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Schwab Market Update Podcast
A busy week of data and earnings is ahead, including five of the Magnificent 7 and three central bank meetings, including the Fed. Indexes hit record highs Friday on chip strength.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks fell as crude rose amid little progress reopening the strait. About one-third of S&P 500 firms report this week and three central banks meet, with chips on a historic tear.
Looking to the Futures
Crude Oil futures (/CL) gave back early session gains and closed lower on Friday.
On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Collin Martin break down investor concerns around war, inflation, deficits, and the Federal Reserve.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are pulling back modestly as oil prices edge higher and investors digest several key earnings reports.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Though high oil prices and war uncertainty remain, Wall Street continues trading near record highs on generally strong earnings. Intel and American Express report today.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
With President Trump extending the ceasefire and no talks with Iran scheduled, Wall Street might play defense and oil prices could set the pace. Tesla and ServiceNow report later.
Bond Insights
Higher oil prices have both positive and negative effects on the municipal bond market. Investors may want to evaluate their concentration risk.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
All the major indices, except for the Dow Jones, notched fresh all-time highs this week as investors waste little time to put money back into risk assets on positive Iran developments.