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The 24 Hours When Oil Markets Went Wild
A 31% price run-up on Iran war fears gave way to an after-hours retreat. Benchmark U.S. crude closed 4.3% higher at $94.77 a barrel.
Big Tech stocks are quietly gaining momentum, but don't expect the bounce to last
After months of investors rotating into value stocks and small caps, the escalating conflict in Iran has abruptly triggered a flight back to the comfort of the familiar. With oil prices CL.1-5.67% BRN...
Stocks Mount Comeback After Trump Remarks | 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. -------- More ...
Tokenized Stocks Are Coming to a Market Near You: Five Things to Know
Big U.S. exchanges are working on plans to offer digital tokens that mimic shares and trade 24/7.
Cathie Wood's ARK Warns Of AI Hunger Games: 'Not Every Company Will Survive'
The explosive boom in artificial intelligence is creating enormous wealth and technological breakthroughs—but it may also leave a trail of casualties.
Are Investors Prepared for 'More Violent and Frequent Shocks' This Year?
Stock-market jitters are back. But some experts think investors aren't jittery enough.
Asia's Market Selloff Could Be a Warning Sign for U.S. Investors as Iran Conflict Escalates
Selloffs in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan highlight supply-chain and energy risks that could eventually spill into U.S. markets as the Iran conflict escalates.
4th Quarter Review: From Momentum to Selectivity
During the fourth quarter of 2025, U.S. financial markets extended their advance while navigating a narrowing margin for error across policy, valuation, and economic data. The period was defined by a ...
Iran Conflict Rocks Markets — But Supercharges US Defense Primes
Defense giants are emerging as relative winners from the Iran war and the oil shock roiling global markets, with investors flocking to the largest U.S. primes as hedges against escalating conflict and...
Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it?
With oil spiking to $100 a barrel and the job market essentially paralyzed, the threat of stagflation again is looming over the U.S. economy and financial markets. High inflation and slow growth prese...
How Middle East turmoil will impact the ongoing market sector rotation
Main Management CEO Kim Arthur tells CNBC's Dominic Chu on ‘Halftime Report' what he's seeing in his sector rotation fund, and whether the volatility is exacerbating that trend - or reversing it.
Oil Prices Are at a Four-Year High—and Some Experts Warn of a Possible Recession
The price of oil continued to surge Monday as the war in Iran stretched into its second week, raising questions about its effect on consumers, markets and the global economy.
Trump's War Becomes World's Latest Economic Hazard
The president insists conflict with Iran will be brief, but world leaders are preparing for severe economic blowback.
Higher oil prices will push U.S. inflation rate to 3% this year, El-Erian says
Higher prices will push inflation upward in 2025, limiting the Federal Reserve's ability to cushion the soft U.S. labor market, said former Pimco CEO Mohamed El-Erian.
Higher Oil Prices Could Reverse One Of This Year's Biggest Trades
A big story in 2026 has been how well international markets have done, especially South Korea. At its peak in late February, the KOSPI, South Korea's main stock index, was up nearly 50% year todate.
Crude Falls Below $100 As Trump Mulls Emergency Reserve Release: What's Moving Markets Monday?
Wall Street opened the week still in negative territory as tensions in the Middle East continued to ripple across global markets.
Back to the 1970s? Investors brace for a return of stagflation
Investors are now seriously considering the possibility that war in the Middle East could create a stagflationary shock, just as it did 50 years ago, when disruption to global energy supplies sent in...
Why Panic Markets Create The Best Buying Opportunities
Stocks are lower, oil is surging, and volatility is spiking — Joe Tigay of the Rational Equity Armor Fund reveals where smart investors are finding opportunity and how to profit from the chaos.
Higher Oil Could Reverse One Of 2026'S Biggest Trades
A big story in 2026 has been how well international markets have done, especially South Korea. At its peak in late February, the KOSPI, South Korea's main stock index, was up nearly 50% year-to-date.
