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Five Wall Street Investors Explain How They're Approaching the Coming Year
Here's how they are looking at artificial intelligence, interest rates and economic pressures.
Asian Currencies Mixed; Fed Rate-Cut Expectations May Support
Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar in the morning session, but may be supported by Fed rate-cut expectations.
Trump administration scales back proposed tariffs on Italian pasta makers following review
The U.S. backed down on proposed tariffs threatening some Italian pasta makers, slashing duties from up to 92% to as low as 2.26% after preliminary review.
Rate Policy, Credit Conditions, And Small-Cap Fundamentals
Late-2025 pricing in Treasury and Fed funds futures suggests policy may turn more accommodative in early 2026, with markets expecting additional rate cuts beyond what Fed officials have publicly proje...
Why Warren Buffett Says Stocks Aren't What He's Really Buying
Legendary investor Warren Buffett stepped down as the CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK)(NYSE: BRK) on Wednesday after decades leading the company. Fascinated with stocks at a youn...
US dollar post worst year since 2017 as Fed turmoil, tariffs bite hammered currency
Federal Reserve turmoil, trade shocks and a slowing economy hammered the greenback in 2025.
ETF Share Class Approval For Mutual Fund Complexes - A True Game-Changer
In November 2025, the SEC granted formal approval to Dimensional Fund Advisors LP to offer both ETF and mutual fund share classes within the same fund structure. This move is expected to lead to a wav...
The Fed's Biggest Problem Is The Market's Greatest Advantage
Passive investors in low-cost S&P 500 ETFs outperformed active managers in 2025, as only about a quarter of large-cap funds beat the market. Market returns were highly concentrated in Big Tech, drivin...
These Are the Assets That Won in 2025
Silver and gold sparkled, global stock markets surged, and bonds behaved. Here's to a very good year.
Here's What Will Surely Happen in 2026. Unless It Doesn't.
From the next Fed chair to the AI trade, here's what investors should expect this year.
U.S. Markets Edition - 01-Jan-26
CNBC's U.S. Markets Edition delivers key takeaways from the most impactful interviews and insights from CNBC's programming in the U.S. As global markets become more interconnected, this program ensure...
CIO points to Putin as biggest risk to the markets in 2026
Tigress Financial Partners CIO and Director of Research Ivan Feinseth breaks down his market outlook, the greatest risk for 2026 and investment opportunities on 'Making Money.' #stockmarket #marketout...
S&P500 and Nasdaq Index: Year-End Pullback Hits US Stocks Today Despite Strong Year
S&P500 and Nasdaq slip in thin year-end trading as tech stocks weaken, but strong annual gains and AI momentum underscore resilience across major US indices.
'Fast Money' traders reflect on what worked for markets in 2026
The 'Fast Money' traders reflect on what worked for markets in 2026.
Top stocks and themes for 2026, plus how the market ended 2025
Yahoo Finance Markets & Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the latest market moves for December 31, 2025. BD8 Capital Partners CEO and chief investment officer Barbara Doran discusses her top stock ...
U.S. Stocks Fall for a Fourth Straight Session, Limping to End of Another Banner Year
All 11 sectors in the S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, though the index is still within striking distance of a record high.
Renaissance's Neil Dutta on what's ahead for the Fed in 2026
Neil Dutta, Renaissance, joins CNBC's Steve Liesman and 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what is ahead for the Federal Reserve in the New Year.
Final Takeaways from 2025
Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey discuss the final takeaways from 2025. Sam highlights that the word of the year was resilience and Alex goes over the importance of stories and narratives.
The same themes are driving the markets heading into 2026, expert says
The Kobeissi Letter editor-in-chief Adam Kobeissi predicts what investors can look forward to in 2026 on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmon...
Talk of the Tape: Is 2026 market optimism too high?
Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Ventures, Brian Vendig, MJP Wealth Advisors, and Brenda Vingiello, Sand Hill Global, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss if investors are being too optimistic about the market in th...
