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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Before PPI tomorrow, investors await an Apple event that may introduce a folding iPhone. There's also a 10-year Treasury note auction. Oil and yields remain headwinds for stocks.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are lower to start the holiday-shortened week as higher oil prices, driven by additional Iran attacks, weigh on inflation expectations & investor risk appetite.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a surprisingly firm August jobs report Friday that sent stocks down on rate hike fears, the market returns from a holiday weekend awaiting CPI data and Treasury auctions.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) recovered from earlier losses ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track to be little changed on the week but encountered some chop throughout the week on oil price volatility and higher global bond yields.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Broadcom earnings late yesterday beat expectations but shares initially dipped. Investors await today's initial jobless claims and tomorrow's critical nonfarm payrolls data.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left the market anxious Friday about possible rate hikes, with odds for a September hike up sharply. Jobs data this week could help shape the decision.
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.