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Morgan Stanley to Facilitate $1.5 Trillion in Infrastructure Initiative
The company said the initiative would support clients building and scaling companies, technologies and infrastructure central to the economic and national security of the U.S.
U.S. Stocks Fall as Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Are Dashed Again
U.S. stocks fell as Iran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz caused another spike in oil prices and inflation fears.
Trump says he spoke recently to Fed Chairman Warsh, denies regular calls
President Donald Trump said Monday that he and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh spoke "one time, briefly, a few days ago." Trump denied an earlier news report that said the two men had spoken repeatedly since Wa...
Dow slips as Hormuz uncertainty, Intel share sale weigh on Wall Street
Wall Street closed slightly lower on Monday as investors weighed renewed uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices and a busy week of inflation data that could shape ex...
Market Close: Crude Oil Jumps, Stocks Slide, Apple Falls, Lilly Rallies 8-10-2026
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Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Stall as Trump Demands Compensation from Iran; Oil Rips Higher
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed lower on Monday as the U.S. and Iran continue to quarrel over the Strait of Hormuz, sending…
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/10/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) closed slightly lower on Monday as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz persists, sending energy prices higher. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Perf...
AI Spending Boom Isn't Boosting Profit Margins—at Least Not Yet
Economist Torsten Sløk points out that the AI capex boom is lifting profit margins for the Mag Seven, but not other companies.
Good news for stock-market bulls: Corporate earnings growth is no longer being driven just by tech
For years, the S&P 500's earnings engine had only one driver: the Magnificent Seven. This quarter, the rest of the market has started pulling its weight.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh promises 2% inflation, but skyrocketing U.S. debt makes that a pipe dream
Uncle Sam needs inflation, not just economic growth, to escape today's debt crisis.
The Hidden AI Stock Trap in Your Portfolio — What To Buy Instead
Michael Landsberg says most portfolios hide AI exposure — and lays out the stocks, sectors, and global markets investors should add to diversify properly.
CFRA Hikes S&P 500 Price Target to 8,050 on Resilient Consumer Spending and Seasonality
CFRA raised its 2026 year-end S&P 500 (SPX) price target to 8,050 from 7,400, citing strong consumer spending, positive seasonality heading into midterm elections, and better-than-expected earnings gr...
2 charts showing just how insane the stock market's August ‘crash-up' has been so far
Many investors were caught flat-footed when stocks suddenly jerked higher late last month, as a dramatic July momentum unwind ended with a hint of optimism.
Profits Haven't Grown Like This Since 2021. Wall Street Has More Than AI to Thank
The broadening earnings growth that has eluded investors for years may have finally arrived.
Wall Street firms raise stock target
The Investment Committee debate how to navigate a bullish environment where Wall Street firms raise stock targets.
How Can China Win the AI Race Against the US?
As the US-China AI race intensifies, investors are weighing not only access to chips and capital, but which companies have competitive advantages that can endure for decades. Paulina McPadden, investm...
Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, narrows scope
President Donald Trump has extended for 90 days a waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil and other commodities between U.S. ports, but imposed new limits after shipbuilders and their...
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Wobbles as Oil Jumps amid Slowing Hormuz Traffic
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading lower on Monday as oil continues to climb alongside weakening traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude (BZ), the global oil benchmark, is…
Wednesday's crucial CPI report will show tamer inflation, according to prediction markets
Kalshi traders put under 55% chance that July's consumer price index reading comes in above 3.3% on a 12-month basis and 15% odds that CPI is above 3.4%. The Dow Jones consensus estimate calls for hea...
Three reasons Goldman's co-head of global banking and markets says to stay invested
Goldman Sachs strategist Ashok Varadhan advises investors to stay in the market despite some recent events that have sparked concerns. The firm's co-head of global banking and markets sees three posit...