We don't see a recession in 2026, says Carson Group's Ryan Detrick
Carson Group's Ryan Detrick joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action and what is ahead in the new year.
Wall Street ends 2025 near record highs after year of economic upheaval
US markets buoyed by sustained rise in tech stocks as investors largely shrug off concerns over Trump tariffs
A Calm Finish To A Wild Year: Markets End 2025 Without A Santa Rally
US large caps, represented by SPY, returned 18% in 2025, trailing international equities but outperforming small and mid-caps. Gold posted its best year since 1979, while oil, Bitcoin, and the US doll...
Charles Payne: It's been another good year for the stock market
FOX Business host Charles Payne reflects on the 2025 economy as the year comes to an end on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmoney #charlespa...
The U.S. economy is facing no shortage of worries as it heads into 2026
The Federal Reserve's and Wall Street economists' forecasts for 2026 are generally quite rosy, with growth accelerating, unemployment stabilizing and inflation falling in the new year.
Wall Street slides on the final day of 2025 to close out a record year
U.S. stocks are slipping in afternoon trading Wednesday as Wall Street closes out a banner year for markets driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
As long as market fundamentals stay in tact 2026 should be good year, says Citi's Drew Pettit
Drew Pettit, Citi, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk his outlook for 2026.
Inside Edge Capital's Todd Gordon talks factors driving global markets
Todd Gordon, Inside Edge Capital, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk the state of global markets.
Opinion | U.S. Economy Still Beating Expectations
What would we do without forecasting experts?
5 Lessons I Learned From 2025
2025 defied bearish forecasts, with markets recovering rapidly from panic-driven declines and rewarding investors who maintained conviction in fundamentals. Panic selling proved costly; maintaining fo...
Productivity growth will 'legitimize AI enhancement' if it picks up, says Harris Financial's Cox
Jamie Cox, Harris Financial Group managing partner, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the AI bubble, what to expect from tech company growth and what sectors he's investing in for 2026.
These 5 charts define the wild year in global financial markets in 2025
President Trump's return to the Oval Office shook up global markets. His aggressive tariff agenda quickly became one of the most consequential stories of the year.
Fed buying, record repo facility use steady year-end US funding markets
U.S. short-term funding markets saw some of the usual year-end tension this week, but the Federal Reserve's renewed buying of short-term government debt and heavy use of its Standing Repo Facility hel...
Wall Street is starting 2026 with echoes of 2000's dot-com woes
So-called small-cap value stocks have almost never been.
US Jobless Claims Fall to 199,000 With Christmas Week Volatility
Applications for US unemployment benefits decreased by 16,000 to 199,000 in the week ended Dec. 27, falling to one of the lowest levels this year. Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors...
Stocks Slip on Last Day of Trading in 2025
Patrick Fruzzetti, Partner and Managing Director at Rose Advisors, discusses positioning portfolios for volatility as political risks rise. Stocks are ending a third year of double-digit gains in subd...
Tariffs Functioning as a Sort of ‘Deterrent': Lucier
James Lucier, Capital Alpha Partners founding partner, says the Supreme Court may strike down both the China-related national security tariffs and reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency economic p...
Nasdaq Moves Lower; US Crude Oil Inventories Decline Sharply
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Wednesday.
Former CFTC enforcement director on regulating prediction markets
Ian McGinley, former director of enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and partner at Sidley Austin LLP, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the rise of prediction markets, regulation in...
Former St. Louis Fed President Bullard on the 2026 rates outlook
James Bullard, former St. Louis Fed president and business school dean at Purdue University, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the December rate cut, the 2026 Fed outlook, and more.
Economist Mark Zandi sees the Fed surprising with three rate cuts in first half of 2026
Labor market weakness, uncertainty about inflation and political pressure will push the Fed to lower rates aggressively in the early part of 2026, according to Moody's Analytics economist Mark Zandi. ...
