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Schwab Market Update Podcast
Markets could enter a holding pattern as participants consolidate before Friday's nonfarm payrolls report. Yields threatened 4.5% and oil threatens $100 as war jitters continue.
Today's Options Market Update
Strong private sector jobs growth of 122,000 didn't initially give markets a boost because attention appears focused on fresh Middle East tension that sent oil and yields higher.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The ADP report on May jobs growth is due before the open, while chip giant Broadcom reports after the close. Stocks keep posting record highs, and breadth improved Tuesday.
Market Outlook
Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.
Looking to the Futures
Equity Futures are mixed after another record high for the S&P. Light Sweet Crude, Brent Crude, and Heating Oil are amongst the top movers this morning after escalations in Middle East.
Schwab Market Update
Strong private sector jobs growth of 122,000 didn't initially give markets a boost because attention appears focused on fresh Middle East tension that sent oil and yields higher.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Tech led a narrow rally to new record highs to start the week, and investors now wait for earnings from Palo Alto Networks today and Broadcom tomorrow. Job openings data also loom.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
While jobs data is prevalent in coming days, earnings from chip giant Broadcom on Wednesday keep tech in focus, too. Nonfarm payrolls loom Friday, and Nvidia's Huang speaks today.
May jobs data is out Friday. Hiring has shown resilience despite global instability, said Kevin Gordon, head of macro research and strategy at SCFR, in his look at the week ahead.