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Schwab Market Update Podcast
All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve this week, with investors hoping for a rate cut, and signs of more market-boosting cuts on the horizon.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLV25) recovered from early session losses to end Friday’s trade higher, despite concerns of a global oil glut.
Today's Options Market Update
The rally paused in what may be profit taking, but indexes remain on pace for weekly gains and posted new record highs yesterday in a broad move ahead of next week's Fed meeting.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
All three major market indexes hit record highs on Thursday despite a sticky CPI report. Investors are now focused on the Fed cuts next week, and today’s consumer sentiment data.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks looked past softening labor market data and took a "don't fight the Fed" stance this week as stocks climbed higher into record territory.
A Federal Reserve rate cut won't necessarily lower longer-term bond yields or mortgage rates.
On Investing
Steven Meier, Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems, joins the show to discuss capital markets and public finance.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After a benign PPI, this morning's CPI is the last big data news before next week's Fed decision. Stocks are at record highs after Oracle's massive rally. Adobe reports later.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
August PPI could affect the Fed's decision next week, and Oracle missed on earnings but gave solid guidance, initially boosting shares. The BLS slashed prior job growth estimates.