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Russell 2000 scales intraday peak weeks after war-driven slide into correction
The small-cap Russell 2000 hit its first intraday record high on Friday since the U.S.-Iran conflict erupted, joining other major indexes at all-time highs and suggesting the recent equities rally i...
Dow Jones jumps 680 points as ceasefire hopes fuel stock rally
US stocks rose on Friday, extending a recent rally, as investors welcomed fresh signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and improving prospects for a ceasefire. The Dow Jones Industrial Ave...
Former Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig: 'Certainly interest rates should not be lowered'
Thomas Hoenig, former Kansas City Fed President and George Mason University Mercatus Center distinguished senior fellow, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve transition, current ...
Strait of Hormuz "Completely Open:" Uncertainty Unwind Lifts Stock Market
The U.S. and Iran have made ground in peace talks, with reports out of Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open." Keivn Hincks explains the "unwind" currently happening in stocks and cru...
Rep. Hill Says Time to Move on From Powell Case and Confirm Warsh
Rep. French Hill, a Republican from Arkansas, discusses the upcoming confirmation process for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair. -------- More on Bloomberg Televi...
Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says
The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on ...
Morning Call Sheet: markets rally to records as investors favor tech
Julian Emanuel, Senior Managing Director at Evercore ISI, Jay Woods, Chief Market Strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, and Sarah Kunst, Managing Director at Cleo Capital, say tech is leading the ral...
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US stocks extend rally as earnings season unfolds
Investors are turning their attention to a busy week of corporate earnings, as US stock markets stage a sharp rebound and climb to record levels despite lingering geopolitical concerns. Hopes of easin...
If a violent downturn strikes the market, new ETF strategies may be vulnerable. Here's why
Innovation in the exchange-traded fund industry could come at a cost to investors during extreme volatility.
Here's how Wall Street is betting Trump's battle over the Fed will pan out
The president hates being dissed by anyone – including and especially a two-term senator.
Morning Bid: Investors give peace a chance
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
Markets Are Pivoting From Iran War. But Earnings Pose a Reality Check.
Neftlix earnings beat expectations, tariff refunds for importers are closer, Albemarle stock fueled by lithium demand, and more news to start your day.
Another ‘Stress Test' Passed by U.S. Economy as Stocks Poised to Add to Record Highs
The Nasdaq Composite is on pace for its best run of gains since 1992, while the S&P 500 is headed for a third record high this week.
US tariffs drive steep drop in EU exports for second month
European Union exports to the United States dropped by more than a quarter for a second consecutive month in February, but may be exaggerating the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs, given t...
Dow futures climb 175 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures edged higher on Friday as investors headed into the final session of the week hoping the worst of the Middle East shock may be passing, even if the market is not yet prepared to trade...
Markets in wait-and-see mode as Israel-Lebanon truce takes effect
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect, while U.S. President Donald Trump maintains an optimistic tone on the prospects for a deal with Iran. CNBC's Dan Murphy reports with the lates...
Cautious Investors Weigh Options as Global Markets Trade Steady
Treasurys and the dollar stabilized while stock futures were little changed as investors weighed uncertainty ahead of the weekend pause in trade.
Stock Market Today: Dow Keeps Climbing With Oil Slightly Lower
U.S. stocks on course for a week of gains on hopes of Iran deal.
Stock Gains Pause, Rally Remains Intact: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:23 - S&P Futures 00...
Wall Street banks trade derivatives to bet on pain in private credit, FT reports
JPMorgan Chase , Barclays and other Wall Street banks have started trading credit default swaps against flagship private credit funds run by Blackstone , Apollo Global and Ares Management in...
Iran conflict 'more inflation shock, than growth shock': Goldman
Despite the war in Iran, Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist at Goldman Sachs predicts another stellar quarter of underlying double-digit profit growth, led by tech stocks.
Equity markets can continue higher from today's levels, says PNC's Yung-Yu Ma
Yung-Yu Ma, PNC, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss if equity markets can continue moving higher, tech stocks and more.
Review & Preview: 12 Days of Nasdaq Gains
The tech-heavy index marked its longest winning streak in nearly two decades. Plus, RFK Jr. heads to Congress.
Jim Cramer warns investors against market speculation amid rally
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on the markets reaching new highs.
Yardeni: Investors Are Looking Past Iran War
Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni says investors are looking past the war in the Middle East, treating the conflict as if it is over for the time being and focusing on market fundamentals. He spea...
