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Today's Options Market Update
Inflation appears a lingering issue after the Producer Price Index for December showed wholesale prices rose 0.5%, above expectations, suggesting the next PCE report might be hot.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for modest losses as investors navigate concerns around AI disruption, private credit, and geopolitics.
Looking to the Futures
May expiration Corn Futures (/ZCK26) staged a late day rally on Thursday settling up roughly +0.34% at $4.43 ½, overcoming a weekly export report surprise.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Nvidia's results, and to a lesser extent earnings from Salesforce, are the main focus this morning after a tech-led rally to two-week highs yesterday. PPI looms early Friday.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Nvidia results after the close dominate the news cycle barring outside events. Salesforce also reports this afternoon following a revival for software stocks in yesterday's rally.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a Monday marked by trade-related uncertainty, key software, consumer, and tech results vie for attention today and tomorrow, starting with Home Depot. Nvidia looms Wednesday.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
A weak GDP report and hot inflation data were overshadowed by the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Trump's tariffs Friday. Nvidia earnings, Fed speakers are in focus this week.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks start 2026 on a four-day skid after another drop Wednesday amid little news. Trading could be light between the holiday and the weekend. No major data or earnings are due.
Market Outlook
International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.