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After Sell Off, Investors Await Keystone Jobs Data

Today's February Nonfarm Payrolls report is expected to show jobs growth of 159,000 and unemployment steady at 4%. Stocks hit 4-month lows yesterday amid tariff-related volatility.

Market Volatility

Stocks Dive to 4-Month Low as Tariff Fears Persist

U.S. stocks retreated amid more tariff confusion and chip market pressure. The Dow dropped more than 400 points, and the S&P slid almost 1.8%. The Nasdaq lost 2.6%.

Options

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are lower across the board as traders continue to assess the impact of potential tariffs and softening U.S. economic data.

Markets and Economy

Jobless Claims, Broadcom Awaited After Rebound

Broadcom and Costco earnings are due today, along with jobless claims and layoff data. The market rebounded Wednesday on auto tariff delays, but trade and growth fears persist.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update

Stocks gave back Wednesday's gains as investors focused on chip weakness and stayed wary over tariff policy. Jobless claims fell, but tomorrow's payrolls report looms large.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

This week incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a stark shift in the country’s attitude and policy towards spending.

Markets and Economy

Jobs, Services Data Ahead After Failed Comeback

After a recovery attempt failed Tuesday, investors weary of tariff news can focus today on services data and earnings from Foot Locker and Marvell. ADP jobs data is also on tap.

Bonds

Treasury Bonds: Why Are Yields Dropping?

Treasury yields have been falling for weeks. Yet inflation expectations remain high and recent growth data have been fairly strong—not a traditional backdrop for declining yields. What's happening?

Markets and Economy

Market Snapshot | March 2025

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

Government Policy

Washington: What to Watch Now

Congress is scrambling to avert a potential government shutdown, as funding for government operations expires on March 14th.

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