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Oil Rises, Asian Equities Fall as Trump Signals Further Military Strikes on Iran
Oil rose and stock markets fell in Asia as President Trump signaled further U.S. military strikes against Iran, reviving concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Stock futures sink as Trump says U.S. on track to complete Iran objectives ‘very shortly'
U.S. stock futures sank Wednesday night as President Donald Trump didn't offer investors any new indications of de-escalation in the conflict with Iran, but again laid out a timetable of finishing the...
Options Trends to Watch: Put Interest Grows After SPX Sinks in 1Q
Henry Schwartz from @CboeGlobalMarkets covers trader volume and flows to get a sense of overall market sentiment. Options continue to remain popular, and growth is coming in “puts, not in calls,” he n...
Review & Preview: Shaking Off the March Blues
Hopes for a Middle East de-escalation sparked a rally ahead of President Donald Trump's speech tonight. Plus, SpaceX filed for a confidential IPO.
Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports
The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing pe...
Hedge funds face worst monthly drawdown in over four years, Goldman Sachs tells clients
Global hedge funds last month faced their worst monthly drawdowns since January 2022, Goldman Sachs said in a client note on Wednesday, as market volatility triggered by the Iran war battered stocks ...
Janus' Michael Contopoulos: We just raised cash due to 'tremendous uncertainty'
Michael Contopoulos, Janus Henderson Investors Head of Multi-Asset Macro Investing, joins 'Fast Money' to talk why he is raising cash in the current macro environment.
The Mother Of All Energy Crises Is Just Beginning, IEA Warns — April Will Be 'Much Worse'
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is sounding the alarm on what it calls the most severe energy crisis in modern history, warning that the full impact of the Iran war is only beginning to hit mark...
The Iran War FOMO Trade Is Sending Stocks Surging
Traders have piled into markets, turbocharging a two-day rally in the S&P 500. No one on Wall Street wants to be on the wrong side of a postwar rally.
End to Iran War Could Trigger Relief Rally in These 2 Assets
Two assets that could jump with a resolution to the war in the Middle East are the euro and global sovereign debt.
‘Liberation day' one year later: What Trump's tariffs are costing America
U.S. home builders and car manufacturers are taking a hit. Tariffs haven't slashed the federal debt as promised.
A falling stock market may hurt the U.S. economy more than high prices at the pump
The wealth effect may have a greater effect on consumer spending than high gas prices.
Stocks Surge Ahead of Trump Iran Remarks | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Bailey Lipschultz, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Dow ends up 220 points as Trump signals Iran exit, oil falls
Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, extending a two-day rally as investors grew increasingly optimistic that the US-Iran conflict could be nearing an end. Gains were led by technology heavyweights,...
'BLASTING IRAN INTO OBLIVION': Trump SHOCKS markets with rapid Iran plan
'The Big Money Show' reacts to President Donald Trump touting a ceasefire deal with Iran, as markets rally and global attention turns to oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz.
Betting on a Market Bottom? Stocks Might Have Further to Fall.
Stocks tend to bottom early and recover quickly in a crisis. Can history repeat itself?
Fed Now Considering HIKES Amid Global Supply Shock
Midterm Market Crash Coming? How to Protect Your Portfolio NOW Geopolitical tensions, uncertainty over the Fed's interest rate path, and the growing costs of AI for Big Tech companies have Wall Street...
Oil Prices Are Still High. Why That Could Actually Help Stocks and Lower Inflation.
Elevated oil prices tied to the Iran war are weighing on growth, but 22V Research says the slowdown in demand could help lower inflation and extend the economic cycle.
Here's one reason investors shouldn't get too excited about this week's stock-market rebound
This week's sharp rebound in U.S. stocks is offering some welcome respite from the relentless selling that has rocked global markets over the past month.
S&P500: Broad Rally Lifts US Stocks As SPX Nears 200-Day MA Challenge
US stocks rally as S&P500 climbs 1%, nearing 200-day MA. Iran hopes, strong ISM data, and retail sales support bullish stock market outlook today.
