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Today's Options Market Update
Yields slipped and stocks inched up amid a heavy corporate news flow and as the Treasury Department said it would increase its long-term debt purchases. Fed minutes arrive later.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Rising U.S. and global yields continue to drag the stock market, now down three days in a row. Fed minutes later could shed light on the rate debate. Target reports this morning.
Bond Insights
High-yield municipal bonds might be worth consideration by investors in higher tax brackets who are comfortable taking added risks.
Looking to the Futures
Treasury bond yields rose to the highest level since 2007 after the ceasefire with Iran ended without a resolution.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Housing starts and building permits arrive this morning along with Home Depot earnings after a weak Monday that saw higher yields and oil weigh on major indexes.
Washington Watch
The 2026 midterms could reshape control of Congress, raising the odds of divided government and near-term market volatility, but investors should stay focused on long-term goals.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Rising oil sent yields higher and slowed market gains last week amid a slate of relatively soft U.S. data. This week brings retailer results, but war remains a large concern.
U.S. debt may not be at an immediate breaking point, but persistent deficits, higher rates, and rising interest costs are narrowing fiscal space and market tolerance.
With a lot of housing data on tap this week, Schwab's Kevin Gordon focuses on the three main components of housing affordability in his look at the Week Ahead.