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Wall Street Rally Overpowers Housing Slump to Lift Household Wealth
Rising stock prices helped drive an increase in Americans' net worth in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Federal Reserve said Thursday (March 19).
When everybody is bearish, there's nobody left who will sell, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the day's market action.
Jim Cramer says 'sometimes you have to hold your nose' and buy stocks
CNBC's Jim Cramer said that investors should hold their noses and buy. Cramer points to the S&P Short Range Oscillator's extremely oversold levels as a marker for a potential future rally.
Wall Street bigs are desperately pleading with the White House to end Trump's Powell feud
Wall Street's biggest concern is that the fight will drag on for months, creating instability in the markets which are already on edge over the Iran conflict.
EU leaders set deadlines to bolster single market in face of global turmoil
European Union leaders for the first time set deadlines on a series of steps to make the EU's single market of 450 million consumers more effective, underlining the urgency of becoming more competitiv...
Starting From Strength
One good reason to exercise and stay fit is to withstand an unexpected health problem. Should trouble arise out of nowhere, meeting it from a position of strength could mean you merely get knocked bac...
Uncovering Opportunity Amidst Rates Repricing
Global markets stood on edge as the conflict in Iran upended energy markets and muddied the outlook for the global economy. Interest rate markets repriced as market participants processed the notion t...
Mario Gabelli and John W. Rogers Jr. Discuss Their Favorite Stocks
Gabelli and Rogers, two members of the Barron's Roundtable, remain bullish on value stocks.
Investors are bracing for wild trading on Friday as first ‘triple witching' of 2026 collides with Iran conflict
Friday is the first day of spring. It is also the first “triple-witching” options expiration during what has already been a busy year for markets.
Kevin O'Leary forecasts global power shift in Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict rattles oil markets
Entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary predicted multinational control of the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran conflict ends, comparing it to the Panama Canal policing model on "The Claman Countdown."
Larry Kudlow: This looks like a legal battle between President Trump and Jerome Powell
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow analyzes economic forecasts by the legacy media and Federal Reserve concerns on 'Kudlow.'
Wall Street falls as oil surge fuels inflation fears, Dow Jones down 200 points
Wall Street closed lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment and clouded the outlook for interest rate cuts. The S&P 50...
Middle East Attacks, Inflation Fears Weigh on Stocks
Dow industrials fall more than 200 points, now standing 8% off their record high.
Will the Fed Cut Rates This Year?
#FedMeeting #InterestRates #Inflation With an oil shock hitting, the Fed is navigating the tricky combination of slowing growth and rising inflation. As Fed Holds Steady, Oil Spike Has 2026 Rate Cut E...
The Iran conflict has changed the calculus for central bank rate decisions: S&P Global Ratings
Paul Gruenwald from S&P Global Ratings says an energy supply shock is forcing central banks into a cautious stance as inflation pressures build.
These charts suggest the bears aren't done with the stock market yet
Even savvy institutional investors are wary of “buying the dip.” The bears clearly have control of the stock market — no “buy” signals are appearing that would counter the negativity. The S&P 500's de...
Knapp: FOMC Needs to Cushion Jobs Market Amid AI & Economic Risks
Barry Knapp believes the recent market pullback is just a part of the full plunge. He explains how investors are mispricing a "Trump put" and doesn't think the Fed is offering enough of a "cushion" to...
Investors have spotted a pattern in markets that hasn't been seen since just before the 2008 crisis
Troubling developments unfolded in the U.S. bond market on Thursday that drew comparisons to the months before the 2008 financial crisis, though the catalysts are different this time around.
Trump Escalates Attack on Powell, as Questions About Fed Chair Transition Continue
Trump's remarks could escalate the legal feud that is threatening to derail the confirmation of his chosen successor for Fed chair.
An end to the Iran conflict should rally stocks — but only briefly
Private-credit cracks, high stock valuations and shaky IPO prospects will curb investors' enthusiasm.
Trump Is No Crusader for Markets. Why the Fed Failed to Deliver the Holy Grail.
When Richard the Lionheart led crusades to the Middle East they were funded by crippling taxes at home. President Donald Trump's war in Iran could well hit regular Americans' pockets and draw the same...
The reaction to rising oil prices and a hawkish Fed
The Investment Committee debate the impact higher oil is having on the markets and the consumer and how they are trading it.
Powell says he'll remain Fed chair until the Senate confirms his replacement. Trump allies are looking for a way to stop him.
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to replace Powell, is currently stuck in a Senate quagmire.
Fed was ‘appropriately cautious' at two-day policy meeting, says Gary Stern
Former Minneapolis Fed president Gary Stern joins 'Money Movers' to discuss global monetary policy, the impacts of the Iran war, and more.
