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Markets and Economy

Investors Look Ahead to ECB Meeting, PPI Data

Yesterday's rally followed an in-line CPI that raised hopes for a rate cut next week. Today, the ECB is expected to cut rates, and U.S. PPI will provide a look at wholesale prices.

Options

Today's Options Market Update

The major indexes grinding higher after today's read on consumer price inflation came in as expected and did not change outlook for Fed rate cuts next week.

Markets and Economy

CPI Countdown: Market on Edge Ahead of Price Data

Today's CPI data looms, and hot results could lower odds of rate cuts in early 2025. Still, it would take a very bad report to squash widespread hopes of a cut next week.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update

November CPI met expectations at 0.3% for both the headline and core readings. Stocks got a slight bump and yields fell as the data reinforced rate cut ideas. PPI is due tomorrow.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Bitcoin futures continues to trade near its all time high of $105,325 as its regulatory outlook in the US becomes clearer with the incoming executive administration.

Markets and Economy

After Monday's Drop, Wall Street on Yield Watch

Investors have their eyes on Treasury yields following Monday's losses fueled partly by a yield rally. Rates could stay in focus ahead of Treasury auctions and CPI later this week.

Markets and Economy

Another Week of Key Inflation Data Arrives

The days ahead also include bank meetings overseas, along with a new set of earnings from the tech sector.

Markets and Economy

2025 U.S. Stocks and Economy Outlook

The U.S. economy and stock market are entering 2025 from a position of strength, but risks of volatility—especially pertaining to policy—are much higher compared to last year.

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

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Kathy Jones and Cooper Howard discuss how to build a bond portfolio, which bonds are suitable for retirees, and other aspects of fixed income investing.

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