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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks have been ascending throughout the morning as oil prices move the opposite direction on optimism over Iran de-escalation.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Though Wall Street embarked on a massive rebound yesterday, choppiness could remain a feature with crude oil elevated. Oracle reports later today and key CPI data comes tomorrow.
Schwab Market Update
Though crude is down from Monday's peak, it pared overnight losses and began weighing on stocks amid mixed messages about the war. Oracle reports later and CPI is early tomorrow.
Looking to the Futures
The front month CBOE Volatility Index Futures (/VXH26) normalized as geopolitical stability comes to the forefront.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Crude oil prices could continue calling the shots this week as war remains front and center. Last Friday's disappointing jobs report raises new economic questions as CPI looms.
If tensions de-escalate soon, there could be relatively little impact on international markets. However, risks will rise if global energy supplies face a prolonged disruption.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for weekly losses as the U.S./Iran conflict sends oil prices, volatility and Treasury yields higher.
On Investing
As Collin Martin prepares to take over as co-host of the show, Kathy Jones reflects back on lessons learned from her career in the investing world.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Though war news may continue to dominate, investors are also focused on Friday's February jobs report and yesterday's Broadcom results. Productivity and monthly layoff data loom.