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Schwab Market Update Podcast

Geopolitics Wrestle with Jobs Data for Attention

There's a tug-of-war between movement on the geopolitical front and a feast of U.S. data this week, culminating in Friday's jobs report. Oil and yields could set the tone.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) moved lower Friday, with the front-month WTI contract settling near $92 per barrel.

Week Ahead

Will Pickup in Hiring Continue? | Week Ahead

With jobs data out this week, Schwab's Kevin Gordon looks at what past jobs data have shown and what may be next for the labor market in the Week Ahead.

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On Investing

What Record Highs Might Be Hiding

The S&P 500® sits near record highs, but weak market breadth, sticky inflation, and rising yields suggest a more complicated story beneath the surface.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Falling oil prices spurred by hopes for Middle East progress lifted stocks, while yields remain elevated but below overnight peaks. Consumer sentiment data looms after the open.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are on track for weekly gains, assisted by relative strength in AI-related stocks, and despite the march higher in global bond yields.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

China Meeting Center Stage, Yields Grab Spotlight

U.S. and Chinese leaders meet today to discuss trade and oil, but the dramatic rally in yields this week may overshadow the event. Costco reports later, and new home sales are due.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Oil in Focus as Iran Addresses UN, Following Trump

President Trump threatened Iran in a speech at the UN yesterday, and Iran's president follows today. Tomorrow Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi. All this puts oil center stage.

Bond Insights

Fed Hikes: What's Next for Treasury Yields?

The Federal Reserve hiked rates, and we expect there are more to come. With a hawkish Fed and a resilient economy, long-term yields may stay elevated.