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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are mixed around midday as the recent push higher in Treasury yields sour investor appetite for equities. Elsewhere, Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Washington to hold talks with U.S. President Trump.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
U.S. and Chinese leaders meet today to discuss trade and oil, but the dramatic rally in yields this week may overshadow the event. Costco reports later, and new home sales are due.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLX26) rebounded Wednesday afternoon after a five-day pullback from the September 15th high.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
President Trump threatened Iran in a speech at the UN yesterday, and Iran's president follows today. Tomorrow Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi. All this puts oil center stage.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks rose Monday as AI shares surged after oil prices and Treasury yields retreated. Iran peace efforts and a Trump-Xi meeting are in focus this week amid a light earnings slate.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Highlights this week include a host of Fed speakers who might provide more insight into last week's rate hike. Trump meets with Xi on Thursday, putting trade in focus.
The number of people continuing to file for unemployment insurance has started to fall. Schwab's Kevin Gordon looks at what that labor market tightness may mean in the Week Ahead.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for weekly losses following a relatively hawkish FOMC meeting, higher yields and ongoing attacks in the Middle East which are keeping oil prices elevated.
