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Stocks Still Near Records Despite War Concerns
Though high oil prices and war uncertainty remain, Wall Street continues trading near record highs on generally strong earnings. Intel and American Express report today.
Looking to the Futures
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent pushes for legislation on the “critical payments technology”, arguing that the dollar would be reinforced as the primary global reserve currency as a result.
Pressure Arrives from Crude, War, Tesla, Software
Several headwinds pushed indexes lower, including an initial jump in crude, disappointing earnings and guidance from key firms, and no progress ending the war. Intel reports later.
Last-Minute Ceasefire Extension Has Market on Edge
With President Trump extending the ceasefire and no talks with Iran scheduled, Wall Street might play defense and oil prices could set the pace. Tesla and ServiceNow report later.
Warsh Hearing, Fresh Earnings Next Amid War Fears
A Senate committee hearing on Kevin Warsh for Fed chairman along with earnings from United Airlines and GE grab market attention, though war uncertainty could steal the spotlight.
Wall Street Eyes Earnings, Fed After Posting Highs
Last Friday's rally, driven by plunging oil prices and hopes the Strait of Hormuz would reopen, has stocks at record highs to start the week. The Fed and Tesla are in focus.
Schwab Market Perspective: Navigating Uncertainty
Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
All the major indices, except for the Dow Jones, notched fresh all-time highs this week as investors waste little time to put money back into risk assets on positive Iran developments.
Weekly Digest: Oil v. Stocks, Earnings, and RSI
A recap of some of this week's big stories covers a shift between oil and stock prices, the rising RSI, bank earnings, and the global impact of stifled oil production.
Weekend Talks, Netflix in Focus After Record Highs
A looming deadline for the ceasefire with Iran could keep investors cautious today with indexes at record highs and the weekend ahead. Netflix dove after guidance disappointed.