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Schwab Market Update
Though Trump gave Iran until April 6 to negotiate before threatening its power plants, caution kept stocks down ahead of the weekend as more U.S. troops headed to the region.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are in “risk off” mode as concerns around the Iran war once again send oil prices & yields higher.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Major indexes are up slightly this week as investors cling to hopes of relief from the conflict and lower oil prices. With little data or earnings, oil still sets the pace.
Looking to the Futures
The CBOE Market Volatility Index or VIX has sat atop 20 for straight twenty days.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks slumped heading into mid-week as news reports showed little progress ending the conflict and crude rebounded. Today brings Chewy earnings and import and export prices.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Monday's rally on news of talks with Iran faded, and renewed vigor may depend on evidence of progress toward re-opening the Strait. Earnings are light but March PMI data is ahead.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
War and oil have the spotlight almost to themselves as the week ahead features little in the way of major data or earnings news. The S&P 500 hit six-month lows Friday.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for the fourth straight week of losses, and are now technically oversold, as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate market psychology.
On Investing
Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.