Warsh's comments are eagerly awaited.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Decision Awaited with Hike Odds Seen Above 90%

The Fed rate decision is today at 2 p.m. ET, and futures trading puts hike odds above 90%. It would be the first since 2023. Yields hit 19-year highs Tuesday and oil rose again.

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Bond Insights

Do Munis Still Deserve a Place in Your Portfolio?

Municipal bonds might still offer attractive tax-advantaged income and relatively stable credit quality for investors who understand the risks.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Investors are focused on today’s Fed decision, rising Treasury yields, and elevated oil prices as energy disruptions, inflation concerns, and key economic data shape market expectations.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Markets await a possible Fed rate hike as Congress weighs Trump's dividend proposal, a limited fall session, and a Senate vote on crypto regulation.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Awaited After Yields Top 5%, Oil Spins Higher

Tomorrow is expected to bring the first Federal Reserve rate hike since 2023. Oil spiked and tech stocks stumbled Monday amid AI slowdown fears. The 10-year yield topped 5%.

European Stocks: Reasons to Reconsider

European equities may have support from global growth, improving fundamentals, lower relative valuations, and fiscal spending—plus diversification from the AI cycle.