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Today's Options Market Update
Though Trump gave Iran until April 6th to negotiate before threatening its power plants, caution kept stocks down ahead of the weekend as more U.S. troops headed to the region.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for the fifth straight week of losses as the Middle East conflict, higher oil prices & climbing Treasury yields sour investor sentiment.
On Investing
Liz Ann interviews Jim Clark, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, about how understanding money basics is essential for building confidence, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility for young people.
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.
Looking to the Futures
Stock indices sell off as treasury yields rise amid geopolitical turmoil which may raise inflation expectations.
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.
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.