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Brad Long's Case for "Temporary" Crude Oil Rally, Markets Mispricing Risk
Brad Long says the latest oil spike tied to Iran is likely a temporary shock, not a lasting crisis, as infrastructure remains intact and futures point to de‑escalation. He explains why the bond market...
Warsh nomination moves ahead, putting Trump's competing Fed plans on a collision course
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on April 16 to consider Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve. The hearing is moving ahead even as Sen.
President Trump didn't attack Iran to help the U.S. economy at the expense of its allies. Nonetheless, that is more or less what's happened, writes @greg_ip
America's role as a major oil-and-gas exporter tempts President Trump to walk away from the Strait of Hormuz and wield leverage over others.
The labor market is holding together, but the hopeful story of reacceleration has given way to a narrower question: How much damage will the Iran war do?
The labor market is holding together, but the hopeful story of reacceleration has given way to a narrower question: How much damage will the Iran war do?
Private-Credit Funds Face Higher Financing Costs in Bond Market. Here's Why.
Public BDC share prices are down 15% this year, as measured by the VanEck BDC Income ETF.
Trump touts unexpectedly high March jobs report as economy rebounds from weak February
March jobs report shows 178,000 new positions added, tripling forecasts. Trump says tariffs are driving factory construction and economic growth.
This Fed will remain ‘paralyzed': Expert makes prediction on future rate hikes
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian and Unleash Prosperity principal Phil Kerpen interpret a strong jobs report despite a war in Iran and A.I. worries on ‘Kudlow.
BIG SURPRISE: Jobs report SHOCKS with huge upside surprise
'The Big Money Show' reacts as the U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March, almost tripling expectations and signaling strength in the labor market. #foxbusiness #bigmoneyshow 0:00 Strong Jobs Report & Econom...
These charts show the bulk of March's job gains were concentrated in just a handful of sectors
Healthcare continued to drive gains in employment, while better weather in March also helped.
Interest Rates "Sitting" in Place: Tariffs & U.S.-Iran War Keep Fed from Cutting
Lasting tariff uncertainty and impacts from the U.S.-Iran War leads Mike Dickson to believe the Fed is stuck in interest rate limbo. The FOMC "not being able to aggressively cut" rates also keeps the ...
'SHATTERED EXPECTATIONS': Jobs report delivers STUNNING hiring surge
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins ‘Varney & Co.' to break down the latest jobs report, highlight AI's impact on the workforce and outline a major push to expand 401(k) investment options.
American workers' wage gains lost momentum in March despite strong hiring, economists say
Average hourly earnings rose just 0.2% in March, missing expectations as analysts warn softer wage growth and rising energy prices squeeze consumers.
Jobs data, Iran war add to inflation fears for retirees
The U.S. Treasury bond market is getting increasingly worried about inflation.
Buy the Dip in Treasuries, Strategist Says. Here's Why.
Ned Davis Research's Joe Kalish is interested in pivoting to Treasuries, even as the debt market wraps up a tumultuous week.
Judge Rejects Bid to Revive Subpoenas Targeting Powell
The ruling clears the way for an appeal that would threaten to delay the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the central bank.
The U.S. Labor Market Bounced Back in March. Here's What That Means For Investors
The U.S. added far more jobs than expected in March, a sign that the labor market and economy are more resilient than previously thought.
The Stock Market Is More Expensive Than It Looks. Tread Carefully.
Corporate profits have been wonderful, but they seem puffed up by an accounting quirk and more.
The March jobs report isn't as good as it looks. Here are the bad parts.
The U.S. added more jobs in March than it had in 15 months, but it's still not easy to find employment.
Job Growth Rebounded in Month Before War
Payrolls expanded and unemployment dropped in March after a health care strike ended and a harsh winter abated.
Where Trump's Tariff Rates Are Headed
On April 2, 2025, President Trump introduced higher ‘reciprocal' tariff rates for U.S. importers. Since then, companies and entire countries have worked to reduce their trade tax bills by altering sup...
‘AMAZING REPORT': Jobs data SHOCKS the market
'Mornings with Maria' jobs panel reacts to the blowout March report as hiring crushes expectations, unemployment dips to 4.3%, and experts weigh what it means for inflation, Fed policy and the path of...
S&P Global's Services PMI Shows First Contraction in More Than Three Years
S&P Global's purchasing managers index for services providers fell to 49.8 points in March from 51.7 in February as a rise in energy prices brought on by the war in the Middle East eroded confidence.