Understanding Correlation
Correlation is often a misunderstood descriptive statistic in financial markets. A common mistake is accepting the average correlation without considering the variation around it.
Exclusive: Trump reviews options to curb energy prices as Iran strikes roil markets
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to review as early as Monday a set of options to tame oil prices, which have spiked to more than $100 a barrel due to the Iran war, according to two people fam...
US and China clash over fentanyl and tariffs at global drugs meeting
The United States and China traded barbs at a U.N. drugs meeting on Monday, with Washington accusing Beijing of failing to stop sales of precursor chemicals for fentanyl and China dismissing the alle...
Oil Is Already Near a Price That Hurts the Economy
The U.S. economy remains more reliant on oil than others, making it harder for consumers to shield themselves from rising gasoline prices.
The stock market is still priced for ‘absolute chaos,' but the worst-case scenario will be avoided, Nomura strategist predicts
Equities are likely to grind sideways but a full-on rout will probably not happen, disappointing those who have been betting on one, Charlie McElligott said.
January 2026 Market Commentary
The financial markets had another strong year in 2025 with most of the major asset classes having a positive year. In addition, most of the broad asset classes closed the year with a strong 4th quarte...
Dow Stock Jumps. A Plastic Product Is Proving Profitable.
RBC analyst Arun Viswanathan upgraded shares to Buy from Hold. His price target went to $40 from $29 a share.
Dow sinks 800 points as stagflation panic sends Wall Street into freefall
Wall Street opened Monday to a continuation of last week's carnage as the Dow Jones shed over 800 points in early trade. The indices were dragged lower by a double-shot of pain: oil surging past $100 ...
Energy Shock May Impact Consumer Spending, George Says
Rising energy prices and uncertainty brought on by tariffs creates "heightened risk around consumer spending and growth," says former Kansas City Fed President Esther George. She speaks on Bloomberg S...
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton on regulating prediction markets
Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, discusses regulating prediction markets.
DAX, CAC and FTSE Forecast – European Area Sees Stock Market Recovery
The European indices all plunged in early trading on Monday, as the war continues to take front and center stage. The later hours then we saw buyers jumping into the market.
Michael Burry Targets Trump As Oil Soars: 'Falling Stock Market Is His Kryptonite'
Michael Burry is warning that President Donald Trump may have stumbled into a geopolitical spiral where a plunging stock market again becomes his political "kryptonite" just as oil rips higher on the ...
The global economy is subject to more violent and frequent shocks, says Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, The Wharton School Rene Kern professor and Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of the Iran war, state of the economy, healt...
Citi's Kate Moore Sees Safety in US Large Cap Stocks
Kate Moore, CIO at Citi Wealth, says the resilience in equity markets amid the war with Iran is coming from the US large cap space.
Why this country's bond yields have been surging more than others after Iran attack
U.K. government bonds have been particularly hard hit by surging oil prices as investors bet inflationary pressures will quickly build in Britain and force the Bank of England to raise interest rates.
Recession odds jump on Kalshi after oil tops $100
Prediction market bettors are increasingly expecting the U.S. economy to enter a recession this year. Kalshi's market for whether the U.S. going into a recession in 2026 hit its highest level since No...
Wall Street's ‘Fear Gauge' Hits Recent High: Stocks—Meta, Tesla, More—Tumble On Iran War Pressure
How markets react to inflation updates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will report Consumer Price Index data for February on Wednesday, with inflation expected to have risen 2.4% in the month, accordi...
US economic freedom surges in biggest annual increase in over two decades
U.S. economic freedom score jumps 2.6 points in Heritage Foundation index, ending five-year decline. America ranks 22nd globally in the annual report.
Prediction Markets Are Costing States Millions In Tax Revenue
Generally speaking, in 32 states and Washington D.C., an individual can open up a smartphone application and place a sports bet on a regulated sports betting platform like FanDuel or DraftKings.
