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Today's Options Market Update

After a strong rebound Thursday, stocks giving back some gains. Amazon and Apple are showing mixed results after earnings. The Bank of Japan left rates unchanged.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Stocks are on track for modest weekly gains, despite a volatile post-FOMC reaction in the bond market. Strong cloud services growth from hyperscalers Amazon and Microsoft has helped offset rising Treasury yields.
Sector Views

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
Looking to the Futures

Gold rose and U.S. markets reversed sharply higher on Thursday as investors temporarily brushed aside concerns over potential rate hikes.
Bond Insights

Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.
Washington Wise

There is plenty of activity in Washington that can move the markets, even with Congress in recess. So what should you be watching?

In a 9-3 vote, the Fed policy committee chose patience in the face of elevated inflationary pressures, but the dissenting votes raise pressure for a rate hike in September.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Microsoft, Meta, and other AI-linked stocks' earnings may carry more weight than usual amid a chip-led tech sell-off. The Fed meeting also looms with inflation remaining stubborn.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Earnings from Visa, Boeing, KLA Corporation, Seagate, and more will be in focus today as investors continue their rotation away from AI darlings ahead of tomorrow's Fed meeting.

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