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Schwab Market Update Podcast
A series of key jobs reports could take focus off of geopolitics and oil at least somewhat in a week shortened by the Good Friday holiday. Nonfarm payrolls is due Friday.
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.
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.