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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks remain under selling pressure to start the week as the Iran conflict persists, and oil prices continue to climb higher.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Crude oil prices could continue calling the shots this week as war remains front and center. Last Friday's disappointing jobs report raises new economic questions as CPI looms.
Schwab Market Update
U.S. crude prices hit nearly $120 overnight before sinking back toward $100 and continue to drive equity and Treasury trading. Inflation data and Oracle are due later this week.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLJ26) rose sharply the past week as the Iran war has halted most of the transport of energy products through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil shipments.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for weekly losses as the U.S./Iran conflict sends oil prices, volatility and Treasury yields higher.
On Investing
As Collin Martin prepares to take over as co-host of the show, Kathy Jones reflects back on lessons learned from her career in the investing world.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Though war news may continue to dominate, investors are also focused on Friday's February jobs report and yesterday's Broadcom results. Productivity and monthly layoff data loom.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Despite another late recovery attempt Tuesday, the market remains in largely negative straits as war keeps oil prices elevated. Broadcom reports later and ADP jobs data looms.
Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.