The economy is growing, but that growth is fragile: Moody's Analytics' Mark Zandi
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the impact of tariffs on the economy, the 2026 market outlook, and more.
3 Market Predictions For January
2025 concludes a third consecutive year of strong investor gains. The S&P 500 rose over 15% for its third straight year.
The Debasement Trade Could Shape 2026
The debasement trade started in 2025 with the spike in precious metals after the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium due to the fears of financial repression. In 2026, the debasement trade could spread to bo...
Strategist says market is in a bubble, but could 'grind higher,' Buffett's investing legacy
Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market moves for December 31, 2025. Warren Buffett is stepping down from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
‘Positive Signs' in Jobless Claims, Tailwinds for Solar Energy in 2026
Kevin Green discusses the “positive sign” in the latest Jobless Claims report and notes how the volatility in the Texas job market is impacting the numbers. KG also covers the strong demand coming out...
Capitalists' Cannibalized Economy To Boost Stocks: Consequences Coming
The US stock market is at its greatest disconnect from long-term economic growth, with returns far outpacing GDP trends. Current incentive structures, low top tax rates, and stock buybacks drive short...
Mohamed El-Erian on decoupling of GDP growth from employment: The U.S. needs an AI adoption policy
Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss AI, the Federal Reserve, and more.
My Biggest Market Fear Heading Into 2026
The market's biggest risk isn't a crash — it's something far quieter. A top-heavy economy is masking deeper structural weaknesses.
Former Fed Vice Chair Alan Blinder: The earlier the Fed Chair announcement, the worse
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and Princeton University professor Alan Blinder joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss interest rates, the 2026 Fed outlook, and more.
New Unemployment Claims Fell For Third-Straight Week Over Holidays
Whether the unemployment rate improved in December. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will report unemployment data for the month on Jan. 9, and analysts expect the unemployment rate to have settled at a...
Market sentiment is on a razor's edge, says Roth Capital Partners' Rohit Kulkarni
Rohit Kulkarni, senior research analyst at Roth Capital Partners, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the 2026 outlook, capex risk for hyperscalers, and more.
US stocks open in the red on the last trading day of the year: Nasdaq down 0.2%
US stocks were in the red on Wednesday as Wall Street prepared to close out a bumper year for equities, with investors showing limited appetite for risk after several mild sessions of declines. The th...
Wall Street eyes another blockbuster year of mega-deals after record $10B-plus deals in 2025
There were 68 megadeals announced globally this year, the most on record going back to 1980, driving the average deal size to nearly $227 million.
Dow Falls 50 Points; US Initial Jobless Claims Decline
U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 50 points on Wednesday.
'Strong' Jobless Claim Numbers & Switchups in the Fed
Kevin Hincks covers the “strong” Jobless Claims number this morning and the fallout from the December FOMC minutes. He thinks the restart of the Fed buying short-term Treasuries is the most important ...
Banks tap record liquidity from New York Fed's Standing Repo Facility
Eligible financial firms borrowed a record amount of cash from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Standing Repo Facility Wednesday, as banks and others managed liquidity needs on the final trading...
US initial jobless claims surprise again, hit 199K, lowest level in months
US jobless applications fell to 199,000 in the week ending December 27, marking the lowest reading in weeks. The figure signals that employers remain reluctant to cut payrolls despite economic uncerta...
A weakening economy isn't behind the rise in the unemployment rate, says Brean Capital's John Ryding
John Ryding, chief economic advisor at Brean Capital, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss his economic outlook for 2026, what's driving the rising unemployment rate, and more.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are slightly lower as major market indexes come into the final day of 2025 on a losing streak; major stock indexes are set to post double-digit gains for the third straight year; Fed off...
Initial jobless claims fell to 199,000 for the week ending December 27
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Jobless Claims Decreased Last Week
In the week through Dec. 27, 199,000 new unemployment claims were filed, down from 215,000 a week earlier, the Labor Department said. Economists polled were forecasting 220,000 claims.
