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Today's Options Market Update
The January Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose in line with expectations, while two economic reports arrive after the open. Nvidia's tech conference starts Monday.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for the third straight week of losses as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate headlines and weigh on investor confidence.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
The worsening energy shock from the Iran War has raised risks of a more severe crisis. It may resolve quickly, but the longer it persists, the larger the possible economic damage. Asia and Europe are most vulnerable.
Looking to the Futures
Soybeans traded higher on Thursday as traders anticipated higher demand for biofuels in the shadow of crude oil increases and geopolitical uncertainty.
Schwab Market Update
The January Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose in line with expectations, while two economic reports arrive after the open. Nvidia's tech conference starts Monday.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
With PCE inflation data due Friday but little data today, focus could fixate on oil prices and the war. Adobe reports later, shifting attention to the sagging software sector.
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.