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Today's Options Market Update
All the major indices are in the green as oil prices pullback over 3%, though the Iran conflict remains in focus for Wall Street.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors face a Fed meeting, chip giant Micron's results, and a long awaited Nvidia conference. Stocks are down three straight weeks, and oil hit $98 Friday, dominating news.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLJ26) remain well above $90 per barrel on Friday as the Iranian conflict shows few signs of a near-term resolution.
Schwab Market Update
The U.S. sought help to get oil through the Strait of Hormuz, helping send crude lower. Nvidia's conference and central bank meetings loom this week, and Micron reports results.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for the third straight week of losses as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate headlines and weigh on investor confidence.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
The worsening energy shock from the Iran War has raised risks of a more severe crisis. It may resolve quickly, but the longer it persists, the larger the possible economic damage. Asia and Europe are most vulnerable.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
With PCE inflation data due Friday but little data today, focus could fixate on oil prices and the war. Adobe reports later, shifting attention to the sagging software sector.