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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are lower across the board following a midday bounce on Friday as fiscal and economic uncertainty continues to weigh on investor sentiment.

Schwab Market Update Podcast
Wednesday's CPI and Thursday's PPI are highlights ahead, but a possible government shutdown also looms after the worst week since last fall. Oracle reports after the close.

Economic growth, earnings performance, and rising fiscal spending coupled with "America First" policies are driving international stock markets.

Commentary
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures (/CLJ25) continues to trade below $70 per barrel as uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and OPEC poised to raise production is keeping oil bears in charge.

Schwab Market Update Podcast
Today's February Nonfarm Payrolls report is expected to show jobs growth of 159,000 and unemployment steady at 4%. Stocks hit 4-month lows yesterday amid tariff-related volatility.

Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Stocks are on pace for weekly losses as trade and economic uncertainty continues to infiltrate the investor psyche. However, several technical indicators are suggesting an oversold state which could lead to a mean reversion bounce next week.

On Investing
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones answer recent questions from investors, covering topics such as tariffs, bond yields, the Federal Reserve, and more.

Schwab Market Update Podcast
Broadcom and Costco earnings are due today, along with jobless claims and layoff data. The market rebounded Wednesday on auto tariff delays, but trade and growth fears persist.