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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Salesforce, Macy's, Crypto, and ADP Jobs in Focus

Crypto turned around yesterday but Marvell Technology earnings appeared to disappoint. Today brings Salesforce results and ADP jobs data, along with Macy's and Snowflake.

Market Outlook

2026 Outlook: Treasury Bonds and Fixed Income

Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed and yields are lower after ADP reported November job losses of 32,000 and a report surfaced that Microsoft is lowering its sales quotas. Fed rate cut hopes hit 90% on this new sign of economic softness.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Weak Jobs Data Lift Rate Cut Hopes as Stocks Climb

Stocks rose and yields fell early, with stocks holding gains after ADP reported November job losses of 32,000. Fed rate cut hopes hit 90% on this new sign of economic softness.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Grain futures are mixed leading into Wednesday’s session. Corn and wheat futures are lower after finishing Tuesday’s session higher and soybean futures are looking to start the day higher after slipping Tuesday.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Tech Results Ahead as Sentiment, Crypto Moves Eyed

Marvell Technology and CrowdStrike results following the close will be watched for AI and tech demand trends, while crypto could again play a role after denting sentiment Monday.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress returns to Washington for a three-week sprint to the end of the year.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Blast of Data Starts Month Following Mixed November

Data this week touch on manufacturing, inflation, and jobs. The Fed is quiet ahead of next week's meeting, and stocks had a mixed November highlighted by strong late-month gains.