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SP500: 2026 Outlook And The Wider Impact Of AI In Perspective
The S&P 500, per my projection, is likely to reach 7,900 in 2026, assuming continued AI adoption and sustained investor optimism. Current AI infrastructure investments, though aggressive, are foundati...
S&P 500: Stock Picking Becomes A Lost Art, As Index Forces Take Over
Stock-picking is no longer as alpha-friendly as in past decades due to the dominance of indexed investing, particularly in the S&P 500. I now prioritize ETF-based strategies, using a mix of offense (S...
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...
The DPI Link To Margin Debt
Margin debt now stands at a record of more than $1.1 trillion, up nearly 40% on an annual basis. In recent years, not only has margin debt surged, but the “cost of carrying” that debt has also risen.
Rising stocks and IPOs helped create 287 new billionaires this year
More than 280 new billionaires were minted this year, made richer in part by rising stocks and a return of IPO activity. The U.S. led the global billionaire increase, with 92 new self-made billionaire...
How to beat inflation over the next year in one investing move
Short-term interest rates are too high. This sets up an opportunity in 1-year Treasury bills.
S&P500 and Nasdaq 100: US Stocks Stall in Pre-Market Trade Ahead of Fed Forecast
US stocks stall in pre-market trade as traders await the Fed's rate cut forecast and outlook for 2026, with tech stocks and indices holding near record levels.
The Wrap-Up for Monday, December 8
The top headlines that could drive today's trading.
Why I'm Turning Aggressive Now - Even With Everyone Yelling 'Bubble'
I do not believe the current market is a bubble; fundamentals remain strong, especially among leading S&P 500 companies. S&P 500 returns are likely to be subdued in coming years due to elevated valuat...
Investors Remain Exposed to Potential Dollar Losses, Bank for International Settlements Says
Hedge ratios remain fairly low, leaving investors vulnerable to any further falls in the dollar, according to the financial institution owned by 63 central banks.
Investors Remain Exposed to Potential Dollar Losses, Bank for International Settlements Says
Hedge ratios remain fairly low, leaving investors vulnerable to any further falls in the dollar, according to the financial institution owned by 63 central banks.
Fed's favorite inflation indicator stayed elevated in September as spending weakened
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation changed little in September, likely easing the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week.
Stocks Head for Third Year of Big Gains. Inflation Could Derail a Fourth.
Fed rate decision looms, Trump to outline economic policies, Netflix's Warner Bros. Discovery deal, and more news to start your day.
5 Things To Know: December 8, 2025
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the 5 things to know on December 8, 2025.
There's a stable view of the economy overall, says Defiance ETFs CEO Sylvia Jablonski
Sylvia Jablonski, Defiance ETFs CEO and CIO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, latest market trends, the Fed's interest rate outlook, 2026 forecast, and more.
Trump reboots campaign narrative with AGGRESSIVE economic agenda rollout
‘Mornings With Maria' panel discusses Trump's renewed focus on high prices as his advisers push an economic reset ahead of a pivotal Pennsylvania appearance.
Trump reboots campaign narrative with AGGRESSIVE economic agenda rollout
‘Mornings With Maria' panel discusses Trump's renewed focus on high prices as his advisers push an economic reset ahead of a pivotal Pennsylvania appearance.
Chart Of The Day: Transports, Small Caps Push Tech Aside
The MoneyShow Charts of the Day shows that the iShares Transportation Average ETF (IYT) and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) are really on the move. In the last month, IYT is up 5.4% and IWM is up 4...
Probability Grows For Below-Average Returns In 2026
The S&P 500 could return 5-7% in 2026, and while it would feel like a significant change, the S&P 500 would have just an average year in terms of historical annual returns. The "average annual" return...
Powell Faces Pressure From Multiple Fronts as Fed Prepares to Cut Rates
The chair of the central bank is dealing with internal divisions while being besieged by President Trump and front-runners jockeying to replace him.
