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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.

19 minutes ago - CNBC Television

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 ...

23 minutes ago - Schwab Network

What Is Stagflation? This Economist Quantifies It.

There's no universally agreed-upon threshold for when stagflation is in effect.

50 minutes ago - Barrons

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.

51 minutes ago - CNBC Television

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...

52 minutes ago - Invezz

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.

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

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.

1 hour ago - Forbes

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...

1 hour ago - Forbes

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...

2 hours ago - Schwab Network

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.

2 hours ago - NYTimes

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.

3 hours ago - Market Watch

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 ...

3 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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.

3 hours ago - Benzinga

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...

3 hours ago - Invezz

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.

3 hours ago - WSJ

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...

3 hours ago - Schwab Network

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...

3 hours ago - Invezz

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.

4 hours ago - WSJ

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...

4 hours ago - CNBC

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.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

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.

5 hours ago - Market Watch

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.

6 hours ago - Barrons

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.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Morning Bid: Six-week roundtrip

What matters in U.S. and global markets today

6 hours ago - Reuters

Mr. Market Is Off His Meds

Plus, no cease-fire between Trump and the Fed.

6 hours ago - WSJ

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.

6 hours ago - Reuters

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...

7 hours ago - Invezz

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

7 hours ago - Market Watch

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.

7 hours ago - Business Insider

Wall Street Is Spending Its Big Windfall on Wall Street

Banks are investing excess capital in expanding their Wall Street businesses.

7 hours ago - WSJ

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.

8 hours ago - WSJ

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.

8 hours ago - CNBC International TV

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.

8 hours ago - WSJ

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...

9 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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...

9 hours ago - CNBC

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Tick Higher as Optimism Continues

S&P 500 poised for further gains after setting new record

9 hours ago - WSJ

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...

11 hours ago - Reuters

‘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.

11 hours ago - Fox Business

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...

12 hours ago - CNBC International TV

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.

13 hours ago - WSJ

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.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

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.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

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.

15 hours ago - WSJ

‘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.'

16 hours ago - Fox Business

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...

17 hours ago - Schwab Network

Review Preview: War & Peace?

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records with earnings season delivering a positive distraction.

17 hours ago - Barrons

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.

18 hours ago - CNBC

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...

19 hours ago - Market Watch

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.

20 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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

20 hours ago - The Guardian

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...

21 hours ago - Forbes

Trading stocks as they approach new highs

The Investment Committee debate how to trade the market as it approaches new highs.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

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.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

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...

22 hours ago - ETF Trends

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...

22 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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...

22 hours ago - CNBC

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.

22 hours ago - Barrons

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...

22 hours ago - Market Watch

Industrial Stocks Are Getting Hammered. Here's Why.

Tariff fears have flared up again, sending shares of BRP down 37%.

22 hours ago - Barrons

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.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

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.

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

Exclusive: Two Sigma, D.E. Shaw join Wall Street push against US SEC's bid to relax quarterly reporting

Two Sigma Investments and D.E. Shaw are among several Wall Street investment firms and hedge funds that are fighting a proposal to allow companies to opt out of ​quarterly reporting, according to peop...

23 hours ago - Reuters

Powell's term as Fed chair is coming to an end. Trump wants to fire him anyway.

President Donald Trump and Department of Justice officials aren't showing signs of backing down in a standoff over the leadership of the Federal Reserve, even as current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term...

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Wall Street still betting on 2026 deal boom, but Middle East unrest adds caution

Wall Street's biggest banks still expect 2026 to be a strong year for dealmaking, although turmoil in the Middle East ​that has roiled global markets has tempered executive optimism.

1 day ago - Reuters

Franklin Templeton CEO says U.S. is still the ‘best place to invest' despite widespread frustration

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt and FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam sit down with CNBC's Sara Eisen at the second annual Invest in America Forum to discuss market themes, ...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Short-Term "Overbought" Market Shows "Bear Trap" in Software

@CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson says we are overbought in the short-term and expects to see sideways consolidation. That said, if bulls "punch above" S&P 500 (SPX) record highs, he sees a more intere...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Former Fed president Gary Stern: Fed should not try to be heroic and stay in wait and see mode

Former Minneapolis Fed president Gary Stern joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the economic impact of the Iran war, and the Federal Reserve.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

IMF's Georgieva Says Markets Need to Be More Cautious

The IMF has downgraded its global growth forecast and warns a prolonged war in Iran could trigger a recession. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says markets need to be more cautious in this ...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Technology

Jeanine Pirro pursues Fed pressure while clock ticks on her appeal in Powell probe

Investigators from the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro visited a Federal Reserve construction site Tuesday, according to a Fed attorney. Pirro has yet to show a ...

1 day ago - CNBC

Here are all the ways the Iran war has been affecting the U.S. economy so far

The Iran war is starting to show up in ways both obvious and not so much, with soaring energy costs leading the impact and potential hits on broader growth simmering beneath the surface. Should the cu...

1 day ago - CNBC

This Big Bull and Bear Agree on One Thing: The Market Thinks the War is Over

The stock market's gains suggest investors expect the Iran war to end soon.

1 day ago - Barrons

KG: "We're Not Done" with Crude Oil Volatility, Watch Helium Price Action

President Trump expects U.S.-Iran negotiations to resume this week. Kevin Green tells investors to brace for further crude oil volatility.

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Wall Street Is Searching for Cockroaches in Private Credit. Here's What Has Happened So Far.

The industry says it is safe, but investors have been on edge. Private credit was the shiniest thing on Wall Street for years. Investment firms started lending directly to private companies and others...