Stocks Climb to New Records With Investors Piling Back Into Tech
Investors are piling into tech stocks again. As a fragile cease-fire holds in the Middle East and AI disruption fears fade, investors are finding a surprise safe harbor in everything from semiconducto...
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson warns U.S. needs an emergency ‘break-the-glass' plan if Treasury demand collapses
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Thursday urged U.S. policymakers to prepare an emergency plan in case demand for Treasurys breaks down — warning that a crisis in the government bond market ...
Dow Jones gains 115 pts as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records on Iran hopes
Wall Street extended its rally on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising alongside fresh record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, as investors grew increasingly optimistic abo...
Bessent on private credit: None of our work shows a 'systemic problem'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at CNBC's #InvestInAmericaForum on Wednesday that none of the Treasury's work shows a "systemic problem" with private credit. Bessent's comments come amid fears t...
Paulson Says US Should Prepare for a 'Vicious' Bond Crash
Former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson called on US authorities to prepare a back-up plan to avert a potential collapse in demand for Treasuries. He speaks to David Westin in an interview for Bloomber...
Stocks usually take the escalator up and the elevator down. In this latest rebound, it is happening in reverse.
What had been a slow grind lower since the S&P 500's January peak was completely erased in the span of just a couple of weeks.
Tech Stocks Are Surging. The Nasdaq Is at Highs.
The Nasdaq closed at a record high on Wednesday as investors looked past uncertainty surrounding the war in Iran to focus on the likelihood of a strong first-quarter earnings season for tech companies...
How to build an investing playbook at record highs
The Investment Committee debate how to build your portfolio as markets hit new highs.
3 Assets That Could Explode When Interest Rates Drop
Between renewed political pressure, growing concerns about a slowing economy, and increasing scrutiny on Jerome Powell himself, one thing is clear – the Federal Reserve is back in the hot seat this we...
Kevin Warsh wants to lead a scandal-ridden Fed. His wealth is a complication.
Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures this week list holdings of at least $100 million in funds where he says he can't reveal the underlying assets. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat who opposes Warsh's...
The AI Model That Frightens Wall Street
Anthropic's new Mythos model has banks, tech giants and governments scrambling to understand what could change for cybersecurity and the future of the internet. In this edition of the Context, Bloombe...
We need to see sustained oil prices lower, says UBS' Alli McCartney
Alli McCartney, managing director at UBS Alignment Partners, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss market themes, uncertainty surrounding the Iran war, and more.
Tech Dominates SPX Record Run: What Does Rally Need to Sustain?
The astounding recovery in the S&P 500 (SPX) is something Liz Ann Sonders attributes to short-term money entering the market entering a "very, very small handful of stocks." She wants to see strength ...
What Is Stagflation? This Economist Quantifies It.
There's no universally agreed-upon threshold for when stagflation is in effect.
The market's been 'well behaved and pretty rational,' says Citizens CEO Bruce Van Saun
Citizens Financial Group CEO Bruce Van Saun joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's latest earnings report, market themes, and more.
Dow surges 200 points as Trump announces Israel Lebanon ceasefire
Wall Street edged higher on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a development that investors interpreted as a potential step toward easing br...
New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation.
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war's impact on the economy, saying it already has shown signs of hiking prices and slowing growth.
Markets May Be Misreading The Inflation Shock
Higher energy prices may lift inflation for a time, but they say little about the broader economy or what policymakers may do.
The Case For Lower Rates Is Stronger Than It Looks
Oil has pulled back from recent highs, and investors seem to be looking past the conflict in the Middle East. Still, there's a view that the damage is already done, with higher gas prices likely to st...
SPX & NDX Record Highs Tested in Market Gyration & Examining Jobless Claims
The S&P 500 (SPX) slipped into red territory soon after the trading session began, something Kevin Green is watching in what has been a tech-led rally. As both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 (NDX) test re...
White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump's Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
A bullish indicator for software stocks just flashed. Why a true comeback could be in the cards.
After a five-month slide fueled by AI disruption fears, the software sector has closed above its 50-day moving average in a key technical breakout.
Fed Chair Nominee Warsh Has to Win 'Hearts and Minds' of FOMC, Dudley Says
Bloomberg Opinion columnist and former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Bill Dudley says people would be upset if Fed Chair Jerome Powell was fired and he says Kevin Warsh, President ...
