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Today's Options Market Update
The equity markets are lower to close out the week after Fed-favored inflation report matched forecasts but remained above Fed's target, while pre-holiday trading volume could impact today's action.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Markets limped into the long Labor Day weekend after Friday's sell-off wiped out the early week gains.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
On Investing
Kevin Gordon joins the show to discuss Fed independence and the potential impact of rate changes on various sectors of the economy.
Looking to the Futures
Wednesday’s sharp drop in gasoline illustrates the effects of the futures roll.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Nvidia's results late Wednesday likely set the stage. The firm topped earnings and revenue estimates, but data center fell short. Shares of the firm initially sagged on the news.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Friday's Fed-fueled rally lasted one day. Stocks limp into Tuesday after starting the week in a slump amid rising yields and a lack of positive news. Nvidia looms tomorrow.
Bond Insights
When the value of the U.S. dollar declines, international developed-market bonds tend to become attractive. Here's why the bond outlook is more positive than it has been for the past decade.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Nvidia earnings on Wednesday and PCE inflation on Friday could determine Wall Street's path in coming days, along with several Treasury auctions. Powell gave stocks a boost Friday.