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Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are selling off across the board as oil prices jump higher for the second day in a row as markets weigh the ramifications of a potential drawn out conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks showed resilience Monday despite crude's rally after war erupted in the Middle East. Today brings earnings from consumer giants, as well as from software firm CrowdStrike.
Looking to the Futures
Natural gas prices surged yesterday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could disrupt LNG shipments
Schwab Market Update
War in Iran initially didn't faze U.S. markets much, but that could be changing. An early plunge followed another sharp oil rally with supplies threatened and conflict spreading.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
War in the Middle East shifted focus to oil prices and could trigger volatility and a flight to perceived safety. Trading might be turbulent until ramifications grow clearer.
Weekly Trader’s Outlook
Major indices are on track for modest losses as investors navigate concerns around AI disruption, private credit, and geopolitics.
On Investing
Claudia Sahm discusses the Fed's balance sheet and the impact of AI on the labor markets. And Kathy Jones announces her upcoming retirement.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Nvidia's results, and to a lesser extent earnings from Salesforce, are the main focus this morning after a tech-led rally to two-week highs yesterday. PPI looms early Friday.
U.S. job creation has been weak despite resilient gross domestic product growth. Here's what may be going on.