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Markets and Economy

Awaiting PPI, Tech Earnings After Yields Spike

January Producer Price Index data this morning is a key piece of the puzzle after yields spiked yesterday following a hot CPI report. Several tech firms report after the close.

Markets and Economy

CPI, Cisco, Powell Ahead as Stocks Seek Direction

After stocks wavered and yields climbed yesterday following Fed Chairman Powell's remarks to Congress, Powell returns for more testimony with CPI data and Cisco earnings on deck.

Will the United States Dollar Be Dethroned?

Could the U.S. dollar lose its place as the world's reserve currency? Despite a long-term trend toward currency diversification, we don't see the dollar losing dominance anytime soon.

Options

Today's Options Market Update

Both headline and core January CPI, at 0.5% and 0.4%, rose more than expected. Also, Fed Chairman Powell returns to Capitol Hill for testimony and Cisco reports this afternoon.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update

Both headline and core January CPI, at 0.5% and 0.4%, rose more than expected. Also, Fed Chairman Powell returns to Capitol Hill for testimony and Cisco reports this afternoon.

Futures

Looking to the Futures

As Valentines Day quickly approaches, single cocoa traders may be rejoicing as their wallets are saved from buying chocolates and the cocoa bean makes a bullish move.

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.

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Tariff policies have been announced and then subsequently rescinded or delayed–but not yet resolved.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.

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