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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks have moved modestly in the red around midday after some early gains as markets monitor the growing tension in the Middle East.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Markets remain range-bound amid low volatility as investors take a "wait-and-see" approach ahead of some key deadlines. Elsewhere, Powell gets ready to address Congress.
Inflation's trend has been favorable this year, but a growing conflict in Iran—combined with already-imposed tariffs—might put upward pressure in prices later this year.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLQ25) ended Friday’s session slightly higher in a volatile trading session as traders assess the potential for involvement by the U.S. in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on track for modest weekly losses as higher oil prices, a reluctant Fed and continued Middle East strife give investors pause.
The Fed held the federal funds rate steady but noted that the risks of inflation and potentially higher unemployment remained high.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The Fed isn't seen changing rates, but its projections and Powell's press conference will be watched. War concerns intensified yesterday on Trump's posts. Jobless claims loom.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
War continues despite reports that Iran may want to negotiate. Investors await today's retail sales and tomorrow's Fed projections after Monday's rebound. Oil remains in focus.
What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.