Why This Market Rally Might Be a Trap
Daniel Deming, Managing Partner, KKM Financial breaks down why the market's bottom may not be in yet and the key signals investors should watch for opportunity.
Hedge funds' first-quarter returns are rolling in. Here's how big names fared in choppy markets.
Hedge funds such as Schonfeld and North Rock were up in the first quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, managers, including Balyasny and LMR, lost money thanks to rocky market conditions.
Dollar Dominance Looms Over Global Banks' G7 Stablecoin Ambitions
At the end of 2025, when a consortium of ten global banks announced they were exploring a stablecoin tied to G7 currencies, the news carried the weight of inevitability. It suggested that traditional ...
Consumers Keep Spending Even as Confidence Wavers
Retail sales in February came in stronger than anticipated, offering a measure of reassurance that consumer activity continues to support the broader economy even as underlying pressures remain unreso...
To ‘Price In' Hormuz, Markets Must Recognize Two Economic Risks
Gasoline topped $4.00 a gallon on March 30 – up 30% in 30 days. The fairy-tale that economists tell would have you believe that this price is set by the balance of supply-and-demand in the present mom...
Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says
CNBC's Steve Liesman and ADP chief economist Nela Richardson joins 'Squawk Box' to break down March's ADP private payroll data.
2026 could be a year with strong fundamentals and sour sentiment: JPMorgan's Meera Pandit
Meera Pandit, JPMorgan Asset Management global market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, 2026 outlook, state of the AI trade, and more.
Explainer: From filing to first trade: Inside the US IPO process
Elon Musk's SpaceX confidentially filed for what could be a record-breaking U.S. listing, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, spotlighting the multi-step process IPO hopefuls typically must navigate...
To ‘Price In' Hormuz, Markets Must Recognize 2 Kinds Of Economic Risk
Gasoline topped $4.00 a gallon on March 30 – up 30% in 30 days.
ISM Manufacturing Survey Shows Rising Price Pressures
Factory activity expanded in the U.S. in March, but the latest monthly reading from the Institute for Supply Management flashed a strong warning that inflation is resurgent amid the war in Iran.
Stock Market in "Prolonged Correction?" Katie Stockton Analyzes SPX & Mag 7 Activity
The market is not done going down, argues Katie Stockton, believing "there's not enough bearishness" warranting all the uncertainty. She walks investors through her technical analysis in the SPX and M...
US Manufacturing Expands as Input Costs Surge
US manufacturing activity expanded in March by the most since 2022, while input prices continued to surge amid the war with Iran. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
Dow jumps 200 points, oil prices dip after Trump signals Iran exit in a few weeks
US stocks soared Wednesday morning after President Trump said the US will exit Iran in a few weeks.
U.S. manufacturers see best month in 2 1/2 years, but Iran war threatens to derail progress
American manufacturers grew in March at the fastest pace in two and a half years, by one measure, but the conflict with Iran added a new level of uncertainty just as the effects of the Trump tariffs w...
Dow Jones jumps over 300 points as hopes of Iran war end lift stocks
US stocks opened higher on Wednesday, extending momentum from the previous session's sharp rally, as investors grew increasingly hopeful that the conflict between the United States and Iran could be n...
Private sector added 62,000 jobs in March, above expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is above economists' estimates of an increase of 40,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was revised higher to a gain of 66,000 jobs.
Private Employment Steadied In March As Health Care Boosted Job Growth
March's nonfarm jobs data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics' upcoming report on Friday is projected to show a recovery in added jobs, with a gain of 60,000 jobs after a loss of 92,000, and for the unemp...
Private-sector hiring was solid in March, but worries about the U.S. job market continue
Labor-market growth concentrated in few industries, and further impact from oil shock could lie ahead.