1 day ago - WSJ

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell amid pressure campaign

US president says he has ‘held back' on firing the head of the Federal Reserve leading up to end of Powell's term in May

1 day ago - The Guardian

Northwestern's Schutte Says Investors Should 'Own Some Commodities'

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte says investors have "bid back up the markets" and have gone back to their old favorites. He says it's also a good idea to "own some commodities....

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

'I'LL HAVE TO FIRE HIM': Trump issues STARK ultimatum to Fed Chair Powell

President Donald Trump joins FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo to discuss the AI race with China, Iran tensions, NATO clashes, and his push to overhaul the Fed while touting a strong U.S. economy and glob...

1 day ago - Fox Business

Inflation watch: High oil prices boost the cost of imports again. How long will the pain last?

The cost of imported goods rose sharply in March for the third month in a row, heralding further increases in U.S. inflation in the next few months, mostly due to higher oil prices.

1 day ago - Market Watch

US stock open higher: S&P eyes new ATH, Dow jumps 0.3%

US equities moved higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 approaching a fresh all-time intraday high. Investor sentiment improved on expectations that the Iran conflict could be nearing a resolution.

1 day ago - Invezz

Retail vs. institutional trading during sell-off, Santa Claus rally hopes, AI labor market impact

Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton examines the key themes and top takeaways from the trading week. Stocktwits' head of markets and retail investor insights, Tom Bruni, discusses sentiment on Wall St...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

Trump Says He'll Fire Fed Chair Powell If He Doesn't Leave 'in Time'

President Donald Trump says he'll fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave the post "in time." Trump made the comments in a Fox Business interview.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

August CPI report: 3 takeaways as Fed plans to cut rates

August's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in-line with economist estimates. However, there was a slight surprise in the core CPI print — a measure that leaves out food and energy costs— which crep...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the central bank is weighing threats to both inflation and employment and should keep interest rates on hold as conditions evolve. "I think there's risks that...

1 day ago - CNBC

Sen. Steve Daines on energy prices: This is a short-term price for 'tremendous long-term benefits'

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss efforts to stop the war in Iran, volatility in the energy markets, funding efforts for the Department of Homeland Security, and more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Fed's Beth Hammack says she expects rates will 'remain on hold for a good while'

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the surge in energy prices, recent economic data, whether the labor market is a source of inflationary pressure, ...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Import Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March

U.S. import prices rose less than expected in March from February and were driven by higher costs for fuel imports, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed.

1 day ago - WSJ

Q2 Market Outlook: Why a Stock Barbell Strategy Is Ideal for Today's Market

#stockmarketoutlook #economicoutlook #stockpicks We expect volatility to persist in 2026 and recommend balancing undervalued growth stocks with high-quality value stocks. In this bonus episode of The ...

1 day ago - Morningstar

Market Becoming Complacent in U.S.-Iran War? Robert Conzo's Bull Case

Why are markets rallying even as the war between the U.S. and Iran continues? That's the question Robert Conzo recaps the events leading to a ceasefire and addresses worries of complacency among inves...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Trump Says He'll Fire Jerome Powell If He Doesn't Leave—As DOJ Probe Continues

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he'd “have to fire” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave his post amid the president's investigation into him, arguing he'd already “held back”...

1 day ago - Forbes

New York Fed Survey Shows Manufacturing Expansion

Manufacturing activity in New York state picked up in April, according to the latest monthly edition of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey.

1 day ago - WSJ

Trump Says He'll Fire Powell if Fed Chair Stays in Role After Term Expires

Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair is set to expire on May 15.

1 day ago - Barrons

Trump threatens to fire Fed's Jerome Powell if he does not step down

President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down – adding that he has no intention of ending the government's criminal investigation into him.

1 day ago - New York Post

Trump Renews Threats to Fire Fed Chair Powell

Powell's term as Fed chair ends in May, but his term on the Fed board lasts until 2028.

1 day ago - WSJ

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own

If Chair Jerome Powell Powell stays on as a Fed governor after his successor is confirmed, President Donald Trump said he'll have him removed from office. Trump said the investigation into the renovat...

1 day ago - CNBC

These stocks and ETFs can beat the ‘sell in May' slump — and dodge the 2026 midterm blues

You don't have to exit the market to survive a summer lull. Here's your ‘stay and play' strategy for the 2026 election cycle.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Stocks Complete Speedy Iran War Round Trip. The Next Leg of the Journey Awaits.

The S&P 500 had its best 10-day stretch since the Covid pandemic.

1 day ago - Barrons

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed board; probe to continue

President Donald ‌Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat as a member of the U.S. central bank's Board of Governors if Powell does not vacate t...

1 day ago - Reuters

Why JPMorgan's Monica DiCenso sees opportunity in financial and healthcare stocks

Monica DiCenso, JPMorgan Private Bank global investment opportunities head, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss this week's market rally, how to position, concerns around private credit, and more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Major stock-market indexes approach ‘overbought' territory after swift rally

Last time momentum measures were this high indices saw notable pullbacks in the next few weeks

1 day ago - Market Watch

AI Boom Is Back Despite Iran Fears. Why Tech Stocks Can Keep Rallying.

ASML and Broadcom offer some AI optimism, bank executives describe economy as resilient, Amazon's Globalstar deal, and more news to start your day.

1 day ago - Barrons

Power Insider: The markets are obsessed with the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters less than you think

Retail and pro traders are obsessed with gauging the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, thinking they can gain an edge on where oil prices are going. They can't.

1 day ago - CNBC