Schwab Market Update Audio Podcast
1) Fed Meeting, Job Openings, Oracle Pack a Busy Week
This week features a Fed meeting, Broadcom and Oracle results, and job openings data. Yields rose sharply last week, raising concerns. Major indexes approached record highs Friday.
2) Waiting Game as PCE Inflation Loom Soon After Open
Volatility could rise at 10 a.m. ET with the release of PCE data, but earnings news is slim. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on three-day win streaks before next week's Fed decision.
3) New Batch of Jobs Data Next After Surprise Drop
Initial jobless claims and Challenger layoff data come ahead of the open after ADP's weak report yesterday raised rate cut odds. Salesforce and Snowflake results are also in focus.
4) Salesforce, Macy's, Crypto, and ADP Jobs in Focus
Crypto turned around yesterday but Marvell Technology earnings appeared to disappoint. Today brings Salesforce results and ADP jobs data, along with Macy's and Snowflake.
5) Tech Results Ahead as Sentiment, Crypto Moves Eyed
Marvell Technology and CrowdStrike results following the close will be watched for AI and tech demand trends, while crypto could again play a role after denting sentiment Monday.
6) Blast of Data Start Month Following Mixed November
Data this week touch on manufacturing, inflation, and jobs. The Fed is quiet ahead of next week's meeting, and stocks had a mixed November highlighted by strong late-month gains.
7) Stocks Face Short Day with SPX Near Even for Month
The four-day rally has the S&P 500 near even for November after being down 5% just last week. Risk-on sentiment appears back, though a 1 p.m. ET close could mean light trading.
8) Jobless Claims, Deere Follow Early Holiday Party
Results from Deere and initial weekly jobless claims are due with Wall Street on a 3-day win streak. Hopes for a rate cut surged this week and Alphabet keeps setting new highs.
9) PPI, Retail Sales Data Await Following Big Rally
Stocks are up two straight days following Monday's tech-led rally bolstered by Alphabet and Broadcom. PPI and retail sales data loom along with Best Buy and Alibaba results.
10) Short Week Packed with Earnings After Sell-off
This holiday-shortened week features a busy earnings schedule along with retail sales and PPI. VIX and crypto trading may be key to watch after last week's tech-driven sell-off.