Global Markets Mixed at Start of Key Week
U.S. stock futures pointed to a flat to modestly higher open at the start of a key week, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates.
Investment Story Of 2026: Pure Fiat Monetary System To Show Early Cracks
2026 will likely be the year when we will start to see serious flaws, with the pure fiat global monetary system exposed. The root cause is the need for accommodating central bank policies in the face ...
This Week's Fed Meeting Is for Traders: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:07 - ECB Schnabel on ECB Chair 00:01:16 - New Fed...
Fed Res set for final cut of 2025
Investors anticipate a Fed Christmas rate cut later this week with other central banks' final policy meetings potentially following suit. Soaring Chinese exports to the EU push the country's surplus b...
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Lead Gains; Indexes Eye Records
Stocks are boosted by expectations the Federal Reserve will cut rates on Wednesday
Goldman Sachs: RBI signaling 'lower for longer' rates
Santanu Sengupta, Chief India Economist at Goldman Sachs, discusses the RBI's rate cut last week. He says this could be the end of the central bank's rate-cutting cycle, at least for the next few quar...
Ed Yardeni Discusses Shift From Magnificent Seven Tech Stocks
Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, talks to Bloomberg Television about his move to underweight Magnificent Seven tech stocks. He says he recommends "broadening out" portfoli...
FOMC Preview: Markets In Full Apnea Ahead Of The Fed
The Fed is poised for a 25bps rate cut, but liquidity injections — QE in substance if not in name — are the true market catalyst. FOMC is deeply divided; Powell likely to cut rates, while maintaining ...
The Rate Cut May Produce A 'Sell The News' Event
The anticipated 0.25% Fed rate cut is likely already priced in, setting up potential for a 'sell the news' event. I expect institutional money managers are aggressively buying into the year-end rally,...
The Week Ahead: Markets Focus on FOMC Decision, Jobs Data, and Earnings This Week
Markets today face a pivotal week as investors track the FOMC meeting, labor signals, and key earnings that could guide sentiment.
U.S. households are nearing the end of the year feeling more dour about the economy than they did at the beginning, even as they keep spending
Sentiment has neared record lows, even as spending is continuing.
Favorable Economic Data Supports A Dovish Fed In 2026
A 25 bps rate cut at the December FOMC is priced in, with >90% probability per prediction markets. What matters is the policy stance for 2026.
Ad Spend to Grow More Than Expected in 2025 as Tariffs Sting Less and AI Gives a Leg Up
A new report from WPP Media says global ad revenue will reach $1.14 trillion this year.
Stock Futures Little Changed. Markets Await Fed's Decision.
On Wednesday, the Fed will announce its interest rate decision and release the latest Summary of Economic Projections, followed by remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
U.S. stock futures flat as investors await Fed meeting — and likely a rate cut
U.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday, as investors anticipated another interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this week.
Bessent says U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth, sees 'very strong' holiday season
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that it's been a "very strong" holiday season for the economy and predicted that the U.S. would end the year at 3% real GDP. Bessent said American consumers' view...
Wall Street Brunch: Fed Easing Out The Year
Markets widely expect a Fed rate cut this week, but the FOMC is unusually divided, with up to five dissenters likely. Oracle (ORCL) and Broadcom (AVGO) earnings are key, with both riding strong AI tai...
The Fed meeting this week will determine if investors get new all-time highs or coal for Christmas
Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interst rates at it next meeting, but some traders predict volatility.
Stock Funds Up 12.6% as Year Nears an End
Late-November rally put markets back on their feet. Plus: A Financial Flashback to 60 years ago, when LBJ clashed with the Fed.
The Fed May Be About To Unleash A Massive Market Regime Shift
This FOMC meeting could catalyze a regime shift in long-end rates, potentially driving the 30-year Treasury rate toward 7%. Market focus will be on the degree of FOMC dissent and the dot plot, not jus...
The Fed Preview: Hawkish Cut And Negative Market Reaction
The Fed is likely to cut the Federal Funds rate by 0.25% at the December FOMC, moving to a 3.50-3.75% range. However, the Fed could be on a long pause after the December cut, which could be interprete...
