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Washington Wise
There is plenty of activity in Washington that can move the markets, even with Congress in recess. So what should you be watching?
Looking to the Futures
Wheat futures (/ZW) are one of the top performing commodities this morning as heatwaves and moisture deficits hit the U.S. Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies sparking drought discussions.
In a 9-3 vote, the Fed policy committee chose patience in the face of elevated inflationary pressures, but the dissenting votes raise pressure for a rate hike in September.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks were under pressure in early trading as investors wait for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision today. Oil prices jump after U.S. and Iran trade strikes.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Microsoft, Meta, and other AI-linked stocks' earnings may carry more weight than usual amid a chip-led tech sell-off. The Fed meeting also looms with inflation remaining stubborn.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Earnings from Visa, Boeing, KLA Corporation, Seagate, and more will be in focus today as investors continue their rotation away from AI darlings ahead of tomorrow's Fed meeting.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
A Fed rate decision and a crowded earnings and economic calendar feature this week. Highlights include GDP and PCE data as well as earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon.
Schwab's Kevin Gordon examines the decision the Fed faces in the latest Week Ahead: Whether or not to hike the federal funds rate based on employment and inflation data.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses, particularly in the technology space, as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields keep investors sidelined, despite strong earnings reports.