Stocks Dive Amid Tech Sell-Off, Inflation In-Focus
The Schwab Market Update highlighted a broad market sell‑off on June 8, driven by a sharp drop in tech and chip stocks after a stronger‑than‑expected jobs report pushed Treasury yields above 4.5%. Investors are now pricing a >70% chance of a Fed rate hike by year‑end, putting the upcoming May CPI and June PPI data in focus as key inflation gauges. Apple’s WWDC keynote, featuring AI upgrades to Siri built on Alphabet’s Gemini, was noted as the week’s primary corporate event, while earnings from Oracle, Adobe and Lennar are slated to provide further market direction. Analyst Cooper Howard emphasized that despite robust employment numbers, the market’s reaction reflects concerns over higher rates and weaker demand for U.S. Treasuries, which could keep yields elevated.
Inflation Data, War News Could Dominate Week Ahead
The Schwab Market Update for Monday, May 11, highlighted a quiet start to the week, giving investors time to digest the strong April jobs report that showed 115,000 new jobs and a steady 4.3% unemployment rate. Upcoming key data includes...
Apple Results Mulled as Earnings Parade Continues
The Schwab Market Update highlighted the aftermath of a blockbuster earnings week featuring Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, noting that Apple beat forecasts with 16% revenue growth and a strong services segment, while Meta’s stock fell despite revenue gains...
Stocks Still Near Records Despite War Concerns
In this Schwab Market Update, host Keith Lansford reviews the market’s resilience near record highs despite heightened Middle‑East tensions and rising oil prices, noting that short‑term sentiment is overly bullish and could prompt a pullback as the Magnificent Seven report...
Wall Street Near All-Time Highs, Optimistic on War
In this 13‑minute Schwab Market Update, host Keith Lansford reviews the latest market drivers, noting that major indexes opened near all‑time highs on optimism about potential Middle‑East peace talks and a drop in oil prices to around $92 per barrel....
After Ceasefire Rally, Focus Turns to Inflation
The Schwab Market Update highlighted how a temporary ceasefire in the Middle East is shifting market focus back to inflation and economic data, while noting that shipping disruptions and fragile peace keep risks alive. Key data points include the upcoming...
After Relief Rally, Market Still Faces Oil, War
The Schwab Market Update highlighted a sharp rally on April 1st driven by optimism around a potential de‑escalation of the Middle East conflict and short‑covering, but warned that the market remains vulnerable to oil price volatility and upcoming U.S. jobs...
Investors Seek More Signs of Iran Thaw After Rally
The episode reviews Tuesday’s market outlook, focusing on how geopolitics—especially President Trump’s remarks about renewed U.S.-Iran talks and the still‑closed Strait of Hormuz—are driving oil prices and, in turn, equities, bonds, and the dollar. Crude’s recent dip below $88 per...
Stocks at 3-Month Lows Awaiting PCE, Job Openings
The Schwab Market Update highlighted that U.S. equities slipped to three‑month lows ahead of key economic data, notably the January PCE price index and the JOLTS report, which will shape expectations for the Fed’s upcoming meeting. Rising crude oil prices,...