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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are giving back some of yesterday’s bounce as modestly higher oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields keep investor optimism contained.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Monday's rally on news of talks with Iran faded, and renewed vigor may depend on evidence of progress toward re-opening the Strait. Earnings are light but March PMI data is ahead.
Looking to the Futures
Equities stabilized on Monday after President Trump delayed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure ahead of negotiations.
Schwab Market Update
After the best day since war began, stocks turned tail early as crude oil and Treasury yields rose. There's no sign of progress toward ending the conflict or reopening the strait.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
War and oil have the spotlight almost to themselves as the week ahead features little in the way of major data or earnings news. The S&P 500 hit six-month lows Friday.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for the fourth straight week of losses, and are now technically oversold, as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate market psychology.
On Investing
Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors' eyes are still locked on the Middle East conflict as surging oil prices weigh on markets. FedEx, Alibaba, and Accenture earnings are on deck.
The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.