Private-Sector Job Growth Steady in March, per ADP
ADP's latest monthly data showed the economy added 62,000 private-sector jobs last month, down slightly from the 66,000 measured by ADP in February.
Retail sales rebound in February in a sign the economy is all right
Sales at U.S. retailers bounced back in February after a brief weak spell, suggesting the economy is still expanding at decent speed despite a turbulent start to the new year.
Optimism on Iran Conflict Conclusion & New Quarter Excitement Extends Rally
Futures continued Tuesday's rally before Wednesday's opening bell. Tom White explains how rhetoric from the Trump administration and anticipation of tonight's address from the president add fuel to th...
Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says
Private job growth totaled 62,000 in March, down just 4,000 from February's upwardly revised level but above the Dow Jones consensus for 39,000, according to ADP. Like February's report, two sectors e...
Exclusive: Fed's Barkin: Households, firms still see oil shock through a "short-term lens"
There is little evidence yet that consumers have pulled back on spending, Barkin said.
European equities rally as investors hope for Iran de-escalation
President Trump is scheduled to give a national address on the Iran war tonight, leading European stock markets to rally at the open as investors cheer hopes of de-escalation.
Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite volatility
Companies raised the most through share sales in the first quarter since 2021, and mega-IPOs from Space X and OpenAI may raise tens of billions more in the coming months despite volatility amid the ...
Morning Bid: Finding the 'off ramp'
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Markets Make an Uneasy Truce With Iran War Risks. This Is What a Real Rally Needs.
Stock markets are hopeful. Oil markets less so.
The Trillion-Dollar Experience Economy And The Growing Execution Gap
When visitors paid $449 for premium tickets to Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale last week, they were not buying a ticket in the traditional sense. They were buying into a world: a neon roller rink...
Buffett Isn't Getting Carried Away by This Iran Trump Bump. Neither Should Markets.
OpenAI's huge funding round could reignite AI excitement, Apple turns 50, NASA is about to send four astronauts on trip around the moon, and more news to start your day.
The Federal Reserve Can't Wait For A New Leader
The Federal Reserve needs a new chairman. Jerome Powell's term expires May 15.
Dow futures surge 200 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday, a day after markets recorded their biggest one-day gain in nearly a year, as reports suggested the war with Iran could be nearing an end. Global shares rose...
A New York vintner raids US wine cellars to skirt Trump's tariffs
New York wine retailer Chris Leon has a novel strategy to avoid the steep tariffs that have been slapped on imported wines from France and Italy under U.S. President Donald Trump: raiding American wi...
Here's What Worked During a Rough Quarter for Markets
In a period marked by Middle East conflict and surging oil prices, it may come as no surprise that energy stocks were among the biggest winners in a largely forgettable first quarter.
The Economy Is on the Edge. What Could Tip It Over, or Help It Pull Through.
The economy has several vulnerabilities that could erupt as high oil prices bite.
U.S. Futures And World Markets Rise, Buoyed By Hopes Of Quick End To Iran War
Hopes of a quick resolution to the war have also had a major impact on oil prices, with the global benchmark Brent Crude Index briefly slipping below $100 per barrel. Brent Crude Futures contracts for...
S&P500: Pre-Market Futures Higher as Optimism Builds, Oil Signals Risk
S&P 500 futures rise on Iran optimism, but oil prices signal risk. Traders weigh rebound strength, Fed outlook, and key data including jobs and ISM.
Stock markets bottom in the early stages of military conflict, says Tom Lee. Here's what the strategist expects now.
Adjusted for inflation, oil prices are less than half what they were when they peaked at $144 in July 2008. Technical indicators suggest to Lee that risk assets are primed for a bounce
Extent of Crude Slump is Key for Stocks and Bonds: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:03 - Oil Prices, Brent Crude Leve...
Equities surge on renewed hops of de-escalation in the Gulf
Hopes of a de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict help push all three Wall Street majors into the green with the Nikkei and Kospi leading Asian stocks gains. U.S. President Trump has indicated he is ...