What's an ‘E-shaped' economy — and where do you fit in it?
Forget the K-shaped economy. The growing gap between the upper, middle and lower classes suggests we're in what's being called an E-shaped economy — which could spell trouble ahead.
Why the stock market has struggled without Big Tech's leadership
A handful of Big Tech companies have the might to vex investors who are bullish on the S&P 500 when a significant portion of stocks in the index are up and outperforming.
Celebration of strong job growth is tempered by concern over what comes next: Economists react to March employment data
Although the addition of a healthy 178,000 jobs in March was “stirring,” and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3%, economists were muted in their celebrations, as the impact of the war in Iran on...
Strong Jobs Report Eases Labor Market Fears, For Now
Unemployment dipped back to 4.3% last month.
Why prediction markets are attracting the interest of Wall Street — and law enforcement scrutiny
Prediction market volume is soaring; monthly trading volume is now $20 billion, up from just $1.2 billion in 2025.
Oil Prices Remain High. But Stocks and Bonds Have Begun to Move On.
Investors remain focused on when to buy rather than needing to sell—which means the coming earnings season is crucial.
Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed's Job Easier
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
NEC's Hassett on Jobs Report, Oil Exports, US Economy
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reacts to the US March jobs report and discusses oil market supply disruptions related to the war in Iran and the potential impact of oil prices on the...
This Bull Market Has Charged Away From a Correction. Wall Street's Betting That Continues.
Hope springs eternal in April and that applies on the Street.
CPI, Inflation, Sector Performance, and Home Sales
Sector Spotlight – The utilities sector was the strongest performer in February 2026, with a 10.36% return. The energy and materials sectors were close behind, with a 9.54% and an 8.40% return, respec...
March Jobs Report: Labor Market See-Saws As the Fed Waits For Clarity
The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for March 2026 came in surprisingly strong, with payrolls growing by 178,000 (after economists predicted growth of about 65,000). Payroll growth was stronges...
Stock futures and bitcoin slip, Treasury yields climb, as hot jobs report raises more questions about Fed rate cuts
Stock futures have slipped while Treasury yields pressed higher during Friday's holiday trading session after a hotter-than-expected jobs report raised more questions about whether the Federal Reserve...
A stabilizing labor market is good news for the Fed, says Fmr. Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson
Fmr. Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to talk the impact of a stabilizing labor market on the Federal Reserve's rate decisions moving forward.
Bond Yields Rise After Strong March Jobs Report
Stock futures ticked slightly lower while investors await the Iran war's impacts.
Treasury yields climbed modestly after a Labor Department report showed the U.S. added a better-than-expected 178,000 jobs in March
Stock futures ticked slightly lower while investors await the Iran war's impacts.
This AI Stock Has Jumped 862% in 12 Months. Why Isn't Wall Street Paying Attention?
Applied Optoelectronics stock surges on a series of data-center transceiver orders from customers like Amazon.com and Microsoft.
U.S. economy adds 178K jobs in March, unemployment rate dips slightly to 4.3%
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' with the March jobs report.
US economy added 178,000 jobs in March, well above expectations
The Labor Department released the March jobs report on Friday which showed the economy added jobs at a solid pace last month after an unanticipated decline in February.
U.S. Added 178,000 Jobs In March; Movie And Music Employment Declines
The job market rebounded in March, as employment increased by 178,000 and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.3%. The gains exceeded expectations, following job loss in February.
Job Market Stronger Than Expected In March As Unemployment Falls Suddenly
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US economy defies expectations to create 178K jobs in March
Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...
US employers add 178K jobs in March in stronger-than-expected report
Hiring in March was surprisingly strong, signaling the labor market was stabilizing ahead of the war in Iran.
US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
Employers added 178,000 new jobs in March and unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, ahead of economists' predictions
The U.S. added a stronger-than-expected 178,000 jobs, suggesting the soft patch earlier this year was just a temporary downturn
The U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, the Labor Department said Friday, far exceeding expectations
U.S. jobs report shows 178,000 workers were hired in March. But hiring boomlet is unlikely to last.
The U.S. added a bigger-than-expected 178,000 new jobs in March and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3% last month in a sign the labor market is holding firm even as the economy undergoes another spasm...
U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.
Dow Jones and S&P 500: US Stocks Mixed as Oil Surge Rattles Indices Forecast
US stocks ended mixed as oil surged on Iran tensions, while easing fears helped indices recover. Traders now watch geopolitics and market outlook.
The Iran war has forced the Fed back to wait-and-see mode.