Goldman Sachs flags upside risks to oil prices in near term and into 2027
Goldman Sachs said on Thursday that risks to oil prices remain skewed to the upside both in the near term and into 2027.
S&P 500 Slides, Gold Crashes As $100 Oil Stokes Stagflation Fears: What's Moving Markets Thursday?
Wall Street extended its sell-off Thursday as surging crude prices — driven by Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure — collided with a more hawkish Federal Reserve, pushing the S&P 500 to its ...
Economists say risk of recession rises if oil cost hits a key benchmark as Iran war continues
Crude oil prices would need to jump considerably amid the war on Iran and stay there for at least a few weeks to put the US at a serious risk of a recession, according to a new survey of economists.
US fixed 30-year mortgage rate hits three-month high amid Iran war
The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surged to a three-month high this week as war in the Middle East stoked inflation fears, dealing a blow to the Trump administration'...
Trump signals DOJ should continue Powell probe, complicating Warsh Fed nom
President Donald Trump signaled his continued support for a Department of Justice investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Sen. Thom Tillis has vowed to block the nomination of Powel...
Top Value Fund Managers Tout Their Favorite Stock Picks. Think Internationally.
Value fund managers argue that global energy, aerospace and other industrials look attractive.
It's Not Just Oil. The Iran War Sparked a Supply-Chain Mess That's Hitting Tech, Medicine, and More.
Fallout from the Middle East conflict is rippling through the global economy—and growing worse the longer it lasts.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Higher-Than-Expected Inflation And The Iran War
The Federal Reserve issued a new forecast for the future trajectory of the U.S. economy. The latest summary of economic projections comes weeks after U.S. strikes on Iran and subsequent shocks to glob...
The Fed shouldn't respond to this energy shock the same way it did in 2022: JPMorgan's Kelsey Berro
Kelsey Berro, JPMorgan Asset Management fixed income portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady, state of the economy, health of the labor market...
Markets hold steady but oil risks threaten growth outlook
Matt Powers, Managing Partner at Powers Advisory Group, Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, and David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies, say markets remain resilient but risin...
Central Banks Brace for Inflation as Energy Prices Surge
Traders expect Europe's central bankers to raise rates several times this year to address a sharp increase in inflation because of higher energy prices.
Iran Shock ‘Long-Term Bullish' for Treasuries, BMO's Lyngen Says
Ian Lyngen, head of US rates strategy at BMO Capital Markets, says lower rates remains his base case for US Treasuries, while the 2-Year sector will “continue to struggle.”
U.S. Leading Indicators Forecast Further Slowdown
The Leading Economic Index, or LEI, published by research group The Conference Board, inched down by 0.1% to 97.5, after a 0.2% decline in December.
Frantic Pace of Mideast Energy Strikes Leaves Markets Trading Blind
In the fog of war, precise data is scarce and the battlefield is shifting too fast for investors, leading to gyrating oil prices.
Big central banks keep options open as traders suspect war will bring rate hikes
Nearly all major developed market central banks kept rates unchanged this week, but emphasised their readiness to act to curb inflation should the energy shock caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran d...
Bessent rules out government intervention in oil futures market during Iran war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. won't intervene in oil futures markets, focusing on physical crude supply to offset Iran conflict disruptions.
Dow, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Fall To 2026 Low: Inflation Fears And Oil Rattle Markets
Each market index stumbled to its lowest level this year as trading opened on Thursday, with a further selloff fueled by a hotter-than-expected inflation report and surging energy prices amid the Iran...
Dow Falls Over 300 Points; US Initial Jobless Claims Fall
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points on Thursday.
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Approach Support As Volatility Contracts
The Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) futures have pulled back notably, reflecting a shift in short-term market structure. Following a steady advance from Sunday's open, price action has reversed, increasi...
US markets slump on Thursday, Dow Jones down almost 300 points
The US market indices opened lower on Thursday, extending a broad risk-off sentiment across global markets as surging oil prices and persistent inflation concerns weighed on investor confidence. Dow J...
Is the economy really losing jobs? The low number of unemployment filings says no.
Is the U.S. economy really losing jobs, as the February employment report found? Not according to the low number of people applying for jobless benefits.
"One Step Forward, Two Steps Back:" Frustration Mounts in Oil & Gold Volatility
Uncertainty builds surrounding the future of the U.S.-Iran War and crude oil prices, says Phil Streible. Until there's clarity on a timeline to the end of the conflict, he says crude oil will dominate...
