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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mostly lower across the board in a relatively quiet trading session as investors await Fed Minutes from the December FOMC meeting.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
In an otherwise slow holiday week, one highlight is Fed minutes due at
2 p.m. ET. Thin volume has made trends tough to track, and stocks fell Monday amid tech and metals weakness.
2 p.m. ET. Thin volume has made trends tough to track, and stocks fell Monday amid tech and metals weakness.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks flattened and precious metals rebounded early ahead of this afternoon's Fed minutes, which could provide clues about the rate path. Geopolitical worries remain in focus.
Looking to the Futures
Gold prices plummeted yesterday following all-time highs last week.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Fed minutes tomorrow highlight another holiday-shortened week where volume could be light. No major earnings or data are due, and trading is shortened Wednesday and shut Thursday.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors have a thin slate of earnings and economic data to monitor today, leaving the focus on the stronger-than-expected third-quarter GDP report with stocks at a record high.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks were able to register a late-week recovery, largely supported by yesterday's inflation data, but it's unclear whether a year-end rally is in the cards for investors.
On Investing
At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The S&P 500 starts today on a four-day losing streak ahead of an ECB rate decision and U.S. CPI. Analysts expect a 0.3% headline inflation rise. FedEx and Nike report later today.