Trump narrows Fed chair picks, January decision expected
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, but President Trump plans to pick his replacement by January.
Jobless claims decline for third straight week, showing steady labor market
Initial jobless claims fell by 16,000 to 199,000 in the week ended Dec. 27, the Labor Department said Wednesday. It is the third straight weekly decline.
5 themes that defined business and markets in 2025: Morning Squawk
From tariffs to AI to inflation, these were the trends that shaped Wall Street, Main Street and Silicon Valley in 2025.
TRM Labs' Ari Redbord on AI in crypto crime: We'll likely see a significant increase in 2026
Ari Redbord, global head of policy at TRM Labs, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss the crypto crimes witnessed this year, the expected increase in AI-induced crimes in 2026, and more.
Mizuho analyst Vikram Malhotra on AI bubble fears in 2026
Vikram Malhotra, a real estate analyst at Mizuho, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss the AI data center boom, concerns about an AI bubble in 2026, and more.
CFRA's Sam Stovall: The market will end 2026 at about 7,400
Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss his market expectations for 2026 and more.
SpaceX, Anthropic and 4 more companies that could make an IPO splash in 2026
SpaceX and Anthropic, two of the most valuable private companies in the world, are reportedly considering launching initial public offerings as soon as next year.
Simpson: The Dogs of the Dow is a great pool to filter for quality companies
Kevin Simpson, Founder & CEO at Capital Wealth Planning, says Dogs of the Dow can be a useful filter, but investors should stay active and selective, favoring health care, Verizon for yield, and Home ...
The Best WSB Surveys Of The Year
With the last trading session of 2025 on tap, Seeking Alpha wishes our entire readership a Happy New Year! Don't worry. We still have a poll today despite it being Wednesday (we saved it for the speci...
Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Twelve Headlines. One Year. 2025
2025 saw markets react rapidly to shifting narratives, from AI and tech to tariffs, bond volatility, and political upheaval. Bond market volatility in May and the historic government shutdown in Octob...
Retail investors close out one of their best years ever. How they beat Wall Street at their own game
Mom-and-pop investors bought the dip at key points, giving them outsized benefits from the market's run this year.
Instead of crumbling under the highest U.S. tariffs in almost a century, the global trade system has been recast along new lines. Here are six stories of how.
A global carmaker, a Louisiana shrimper, a furniture executive and a lawyer are among those adjusting to a high-tariff world.
10-year Treasury yield dips as investors await final economic data of 2025
The U.S. 10-year Treasury was slightly lower on Wednesday as investors take stock ahead of the new year.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones Futures Down As Santa Rally Hopes Fade—Investors Await Initial Jobless Claims Report
U.S. stock futures are in the red early morning on New Year's Eve, after markets ended lower on Tuesday, as hopes of a year-end Santa Claus rally begin to fade.
Dollar Rises After Fed Minutes Show Caution Over Rate Cuts
The dollar rose to its highest in over a week against a basket of currencies after Fed minutes showed officials were reluctant to support further rate cuts in the near future.
This Money Pro Sees Higher Stock Prices and More Rate Cuts in 2026
Nancy Curtin, chief investment officer at A1Ti Tiedemann Global, helps wealthy families invest for the long term. An “innovation” bull market helps.
It's Earnings Warning Season. How to Profit From Others' Misery.
Lululemon's management is under pressure. It is reasonable to expect they will use January to tidy up their affairs and reset investor expectations.
Nasdaq and S&P500: US Indices Dip Today While Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Split
US stock indices close lower Tuesday in thin holiday volume. Fed minutes reveal deep division on 2026 rate cuts as strategists debate outlook.
Further rate cuts in question as Fed policymakers deeply divided over December cut, minutes show
Federal Reserve policymakers were split on December's rate cut decision, with multiple dissents revealing disagreements over inflation and labor risks.