European countries and Japan: ready to help on Hormuz, stabilise energy markets
Leading nations in Europe said in a joint statement with Japan on Thursday they would take steps to stabilise energy markets and were ready to join "appropriate efforts" to ensure safe passage thro...
Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision
All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Fed meeting had a negative impact on investors, who have now taken expectations for even one interest rate cut this year off the table. Market vete...
US Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since January
US initial jobless claims fell by 8,000 to 205,000 in the week ending March 14. That is the lowest level since January.
Dow risks crash to $43k as Fear and Greed Index tumbles
The Dow Jones Index is nearing a correction after falling by 9% from its highest point this year. It tumbled by 768 points on Wednesday, and its futures dropped by over 120 points.
Morning Call | Teaser | CNBC
CNBC's “Morning Call” delivers the essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead. Morgan Brennan anchors CNBC's new business news show "Morning Call" beginning Monday, March 23 at 5a...
U.S Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 205,000 in the week through March 14, lower than the 213,000 reported a week earlier.
A research firm's ‘obituary' for software stocks vaporized billions. Here's the part the market is finally admitting.
The Citrini selloff wasn't panic — it was an X-ray. The ‘smart money' is quietly exiting tech sectors AI is disrupting.
Layoffs Closer To Drought Than Deluge: What 3 Sources Show About Jobs
Job layoff announcements soared in 2025, up 58% from 2024. January's figures were high, though February 2026 came in low, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas.
Dow futures muted on Thursday: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures are trading on a muted note on Thursday, a day after the Dow Jones index hit a new low for 2026 in the previous session. Dow futures edged down by 21 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 an...
Treasury yields jump as inflation fears weigh on sentiment
U.S. Treasury yields rose across the curve on Thursday, with yields on short-term bonds spiking as inflation fears hung over global markets.
Stock Market Has Weathered a Host of Shocks. Is Surging Oil Too Much for It to Bear?
Echoes of the 2022 bear market are starting to ring on Wall Street.
India Stocks Have Worst Day Since June 2024 as Risk Sentiment Sours
Indian stocks had their worst day in nearly two years as risk-off sentiment swept the market, spearhead by escalating fighting in the Middle East.
'NO INTENTION OF LEAVING': Powell REFUSES to step down amid escalating probe
Wall Street Journal chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos warns rising oil, persistent inflation and Fed uncertainty could delay rate cuts and threaten economic growth. 0:00 Market Alert: Yields...
Here's why stocks haven't fallen harder due to the Iran war
There are a few under-the-surface factors that are supporting the stock market.
Soaring Oil Prices, Surging Inflation, Fed Rate Fears. It's Déjà Vu for Markets.
Powell's Fed press conference brought the unexpected, Micron smashes expectations, Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act, and more news to start your day.
Stocks Tumble, Treasury Yields Rise as Oil Surges Again
Stocks sold off and short-term Treasury yields rose after oil surged beyond $113 a barrel as attacks on Middle East energy infrastructure intensified.
Wall St set to open lower as soaring oil prices, Fed caution rattle investors
Wall Street's main indexes were set to open lower on Thursday as crude prices soared on intensifying Middle East hostilities, reviving inflation worries that have prompted the Federal Reserve to take...
Answers to frequently asked questions about The Wall Street Journal's Economic Forecasting survey plus links to stories and archival data.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the survey plus links to survey stories and archival data.
While the war on Iran has sent prices of crude and other commodities sharply higher, economists still doubt the U.S. is at much risk of a recession
In a survey, the average of economists projects the Mideast war boosting inflation but probably not hurting growth.
This is ‘TERRIBLE' for the economy AND national security: GOP senator
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., discusses Sen.
Taiwan Central Bank Holds Rates Again, Raises Inflation Forecast
The Taiwanese central bank raised its inflation outlook, citing uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Market Impact of War Finally Registering: 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 00:00:20 - Oil, Gas Pri...
Swiss National Bank keeps rates at zero, eyes Middle East conflict
The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate on hold on Thursday in the face of a surge in the value of the Swiss franc driven by the Iran war, which also led to a spike in global oil prices, blurr...
$2T fund CEO surprised by 'stable' markets
Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, says he's “surprised” markets have been so stable, speaking to CNBC's Charlotte Reed.
Stock Market Today: Oil Soars Past $110, Dow Futures Inch Lower
Oil and natural-gas prices surged Thursday after the latest round of attacks on Middle Eastern energy facilities stoked fears of a full-blown energy crisis.
What to Make of The Federal Reserve's Decision?
Joseph Lavorgna, SMBC Americas Chief Economist, states “they did what they were suppose to do” when sharing his thoughts on the Federal Reserve opting to keep interest rates steady. He also talks abou...
