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Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Inflation appears a lingering issue after the Producer Price Index for December showed wholesale prices rose 0.5%, above expectations, suggesting the next PCE report might be hot.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for modest losses as investors navigate concerns around AI disruption, private credit, and geopolitics.

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The Fed's Balancing Act for 2026 (With Claudia Sahm)

Claudia Sahm discusses the Fed's balance sheet and the impact of AI on the labor markets. And Kathy Jones announces her upcoming retirement.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

May expiration Corn Futures (/ZCK26) staged a late day rally on Thursday settling up roughly +0.34% at $4.43 ½, overcoming a weekly export report surprise.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Stocks Sink on Hot December Wholesale Price Data

Inflation appears a lingering issue after the Producer Price Index for December showed wholesale prices rose 0.5%, above expectations, suggesting the next PCE report might be hot.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Market Mulls Nvidia Results After Another Rally

Nvidia's results, and to a lesser extent earnings from Salesforce, are the main focus this morning after a tech-led rally to two-week highs yesterday. PPI looms early Friday.

What's the Difference: Jobs vs. GDP Growth

U.S. job creation has been weak despite resilient gross domestic product growth. Here's what may be going on.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Nvidia Results Ahead, with Software Also in Focus

Nvidia results after the close dominate the news cycle barring outside events. Salesforce also reports this afternoon following a revival for software stocks in yesterday's rally.

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Lost in the Ether: What Can Drive Ether's Price?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin, and its purpose and drivers are different than bitcoin's. Learn more about the factors that can affect ether performance.