The Cut Countdown
U.S. equity markets climbed to the cusp of fresh record-highs as another soft slate of employment data and modest PCE inflation data helped solidify the case for another rate cut. ADP provided the mos...
The Generational Shift I See Now - And My 33 Stocks For What's Coming
I see a generational opportunity in quality stocks, defined by high ROE, stable earnings growth, and low debt. Quality stocks have underperformed AI-driven leaders, creating rare relative value and at...
Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street's focus this week will be on the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of the year. It will also be the penultimate full trading week of the year, and markets will hope to ride re...
Five Reasons Investors Are Feeling Good About Stocks Again
Recent gains reflect more than just optimism about artificial intelligence.
Markets Weekly Outlook - FOMC Rate Cut Countdown, Economic Projections May Hold The Key
The week draws to a close with risk assets largely buoyed by the prospect of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The US dollar was slightly weaker on Friday but generally stayed within its ...
WALL STREET EVOLUTION: SEC chief heralds digital trading transformation
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins joins 'Mornings with Maria' at the NYSE to discuss the rise of digital trading, the shift on Wall Street, and why U.S. markets remain the world's benchmark.
The 1-Minute Market Report, December 7, 2025
The S&P 500 eked out a 0.3% gain last week, showing signs of waning momentum after a strong prior surge. Investors rotated into NASDAQ, AI-related stocks, Tech, Communication Services, Energy, and Hig...
The One AI Chart That Completely Reshaped My Portfolio
AI has taken the market by storm. Its implications for the economy are already being felt in a major way.
2025 a "Year of Two Halves" for Markets
The first half was a story of volatility driven by tariffs, while fears of an economic downturn and monetary policy are the most recent concerns facing investors according to Shana Sissel of Banríon C...
The Fed's biggest decision this week could have nothing to do with interest rates
The stock market finished on the cusp of record highs on Friday, led higher as the odds of another Federal Reserve rate cut looked like a foregone conclusion.
This week's Fed meeting will highlight the central bank's challenge: Preventing a recession while tackling inflation
The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates for the third meeting in a row when it meets this week.
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street kicked off December with a volatile first week of trading. The three major averages saw range-bound moves in each session but eventually ended up positive for the week on Friday, in a patt...
The Biggest Market Surprise Of The 2020s Is Potentially Still Ahead
AI-driven disruption is accelerating, threatening even dominant innovators and requiring new portfolio strategies for resilience. I see three resilient investment buckets: "New railroads" (utilities/i...
Weekly Commentary: $12 TN And Counting
Money Market Fund Assets surged $132 billion last week to a record $7.654 TN - the largest increase since the week ended April 1, 2020 (massive covid-related QE). Global finance is in the throes of hi...
U.S. Equities: I Want To Put All My Eggs In This Basket
U.S. equities earn a 'cautious buy' rating, reflecting structural optimism but near-term valuation concerns. U.S. markets offer exceptional long-term compounding due to innovation, robust institutions...
AI Stocks Are a Bet on the Future. Markets Are Ignoring the Now.
Most AI winners have traded on hopes for the far-flung future during this bull market.
Markets Cool In November: Real Estate Takes The Lead
November 2025 saw modest movements across most asset classes, with U.S. real estate staging a notable comeback. Most asset classes posted small positive returns for the month.
Why Tech's Comeback And A 'Hawkish' Fed Could Change Everything
After Monday's crypto-driven selloff, mega-cap technology rebounded strongly midweek, led by NVIDIA, Apple, Microsoft, and Intel, with earnings beats and AI-driven initiatives supporting the rally. Ma...
‘TOO SOON'?: Market strategist argues what investors should be ‘CAREFUL' about in tech stocks
Franklin Templeton chief market strategist Stephen Dover assesses buying opportunities in the stock market, shares his 2026 outlook and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
‘SUPERB ECONOMIST': Could Kevin Hassett be the next Fed chair?
