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Today's Options Market Update
The equity markets are mixed after retail sales rose in July, and as Trump meets with Putin today, though stocks are heading for a higher week.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks meandered this week, up 1.00% on the week as markets digested a deluge of economic data, including two important inflation indicators.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones break down the latest CPI data, consider a potential rate cut, and take a look at concentration in the stock market.
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Wholesale price data and weekly jobless claims kick off the day after fresh new highs Wednesday. Falling Treasury yields have been a tailwind. Cisco earnings topped estimates.
Looking to the Futures
After years of underperforming the benchmark cryptocurrency, Ether has found its moment in the sun.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Cisco results due later today and July PPI data early tomorrow are key events ahead. Major indexes hit record highs Tuesday on hopes for rate cuts after a benign CPI report.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today's July CPI report could show if imported goods saw a blunter tariff impact after signs of that emerged in June. Yields might jump if the data come in hotter than expected.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Last week featured records for the tech-heavy Nasdaq, along with S&P 500 strength. Today's calendar is light, but investors await tomorrow's tariff deadline for China and CPI data.