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Schwab Market Update Podcast

After Mixed Monday, Earnings Loom Including FedEx

After small caps gained and big tech eased to start the week, investors await more developments from peace talks and earnings later from FedEx. Micron results loom tomorrow.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Kevin Warsh leads his first FOMC meeting, affordable housing bill poised to pass Congress, and Trump's BLS head nominee vows to protect independence of government economic data.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

U.S. stocks are mostly lower today following a ~10% drop in the Korea Composite Stock Price Index, which is heavily weight in the memory space.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Tech Stress Test: Chips Slammed in Early Plunge

In what appears to be a leadership test after months of gains, chip stocks plunged early ahead of Micron's earnings tomorrow. News was thin, with FedEx due to report later.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Markets Eye PCE After Hawkish Fed Turn, Iran Deal

Today's light earnings and economic calendar may leave investors looking ahead to Thursday's critical inflation report—the next major test after the Fed's recent hawkish shift.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) prices fell on Thursday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) cut its oil demand outlook for the year.

Week Ahead

Vibepression: Sentiment vs. Hard Data | Week Ahead

The vibes are off. GDP growth and consumer sentiment aren't lining up, leading to an uptick in the so-called Misery Index. SCFR's Kevin Gordon looks at the week ahead.

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On Investing

Reading the Markets After Fed Chair Warsh’s Debut

Fed chair Warsh’s first meeting kept rates steady but struck a hawkish tone on inflation while signaling less transparency, driving market uncertainty.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Keeps Rates Steady, but Hike Odds Tick Higher

The Fed kept rates steady as expected, but the central bank's quarterly projections now include the possibility of at least one hike later this year.