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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Market focus turns to inflation at 8:30 a.m. ET with September CPI. Analysts expect a 0.6% headline monthly rise. Chip equipment maker ASML and more big banks report, as well.
Looking to the Futures
US Treasury notes settled into a lower trading range with equity markets providing some support during yesterday's session.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are in the red around midday as earnings from the big banks fail to generate investor interest.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Banks might set the tone today as several report earnings a day before CPI data that could influence the Fed. Monday's session was light with bonds closed.
Washington Watch
A look at the latest developments in Washington, from Trump Accounts and SEC vacancies to retirement plans and the approaching midterm elections.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Major banks kick off third quarter earnings season this week as markets grapple with elevated Treasury yields, energy supply disruptions, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Rising rates can affect global equities. Learn why the pace of yield increases, earnings strength, and diversification matter.
Inflation expectations hit their highest point since May 2023; Kevin Gordon looks at what this means for real-world prices in the Week Ahead.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indexes reached record highs, but momentum divergences and defensive rotation suggest a more cautious backdrop. Oil prices and Treasury yields remain key variables.