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Today's Options Market Update
Inflation appears a lingering issue after the Producer Price Index for December showed wholesale prices rose 0.5%, above expectations, suggesting the next PCE report might be hot.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for modest losses as investors navigate concerns around AI disruption, private credit, and geopolitics.
On Investing
Claudia Sahm discusses the Fed's balance sheet and the impact of AI on the labor markets. And Kathy Jones announces her upcoming retirement.
Looking to the Futures
May expiration Corn Futures (/ZCK26) staged a late day rally on Thursday settling up roughly +0.34% at $4.43 ½, overcoming a weekly export report surprise.
Schwab Market Update
Inflation appears a lingering issue after the Producer Price Index for December showed wholesale prices rose 0.5%, above expectations, suggesting the next PCE report might be hot.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Nvidia's results, and to a lesser extent earnings from Salesforce, are the main focus this morning after a tech-led rally to two-week highs yesterday. PPI looms early Friday.
U.S. job creation has been weak despite resilient gross domestic product growth. Here's what may be going on.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Nvidia results after the close dominate the news cycle barring outside events. Salesforce also reports this afternoon following a revival for software stocks in yesterday's rally.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a Monday marked by trade-related uncertainty, key software, consumer, and tech results vie for attention today and tomorrow, starting with Home Depot. Nvidia looms Wednesday.