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Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) moved higher on Thursday as traders rebuild the market’s geopolitical and weather-related risk premium.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks were set to open lower after signs of escalation in the Middle East and comments from a top Federal Reserve official sent oil prices and yields higher.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
With rising yields testing stocks’ recent surge, investors are eyeing a 30-year Treasury auction today. PepsiCo earnings are on deck as third quarter earnings season begins.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The broader market hit new highs Tuesday for the first time since mid-August. Investors await minutes from the Fed's last meeting and a 10-year Treasury note auction later today.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today's 3-year note auction could help set the direction for yields, which remain near two-decade highs. The Nasdaq posted all-time highs yesterday amid pre-earnings optimism.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The heavy data diet of last week won't be repeated, but Treasury auctions might keep focus on surging yields while oil remains a wild card. Friday's jobs report was soft.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
A resilient march higher in bond yields has benefited the tech/AI complex at the expense of other areas of the stock market. Will Treasury yields continue to march higher next week?
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.