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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are seeing some upside bias to start the week as markets continue to monitor Iran developments, oil prices.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Friday's March payrolls data that showed jobs growth of 178,000 sent bond yields higher in holiday trading. This week brings key inflation reports and earnings from Delta.
Schwab Market Update
Though crude is near $110 and volatility rose, stocks mostly climbed early on hopes Iran and the U.S. might consider a ceasefire proposal. Inflation data is key this week.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures prices rose sharply this past week with the lead month May futures up over 11% on Thursday.
Bond Insights
Taxable municipal bonds may be an attractive option for investors in lower tax brackets, but there are things investors should know before making a decision.
Sector Views
Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
On Investing
What are some of the economic ripple effects stemming from the war in Iran?
Schwab Market Update Podcast
After two strong days of rallies, Wall Street approaches the holiday weekend preparing for Friday's jobs report and tracking oil and war news. Equity trading is closed Friday.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track to post weekly gains for the first time in six weeks, even though the Iran war persists. Is this just an oversold technical bounce, or the start of a more sustained recovery?