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Schwab Market Update Podcast
The S&P 500 index is down three straight days but up 17% for the year. Jobless claims are the only data on tap but today is a full trading session before tomorrow's holiday.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mostly lower across the board in a relatively quiet trading session as investors await Fed Minutes from the December FOMC meeting.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
In an otherwise slow holiday week, one highlight is Fed minutes due at
2 p.m. ET. Thin volume has made trends tough to track, and stocks fell Monday amid tech and metals weakness.
2 p.m. ET. Thin volume has made trends tough to track, and stocks fell Monday amid tech and metals weakness.
Looking to the Futures
Gold prices plummeted yesterday following all-time highs last week.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Fed minutes tomorrow highlight another holiday-shortened week where volume could be light. No major earnings or data are due, and trading is shortened Wednesday and shut Thursday.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks were able to register a late-week recovery, largely supported by yesterday's inflation data, but it's unclear whether a year-end rally is in the cards for investors.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The S&P 500 starts today on a four-day losing streak ahead of an ECB rate decision and U.S. CPI. Analysts expect a 0.3% headline inflation rise. FedEx and Nike report later today.
Market Outlook
The environment for investors continually shifts, but the principles of effective wealth management do not. Here are three themes to help investors grow and use wealth in 2026.
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.