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Fed Chatter, Micron, CPI in View as Stocks Edge Up
Tomorrow's CPI data and ECB rate meeting are possible near-term catalysts, and chip giant Micron reports later today. Stocks rose early, with tech gains and Fed speakers in focus.
Jobs Data Anticipation Grows as Light Growth Seen
Today's delayed November jobs report at 8:30 a.m. ET is likely to set the tone. Analysts see lethargic growth of 30,000. Tech shares, especially AI, lost more ground Monday.
Jobs Data, BOJ, Loom After Tech, Treasuries Drop
Tomorrow's jobs report, Thursday's Nike results and Friday's BOJ decision are weekly highlights, but focus could stay on fast-retreating tech stocks and rising Treasury yields.
Broadcom Results Assessed After Stocks Post Record
Chipmaker Broadcom beat analysts' earnings, revenue, and guidance with results late yesterday following new record-high closes for the DJIA and S&P 500 index. Cyclical names led.
Schwab's Market Perspective: 2026 Outlook
Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
The Dow Jones, S&P 500 Equal Weight and Russell 2000 all hit fresh all-time highs this week while tech stocks slumped on AI concerns. Will sector rotation be enough to set the bulls up for a year-end rally?
Markets Digest Fed Cut, Broadcom Earnings On Deck
Investors will continue to chew over the Fed's latest rate cut along with Broadcom earnings today after the S&P 500 closed just shy of a record high on Wednesday.
Fed Cuts Rates for the Third Time This Year
The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, Fed Chairman Powell hinted at a pause ahead, and there were several dissents.
Fed Cut Seen, but Dissents, Powell, Dot Plot Eyed
The Fed is seen cutting rates by 25 basis points today. Focus then turns to Powell's thoughts, the dot plot of rate projections, and any dissents. Oracle reports after the close.