Jay Clayton on regulating prediction markets: My prosecutors are looking at what laws we can use
Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York and former SEC chair, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the violence outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Anthropic's battle...
Clark: Iran Conflict "Isn't as Severe" to Markets, "Embrace Volatility" in 2026
Markets look at geopolitical risks as temporary shocks, says Brandon Clark, urging investors to use history as guide. He explains how the current conflict in Iran compares to other geopolitical confli...
Dow futures tumble 500 points as oil soars past $100 a barrel
US stock futures tumbled Monday morning as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 – fueling fears that a prolonged conflict in Iran could hammer prices at home.
The U.S. just unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs. Here's how that could affect Fed interest rates, gas prices, and the Iran war
The latest U.S. jobs report is out, and it isn't pretty. The economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, missing expectations, as unemployment rose to 4.4%, according to data from the Labor Department.
Oil prices top $100, FDA leadership change, the wellness boom and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Thematic ETF Assets Hit $193B as Quality Questions Emerge
Thematic exchange-traded fund assets in the U.S. have surged from $22 billion in 2015 to over $193 billion today, but not all thematic funds deliver on their promises, according to a new FactSet analy...
Treasury yields climb as investors fear stagflation
The rise in yields comes as oil prices hover above the $100 mark.
Dow futures plunge as oil tops $100 amid Iran war fears
US stock index futures dropped sharply on Monday as surging oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns about inflation and the risk of a broader economic slowdown. Futur...
Iran war fuels central bank rate hike bets on inflation fears
Central banks across Europe came under market pressure on Monday to lift interest rates as the war in Iran drove up energy costs and revived the spectre of another inflation wave.
Nasdaq Partners With Kraken in Tokenization Push
Nasdaq sought approval in September to let investors trade tokenized versions of its listed stocks and other exchange-traded products.
Oil, Stocks, Fed Rates, Inflation. Market Fallout From Iran Is Just Beginning.
Gasoline prices could reach $5 a gallon, fresh inflation, labor data expected, Oracle prepares to report earnings, and more news to start your day.
Treasury yields climb higher as investors monitor Iran war and soaring oil price
U.S. Treasury yields climbed higher on Monday as oil prices soared past $100 a barrel and increased inflation fears among investors.
U.S. Stocks Are the World's Least-Dirty Shirt
Plus, oil smashes past $100 a barrel.
Spiking oil prices basically end any chance of a market ‘melt-up,' says this Wall Street veteran
The prospect of stagflation means stocks may fall into a bear market
Investors Offload Bonds on Inflation Fears as Dollar, Swiss Franc Gain
Investors sold government bonds and the Swiss franc rose to its highest level against the euro since 2015 on safe-haven demand.
Small investors become dip buyers as energy shock sinks stocks
Retail traders in Asia are loading up on borrowed money to fund purchases in their brokerage accounts, traders and dealers said, as they chase oil and energy prices higher and scoop up sinking stocks...
Layoffs are feeling awfully tempting for a lot of companies right now
January corporate job cuts were the biggest for the start of any year since 2009. Wall Street often rewards companies that trim staff — and cut costs.
The surge in oil and gasoline prices last week amid the Iran conflict has darkened the inflation outlook. It is coming at a time when the outlook was already more confused than usual.
As energy prices rise, the inflation picture is muddied by an unusual divergence between two key gauges of consumer costs.
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Plunge As Oil Prices Jump, Trump Dismisses 'Short Term' Spike—Hims & Hers, Ovintiv, Uniqure In Focus
U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Monday following Friday's negative close. Futures of the major benchmark indices were lower amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict.
How JPMorgan became the latest Wall Street firm to have its research in Scott Bessent's crosshairs
JPMorgan thinks the DFC cannot offer adequate insurance to all the vessels presently hoping to transit the Strait of Hormuz without a change in legislation from Congress. Bessent disagrees.
Global Stocks Slump, Dollar Strengthens as Oil Holds Above $100
U.S. stock futures tumbled and Brent crude prices climbed 15% after some major Gulf producers curbed production.