Employers are holding onto workers, keeping the unemployment rate in check, but sluggish hiring is making it difficult for job seekers.
Trump tariff fallout: Some industries grapple with lingering effects one year later
A year after Trump's tariff push, some companies are still facing the effects of the changing policy. Companies have been forced to become more nimble and diversify supply chains to reduce tariff expo...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data Will Be Watched Alongside Middle East Developments
Developments with the war in the Middle East will remain at the center of investors' minds as heightened uncertainties remain over when the war will end.
The White House is readying a budget for the statistics agency that compiles the jobs report.
President Trump is set to release his new spending plan on Friday, after trying last year to cut funding for the federal bureau tasked with measuring the economy.
The March jobs report due Friday morning will help resolve an anxious question hanging over the economy: Was February's big drop in jobs a temporary setback, or the start of a more serious downturn?
Wall Street economists are expecting a March jobs rebound, but a disappointing report would confirm deeper concerns about the economy.
Jobs and Workers Are In Balance. Nobody Is Happy About It.
Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.
NY Fed president: Don't see this as a 'systemic' risk
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams discusses the Fed's view of private credit on 'The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #us #usa #new #news #foxbusiness #economy #finance #federalre...
Private-Equity Fundraising Falls to Slowest Pace in a Decade
Fundraising in the first quarter hit $86 billion under the impact of private-markets worries and war.
How Insulated Is the U.S. Economy From the Iran War?
Consumers are feeling pain at the pump, but the U.S. is faring better than other parts of the world. How long can the economy hold out?
Review & Preview: Streak Snapped
The stock market overcame a steep early slide to mostly finish higher. All three major indexes marked a weekly gain for the first time in six weeks.
I'm expecting a digestion of the weekend's war damage in Iran on Monday, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan.
Tariffs Strained U.S. Aluminum Supplies. Now the Iran War Is Making It Worse.
The recent attacks in the Persian Gulf could further constrain supplies of industrial metals.
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered 100% tariffs on certain branded pharmaceutical imports and overhauled steel, aluminum and copper duties on Thursday as his administration sought to move on from th...
These charts show the cracks in the stock market are widening
The S&P 500 Index is in a downtrend and has broken multiple support levels. It finally closed below its –4σ “modified Bollinger band,” which eventually set up a McMillan volatility band buy signal (gr...
NY Fed president WARNS Iran-driven oil spike could ripple through economy
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams discusses market impacts of the Iran War, inflation outlook and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
Thursday's Final Takeaways: Travel Stocks Plunge & Tariffs Back in Focus
Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas cap a short trading week filled with volatility by turning to headlines investors likely missed on Thursday's session. They explain the sell-off in travel stocks caused by ...
Investors Waver after Trump Speech on Iran, Ending Two-Day Surge in Stocks
The president's pledge to hit Iran ‘extremely hard' sends the U.S. oil benchmark flying into holiday weekend.
Stocks Cut Losses on Hormuz Report, Oil Holds Gains | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Scarlet Fu, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Investors are growing concerned about Trump's new ‘two-to-three-week' timeline on Iran
Investors headed into the long holiday weekend on edge about a global oil shock that could get worse, after President Donald Trump's televised address offered no clear path to a resolution with Iran.
Dow Jones slip, S&P gain as oil surge and market volatility spike
US stocks closed slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled earlier by President Donald Trump's threats of tougher ac...
Top market researcher Ed Yardeni says the market bottom is in
Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Research, joins 'Closing Bell' to talk why he believes the market bottom is in and why he is sticking to his thesis even with Thursday's volatility.
"30,000 is the New Zero:" Critical Metrics in March Jobs Report
Markets are closed Friday, but we'll still get the March jobs report in the morning. Nicole Bachaud and John Blank both agree that "30,000 is the new zero" when it comes to job improvement, believing ...
Cramer Calls Out Trump's 'Mind-Boggling Misdirection' ― Warns Stock Market Could Sink 20%
CNBC host Jim Cramer warned on Thursday that surging crude prices could trigger a painful equity selloff, arguing that oil's parabolic move under President Donald Trump risks a 20% stock market drawdo...
Pam Bondi was just fired by Trump. Here's how the stock market has fared since her infamous ‘Dow is over 50,000' comment.
Seven weeks before President Donald Trump announced her departure from the Justice Department via social-media post, Attorney General Pam Bondi made a remark about the Dow Jones Industrial Average dur...
Trump Revamps Metal and Pharmaceutical Tariffs
The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for two industries that have proved influential on the president's trade policy.
