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Today's Options Market Update

Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices led tech higher on signs of surging AI demand, while the broader market saw widening interest. Congress could vote today to end the shutdown.

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Stocks are up this week as investors await a House vote to end the shutdown. Today brings Cisco earnings, followed by Disney tomorrow. Nvidia is in focus after Tuesday's retreat.
Looking to the Futures

The market anticipates the return of consistent economic data with rumors of an end to the government shutdown.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets eye a potential end to the government shutdown while turning attention to a busy week of Fed speakers, with investors looking for clues on the path of interest rates.
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Washington Watch

Lawmakers have reached a deal that could end the longest government shutdown in history.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

After a week dominated by worries over the shutdown and AI valuations, investors face Treasury auctions, Disney results, and a handful of reports from firms exposed to AI demand.

While we wait for federal data to come back online, private sector gauges continue to underscore still-weak manufacturing, resilient services, and mediocre job growth.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Thursday's AI-driven sell-off was the third big drop for the Nasdaq over the last month and suggests speculative and momentum trading losing steam. Consumer sentiment is due today.

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