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Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a Monday that saw the S&P 500 Index descend on rising oil and yields despite chip market strength, investors await General Motors, 3M, and Northrop Grumman.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are attempting to rebound from Friday’s sell-off, particularly within the tech space, though market continue to keep an eye on oil prices and Iran relations.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The chip market starts the week licking its wounds after a swift descent over the last few days. Earnings from Alphabet and Intel in a few days are the next major keystones.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) are rebuilding a risk premium as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions keep geopolitical concerns in focus.
Schwab's Kevin Gordon discusses the Leading Economic Index® and its role in signaling the current phase of the economic cycle in his latest look at the Week Ahead.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly losses, particularly in the technology space, as a sharp rise in oil prices and uncertainty around AI economics weigh on investor sentiment.
On Investing
A cooler CPI report brought welcome news for investors, but persistent inflation pressures and higher oil prices continue to complicate the Fed's outlook.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today brings earnings from chip foundry giant TSM and Netflix, while data includes retail sales and jobless claims. Chips continue to whipsaw, but stocks are up so far this week.