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Oil, Yields in Focus with Job Openings, Dell Next
After the week began with oil surging on new violence in the Middle East and yields up, investors await July job openings data and earnings later from Dell and Palo Alto Networks.
Crude, Yields Flex Muscle, Bruising Stocks Early
A rally in yields to their highest level since early 2025 hit stocks. Inflation concerns are up globally, and ships in the strait got attacked, sending oil higher. Jobs data looms.
Looking to the Futures
Palladium futures (/PA) moved into the spotlight across the metals complex late last week, climbing to their highest level in about three and a half months before pulling back in Monday’s trade.
Warsh's Words Spark Hike Fears with Jobs Data Next
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh left the market anxious Friday about possible rate hikes, with odds for a September hike up sharply. Jobs data this week could help shape the decision.
Warsh Watch: Fed Chair Remarks Could Set Tone
The 10 a.m. ET speech today by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is likely the day's biggest news, coming a day after technology stocks drove indexes higher. Crude and yields crept up, too.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks had a mixed week, as Nvidia's strong long-term revenue guidance is countered by a relatively hawkish Jackon Hole speech by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Nvidia Results Mulled Ahead of Fed's Warsh Speech
Nvidia's results are likely to drive the market today ahead of Friday's speech from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh. Investors are also digesting results from Salesforce and Crowdstrike.
How Interest Rate Movements Affect Options Prices
Interest rates have an important effect on options prices, especially when rates are high. The options greek rho measures the impact of rates and can help when evaluating options.
Markets' Two-Part Test: Nvidia Earnings, PCE Data
Investors will have plenty to monitor today. The Fed's favorite inflation gauge and GDP data are due this morning, while Nvidia and other major tech earnings arrive after the bell.
Hard-Hitting 'Soft' Data: Why Surveys Matter
'Soft' reports like sentiment and confidence don't reflect 'hard' data like GDP or CPI. Still, they can affect markets and come with various strengths and weaknesses to consider.