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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are higher across the board after the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in below expectations.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The S&P 500 starts today on a four-day losing streak ahead of an ECB rate decision and U.S. CPI. Analysts expect a 0.3% headline inflation rise. FedEx and Nike report later today.
Schwab Market Update
Robust earnings from chipmaker Micron and lighter-than-expected CPI data delivered a dose of optimism to the market after a four-session losing streak. FedEx, Nike report later.
Looking to the Futures
Natural Gas futures (/NGF25) have pulled back after hitting a 3-year high on December 5th, at 5.496 as concerns of a colder than normal winter have subsided.
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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today's delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET is likely to set the tone. Analysts see lethargic growth of 30,000. Tech shares, especially AI, lost more ground Monday.
Washington Watch
As Congress wraps up for 2025, all eyes are on whether lawmakers will extend health-insurance subsidies—the issue at the heart of the 43-day government shutdown earlier this year.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Tomorrow's jobs report, Thursday's Nike results and Friday's BOJ decision are weekly highlights, but focus could stay on fast-retreating tech stocks and rising Treasury yields.
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.