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Market volatility is likely to rise as investors digest the president's plans.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are under pressure after yesterday's U.S. reciprocal tariff rates were higher than market expectations.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
Stocks rallied into yesterday's tariff announcement, and investors are digesting the news and trying to sense how it will affect the economy. Jobless claims and ISM Services data are ahead.
Schwab Market Update
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures continued their ascent over 10% from three week ago even as OPEC+ is scheduled to expand production.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
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.
Bond Insights
The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
Schwab Market Update Podcast
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.
Washington Watch
Investors face uncertainty over the White House's tariff plans.