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Get timely stock market analysis, perspectives and ideas from Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Today's Options Market Update

Major indexes fell and yields jumped after the August jobs report showed a gain of 162,000 and revised July's report from negative to positive. Rate hike odds jumped on the data.

September 04, 2026 • Joe Mazzola

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Yields, Breadth, and Bitcoin

As stocks get pressured by higher Treasury yields, market breadth and RSI weaken below the surface. Bitcoin is facing a key level of potential resistance.

September 04, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

September 04, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track to be little changed on the week but encountered some chop throughout the week on oil price volatility and higher global bond yields.

September 04, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Technology stocks led U.S. markets higher on Thursday as easing Treasury yields provided some relief.

September 04, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Technology stocks led U.S. markets higher on Thursday as easing Treasury yields provided some relief.

September 04, 2026

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Market Bubbles Explained

Famous market bubbles share some characteristics, but it's nearly impossible to predict how big a bubble might get and when one is about to burst.

September 03, 2026

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Reminiscences of a Strategist

It's been 40 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.

September 03, 2026

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The News and Your Investments

Do big headlines tempt you to change your investment strategy? Consider this 3-step plan to help keep your money focused on long-term goals.

September 02, 2026

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Why Treasury Yields Are Rising

Rising Treasury yields have rattled markets. Collin Martin of the Schwab Center for Financial Research explains what's driving the move and what it all means for investors.

September 02, 2026

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Washington: What to Watch Now

House poised to pass bill to avoid government shutdown, two new members set to join the House, Fed chair speech boosts rate hike possibility, and national debt hits $40 trillion.

September 01, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left the market anxious Friday about possible rate hikes, with odds for a September hike up sharply. Jobs data this week could help shape the decision.

August 31, 2026

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Diesel, dollars, and demand

Tightening fuel supplies, mixed consumer signals, and a possible return of the debasement trade put inflation, markets, and crypto back in focus.

August 28, 2026

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Short Interest Monitor: 8/28

The Short Interest Monitor tracks stocks with elevated and rising short interest. The latest edition features pharmaceutical companies and enterprise software firms.

August 28, 2026

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How Rates Impact Options Prices

Interest rates have an important effect on options prices, especially when rates are high. The options greek rho measures the impact of rates and can help when evaluating options.

August 27, 2026

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America's Labor Force Problem

U.S. labor force participation is declining due to an aging population, slowing immigration, and other factors. This could impact economic growth and earnings moving forward.

August 26, 2026

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Soft Data Hits Hard

'Soft' reports like sentiment and confidence don't reflect 'hard' data like GDP or CPI. Still, they can affect markets and come with various strengths and weaknesses to consider.

August 25, 2026

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