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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are lower to start the holiday-shortened week as higher oil prices, driven by additional Iran attacks, weigh on inflation expectations & investor risk appetite.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a surprisingly firm August jobs report Friday that sent stocks down on rate hike fears, the market returns from a holiday weekend awaiting CPI data and Treasury auctions.
Kasey McCurdy, Schwab Wealth Advisory Chief Portfolio Strategist, highlights key charts and portfolio views from the Schwab Market Insights.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CL) recovered from earlier losses ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
With an eye on inflation, Schwab's Kevin Gordon looks at how Wall Street's view of changing prices differs from Main Street his latest look at the Week Ahead.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track to be little changed on the week but encountered some chop throughout the week on oil price volatility and higher global bond yields.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin discuss why the speed and purpose of rate hikes may matter more than any specific interest-rate level.
It's been 40 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.