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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks continue to march to the upside as hope around Iran peace talks, lower oil prices and a cooler-than-expected PPI report provide an assist to the bulls.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
JPMorgan Chase and other major banks report before the open, with PPI also due after a rally to begin the week. The S&P 500 Index is now above where it was before the war began.
Looking to the Futures
Equity markets rallied back on Monday, led by software stocks and following a contentious weekend in geopolitical events.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
PCE returns data to the front burner after stocks posted a robust rally yesterday in response to a fragile ceasefire. Strait traffic didn't immediately improve but oil plunged.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Trading today could hinge on any fresh escalation or de-escalation of the war, as well as the impact of oil prices. Stocks were resilient early this week despite war concerns.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Friday's March payrolls data that showed jobs growth of 178,000 sent bond yields higher in holiday trading. This week brings key inflation reports and earnings from Delta.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track to post weekly gains for the first time in six weeks, even though the Iran war persists. Is this just an oversold technical bounce, or the start of a more sustained recovery?
Bond Insights
Although municipal bonds pay interest that is generally exempt from federal and state income taxes, it's not always free from all taxes.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks start 2026 on a four-day skid after another drop Wednesday amid little news. Trading could be light between the holiday and the weekend. No major data or earnings are due.