The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect
The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 for the month, an anemic rate by the standards of previous years this decade but enough to keep the unemployment rate at 4.4%. With the change...
Stock Investors Brace for Uncertainty Over the Upcoming Long Weekend
Investors are heading into the first long weekend since the war in Iran began, and they have reason to be anxious.
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Inflation, Not Growth, Is the Issue—For Now Keep your eyes on real yields for signs of the economy's health Oil-driven inflation fears have investors increasingly convinced the Fed won't be cutting in...
Fed's Logan says US oil producers unlikely to provide near-term relief for consumers
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said on Thursday that U.S. oil producers are unlikely to boost output and shield consumers from higher gasoline prices any time soon.
This Oil Surge Won't Last. The Stock Market's Bargains Won't Either.
A recovery on Thursday may be a sign that investors are looking beyond oil above $110 a barrel. What to own now.
The outlook for the U.S. economy is now a lot worse than just two weeks ago, economists say
The outlook for the U.S. economy has deteriorated rapidly in the past two weeks, according to an out-of-the-ordinary survey conducted by the National Association for Business Economists.
Iran war proves this golden Wall Street rule right, yet again
Before President Trump even started speaking Wednesday night, investors had already factored in a swift end to the crisis.
Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week as Iran war continues to roil markets
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.46%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.38%.
Bear Markets Stir, Then Pounce. These Charts Show How.
Weakness rarely stays contained. It often begins in more vulnerable market corners, such as software, before quietly spreading.
'Amazed' markets are taking Trump at his word, says former U.S. ambassador
Anthony Gardner, former U.S. Ambassador to the EU, discusses theIran war and President Donald Trump's address to the nation.
What SPX & VIX Options Activity Signals in Stock Market
With the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Dow Jones all below their 200-day SMA, @CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson analyzes price action and its correlation to crude oil's spike. Options activity in the S&P an...
Tech layoffs are at their worst since 2023, and AI is a big reason
Challenger, Gray & Christmas said tech layoffs are rising and are likely to keep happening. The outplacement firm said that in tech, AI is replacing jobs.
Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight
U.S. President Donald Trump's address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, has put consumers on course for record fuel prices at the pumps just ahead of the...
JPMorgan's David Kelly says current oil and tariff issues are 'temporary'
David Kelly, chief global strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Iran war, tariffs, and more.
Options traders are bracing for wild stock-market swings as Trump keeps investors guessing on Iran
Options data show record positioning for both long calls and short puts on the S&P 500, meaning traders are hedging their portfolios for market swings in both directions.
Expect short-term bouts of volatility for the foreseeable future, says Kevin Mahn
Kevin Mahn, Hennion & Walsh Asset Management president and chief investment officer, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss market reactions to developments in the Iran war, his outlook on AI-focused stocks, a...
The U.S. isn't creating many jobs anymore. The March jobs report won't buck the trend.
The economy has alternated between adding jobs and losing jobs for 10 months in a row, and the on-and-off streak is likely to extend into March.
Nasdaq Down 1%; US Initial Jobless Claims Fall
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 1% on Thursday.
Logan sketches path to shrink size of Fed balance sheet
Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Thursday laid out paths and options for the U.S. central bank to reduce the size of its balance sheet, in remarks that noted the current system works w...
Dow Jones tumbles 600 points as Trump signals Iran escalation, oil surges
US stocks opened lower on Thursday, the final session of a holiday-shortened week, after President Donald Trump signaled an escalation in the Iran conflict, dampening hopes for a near-term resolution ...
Dow futures fall 600 points, US oil surges after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard' in coming weeks
US stock futures plunged Thursday morning as oil prices surged after President Trump vowed to hit Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks.
Riesgo: U.S. Economy Flexible in Crude Oil Volatility, Software & Space Opportunities
Look at what action are happening on the ground of the U.S.-Iran War, not the words that are spoken, says Ahmed Riesgo. If the market has certainty that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and crude oil ...
Tokenized Stocks Are Sweeping the Globe and Coming Soon to America
Overseas traders are buying tokens linked to big U.S. stocks during off-hours.
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Unexpectedly Last Week
U.S. jobless claims declined last week, with little sign so far that the rise in global energy prices prompted by the conflict in the Middle East is scarring employment.
Trade Deficit Grew in February as Policy Continued to Swing
The U.S. trade deficit increased in February, continuing a bumpy stretch for international flows of goods amid fast-changing U.S. policy.
Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets
The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries.