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

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks have been holding ground despite slightly higher oil prices as markets position ahead of tomorrow’s FOMC rate decision and press conference.

March 17, 2026 • Nathan Peterson

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Washington: What to Watch Now

Investigation of Federal Reserve chair hits an obstacle, while the Department of Homeland Security remains shut down amid funding standoff.

March 17, 2026

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Monitoring Short Interest

This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.

March 17, 2026

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Market Still Focused on Oil

Stocks moved between slight losses and gains early as crude prices rose. There's been no progress reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Fed meeting starts today, with PPI tomorrow.

March 17, 2026

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Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

Investors face a Fed meeting, chip giant Micron's results, and a long awaited Nvidia conference. Stocks are down three straight weeks, and oil hit $98 Friday, dominating news.

March 16, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLJ26) remain well above $90 per barrel on Friday as the Iranian conflict shows few signs of a near-term resolution.

March 16, 2026

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for the third straight week of losses as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate headlines and weigh on investor confidence.

March 13, 2026

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Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

March 13, 2026

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The worsening energy shock from the Iran War has raised risks of a more severe crisis. It may resolve quickly, but the longer it persists, the larger the possible economic damage. Asia and Europe are most vulnerable.

March 13, 2026

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Stock Sector Outlook

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

March 13, 2026

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Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

March 12, 2026

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Can AI Gains Keep Prices Down?

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh sees AI-fueled productivity keeping inflation down while also helping the economy grow. This theory isn't universally accepted, even at the Fed.

March 11, 2026

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Iran: Potential Bond Impact

Volatility spiked as investors questioned the Federal Reserve's next move, adding to existing concerns about private credit markets. Here's why investors shouldn't overreact.

March 11, 2026

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A Former Fed President Speaks

Jeffrey Lacker, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, shares thoughts on how the Fed operates and why its independence is critical to achieving its mandates.

March 06, 2026

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Fire Below Indexes

Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.

March 04, 2026

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Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up

Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.

February 27, 2026

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What's the Difference: Jobs vs. GDP

U.S. job creation has been weak despite resilient gross domestic product growth. Here's what may be going on.

February 26, 2026

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