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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.
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.
U.S. Home Price Growth Slowed in January
U.S. home-price growth slowed in January as affordability constraints continued to weigh on home buyer decisions.
USTR Greer on Hormuz, China Talks, Trade Tariffs
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the US is insulated from supply chain effects from the Strait of Hormuz and discusses the Trump administration's perceived shortfall of the World Trade Orga...
'ENERGY SHOCKS': Recession fears EXPLODE as oil disruption ROCKS Wall Street
Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Tyler Goodspeed discusses the economic impact of the Iran conflict and whether the U.S. is facing a recession on 'Mornings with Maria.' #foxbusine...
Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war
Assets across the board have been turbulent in the month since the war began. Stocks, bonds and gold have largely sold off, while energy commodities have surged.
Iran war sparks turmoil in markets - where do investors go from here?
March has seen investors navigate a historically volatile month across asset classes, spurred by the war in Iran. The Stoxx 600 index has suffered its worst month since March 2020, the Nasdaq and Dow ...
Wall Street's rough month, Powell's inflation outlook, GLP-1 subscription and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
The ‘Fog of War' Could Soon Lift for Stocks. These Risks Still Loom.
The worst quarter in four years won't be undone by White House messaging alone.
Gas prices reach $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly four years
Gas prices have hit their highest level in almost four years as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies.
Dow futures rise over 400 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures climbed on Tuesday after a report signaled potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict, easing pressure on a market that has been sliding through March. The Wall Street Journal...
US tech stocks struggle for safe haven appeal in Iran market fallout
Technology shares are struggling to act as safe havens in the turbulence wrought by the Iran conflict -- and that could be a big problem for the broader U.S. stock market.
Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar
Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar
World's best-performing stock market of 2026 is the worst-performing in March
Relatively cheap energy throughout 2025 helped power the Korean economy while the AI boom supercharged returns for its memory chip-makers. Both drivers are fading fast, however.
Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate hikes after Powell comments
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.
First Light News: Mixed Signals, Recession Watch, and Bull Steepening
Once again, it was another session that presented mixed signals from President Trump, with the pendulum swinging from peace talks, war exits, and threats of further destruction. This is nothing new, a...
EU tells members to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to energy markets from Iran war
European Union governments should prepare for a "prolonged disruption" to energy markets as a result of the Iran war, the bloc's energy chief has told countries' ministers ahead of an emergency meet...
US Withdrawal Without Hormuz Reopening Poses Issue for Stocks: 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 00:00:16 - French Inflation, Eurozone I...
Stock Market Today: Oil Pauses, Dow Futures Rise
Stocks head toward worst quarter in four years
Nasdaq Dips 150 Points Amid Gain In Oil Prices: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a further increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Monday.
U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices
The average U.S. gas price has soared beyond $4 per gallon, up more than 30% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Diesel prices, meanwhile, have surged more than 40% to more than ...
Helium stocks of South Korea's chipmakers to last until June, sources say
South Korea has sufficient helium stocks until at least June, two sources said, while the industry minister ruled out any first-half supply disruptions, allaying worries over the Iran war's impact on...
Big Tech's $635 billion AI spending faces energy shock test, S&P Global says
Massive investments in artificial intelligence that underpinned record runs in equities face a major hurdle as the Middle East crisis clouds prospects for growth and energy costs, said Melissa Otto,...
Fed hike could raise recession risk: David Rosenberg
Founder of Rosenberg Research, David Rosenberg, agrees with Fed Chair Powell's current wait-and-see stance, saying that a rate hike now could make the current economic situation worse, especially sinc...
Trump's sensitivity to markets gives Iran leverage: BCA Research
Matt Gertken of BCA Research sees no chance of a U.S. full scale ground invasion in Iran, but due to the lack of trust between both sides, Iran's nuclear leverage is even more crucial now.
