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Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a wild week of geopolitical volatility, investors track mega-cap earnings and a Fed meeting in days ahead, with no rate move seen. Four of the Magnificent 7 report this week.
Schwab Market Update
After a wild week of geopolitical volatility and more over the weekend, investors await mega-cap earnings and Wednesday's Fed decision. Four of the Magnificent 7 report this week.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLH26) ended the week higher after Russia seemed to downplay any hopes of a near-term settlement of the Ukraine/Russian conflict over territorial issues between the two nations.
Today's Options Market Update
A wild week of sharp dips and rallies approached its end with stocks mixed and risk measures still elevated. Next week features the Fed and mega-cap earnings.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.
On Investing
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks found new strength Wednesday after Tuesday's slide, helped by positive geopolitical news. Today brings PCE inflation data in the morning and Intel earnings after the close.
Bond Insights
While our outlook for the municipal bond market in 2026 is positive overall, we have identified five risks that we believe should be on investors' radar.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Strong earnings haven't been able to buoy U.S. stocks with investors rattled by tariff rhetoric amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland. Johnson & Johnson on deck today.