Former Federal Reserve board nominee Judy Shelton discusses the state of the economy and mulls whether the Federal Reserve will cut rates on ‘Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
Get Your Santa Claus Rally Caps On. Then Prepare for a Comedown.
Since 1950, the last two weeks of December have been the best weeks for stocks on the calendar, averaging a 1.4% return.
4 Questions For The AI 'True Believers'
The AI narrative, which has driven most equity gains over the past three years, continues to hold up despite mounting questions around a potential AI bubble. Most investors believe this cycle will con...
Market will likely embrace Fed decision, says Bryn Mawr Trust's Andrew Davis
Andrew Davis, Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors SVP & Head of Macroeconomic Research, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the current state of play in teh market and how to position going into next year,
2 AI job trends and the labor market, what pizza orders reveal about the state of the US consumer
Asking for a Trend anchor, Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market moves for December 5, 2025. Upwork COO Anthony Kappas breaks down the company's latest monthly hiring report, which reveals two key...
The Fed is running into a wall of its own making
Charlie Garcia responds to readers concerned about their money and interest rates.
Friday's Final Takeaways: Retailer Stocks & China Tech Soars
Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas close out the trading week with a glimpse into some unsung stories in U.S. and international markets. They talk about the climb in domestic retail stocks and Chinese tech f...
All eyes on a potential year-end market rally
Aquinas Wealth Advisors President and CEO Chris McMahon discusses the potential for a year-end market rally, citing the end of quantitative tightening and future rate cuts on ‘Making Money.'
Investors Look Ahead to Rate Cuts, Lifting Stocks Near Records
Rate-sensitive stocks, including airlines and truckers, jumped this week.
Treasury market logs worst weekly rout since April, in a bad sign for borrowers
Longer-dated U.S. government debt sold off sharply this week, a bad sign for anyone looking for a reprieve from higher borrowing costs.
Who will be the next Fed Chair? Check out these 5 people on Trump's shortlist
There are five candidates being considered for the next Federal Reserve chair when Jerome Powell's term ends in May 2026, according to a shortlist kept by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The list in...
Fed shouldn't cut rates next week, says Apollo Global's Torsten Slok
Torsten Slok, Apollo Global chief economist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss why the Federal Reserve should not cut rates next month.
There's trouble ahead for stocks and gold, according to these indicators
Also: What to stream as Netflix agrees to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO; and a wonderful economic scenario for dollar stores and their shareholders.
Working-class struggles SURGE while Wall Street celebrates
'The Big Money Show' panel breaks down the widening economic divide and questions whether Americans are truly struggling or if media-driven fear is distorting the real data.
The Case For Rational Optimism In The AI Supercycle
Nvidia is positioned for sustained, logarithmic, AI-driven growth, not a dot-com-style collapse. Even under ultra-conservative scenarios, NVDA remains stable due to broad AI demand and resilient finan...
Stock market nears an all-time high
The U.S. stock market is flirting with its all-time high on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and was on track earlier in the day to squeak past its record closing level, which was set in October. The Dow...
Future of the Federal Reserve, Finding Opportunity Within Credit | Real Yield 12/5/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Charles Schwab Head of Fixed Income Research and Strategy Collin Martin, Wolfe Research Chief Economist Steph...
How Stock Markets Might React After The Federal Reserve's December Meeting
Markets anticipate a Fed rate cut, with CME FedWatch showing an 87.2% probability of a 25 bps reduction at the upcoming meeting. Small caps (IWM) and financials have outperformed, reflecting expectati...
Stocks Have Rebounded Ahead of the Fed Meeting—But the Market's Leaders Are Changing
The stock market may not be roaring into the most wonderful time of the year, but it is chugging along. Its next big test, however, is right around the corner.
Treasury Issuance Is Creating A Liquidity Storm Beneath The Market's Surface
Liquidity constraints persist, with elevated overnight funding rates and record Treasury holdings on primary dealer balance sheets. Fed reserve balances remain below $3 trillion, unlikely to rise unti...
