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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are extending yesterday’s rally to start the month as investors await a speech about the Iran war later tonight from U.S. President Trump.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Tuesday's rally was the best since May on hopes for progress ending the war. Oil remained up, with investors eyeing results from Nike and awaiting more jobs data and retail sales.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks initially built on Tuesday's fierce rally that capped a dismal March. Crude fell on peace hopes, and retail sales impressed. But rising VIX and yields are worth watching.
Looking to the Futures
Refined product prices have increased faster than crude oil prices since the start of the war.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
This week's packed data calendar gets started today with job openings and consumer confidence. Nike reports later. Stocks mostly fell to start the week as oil kept surging.
Washington Watch
Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, and Congress considers addressing growing concern over prediction markets.
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.
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.