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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mixed to start the week, with notable weakness seen in the technology space, as U.S./Iran negotiations, oil prices and yields remain in focus.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) prices fell on Thursday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its oil demand outlook for the year.
Schwab Market Update
Early gains in chip stocks were a feature today amid positive signals from peace talks that pushed oil prices lower. The week ahead features PCE inflation data and Micron results.
The vibes are off. GDP growth and consumer sentiment aren't lining up, leading to an uptick in the so-called Misery Index. SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks at the week ahead.
On Investing
Fed chair Warsh’s first meeting kept rates steady but struck a hawkish tone on inflation while signaling less transparency, driving market uncertainty.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The Fed kept rates steady as expected, but the central bank's quarterly projections now include the possibility of at least one hike later this year.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for modestly weekly gains following yesterday's FOMC-induced sell-off, as lower oil prices and yield stabilization encourage dip buying.
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in Kevin Warsh's first meeting as chair, but a hawkish policy statement and economic projections raise the odds of a rate hike this year.