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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are lower across the board, with oil prices and the VIX higher, as markets monitor Trump’s upcoming deadline on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
President Trump's deadline tonight for Iran to re-open the strait or face new attacks could keep investors nervous today, keeping focus on oil. A Treasury auction is also on tap.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks gave back some of Monday's gains, weighed on by lack of ceasefire progress before tonight's 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran set by Trump. Oil climbed to nearly $115.
Looking to the Futures
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to keep the Official Cash Rate unchanged tonight.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Friday's March payrolls data that showed jobs growth of 178,000 sent bond yields higher in holiday trading. This week brings key inflation reports and earnings from Delta.
Bond Insights
Taxable municipal bonds may be an attractive option for investors in lower tax brackets, but there are things investors should know before making a decision.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
On Investing
What are some of the economic ripple effects stemming from the war in Iran?
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After two strong days of rallies, Wall Street approaches the holiday weekend preparing for Friday's jobs report and tracking oil and war news. Equity trading is closed Friday.