Markets Midday: Oil Above $80 On Iran Deal Doubts, Stocks Mixed, Consumer Spending Rises 8-10-2026
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Global traders, financial groups expand into Brazil's power market
Global commodities traders and financial firms, including Trafigura, StoneX and Macquarie, are expanding into Brazil's electricity trading market, betting on rising price volatility and the sector's...
Fed "Wait and See" Mode on Interest Rates, Inflation & Jobs Data Clash
"We think the Fed can stay in wait and see mode" and see how ecodata evolves, argues @CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin. Last week's decline in jobs through the July jobs report is something he sees "chan...
Mark Zandi: The Fed should not raise interest rates
Mark Zandi, Moody's Analytics chief economist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss why he says the Fed should not and will not raise rates in 2026.
Kenny Polcari on August Volatility, Big Tech Comeback & Fed Balancing Act
Kenny Polcari recaps key market moves over recent weeks to explain how earnings reinforce market strength for Big Tech and beyond. However, brace for volatility, as Kenny points out that August tends ...
Oil Rallies after Iran Rejects U.S. Negotiations
Brent crude (BZ), the global oil benchmark, is up by over 3% on Monday after Iran rejected direct talks with the U.S. and published a new set of demands to…
China Buys 20 Tons of Gold as Top Economist Questions Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Status
Former IMF economist Robin Brooks sparked debate over whether Bitcoin (BTC-USD) works as digital gold, pointing to its weaker performance compared to real metals. While gold price (CM:XAUUSD) numbers ...
U.S. Employment Trends Index Increased in July, Conference Board Says
The Employment Trends Index increased to 107.71 from an upwardly revised reading of 106.74 in June, suggesting potential payroll growth ahead.
Why America is suddenly racing to BREAK its dependence on China
U.S. Antimony Corporation Chairman and CEO Gary Evans details the push to boost domestic critical mineral production as the U.S. works to strengthen military supply chains and reduce reliance on China...
Trump Says He’s ‘Low-Keying It’ with Iran
President Trump told Axios that he is “low-keying it” with Iran due to the country’s teetering economic conditions. In this context, low-key refers to taking a restrained or less aggressive…
Dow Jones Slips as Hormuz Traffic Stalls
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading slightly lower on Monday after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell over the weekend. Vessel crossings through the global oil chokepoint were 15…
It's Not Time to Raise Rates, Says State Street's Hung
State Street Investment Management President and CEO Yie-Hsin Hung says gold and private markets are anchoring many portfolios. Hung says the US economy is in good shape and the Federal Reserve should...
Dow slips as Hormuz uncertainty, inflation data keep Wall Street cautious
Wall Street had a muted start to the week on Monday as investors balanced uncertainty surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz against a busy week of inflation data and corporate earnings tha...
S&P 500 Price Target Boosted to 8,000 by JPMorgan as AI Bets Begin to Deliver
JPMorgan Chase ($JPM) hiked its 2026 year-end S&P 500 (SPX) price target to 8,000 from 7,800 on Monday. The firm cited strong earnings and indications that investments in AI are…
A Hot CPI Report Causes Problems for Fed, Caron Says
Jim Caron, CIO of portfolio solutions for Morgan Stanley Investment Management, says a hot CPI report on Wednesday could cause problems for the Federal Reserve. Caron says higher nominal growth is dri...
Treasury Yields Rise as Wall Street Expects Stable Inflation Data
Treasury yields rose ahead of U.S. inflation data due later this week.
Futures Edge Lower as Traders Monitor Hormuz Deal, Await CPI Data
U.S. stock futures trended lower on Monday morning, as investors closely watch a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Investors also await the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data to…
Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500 outlook: top news for the week
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite continued their rally last week as the earning season and after the US published weak nonfarm payrolls (NFP), which lowered odds of future interest rate hikes. IXI...
Workers are losing to inflation, says Wharton's Jeremy Siegel
Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, takeaway...
Nasdaq futures jump 100 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures edged higher on Monday as investors started a week dominated by inflation data, Middle East diplomacy and another round of closely watched technology earnings. S&P 500 contracts gaine...
Inflation Data Will Be the Real Test for This AI Stock Rally
Berkshire's stock buybacks climb, Apple may turn to China, why Coca-Cola is clobbering Pepsi, and more news to start your day.
The U.S. economy is shedding jobs. Why that's good news for stocks.
A weaker labor market may mean the Federal Reserve can cut interest rates amid benign wage inflation, says 22V.
Santoli: Stocks return to their winning ways. But was July's brief pain enough to satisfy the market gods?
The stock market's winning history – a hit rate of 100% over any past 20-year span - is well understood. But investors recognize – or need to – the genuine hazard in equities.
Fed's Cook grilled again
What matters in U.S. and global markets today. Even though it allowed Wall Street stocks to clock another record high on Friday, the surprise drop in July U.S. payrolls didn't shift interest rate mar...
When Food Scares Serve Up Healthy Profits
Berkshire Hathaway loosened its purse strings last quarter, but only a little. The parsimony of the conglomerate chaired by Warren Buffett had been seen as a sign that U.S. equities are too expensive....
Nasdaq 100: Tech Stocks Lead Monday's Pre-Market Bid Ahead of CPI
Nasdaq leads the pre-market bid after weak payrolls cut Fed hike odds, but CPI and rising oil will decide whether tech stocks hold.
Stock Market News Today, 8/10/26 – Futures Wobble Ahead of Earnings, CPI Data
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Monday’s session as investors prepared for a busy week of corporate earnings and closely watched Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Futures on the Nasdaq…
War Is Helping Chinese EVs Upend the Global Car Market
High gasoline prices are giving a boost to China's electric-vehicle exports.
Iran raises Hormuz reopening price, demands U.S. concessions
Iran says a deal with Oman around transit through the Strait of Hormuz is close, but ties the reopening of the waterway to conditions including U.S. compensation and an end to sanctions. CNBC's Dan Mu...
July US container imports hit fourth-highest on record, Descartes says
U.S. imports of containerized goods in July hit the fourth-highest level for the month, as shippers rushed in goods ahead of unknown U.S. tariff changes, supply chain technology provider Descartes S...
A.I.-Driven Chip Crunch Leads to New Rush of Lobbying in Washington
As data centers gobble up memory chips, other industries that need the components, including electronics companies like Apple and medical device makers, are asking for government help.
Iran hikes price for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran raises the price for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, demanding U.S. reparations under June's memorandum of understanding. Yemen's Houthi rebels hit a Saudi oil refinery just days after Riyadh sig...
Stock Market Today: Stocks on Course to Extend Gains
Global stocks are kicking off the new trading week on a solid footing, after the S&P 500 finished last week at a new all-time high.
Treasury yields inch lower as investors look ahead to key inflation data
U.S. Treasury yields inched lower at the start of the week as investors look ahead to a busy week of economic data, particularly key inflation data.
AI Safety Fears Grow After Multiple Breaches
The infiltration of Hugging Face by OpenAI's agents has put AI-enabled cyber attacks into the spotlight. The incident and similar breaches reported by Anthropic PBC and Meta Platforms Inc. have fueled...
US July CPI to put Fed rate hike bets to bed as inflation no longer an issue: Ironside Macro
Ironside Macroeconomics' Barry Knapp argues the Federal Reserve's inflation target is ill-suited to the current growth environment and says there is little inflation pressure to worry about. He sees i...
Stock Futures Mixed Ahead of Busy Earnings Week and CPI Data
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Monday’s session as investors looked ahead to a busy week of corporate earnings and Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) and…
U.S. reaffirms grip on Hormuz blockade, turning away 55 ships as talks stall
American military redirected 20 more commercial vessels away from Iranian ports last week under its naval blockade. Trump said that he is prepared to wait for economic distress to mount in Iran, backi...
A capex supercycle beyond just AI anchors Asia's growth outlook: Economist
Chetan Ahya from Morgan Stanley says in addition to AI, energy capex is huge in Asia as all countries are going through energy transition.
Fed could hold interest rates through December as weak jobs data reshapes outlook: Strategist
George Boubouras of K2 Asset Management reacts to the weaker-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for July and discusses what it could mean for the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path. He also ...
Japan's executives call for FX stability as weak yen intensify import-cost pressure
Japanese executives are increasingly warning that currency swings and a persistently weak yen pose risks to the economy, highlighting concerns that triggered last week's joint Japan-U.S. intervention...
Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Be Buoyed by Reduced Fed Rate-Hike Prospects
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be buoyed by reduced Fed rate-hike prospects.
JGBs Edge Lower Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes
JGBs edged lower in early Tokyo trade amid a potentially quicker pace of BOJ rate increases, after the Summary of Opinions from its July 30-31 meeting released earlier.
Nikkei Rises 1.2%, Led by Electronics, Metals Stocks
Japanese stocks were higher in early trade after weak U.S. jobs data diminished prospects for the Fed's potential rate increases.
U.S. stock futures flat as investors await inflation data, grapple with more Iran uncertainty
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, after new demands from Iran raised fresh doubts about the Strait of Hormuz reopening anytime soon and as investors await key inflation data late...
Stock Futures to Begin Another Week of Iran Uncertainty
This week brings the latest reading on consumer inflation plus earnings from artificial intelligence companies.
This is the third industrial revolution: J.P. Morgan chief investment strategist
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management chief investment strategist Phil Camporeale discusses how the tech market will respond to the rise of artificial intelligence on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews...
U.S. Consumer Brands Say Chicken, Soap and Snacks Are Selling Better Overseas
Major packaged-goods firms, retailers and food makers are seeing substantial increases in overseas revenue that are outpacing slowing domestic sales.
Food Safety Fears Rattle Restaurants and Diners
A surge in foodborne illness outbreaks is weighing on restaurant demand as consumers grow wary of lettuce and other fresh ingredients. Bloomberg News Restaurant Reporter Daniela Sirtori joins David Gu...
Inflation Data Keeps Fed Rate Hike in Play
Joining Bloomberg This Weekend is Renaissance Macro Head of US Economic Research Neil Dutta to say that the upcoming inflation data is critical, arguing that another firm reading could keep a Septembe...
Turbulent Month Leaves Stock Funds Up 10.6% So Far in 2026
Tech stocks zip about on the latest AI expectations. Plus: A Financial Flashback to 55 years ago, when Nixon dropped the gold standard.
Iran Talks Offer Little Relief for Hormuz Shipping
Iran and Oman are still discussing a temporary arrangement for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but attacks on regional energy infrastructure and major disagreements over transit rules are compl...
US Interest Rate Forecast: Weak Jobs Cut Fed Hike Odds Ahead of CPI
Weak US jobs data reduces the risk of a September Fed rate hike, while the upcoming CPI report may determine the next move in interest rates and EUR/USD.
The Week That Was, The Week Ahead: Macro and Markets, August 9
U.S. stocks finished a strong week with another rally on Friday after a surprisingly weak jobs report pushed investors to rethink the path for interest rates. The S&P 500 (SPX)…
The Week Ahead, CPI and Earnings Test the Stock Market Rally Near Record Highs
Stocks enter the week near record highs as traders prepare for CPI, PPI, retail sales, Fed speakers and earnings from CoreWeave, Cisco and Applied Materials.
Blockbuster Earnings Bolster Stocks' Record Run
Results from the U.S.'s largest companies have helped ease worries about AI spending and inflationary pressures.
Iran Demands U.S. Withdrawal to Open Hormuz
A top Iranian official laid out a series of tough demands for opening the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said Iran launched a missile attack on one of its ships.
For retirees, staying in the stock market is critical. How much exposure is the make-or-break question
Being too conservative with investments in retirement raises the likelihood you'll run out of money. Most wealth managers and financial advisors now recommend at least 40% in the stock market after le...
