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Today's Options Market Update
Investors are buying the dip ahead of a busy week which includes Apple’s WWDC conference, monthly inflation data and a SpaceX IPO later this week.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Major market indexes plunged Friday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report lifted rate hike odds and Treasury yields. CPI and PPI are now in the spotlight this week.
Market Outlook
Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.
CPI and PPI inflation data are out this week. Energy is frequently scrutinized, but is AI expenditure broadening the base? SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks at the week ahead.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) gave back a large portion of their weekly gains on Friday.
Schwab Market Update
With key CPI inflation data later this week, stocks rebounded Monday on a chip rally after Friday's heavy tech selloff. Signs of tension calming in the Middle East also helped.
The roaring chip sector fell sharply Friday, pushing down the entire market in a bruising session. The impetus was rate worries after solid jobs data, along with Broadcom guidance.
Market Outlook
For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are seeing the largest one-day drop this year as this morning's blowout monthly jobs report, and spike in bond yields, triggers profit taking from traders.