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Today's Options Market Update
Major indexes eased after annual Personal Consumption Expenditures data for July topped expectations, though the monthly core figure was in line. Nvidia reports this afternoon.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors will have plenty to monitor today. The Fed's favorite inflation gauge and GDP data are due this morning, while Nvidia and other major tech earnings arrive after the bell.
Looking to the Futures
A perfect storm of crop conditions and economic news has pushed corn up seventy cents in the past two weeks.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Consumer confidence and new home sales reports are on the menu today, but attention remains on looming Nvidia earnings and PCE inflation data amid brewing trade tensions.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The Fed's favored inflation gauge, the Jackson Hole Symposium, and Nvidia earnings highlight a critical week with oil prices and Treasury yields rising.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are attempting to stabilize after a choppy week for risk assets, with Treasury yields pulling back mid-week after the Treasury Department announced plans to increase purchases of longer-term securities.
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.
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.