Dow Surges Over 100 Points; US Initial Jobless Claims Fall
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 100 points on Thursday.
Dow Jones rises 160 points as record highs test market optimism on Iran hopes
Wall Street opened higher on Thursday, extending the momentum from a strong prior session that saw the benchmark indices reach record levels. Investor sentiment has been buoyed by hopes that geopoliti...
An Acid Test for the Global Economy
Plus, Iran war benefits China's green industrial complex, NAACP sues Elon Musk's xAI over its gas turbines.
Start of Earnings Season Sets Tone for Mag 7 & Stock Market's Record Run
Jobless claims coming in slightly under Wall Street estimates add to Kevin Hincks's perspective that markets will remain resilient despite trading at all-time highs. However, have one eye on headlines...
Global stocks hit highs as US-Iran war tensions ease
Global equity markets have climbed back to record highs after a volatile six-week period dominated by geopolitical tensions. Investor sentiment has improved on signs of easing conflict risks and renew...
Unemployment Claims Declined Last Week
New jobless claims were down from a week ago, a sign that layoffs have remained limited even in a labor market that has cooled.
New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war's impact on the economy, saying it already has shown signs of hiking prices and slowing growth. "This has begun to pl...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are slightly higher this morning after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at record highs on Wednesday; oil prices are rising again as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, with Pa...
Fed Rate Cut Expectations Whipsawed: Watch These Key Crude Oil Levels
Why did Fed rate cut odds collapse from 43% back to 14% in five days? March CPI hit 3.3% with energy up 10.9%, oil reversed back toward $100, and the FOMC minutes signaled patience.
This hidden oil price is ripping the hull out of the global economy
There are two oil markets. Your financial adviser — bless his expensive haircut — only knows about the fake one.
Markets Top Records. What Needs to Align for Stocks to Jump Higher.
Live Nation fallout, the biggest IPO of 2026, companies using AI as an excuse for layoffs, and more news to start your day.
Why this market rally still has room to run — until these two signals flash
Nomura strategist Charlie McElligott says there's no reason to abandon this market chase higher, but there may soon be.
Wall Street bank earnings in five charts as volatile markets take center stage
Major U.S. banks delivered a split picture this week, as Middle East-linked market volatility lifted trading in the first quarter but clouded dealmaking prospects.
Dow futures surge on Thursday: 5 things to know before market opens
Wall Street heads into Thursday's open with momentum still intact, but the next leg of the rally looks harder to earn. Investors have spent the past week looking through geopolitical risk and focusing...
Retail investors missed the rally. Why strategist Tom Lee says they'll lead the next one.
Fundstrat found that while retail investors sold aggressively as the market bottomed at the end of March, hedge funds were buying the dip
Anthony Scaramucci says the US economy isn't facing a recession. It's already in one.
Anthony Scaramucci thinks a US recession is already here. Scaramucci criticized Trump's policies, linking them to economic decline and inflation.
Wall Street Is Spending Its Big Windfall on Wall Street
Banks are investing excess capital in expanding their Wall Street businesses.
The law doesn't clearly say what happens when the Fed chair's term expires without a confirmed successor. The White House and the Federal Reserve have very different answers.
The law doesn't clearly say what happens when the chair's term expires without a confirmed successor. The White House and the Fed have very different answers.
Wall Street surges as Iran peace hopes rise
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq post new record highs as investors signal hopes for an end to the ran conflict. The positive sentiment has also affected Asian equities with the Nikkei leading gains.
Stocks Rally, Oil Steady as Investor Risk Appetite Grows
Investors turned back to risk on hopes that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran would soon be agreed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 looking to extend record highs.
AI Trade to Boost Stocks as Bonds Stay Cautious: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:10 - Global Stock H...
Don't call time on dollar dominance just yet, say analysts as 'petroyuan' call sparks debate
Strategists are debating de-dollarization again after a Deutsche note predicted the rise of the "petroyuan" amid the Iran war. Deutsche's analyst sees the dollar in structural decline but Franklin Tem...
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Tick Higher as Optimism Continues
S&P 500 poised for further gains after setting new record
Middle East war hangs over Europe Inc as earnings season kicks off
European companies are likely to deliver resilient first‑quarter earnings despite the Middle East conflict, but investors say that may mask mounting risks from higher energy prices, supply-chain disr...
