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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks were initially higher, helped by strong retail sales data, but have turned modestly lower around midday as the Fed’s 2-day FOMC meeting gets underway.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Markets open with investors watching retail sales for clues about consumer strength while the Fed’s Wednesday policy meeting looms large.
Looking to the Futures
Equity markets reached all-time highs to start the week with stocks pricing in a 25-basis point rate cut following the FOMC meeting ending on Wednesday.
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.
Greater mega-cap stock exposure carries significant upside risks, but concentration can also work against investors—helping make the case for diversification in portfolios.
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.