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Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobless Claims, Key Earnings Next After Rate Cut

The quarter-point Fed rate cut yesterday didn't move markets much, but helped banks and some consumer firms. Today brings weekly jobless claims and earnings from FedEx and Lennar.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

This week President Trump resumed his push to change the reporting requirements for public companies from every 3 months to every 6 months.

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Fed Cuts Rates, Citing Weakening Job Market

As expected, the Federal Reserve cut its short-term interest rate, citing concerns about slowing job growth. Where Fed policy goes from here is less clear.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Rate Cut Seen, Projections Awaited as Fed Looms

Today's Fed meeting appears likely to bring a 25-basis point rate cut, the first since December. Rate and economic projections are also awaited, along with Powell's remarks.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Investors expect a 25-basis-point rate cut today, with a small chance of 50 basis points. The Fed's economic and rate projections loom large, along with Chairman Powell's remarks.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

The Federal Reserve holds the strangest FOMC meeting in memory, while Congress faces another potential government shutdown.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Retail Sales Take Spotlight Ahead of Fed Meeting

Markets open with investors watching retail sales for clues about consumer strength while the Fed’s Wednesday policy meeting looms large.

Every Brea(d)th You Take: Market Concentration Risks

Greater mega-cap stock exposure carries significant upside risks, but concentration can also work against investors—helping make the case for diversification in portfolios.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Decision, Economic Data Take Center Stage

All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve this week, with investors hoping for a rate cut, and signs of more market-boosting cuts on the horizon.