‘Moment of ENORMOUS uncertainty': GOP senator calls for swift Fed changes
Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses President Donald Trump's renewed threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Kevin Warsh's upcoming confirmation hearing on ‘Kudlow.
Allspring sees opportunity to add duration as inflation pressures begin to abate
Allspring Global Investments' George Bory says uncertain economic spillovers from the Iran conflict are likely to keep the Federal Reserve on hold for now and discusses the opportunity he sees with bo...
Asian Stocks Advance on U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes
Asian equities were broadly higher as investors remained hopeful that the U.S. and Iran will reach a peace deal soon, allowing the vital Strait of Hormuz oil-shipping lane to reopen.
Economy not derailed by energy shocks so market is looking past it, says Bespoke's Paul Hickey
Paul Hickey, Bespoke co-founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the Nasdaq's recent performance, the upcoming earnings results and much more.
Tom Lee: Stock market is in better position now than the all-time highs earlier this year
Fundstrat's Tom Lee joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what to expect from equity markets going forward, the international market compared to domestic and much more.
Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?
From Snap to Block to Amazon, a new template for ‘right-sizing' the workforce is spreading through C-suites—and other companies are taking notes.
‘HEAD SPINNING': Volatility from Iran conflict is ‘dramatic,' says ex-NEC director
Former National Economic Council director Gene Sperling assesses the market impact of the Iran War on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
Iuorio: Plunging Crude Oil Prices Next Catalyst for Equities
Jim Iuorio explains why fears of stagflation are fading as labor data and falling oil prices reshape the market outlook. He discusses how crude slipping toward key support levels will ease inflation p...
Review Preview: War & Peace?
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records with earnings season delivering a positive distraction.
The market is seeing a feverish rotation. Here's Cramer's advice on how to play it
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the market is rotating out of former winners into previously lagging stocks. Rotations are "tricky" to navigate, the "Mad Money" host said.
The ‘ultimate contrarian trade' is starting to pay off for investors. Why it might have more room to run.
After a long stretch of sharp underperformance, software stocks may be poised to catch up to semiconductor names, as the gap between the two groups has become so extreme that it may be ripe for a reve...
S&P, Nasdaq Hit Records on Ceasefire Hopes | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Wall Street scales fresh record high as investors bet on end of Iran war
The S&P breached 7,000 points for the first time in history, in a rally that erased stark losses incurred at start of war
Wall Street's Big Banks Signal The Next Credit Risks
The six largest U.S. banks—Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo—delivered broadly solid first-quarter 2026 results. Trading revenues benefited fro...
Trading stocks as they approach new highs
The Investment Committee debate how to trade the market as it approaches new highs.
No justification for Fed to raise interest rates into a supply shock: Harris Financial's Jamie Cox
Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group, to discuss oil prices, market themes, and more.
Inflation: A Molehill, Not a Mountain
Apart from the current energy shock, prices are looking pretty good Late last week, investors were hit with news of the worst inflation spike in nearly two years. But a closer look “under the hood” re...
Fed Beige Book Says Iran War Driving New Wave of Uncertainty
US economic activity continued to increase at a slight-to-modest pace across most regions as the war with Iran generated a new wave of uncertainty and higher energy costs, the Federal Reserve reported...
Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post
Regulators are examining a handful of unusual oil futures trades that took place minutes before a surprise announcement by President Trump last month, according to Bloomberg News. The investigation is...
Retail Investors Keep Getting Burned in the Stock Market. They're Piling In Again Now.
The little guy tends to invest in stocks in bull markets and get crushed in bear markets.
Iran war is a major source of uncertainty for U.S. businesses, Fed's ‘beige book' says
U.S. businesses are pulling back from making major decisions due to uncertainty stemming from the war with Iran, according to the Federal Reserve's latest report on regional economies, known as the “b...
Industrial Stocks Are Getting Hammered. Here's Why.
Tariff fears have flared up again, sending shares of BRP down 37%.
U.S. stocks may be moving past the Iran conflict — but these markets aren't sending the ‘all clear' just yet
No matter how you slice it, U.S. stocks seem to be already moving past the Iran conflict. But commodity markets and other financial assets aren't ready to turn the page just yet.
Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'.
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said Wednesday that the central bank is weighing threats to both inflation and employment and should keep interest rates on hold as conditions evolve.