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Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

The equity markets have reversed to the upside in choppy trading ahead of the latest tariff announcement from the White House later today.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Tariff Day Dawns with Investors Hoping for Clarity

Today's 3 p.m. tariff announcement could provide more clarity around proposed trade barriers but won't necessarily end all uncertainty. ADP March jobs data is due before the open.

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Bond Insights

Treasury Bond Markets: Seeking Higher Ground

The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.

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Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

The crypto markets posted modest gains on Tuesday as the US prepares to levy tariffs on most imported goods on Wednesday which has been coined “Liberation Day”.

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Washington Watch

Washington: What to Watch Now

Investors face uncertainty over the White House's tariff plans.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Jobs, Manufacturing Data Await After Late Comeback

Job openings and ISM Manufacturing are highlights today after stocks clawed back Monday in a rally that didn't include major tech names. The tariff announcement looms tomorrow.

The Price You Pay: Valuation Evaluation

Amid a market correction and heightened policy, inflation and growth concerns, valuations are back in the spotlight.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Inflation Fears, Declining Sentiment Sink Equities

A slightly hot inflation reading and a big drop in a consumer sentiment survey sent equity indexes down about 2% Friday, ahead of more pending uncertainty next week with tariffs.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly losses as newly announced auto tariffs, waning consumer confidence, and stubborn inflation plague investor sentiment.