It is REALLY IMPORTANT for the taxpayer to understand this, GOP lawmaker says
Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., unpacks U.S. military capacity in Iran on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.
Stock Markets Still Look Complacent: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:05 - Oil Price Ab...
German submarine systems maker Gabler rises in stock market debut
Shares in German submarine systems maker Gabler Group rose in their debut on the Frankfurt stock exchange on Wednesday, opening at 47.2 euros ($54.56) per share compared to its offer price of 4...
Emerging Markets Have Become a Fixed-Income Darling. The War in Iran Could Change That.
Whether the emerging markets bull run continues will depend on how much the rise in oil prices threatens the global economy.
Stock Market Today: Oil Prices Surge Above $100; Dow Futures Slide
Iraq's oil output has fallen to under one-third of its levels before the U.S. operation against Iran
Dow Tumbles 450 Points Following Jobs Report: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a further increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.
US Equities Dragged Into Global Selloff as Iran Crisis Escalates
Selling swept across regions and asset classes as the war in the Middle East added fresh stress to markets that are already under pressure from AI disruptions and worries about the potential for crack...
Why has the Iran war sparked fears of stagflation for the global economy?
With oil prices soaring and stock markets falling, economists warn that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices
Markets are plummeting as the war escalates - but not every industry is affected
The conflict in Iran is inflicting misery on millions - driving up bills and upending energy markets.
Grace period for markets has ended as hopes of Middle East war staying controlled fade: Expert
Clayton Seigle from CSIS says the market is scrambling to catch up with the prospect that talk of unconditional surrender and more assets including refineries, storage terminals, offshore facilities c...
U.S. stock futures sink after oil surges above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict rages
U.S. stock-market futures fell on Sunday as crude futures surged above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 amid growing fears about the economic effects of the conflict with Iran.
Stock Futures Dropping and Oil Tops $100 a Barrel
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 2% on Sunday, setting Monday up for a rocky start to the week.
Claude U.S. Downloads Up 500% W/W: Impacts on ChatGPT, Gemini & AI Stocks
Claude parent Anthropic "walking away" from using its AI technology with the U.S. military sent interest in the chatbot soaring while uninstalls accelerated for OpenAI's ChatGPT. Seema Shah talks inve...
Opinion | The Legal Case Against Section 122 Tariffs
We never expected to see progressives quote Milton Friedman. But lo, 22 Democratic Attorneys General on Thursday invoked the free-market sage in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's new Section 122...
America's Natural-Gas Bounty Is Cushioning U.S. Markets From Global Shocks
The U.S. is ending the winter heating season with plenty of gas in storage, unlike in Europe, where inventories are unusually low.
The Fed Isn't Independent, It Never Was, And It Doesn't Matter
The Fed is not independent. It never was. What is a creation of politicians can't be independent, particularly when politicians appoint the most powerful members of the Fed board whose appointments ar...
Main Street Research CIO: There is ‘a lot of FEAR' in global markets
Main Street Research CIO James Demmert joins Charles Payne to discuss global market volatility and investment opportunities on ‘Making Money.'
Amid Prolonged Conflict Energy Markets Face Uncertainty
Vice Chairman of S&P Global and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin discusses the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its potential long-term impact on global energy markets with Bloomb...
GLOBAL TENSIONS: Stock futures fall as conflict INTENSIFIES
Noble Capital Advisors Managing Partner George Noble discusses market reactions to the Middle East conflict, highlighting falling stock futures and surging oil and gas prices.
The economy has seen an ugly week with the Iran war, reviving memories of stagflation; but it is better cushioned for oil shocks and sluggish job growth—with one big exception, writes WSJ's Greg Ip
The U.S. is a net petroleum exporter and productivity is improving, but the bigger risk is stubborn inflation.