'Show me the barrels': Bob McNally says Trump is failing to reassure oil markets
Bob McNally of Rapidan Energy Group sees 3 scenarios that can put a pause on the surging oil prices: A cease fire, no ceasefire and use of U.S. military force to forcibly open the Strait if Hormuz, or...
‘ECONOMIC ILLITERACY': Economist calls out ‘CRAZY' ideas from Dems
Panelists EJ Antoni and Lee Carter discuss Democrats' implementation of wealth taxes and push to stop sport team relocations on ‘The Bottom Line.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaki...
Stock futures jump, oil prices retreat on report Trump willing to end war
The president is willing to end hostilities even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, WSJ reports
Tariffs Put Businesses in Crisis. Waiting for the Refund Could Be Worse.
Getting their money back is going to be a slow, messy fight, and some business owners are running out of time. Others are mounting a fight.
Wall Street Is Finishing the Worst Quarter for Stocks in Four Years
Investors had high expectations for 2026. Now they are just hoping to sidestep a recession.
Review & Preview: The Rally Can't Hold
The S&P 500 opened higher but the rally fizzed as investors braced for a longer war in Iran.
Jim Cramer says this sell-off is creating buying opportunities
Jim Cramer says the recent sell-off in tech is being driven by fear, not fundamentals. He cautioned investors to stay disciplined, arguing these dislocations are buying opportunities rather than reaso...
Bill Ackman Called U.S. Stocks 'Extremely Cheap.' Markets Wavered.
Advance or retreat? That's the question on investors' minds as the war in Iran enters its fifth week.
Monday's Final Takeaways: Fed in Wait‑and‑See Mode; Metals and China Stocks Move
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals a wait‑and‑see stance on rates as oil prices rise and Middle East tensions build. Energy-driven supply disruptions lift Alcoa (AA) and Century Aluminum (CENX), while Ch...
'Policy mistake' is off the table for the Fed: Neuberger Berman's Kantor on possibility of rate hike
Charles Kantor, Neuberger Berman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the impact of oil inflation on the markets and economy, and more.
Fed's Williams: Labor market not adding to inflation pressures
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with the latest comments from New York Fed President John Williams.
Dow gains; S&P, Nasdaq drop as oil surges on Trump warning
US stocks ended mostly lower on Monday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting optimism around diplomatic signals from Wa...
Fed's Powell says no need to hike interest rates now — officials should look past higher energy prices
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said during a Harvard University event Monday that policymakers should look past rising energy prices amid the war in Iran – adding that there is no need to hike in...
Fed's Williams: Middle-East Developments Have Added Significant Economic Uncertainty
The Iran war will likely push inflation higher in coming months, a senior Federal Reserve official said Monday, but he signaled the central bank's current interest-rate setting gives it room to wait a...
Pete Najarian on Navigating VIX, Energy Stock Surge & Crypto Volatility
@MarketRebellion's Pete Najarian talks about volatility from the U.S.-Iran War. He notes that the market's biggest gainers, which include AI memory stocks like Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK), are now ...
U.S. stocks are faring worse than during past geopolitical shocks — and there's plenty of room for them to fall further
The S&P 500 is down 7.7% since the Iran conflict began — worse than the median 6.1% decline during previous geopolitical shocks.
Earnings Growth Fuels Stocks. Oil Could Slam the Brakes.
Worries about how long the Iran conflict will linger may hurt profits. That's bad for Wall Street.
US business equipment borrowings rise more than 14% in February, ELFA says
U.S. companies borrowed 14.2% more to finance equipment purchases in February than a year earlier, fueled by a surge in activity among independent providers, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Associ...
Billionaire Investor Shares Two-Step Approach To Positive Returns: 'I Think I Finally Solved The Stock Market'
Arnold was once the youngest billionaire in 2007. He has since closed his hedge fund and focused on philanthropic efforts like running the Arnold Ventures fund.
Stocks Have Fallen So Much Even Bearish Targets Now Look Bullish
After a sharp market decline tied to the Iran war, even cautious S&P 500 forecasts from firms like Stifel now imply upside for stocks.