PCE Report Says Inflation Isn't a Problem. The Bond Market Disagrees.
Wall Street is finding the challenge of parsing delayed economic data even more frustrating this week, with stock markets cheering a muted Friday inflation report and bond investors dumping Treasuries...
Weekly Market Update – Week of December 5
Japan's bond stress is becoming a global liquidity test, and for crypto too This week's macro narrative has been shaped by Japan. Volatility at the long end of the government bond curve intensified af...
Tokenized stocks offer new opportunities for investors, but carry unique risks
Issuers are aiming to democratize access to private markets through tokenized stocks, but investing in the emerging asset class can expose traders to certain risks, experts told CNBC. With tokenized e...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve's decision will take center stage in the coming week, with the central bank widely expected to cut interest rates after recent weak U.S. jobs data.
Torres And Hou Talk AI, Quant Analysis, And 2026 Markets
José Torres of Interactive Brokers and Steve Hou of Bloomberg Index Research break down the real drivers behind inflation, interest rate expectations, consumer behavior, quantitative analysis, and mor...
US Consumer Confidence Rises, Inflation Still a Worry
US consumer confidence rose in December for the first time in five months. The University of Michigan index climbed to 53.3 from 51 a month earlier.
2026 Market Outlook: How An AGI Breakthrough Could Fuel An Actual AI Bubble
Rapid AI progress (as shown in recent events, such as AI working out an unsolved math problem) suggests non-zero odds of meaningful Artificial-General-Intelligence-level breakthroughs as soon as 2026....
2026 Outlook: Pushing Limits
AI-driven investment, rising leverage and shifting market dynamics are reshaping the 2026 stock market outlook. As companies accelerate spending on data centers, chips and digital infrastructure, micr...
U.S. Risk & Japan Stock Moves: Yen Carry Trade Recaptures Attention
The Yen Carry Trade is back in the spotlight. @CharlesSchwab's Michelle Gibley explains what the hawkish commentary from the Bank of Japan means for global equities.
Fed Rate Cut Is Not a Lock This Month, Rieder Says
BlackRock CIO of Global Fixed Income Rick Rieder says a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week is "not a lock." He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
Economic Confidence—Near Historic Lows—Improves For First Time Since July
Consumer sentiment—a monthly assessment of Americans' views on the economy—rose to 53.3 in December from 51 in November, which neared the all-time low set in 2022, a reading of the University of Michi...
Inflation Improved In September—But Remained High As Spending Slowed, Delayed Data Shows
The Fed's last policymaking meeting this year is scheduled for next week, amid rising expectations that officials will cut interest rates for a third time. Traders are pricing in 87% odds that rates w...
Fed's preferred inflation gauge gives Jerome Powell green light to cut rates after prices barely budge
Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 0.2% in September from August, the same as the previous month, accoring to a report that was delayed five weeks by the government sh...
Monthly index of consumer sentiment for December from the University of Michigan rose slightly versus November, but remained much lower than where it began the year
Monthly index of consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan rose slightly versus November, but remained much lower than where it began the year.
Here's the No. 1 way to protect your investment portfolio from market bubbles and FOMO
With the U.S. stock market priced for perfection and artificial-intelligence speculation driving a boom in tech-related stocks, many investors are asking if this is a stock-market bubble that could bu...
Fed's favored inflation gauge shows consumer prices remained elevated in September
The Commerce Department's delayed September PCE inflation report showed that inflation remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target ahead of a central bank decision next week.
Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Shows Moderate September Trend
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation held below 3% in September, and indicated a moderate month-over-month increase in prices unlikely to block consideration of an interest-rate cut at...
Consumer spending points to strong third-quarter GDP. U.S. economy still has momentum.
Consumer spending rose again in September and likely foreshadows a robust pace of economic growth in the third quarter when the long-delayed report is released a few days before Christmas.
Preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 53.3 in December as inflation expectations ease
Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.