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Chips on Edge: Mega-Caps Awaited After Rough Week

The chip market starts the week licking its wounds after a swift descent over the last few days. Earnings from Alphabet and Intel in a few days are the next major keystones.

Today's Options Market Update

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are attempting to rebound from Friday’s sell-off, particularly within the tech space, though market continue to keep an eye on oil prices and Iran relations.

Looking to the Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CL) are rebuilding a risk premium as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions keep geopolitical concerns in focus.

Week Ahead

The Leading Economic Index & GDP Gap | Week Ahead

Schwab's Kevin Gordon discusses the Leading Economic Index® and its role in signaling the current phase of the economic cycle in his latest look at the Week Ahead.

Market Outlook

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly losses, particularly in the technology space, as a sharp rise in oil prices and uncertainty around AI economics weigh on investor sentiment.

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A Sigh of Relief on Inflation

A cooler CPI report brought welcome news for investors, but persistent inflation pressures and higher oil prices continue to complicate the Fed's outlook.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Taiwan Semiconductor, Netflix, Retail Sales Ahead

Today brings earnings from chip foundry giant TSM and Netflix, while data includes retail sales and jobless claims. Chips continue to whipsaw, but stocks are up so far this week.

Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update Podcast

Morgan Stanley, ASML Ahead as PPI Data, Warsh Loom

With the main surge of bank earnings over, investors face Morgan Stanley today along with chip infrastructure firm ASML. PPI follows a light CPI and Warsh continues testimony.