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Today's Options Market Update
Bitcoin and stock futures are moving in separate directions as focus turns to consumer sentiment and shutdown-delayed PCE data ahead of next week's Fed rate decision.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Equity markets have remained largely unchanged this week as investors anticipate guidance from the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.
Schwab Market Update
Stock futures dip as focus turns to consumer sentiment and shutdown-delayed PCE data ahead of next week's Fed rate decision.
Looking to the Futures
Bitcoin (/BTCZ25) and Ethereum (/ETHZ25) Futures looked to continue their rebound from the recent November lows on Thursday as optimism of a December rate cut continues across the broader market.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Initial jobless claims and Challenger layoff data come ahead of the open after ADP's weak report yesterday raised rate cut odds. Salesforce and Snowflake results are also in focus.
Market Outlook
Overall, we expect 2026 to be another good year of returns for bond investors, but the range of potential outcomes is wide.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Crypto turned around yesterday but Marvell Technology earnings appeared to disappoint. Today brings Salesforce results and ADP jobs data, along with Macy's and Snowflake.