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Schwab Market Update Podcast
The Fed is seen keeping rates paused at its meeting today, but investors await key economic and rate projections. PPI and crude are front and center early with inflation fears up.
Looking to the Futures
After gaining more than $2.00 in six months, copper has traded in a forty-cent range for the past six weeks.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks initially rose overnight approaching what's expected to be another rate pause by the Fed. A 0.7% rise in February wholesale prices hurt sentiment and the rally faded.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks have been holding ground despite slightly higher oil prices as markets position ahead of tomorrow’s FOMC rate decision and press conference.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
As the Fed prepares for a rate decision tomorrow, few expect a move. Instead, focus might stay on crude after its retreat gave stocks a lift Monday. Nvidia's event also continues.
Washington Watch
Investigation of Federal Reserve chair hits an obstacle, while the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down amid funding standoff.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors face a Fed meeting, chip giant Micron's results, and a long awaited Nvidia conference. Stocks are down three straight weeks, and oil hit $98 Friday, dominating news.
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.