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise on Continued Optimism for Quick End to War
Oil retreats below $100 a barrel
The Federal Reserve is on hold, but the next move is a cut, analyst predicts
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Asian Equities, Govt Bonds Rise on Hopes for Quick End to Mideast Conflict
Asian equities and government bonds rose as hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict soothed concerns over elevated inflationary pressures driven by higher-for-longer oil prices.
Investors brace for more stock-market volatility, as wild first quarter ends with biggest rally in a year
The past three months have been a tumultuous stretch for investors — and with so much uncertainty still surrounding the conflict in Iran, head-spinning developments in markets could continue.
Jim Cramer: Three ways the stock market will flip if the U.S.-Iran war ends
Jim Cramer explained three ways the market will react once the war in the Middle East is over. "Today we saw what would happen when you give peace a chance," Cramer said, pointing to Tuesday's rally i...
Stocks surge, ending a tough month on a high note. But there's skepticism about the rally.
U.S. stocks surged Tuesday on growing optimistic about a potential end to the the Iran war.
Options traders fading big moves in both directions, says Cboe's Mandy Xu
Mandy Xu, Cboe, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk themes in the options market around the recent equity action.
Fed Officials Aren't Worried About Economic Growth. Are They Missing Something?
The optimism of Fed officials puts them somewhat at odds with a string of gloomy economic signals.
Markets Just Made History. 23 Stats That Prove It.
Barron's compiled a list of telling monthly and quarterly statistics with the Dow Jones Market Data team below.
Inflation or Recession? –What Happened to Goldilocks?
In this 3EDGE Week in Review video, Inflation or Recession? –What Happened to Goldilocks? Chief Investment Strategist Fritz Folts and CEO and Chief Investment Officer Steve Cucchiaro examine the ongoi...
Seeing The Forest Through the Trees
As we outlined last week, a quick and tidy conclusion to the war in Iran looks increasingly unlikely — which means markets are likely to remain volatile for the foreseeable future. What matters most i...
Stocks Jump on Hopes Iran War May Soon Be Over
Plus, a judge halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom, and the splitter is driving MLB batters crazy again.
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Weak Jobs Data, AI Restructuring, and Chip Volatility
Marley Kayden breaks down falling consumer sentiment and a cooling labor market as the latest JOLTS data shows a low‑hire, low‑fire backdrop. Sam Vadas looks at pressure across semiconductors, recent ...
Carson Block Warns About AI, Talks ETFs and Credit Spreads
Muddy Waters Capital founder and CEO Carson Block says investors are underestimating the risk AI poses to the labor market and US economy. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Block also comments on cre...
Dow soars over 1,100 points as Trump sparks hope on Wall Street that Iran war is nearing end
Wall Street surged on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and fueled fears of global inflation in recent weeks.
Dow Jones jumps 1100 points as Iran war exit hopes spark rally
Wall Street closed sharply higher on Tuesday, buoyed by growing speculation that the conflict between the United States and Iran could de-escalate, easing pressure on energy markets and global inflati...
Markets Surge to Close Ugly Month | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Bailey Lipschultz, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Stock Market Soars To Best Day In 10 Months As Trump Suggests Iran War Won't Last ‘Much Longer'
At least 5%. That is how much the major indexes have fallen in the past month of trading, tumbling for weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran at the end of February.
Nasdaq, Dow jump on peace prospects; Powell pivot fuels Q1 finale
Wall Street is set to conclude the first quarter of 2026 with an explosive exclamation point, as investors ignited a massive relief rally on hopes of a geopolitical de-escalation. In a stunning displa...
"Bull is Sleeping, Not Dead:" Economic "Coiled Spring" to Relaunch Bull Run
Despite inflation fears, U.S.-Iran uncertainty, and private credit concerns mounting a bearish narrative, Samuel Diarbakerly says "the bull is sleeping, not dead." Even if markets fall another 5% to 1...
