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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks fell in early trading as Treasury yields rebounded, wiping out most of the previous day's decline. Higher oil prices and Walmart results also hit shares.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Walmart's results loom before the open. Yesterday saw bond yields fall as the Treasury stepped in. Fed minutes revealed some willingness to raise rates if inflation doesn't cool.
Looking to the Futures
Gold futures are trading up over 3% on Wednesday afternoon with the December contracts (/GCZ26) trading at 4555.6.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Rising U.S. and global yields continue to drag the stock market, now down three days in a row. Fed minutes later could shed light on the rate debate. Target reports this morning.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Housing starts and building permits arrive this morning along with Home Depot earnings after a weak Monday that saw higher yields and oil weigh on major indexes.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Rising oil sent yields higher and slowed market gains last week amid a slate of relatively soft U.S. data. This week brings retailer results, but war remains a large concern.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
The S&P 500 and Russell 2000 notched fresh all-time highs this week as the continued stream of healthy earnings reports feed investor risk appetite.
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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.