U.K. Jobless Rate Remains Near Five-Year High
The result comes as war in the Middle East threatens to hit growth, possibly pushing the jobless rate even higher in the coming months.
Dow Tumbles Over 750 Points Following Fed Decision: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Wednesday.
Lamborghini 2025 profit dented by US tariffs and EV U-turn
Italian sports carmaker Lamborghini on Thursday reported weaker 2025 earnings despite record revenue, after U.S. tariffs, currency moves and charges related to scrapping its announced first fully ele...
The AI Payoff Is the ‘Biggest Question' for U.S. Investors, Says Goldman's Snider
Ben Snider, Goldman Sachs' new U.S. equity strategist, is bullish on stocks and corporate earnings. Why he likes solar energy, cybersecurity, and AI infrastructure plays.
European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies
European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.
'Very confident' interest rates will be lowered: William Pulte
U.S. Federal Housing director William Pulte discusses the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady and President Donald Trump's efforts to stop big investors from buying homes on ‘FOX Business In ...
Powell doesn't understand the economy or inflation, economist argues
Euro Pacific Asset Management's Peter Schiff and Citi Global's Nathan Sheets analyze the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #new...
Perhaps we don't need that many cuts yet, Meera Pandit says
'The Claman Countdown' panelists Meera Pandit and Peter Mallouk examine the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Trump Wants Powell Out. Powell Is Digging In.
The Federal Reserve chair said he would stay on the board until the Justice Department probe ends—and maybe longer.
Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in 2026?
Federal Reserve decision pushes expectations for rate cuts in 2026 lower, as uncertainty over the impact of the Iran war, sluggish job growth and stubborn inflation weighs.
Review & Preview: Powell's Regret
The Federal Reserve kept rate cuts on pause. Of more interest: Chair Jerome Powell's somber tone.
Warsh won't make that ‘mistake': Art Laffer
Economist Art Laffer explains how potential Fed Chair Kevin Warsh could bring interest rates down and more on ‘Making Money.'
Jim Cramer says you can still find stocks to buy on tough days in the market
Oil spiking and hot inflation data shook Wednesday's stock market, leaving investors with few places to hide. However, CNBC's Jim Cramer said, "If I didn't own it, I would buy the stock of Nvidia.
SEC chair on potential shift to end quarterly earnings
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Wednesday weighed in on the agency's potential shift to end quarterly earnings reports. "I think it's high time for us after 50 some years to ask the question and see what ...
Powell could still be Fed chair if THIS happens: Strategist
QI Research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's remarks about the federal criminal probe on ‘Making Money.'
Powell says not as much progress being made on inflation as 'hoped'
The major averages slid to their lows of the day as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank wasn't making as much progress on bringing down inflation as it had hoped. “The forec...
Janasiewicz: Look Beyond Mag 7 as Crude Oil Volatility Continues
Hotter-than-expected PPI and crude oil volatility remain key focuses for Jack Janasiewicz ahead of Wednesday's trading session. He talks about investment strategies to keep in mind with inflation conc...
Powell says U.S. economy is not experiencing stagflation
With fears of higher oil prices heating up inflation while weakening growth, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that he wouldn't use the term “stagflation” to describe the U.S. economy.
What the Federal Reserve's rate decision means for investors
Today, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, keeping 1 rate cut in play this year as uncertainty mounts. The central bank voted in a split decision on Wednesday to hold its benchmark interes...
Fed's Powell says it's 'too soon to know' Iran war's impact on economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's "too soon" to assess Iran conflict's economic impact as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel amid rising tensions.
Dow falls nearly 800 points after Powell makes one thing clear: There's no rush to rescue the market
U.S. stocks slumped on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 wiping out its gains from earlier in the week, as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's latest outlook on interest rates and the economy.
Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Kevin Warsh is confirmed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will keep serving as head of the central bank if his nominated successor, Kevin Warsh, is not confirmed by the time his term is up in May, as dictated by th...
Powell warns of ‘new inflation' from the Iran conflict as gas prices jump 30%
The energy crisis is going to hit you in your 401(k) as well as in your gas tank if Jerome Powell is right.
Powell: 'No one' knows what impacts of war will be
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there's uncertainty tied to oil prices amid the U.S.-Iran war. “The U.S. economy is doing pretty well,” Powell said.
Here are the five key takeaways from this week's Fed meeting
Federal Reserve policymakers kept their key interest rate at a range of 3.5% to 3.75% at the conclusion of their March meeting. At his press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell faced questions about t...
Fed Chair Powell doesn't want to speculate
Fed Chair Powell doesn't want to speculate.