This will take Fed policy-makers by surprise
QI Research CEO Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses her forecast for four Fed rate cuts in the first half of 2026, driven by rising unemployment and corporate layoffs on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #us...
Prominent short seller Andrew Left fails to end US criminal fraud case
A federal judge rejected Andrew Left's bid to dismiss a U.S. criminal case accusing the prominent short seller of fraudulently manipulating stock prices.
AFC Asia Frontier Fund - 2025 Review And Outlook For 2026
The AFC Asia Frontier Fund achieved a new all-time high NAV in 2025, returning +17.5% and marking three consecutive years of double-digit gains. Despite a record high NAV, the fund's P/E ratio remains...
Our Readers' Expectations Of A Stock Market Drop
Reader estimates put the average probability of a 30% stock market crash in the next year at 30.5%, with a median of 25%. After engaging with the article's analysis, respondents lowered their average ...
Most Fed officials see more rate cuts ahead as long as inflation cools, minutes reveal
Policymakers slashed interest rates earlier this month to a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% with a 9-3 vote – the most dissents since 2019 as officials debate whether to prioritize inflation fears or co...
We asked a humanoid robot if there is an AI bubble. Here's what it said.
Unitree G1 humanoid robot KOID told CNBC that "only time will tell" if the AI boom is actually a bubble. KOID is manufactured by Unitree, one of China's hottest tech companies, and the Nvidia-powered ...
The bull market will keep roaring next year, expert reveals
Morgan Stanley senior portfolio management director Jim LaCamp discusses what investors can expect heading into 2026 on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Fed minutes show deep division at the December meeting
The U.S. Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates at its December meeting only after a deeply nuanced debate about the risks facing the U.S. economy right now, according to minutes of the latest t...
U.S. Stocks Defy ‘Sell America' Warnings and Is Ending 2025 Near Record High
Trump's tariff policies didn't raise prices as much as feared, while an AI arms race powered growth—and the shares of the largest tech companies.
Chicago Fed Estimates Flat December Unemployment Rate
An estimate by the Chicago Fed forecasts that unemployment held steady in December at 4.6%, the reserve bank said.
It's reasonable for the Fed to be split at this point, says fmr. Fed Governor Frederic Mishkin
Frederic Mishkin, Fmr. Fed Governor, joins 'Closing Bell' with reaction to the newly released Fed minutes.
BLS Defends Housing Calculations in November Inflation Report
The agency argued that it had no better way to handle a challenging patchwork of missing data caused by the recent government shutdown.
Final stretch of 2025 shows mixed shares in global markets
Shares opened mixed in Europe on Tuesday after slipping in Asia as some regional markets wrapped up trading for the year.Crude oil prices edged higher and gold and silver resumed their ascent. U.S. fu...
Technical Tuesday: SPX, SMNEY & Crude Oil
The SPX "has been the central focus of everything we've been talking," says @CharlesSchwab's Ben Watson. He urges investors to keep their sights on the horizon for the index.
New Edge Wealth's Jay Peters says 2026 will be the year of diversification
Jay Peters, New Edge Wealth, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk the three stocks he is watching for 2026.
Minutes of latest Federal Reserve meeting reveal deep divide over interest rates
In an unusual turn, the central bank's board debated over monetary policy before the latest quarter-point cut
Seeing more willingness to buy into weakness for blue chip stocks, says Susquehanna's Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy, Susquehanna, joins 'Power Lunch' to talk trends in the options market he is seeing heading into 2026.
Minutes Show Most Fed Officials Expect Additional Rate Cuts
Minutes of the Dec. 9-10 Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed most officials see additional interest rate cuts as appropriate if inflation declines over time as expected. Tyler Kendall reports...
Some Federal Reserve officials said they were hesitant to support further interest-rate cuts soon, according to minutes released Tuesday, signaling potential resistance to another cut at the January meeting
At the December meeting, some officials backed holding rates steady ‘for some time.'