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Markets and Economy

After Monday Rally, Market Awaits Powell, CPI

Fed Chairman Powell testifies to Congress today and January CPI is tomorrow. Coca Cola and Lyft report today, and investors also will watch several Treasury auctions this week.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update

Fed Chairman Powell testifies to Congress today, with stocks down early amid concerns over steel and aluminum tariffs. Treasury auctions this week could set the tone for yields.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Natural gas prices traded higher to start the week as temperatures are expected to drop across the United States.

Options

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are higher to start the week even though U.S. President Trump said that he will impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and deliver reciprocal tariffs on countries levelling duties on U.S. goods later this week.

International

Safe Haven From the Trade War?

Tariff policies have been announced and then subsequently rescinded or delayed–but not yet resolved. They may still hold the potential for market volatility.

Markets and Economy

Inflation, tariffs in focus ahead of Powell, CPI

January CPI on Wednesday puts prices back in the spotlight as Fed Chairman Jerome Powell testifies to Congress starting tomorrow. Tariffs and McDonald's results are in focus today.

Markets and Economy

Weekly Market Outlook

Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.

Markets and Economy

Jobs Data Next as Investors Assess Amazon Results

Amazon's first quarter guidance disappointed late Thursday after a third-straight gain for the SPX, and investors expect today's January jobs data to show 170,000 positions added.

Markets and Economy

Navigating Tariffs & Inflation (With Dr. Richard Clarida)

Kathy Jones speaks with Dr. Richard Clarida, PIMCO's global economic advisor and former vice chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.

Trading

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for a down week as investors attempt to digest what impact tariff announcements, and subsequent negotiations, will have on the economy.

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