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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are starting the week in “risk-off” mode as new strikes on Iran push oil prices and Treasury yields higher.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left the market anxious Friday about possible rate hikes, with odds for a September hike up sharply. Jobs data this week could help shape the decision.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) moved lower Friday as traders weighed easing supply risk concerns against a market backdrop that still looks relatively tight.
With job openings, layoff announcements, and nonfarm payrolls all out this week, Schwab's Kevin Gordon breaks down what he's looking at in labor in his look at the Week Ahead.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks had a mixed week, as Nvidia's strong long-term revenue guidance is countered by a relatively hawkish Jackon Hole speech by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss why inflation remains elevated and what a potentially more inflation-prone economic era may mean for investors.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Nvidia's results are likely to drive the market today ahead of Friday's speech from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh. Investors are also digesting results from Salesforce and Crowdstrike.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors will have plenty to monitor today. The Fed's favorite inflation gauge and GDP data are due this morning, while Nvidia and other major tech earnings arrive after the bell.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Consumer confidence and new home sales reports are on the menu today, but attention remains on looming Nvidia earnings and PCE inflation data amid brewing trade tensions.