Market pressure could continue 'even if the war were to end tomorrow': Strategas' Jason Trennert
Jason Trennert, Strategas Research Partners chairman and CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss recent market action, whether escalating geopolitical tensions could derail strong markets, the state of the...
Fed Governor Stephen Miran: The labor market was on a gradual cooling trend for three years
Fed Governor Stephen Miran joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Federal Reserve, inflation concerns surrounding the Iran war, and more.
Iran war could lead to U.S. inflation shock, says Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, The Wharton School Rene Kern professor and Allianz chief economic advisor, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss recent pressures on global markets, how the war might affect U.S. consumers, ...
Fed Chair Powell: Inflation expectations appear to be well anchored beyond the short term
Fed chair Jerome Powell speaks the students at Harvard University.
Market Update: 27th March 2026
Central banks are talking tough again, and markets are listening, perhaps a little too carefully. Rate hike expectations have repriced sharply across the US, eurozone, and UK following a burst of hawk...
BIG NUMBER 3.73%
Will The Fed Cut Rates This Year? Inflation fears have dramatically shifted investor sentiment. After months of expecting the Federal Reserve Board to cut interest rates this year, investors have retu...
Dow jumps 200 points, Brent crude oil sees wild swings as it heads for record monthly surge
US stocks jumped Monday morning while oil prices went on a wild ride as President Trump signaled a possible end to the war in Iran – but the vital Strait of Hormuz remained closed and Tehran attacked ...
Private Credit Unease Prompts Treasury-Insurance Regulators Meetings
The Treasury Department is reportedly planning talks with insurance regulators about the private credit market. The talks between the Treasury and domestic and international insurance regulators are b...
This is a reason the Middle East's major oil-producing countries have been selling their U.S. Treasurys
A need for liquidity may be playing a role in the decision of some countries to reduce their holdings of U.S. government debt.
Nasdaq And S&P 500 Futures: Liquidity Sweep, SMT Divergence And Rotational Recovery Dynamics
The session opened lower on Sunday evening, with S&P 500 Futures (ES) breaching the September and August lows, while Dow Jones Futures (YM) also took out key downside reference points. In contrast, Na...
Chair Powell: We're watching private credit “super carefully”
Chair Jerome Powell says that the Federal Reserve is monitoring the private credit space "super carefully"
Fed's Powell Says Long-Term Inflation Expectations Well-Anchored
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says longer-term inflation expectations appear to be in check but that the central bank is carefully monitoring them as it assesses the effect from the US and Israe...
This is what really causes recessions, a former top Trump White House economist says
Tyler Goodspeed says recessions are "fundamentally unforecastable" because they are really caused by shocks we can't predict. Goodspeed is a former acting chair of the White House Council of Economic ...
Crude Oil Rises Over 2%; US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Declines In March
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 300 points on Monday.
How to Protect Your Portfolio Before the Next Bear Market
A bear market may be closer than investors think. Ron Insana, CEO, Insana Information Partners lays out the biggest market risks and how smart money is positioning now.
Markets & FOMC Focusing on "Negative Consequences" in Oil's Inflation Shock
@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin talks about the "negative consequences" from the U.S.-Iran War taking up the oxygen of market discussions. He believes crude volatility will keep the FOMC on hold for th...
2 things Powell wants his successor to know about the Fed
Jerome Powell won't give unsolicited advice to the next Fed chair. Here's what he will say.
Fed watching private credit sector for signs of trouble, Powell says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Monday the U.S. central bank is watching developments in the private credit sector for signs of trouble, but does not currently see issues there bringing ...
Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no wider crisis yet in private credit
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that he sees inflation expectations as being grounded, even as energy prices rise. In the near term, the right move is to look beyond the short-term gyrations ...
Powell Sees Tension Currently Between Fed's Two Mandates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there's tension currently between the central bank's two main objectives during an event at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Why Stocks Are Sinking (Despite Record Earnings Growth)
Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland and TKer.co Editor Sam Ro explore the major disconnect in the market right now: Wall Street analysts are reiterating double-digit earnings growth for the S&P 50...
