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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Yesterday's rally, driven by consumer-oriented sectors on hopes the election could calm inflation and geopolitical turbulence, precedes Friday's critical nonfarm payrolls report.
Looking to the Futures
S&P 500 E-mini futures recovered sharply on Wednesday after digesting the results of the U.S. midterm elections and lower oil prices.
Today's Options Market Update
The Democrats' dramatic victory last night ended election uncertainty, taking pressure off of Wall Street. Treasury yields fell and gold rose, while chip and AI stocks were mixed.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
While Tuesday's U.S. mid-term vote dominates headlines, the tech sector got a boost from strong results reported by Advanced Micro Devices and other AI firms. Arm reports later.
Market Outlook
Major market indexes might look calm year to date, but subsurface churn has become increasingly intense, which is also being reflected in some economic growth data.
Democrats swept Congress. Gridlock, a December shutdown risk, and a 2027 debt ceiling fight loom, but stocks historically rise post-midterms.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
U.S. mid-term elections today could give Democrats more control. This comes as tech shares continue to retreat and investors mull results late yesterday from Apple and Palantir.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After last Friday's tech-led selloff, markets kick off this week on shaky ground. Earnings from Apple and Palantir will be in focus today, while a slew of jobs reports await.
Slower pay growth tames inflation, but falling real income is squeezing workers even as the labor market holds strong. Kevin Gordon examines the trend in the Week Ahead.