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Looking to the Futures
Oil prices moved higher Thursday after Chinese refiners reportedly suspended refined-product exports for October to bolster domestic inventories, while renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf added to supply concerns.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are slightly lower around midday as elevated bond yields continue to keep a lid on investors' appetite for risk assets.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Chip giant Micron beat earnings expectations and could influence tech. ISM manufacturing data today and nonfarm payrolls tomorrow might also set direction, with yields still hot.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
This morning's August PCE prices could help shape the Fed's rate decision, and Micron's earnings later might give the entire tech sector direction. Yields and oil remain in focus.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
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.
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 Podcast
Stocks rose Monday as AI shares surged after oil prices and Treasury yields retreated. Iran peace efforts and a Trump-Xi meeting are in focus this week amid a light earnings slate.
Commentary
Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.
Bond Insights
Although investing in in-state municipal bonds may have tax advantages, there can be good reasons to buy out-of-state munis.