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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are on pace for a positive week but oil rose after escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Traders await the debut of South Korean chip firm SK Hynix and mull Delta's results.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks had a volatile week, but are on track for weekly gains, as investors overlook a flare-up in the Iran conflict in favor of Q2 earnings optimism.
Looking to the Futures
Renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz sent oil futures higher but eased as traders weighed the de-escalation outcome was greater than a continuance of hostilities.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks are on pace for a positive week but oil rose after escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Traders await the debut of South Korean chip firm SK Hynix and mull Delta's results.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Earnings from PepsiCo today and Delta tomorrow precede big banks and key chip names reporting next week. Oil and yields are elevated after the most recent Middle East skirmishes.
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The swift move out of chips Tuesday could reflect market fatigue and precedes key chip company earnings next week. Fed minutes are today's highlight amid inflation concerns.
The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Yesterday's chip revival put tech back in the driver's seat, and it's in focus again today as South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung reports. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100 today.