Global Markets This Week: Tariffs and Middle East Conflict Drive Safe-Haven Demand
Global markets remain volatile as the Middle East conflict disrupts energy routes and rising tariffs pressure global trade, driving investors toward safe havens like the U.S. dollar and gold.
Why an Iran war inflation shock could wreck global economic recovery
Central bankers and economists warn prolonged conflict could raise retail prices and rip up growth forecasts
‘Barron's Roundtable': Jobs report rattles Wall Street
Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok analyzes how a weak jobs report affects markets and the Federal Reserve rate cut decisions on ‘Barron's Roundtable.'
What the Markets Are Telling Us About the War in the Gulf
Preparing for what comes next involves more than just investors' interpretation of how Iranian drones or White House rhetoric will feed through into oil prices.
Fed Policymakers Cautious Over Rising Gas Price Concerns
Bloomberg News Economics Editor, Michael McKee, joins Bloomberg's David Gura and Christina Ruffini to discuss recent comments from Tom Barker of the Richmond Fed regarding the impact of rising gasolin...
International Funds Outscore U.S. So Far
Non-U.S. funds are up 9.3% in 2026, winning the stock-fund olympics. Plus: A Financial Flashback to when the Dow crossed 500 in the 1950s.
THE ARCHITECTURE IS CHANGING: Top military and economic moves ROCKING global markets | Recap
From systematically shredding the Iranian regime to warnings of China's submarines moving 'very close' to U.S. shores, this week has seen a massive transformation in global security and economic polic...
Fed ‘utterly paralyzed' as Iran conflict stokes stagflation fears
At the beginning of the year, it looked as if the Federal Reserve had managed to put the U.S. economy back on a track toward a soft landing, with the labor market stabilizing and high inflation slowly...
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets
The war with Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the week-old conflict ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, ...
The Odds of Financial Crises Are Rising. Will the U.S. Be There to Help?
History tells us that large and rapidly growing debt in major economies often foreshadows a financial crisis. It also tells us that close global cooperation and trust in U.S. leadership have been crit...
How the OpenAI-Anthropic Feud Could Warp the Future of AI
The fractured relationship between Dario Amodei and Sam Altman will color the debate around how artificial intelligence should develop.
This one signal will confirm Iran war is now old news for stock market
The global financial landscape has been fixated on the Iran war in recent days. While the strikes that killed Tehran's supreme leader and the nation's subsequent “retaliation” were broadly expected to...
There's been some fragility in the labor market, Fed official says
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman discusses the Federal Reserve's regulatory efforts on ‘Kudlow.'
Review & Preview: Trouble at Home
A week that focused on war in the Middle East ended with renewed worries about the U.S. economy.
Job Market Is In a Funk With Little Chance of Perking Up, Analyst Says
Payrolls grew by an average of just 18,000 in each of the past three months. Plus, market newsletter commentary on China's reduced growth target, higher oil prices, AI stocks.
Amid oil shock uncertainty, Fed's Hammack says central bank must lower inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Friday that while she expects inflation pressures to moderate, if they are not easing later this year the U.S. central bank may have t...
Inflation is a clear and present danger, warns Wells Fargo's Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher, Wells Fargo, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the state of the U.S. economy as oil prices are spiking on geopolitical concerns, and gives advice to bond market investors.
Ives on the Tech Trade, Anthropic-Pentagon Spat
The Pentagon said it has formally notified Anthropic PBC that it's determined the company and its products pose a risk to the US supply chain, according to a senior defense official, escalating a disp...
Friday's Final Takeaways: FOMC Rate Cut Possibilities & China Internet ETF Boost
Crude oil captivated market attention on Friday and throughout the week, though Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to other headlines largely overlooked by investors. They talk through their takeaways o...
Oil surge sparks Treasury market's worst weekly rout since ‘liberation day' chaos
Government bonds globally were hit hard by surging oil prices as the Iran conflict extends into the weekend
Shrinking Labor Force, Surging Oil Prices Drive Stocks to Worst Week Since April
The Dow industrials fell 3% this week.