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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are lower as markets monitor rising Middle East conflict and ahead of tomorrow’s monthly jobs report.
Bond Insights
How will the U.S. dollar respond to Federal Reserve rate cuts? The factors that have supported a strong dollar for years remain largely intact.
Schwab Market Update
Investor tension rose as the world awaits Israel's response to Iran's attack and ahead of Friday's major jobs report. Equity futures pointed to a lower open; VIX futures rose.
Schwab Market Update
Major stock indexes appeared to shift focus back to the US and the looming jobs report a day after Middle East-linked concerns triggered a drop.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Major stock indexes appeared to shift focus back to the US and the looming jobs report a day after Middle-East-linked concerns triggered a drop.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Investors took a "risk-off" approach after Iran's missile attack against Israel and a strike by U.S. dock workers. Treasuries climbed, volatility spiked, and info tech dipped.
Bond Insights
We believe municipal bonds currently offer a compelling balance of risk and reward for investors in higher tax brackets.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks dipped on fear of possible slower rate-cut pace after remarks from Fed Chair Powell but quickly raced to new highs just before the closing bell as concerns seemed to fade.