G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability
Finance leaders from the Group of Seven economic powers are ready to take "all necessary measures" to safeguard energy market stability and limit broader economic spillovers from recent volatility, ...
Japan asks G7 to prepare more measures to stabilise energy markets
Japan called on the Group of Seven wealthy nations and the International Energy Agency to be ready to take further flexible measures to stabilise energy markets if the Iran war drags on, its industr...
Powell Says Fed Can Look Past Oil Shock, but Warns Patience Has Limits
The Fed chair said energy disruptions tend to be short-lived but warned the central bank can't take that for granted after years of elevated inflation.
Bill Ackman says it's one of the best times in a long time to buy quality stocks
Bill Ackman urged investors to look past macro fears and lean into what he sees as deeply discounted opportunities. His bullish stance comes at a time when markets have been rattled by rising energy p...
KG: Watch NVDA & Chipmaker Technicals, Aluminum Supply Pressures & SPX
Tensions in the Middle East will take the stock market's attention throughout the week, says Kevin Green, believing any attacks on energy infrastructure will add strong pressures. When it comes to equ...
Powell says risks to economy suggest rates could go lower or higher
The risks to the U.S. economy suggest that interest rates may need to be lower or higher, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday.
Nasdaq Index and S&P500: Mixed US Indices as Oil Spike Offsets Trump Optimism
US stocks mixed as Dow and S&P 500 rise while Nasdaq slips. Oil above $100 and Trump headlines drive volatility in today's stock market analysis.
Investors Shouldn't Assume AI Will Wipe Out Entire Businesses
When a new technology captures the market's imagination, investors tend to respond in two ways. They rush to identify the winners and just as quickly write off the losers.
Fed Governor Miran still backs cuts, says interest rates could be 'about a point' lower this year
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran continued his campaign for lower interest rates, telling CNBC that policymakers should disregard the current energy price spike. He told CNBC that he continues t...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at Harvard University — 3/30/2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a discussion at Harvard University.
Dow Jones rebounds 300 points as war tensions test markets, oil surges
US stocks opened higher on Monday, rebounding after sharp losses in the previous session, as investors reacted to fresh developments in the Middle East conflict and comments from Donald Trump on ongoi...
Kevin Hincks: U.S. Economy "Still Doing Quite Well"
Kevin Hincks is back on the Opening Bell to talk with investors about the U.S.-Iran War uncertainties, including crude oil's impact on the inflation picture. He says the economy is "still doing quite ...
Joe Brusuelas Explains Global Oil Volatility Aftershocks & U.S. Jobs Pressures
Asia is facing very real repercussions of crude oil's rampant volatility, says Joe Brusuelas. The effects won't be good for investors.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are rising to open the holiday-shortened trading week after five straight weeks of losses for major indexes; President Donald Trump told The Financial Times he would prefer to take oil o...
Crude, Crypto & Stocks Higher: What Iran Headlines Signal for Markets
Crude oil is back above $100 just ahead of Monday's opening bell, though cryptocurrencies and stocks followed suit. Kevin Green explains how a push back against a "boots on the ground" deployment is o...
Bonds Rally as Investors Eye Growth Risks Over Inflation
Bond yields are falling as focus turns to the growth risks from a protracted conflict in the Middle East conflict and expectations for higher interest rates cool. Bloomberg's Morwenna Coniam joined "T...
Oil's record month, TSA pay, the Pokémon card resale market and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
FX Markets Are ‘Very Anxious,' Says Rabobank's Foley
“In the short term, I think it's really quite simple that the dollar has been used as a safe haven,” says Jane Foley, head of FX strategy at Rabobank, as she examines the global FX market amid the war...
Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and consumer confidence
Economic sentiment and consumer confidence plummeted in Europe in March, according to the latest flash data released on Monday. European growth and inflation prospects have been upended by the Iran wa...