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Today's Options Market Update
The S&P 500 is down three straight days but up 17% for the year. The Nasdaq 100 is up 21% in 2025. Weekly jobless claims fell, and Treasuries close early before tomorrow's holiday.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The S&P 500 index is down three straight days but up 17% for the year. Jobless claims are the only data on tap but today is a full trading session before tomorrow's holiday.
Looking to the Futures
The last trade for 2025 is upon us, and before the market takes a breather to welcome in a new year. Trading in precious metals has been a bit of a wild ride.
Schwab Market Update
The S&P 500 is down three straight days but up 17% for the year. The Nasdaq 100 is up 21% in 2025. Weekly jobless claims fell, and Treasuries close early before tomorrow's holiday.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
In an otherwise slow holiday week, one highlight is Fed minutes due at
2 p.m. ET. Thin volume has made trends tough to track, and stocks fell Monday amid tech and metals weakness.
2 p.m. ET. Thin volume has made trends tough to track, and stocks fell Monday amid tech and metals weakness.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Fed minutes tomorrow highlight another holiday-shortened week where volume could be light. No major earnings or data are due, and trading is shortened Wednesday and shut Thursday.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks were able to register a late-week recovery, largely supported by yesterday's inflation data, but it's unclear whether a year-end rally is in the cards for investors.
On Investing
At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
The S&P 500 starts today on a four-day losing streak ahead of an ECB rate decision and U.S. CPI. Analysts expect a 0.3% headline inflation rise. FedEx and Nike report later today.