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Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Slightly easing crude and yields helped major indexes return to steady by the open after overnight weakness. Skirmishes in the Middle East continued, and ADP jobs growth weakened.


Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Mulling Tech Earnings, Investors Watch Oil, Yields

After yesterday's tech sell-off sparked by rising oil and yields after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, investors digest results from Dell and Palo Alto Networks and await Broadcom.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Gold Futures (/GC) continue to slide after macro conditions reset trader expectations surrounding potential rate hikes.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Oil, Yields in Focus with Job Openings, Dell Next

After the week began with oil surging on new violence in the Middle East and yields up, investors await July job openings data and earnings later from Dell and Palo Alto Networks.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, two new members set to join the House, Fed chair speech boosts rate hike possibility, and national debt hits $40 trillion.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Warsh's Words Spark Hike Fears with Jobs Data Next

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left the market anxious Friday about possible rate hikes, with odds for a September hike up sharply. Jobs data this week could help shape the decision.

Week Ahead

Three Big Points on Jobs | Week Ahead

With job openings, layoff announcements, and nonfarm payrolls all out this week, Schwab's Kevin Gordon breaks down what he's looking at in labor in his look at the Week Ahead.

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On Investing

The Bond Market Strikes Back

Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss why inflation remains elevated and what a potentially more inflation-prone economic era may mean for investors.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks had a mixed week, as Nvidia's strong long-term revenue guidance is countered by a relatively hawkish Jackon Hole speech by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.