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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Major indices are on track for the fourth straight week of losses, and are now technically oversold, as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate market psychology.

March 20, 2026 • Nathan Peterson • Jim Ferraioli

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks resumed their descent, on track for a fourth straight losing week despite oil falling on U.S. efforts to re-open the Strait. Treasury yields rose as rate cut odds dried up.

March 20, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Light Sweet Crude Oil (/CL) and Brent Oil (/BZ) Futures hit their widest price disparity in eleven years.

March 20, 2026

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Stocks Down, Yields Up

Stocks resumed their descent, on track for a fourth straight losing week despite oil falling on U.S. efforts to re-open the strait. Treasury yields rose as rate cut odds dried up.

March 20, 2026

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War's Impact on Stocks

A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.

March 18, 2026

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Fed Keeps Rates Steady

The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. The 'dot plot' still projects a single rate cut this year, and the Fed sees slightly stronger economic growth and inflation.

March 18, 2026

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War's Impact on Stocks

A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.

March 18, 2026

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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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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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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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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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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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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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