Jamie Dimon Says Success in Iran ‘Much More Important' Than What Market Does
Stock markets were up sharply Tuesday afternoon on hopes the conflict in Iran could be coming to an end.
What Warren Buffett Gets Wrong About the Fed's Inflation Target
The Fed hasn't been able to achieve its 2% inflation target in more than five years.
Fed Should Be Ready to Act to Address Inflation Concerns, Kansas City Fed's Schmid Says
The Fed president said the central bank should be prepared to address elevated inflation proactively so that it doesn't get stuck near 3% in the long run.
Could Uncertainty in the Middle East Drive These Four Renewable Energy Stocks to New Highs?
Renewable energy stocks are certainly worth taking seriously for investors.
Dollar Is Tracking Its Best Quarter Since 2024
The dollar's role as a safe haven triggered the rally after the Iran conflict broke out on Feb. 28.
The Stock Market Is Having Its Worst Quarter in Years—And Some ‘Pretty Rough' Days. Can It Turn Around?
It's been one year since “Liberation Day” rewrote the Wall Street playbook. Investors are being put to a different test in 2026.
The Market Is Fragile — Here's Where Smart Money Is Rotating Now
A market reset is underway as investors rotate out of crowded trades. Matthew Bartolini explains the biggest shifts in flows and how to position before market conditions change again.
Where to Invest After $12 Trillion Market Cap Wipeout
Volatility from the Iran conflict has resulted in the single largest month of value destruction on record, with $12 trillion in market cap erased across global benchmarks, Bloomberg's China Show repor...
What most consumers get wrong about inflation
You Need to Know This About the Yield Curve (Your High-Yield Savings Account Depends on It!) Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland and StockBrokers.com Director of Investor Research Jessica Inskip d...
Economic Confidence Jumps Unexpectedly Among Americans—But Concerns Rise Over Inflation
Despite a downturn in pessimism in March, consumers' expectations for the next year deteriorated. The average and median estimates for inflation over the next year rose to their highest levels since A...
U.S. Job Openings and Hiring Fell in February
Available positions fell to 6.9 million from an upwardly revised 7.2 million in January, and hiring fell to its lowest level since April 2020.
Pension funds could ride to the stock market's rescue as retail investors step back
Tuesday marks the final day of what has been a tumultuous quarter for global financial markets.
Consumer confidence improves in March as brighter job-market view outweighs surging costs amid Iran war
Consumer confidence edged up in March as Americans' assessment of labor-market conditions improved despite an oil shock amid the Iran war. While consumers' expectations for inflation and interest rate...
US Job Openings Fall as Consumer Confidence Rises
US job openings fell and hiring slowed notably in February while US consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in March. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
Consumers' Mood Steady Amid Iran War, Conference Board Survey Suggests
The Conference Board's sentiment index rose to 91.8, from 91 in February. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were anticipating a March decline to 87.5.
US consumer confidence rises, but job openings and hiring drop sharply
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged up in March, but households remained downbeat on the labor market and anticipated higher inflation over the next 12 months amid a surge in gasoline prices a...
Revisiting Energy Market Impacts From the Iran War
Key Takeaways Geopolitical events highlight the importance of energy security and diversified suppliers. The damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly in Qatar, will have longer...
Dow Jones jumps 380 points as Iran de-escalation hopes lift stocks
US stocks rose on Tuesday, as investors responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as oil prices remained elevated and broader market risks persisted. T...
Uncertainty "Unwind:" Ways SPX & Crude Oil Will Move if U.S., Iran Conflict Ends
Reports that the U.S. will back away from the conflict in Iran have futures moving higher into Tuesday's session. Kevin Hincks says there could be a "big move on the horizon" for crude oil if these he...
S&P Global Energy President: Iran war to push pain for oil futures
Dave Ernsberger, President of S&P Global Energy, discusses the ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict on energy markets.