AI Buildout Keeps Quinlan Bullish on US Stocks
Merrill & Bank of America Head of Market Strategy Joe Quinlan is on Bloomberg This Weekend to give his reaction to the July jobs report. Quinlan explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that...
Weak Jobs Data Masked by Falling Unemployment
The US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July while unemployment fell to 4.1%, a decline driven by fewer people participating in the labor force rather than stronger employment. Bloomberg News Economic...
The Labor Market Might Not Need as Many Jobs to Be Healthy
Plus, Trump sours on his Homeland Security secretary, and celebrities get romantic with private-equity guys.
Dow Jones Forecast: Weak Jobs Report Supports Dow Near 55,000
Weak jobs data reduced Fed rate-hike expectations, while tariff risks and overbought conditions near 55,000 may keep the Dow Jones volatile.
Review & Preview: A Jobless Boost
Stocks rose as a weak jobs report lowered the likelihood of a Fed rate hike.
Wall Street, Main Street solidly bullish as prices end the week nearly $300 higher
After a relatively quiet start to the summer, sentiment in the gold market is heating up as extraordinary bullish momentum propels prices out of their two-month consolidation pattern.
Pres. Trump's attempt to dismiss Lisa Cook is 'puzzling', says Allianz Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Closing Bell' to talk Pres. Trump attempting to fire Lisa Cook again, the market's lack of reaction, Fed Chair Warsh, and more.
U.S. Stocks Notch Fresh Record After Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Fears
All three major stock indexes rose, with the S&P and Nasdaq capping their best week since April.
Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses
Plus, manufacturing jobs remain a bright spot and Airbnb shares soar.
Economy isn't seeing the kind of inflation the Fed could impact, says Wells Fargo's Tom Porcelli
Tom Porcelli, Wells Fargo chief economist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss what to expect from the Federal Reserve, the latest jobs data and much more.
U.S. Stocks Rise as Rate-Hike Odds Fall on Weak Jobs Report
U.S. stocks rose Friday after July payroll data came in far weaker than expected, giving the Federal Reserve reason to hold off on raising interest rates next month.
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Rally after Disappointing Jobs Report Reshapes Rate Expectations
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed higher on Friday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report lowered interest rate hike odds. News That Moved the…
Markets Rally on Weak Jobs Report | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Money Roundtable: US Jobs Data & Michigan's Primary
Bloomberg's David Gura, Mike McKee, and Zijia Song joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss the newly released US payrolls data, the politics around the Michigan Senate Primar...
Trump revives bid to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook after Supreme Court setback
President Trump is reviving his effort to oust Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook, with the White House giving her several weeks to answer mortgage-fraud allegations in the wake of comments from her voici...
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/7/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) closed higher on Friday amid falling rate hike expectations. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Materials was the top-performing secto...
Trump renews bid to fire Federal Reserve governor
Donald Trump is renewing his efforts to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook after the US Supreme Court previously blocked him from dismissing her.
Trump is trying to fire Lisa Cook again. He still wants to stack the Fed with allies.
Two months after he was blocked by the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has resumed his effort to oust Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook as part of an effort to stack the central bank's board wi...
Some of the urgency is gone for a Fed rate hike in September after the soft jobs report
The chances of a hike remain, with upcoming inflation reports a key focus for Fed officials.
Everyone Got the Jobs Number Wrong. Why It Won't Be the Last Time.
Of the roughly 75 economists who submitted July payroll estimates to Bloomberg, not a single one forecast that the U.S. would lose jobs last month. But that is exactly what happened.
The US economy missed its monthly jobs target by a massive margin
Did the US economy just hit a wall? The July jobs report shocked the market, showing an unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs—missing estimates by a massive margin.
“The Fundamentals Are Still Strong” — Biggest Market Opportunities Right Now
Tiffany McGhee highlights the areas of the market with meaningful upside and explains how investors can position for the next phase of this broadening market.
Why Are Gold and Silver Up Today, 8/7/26?
Both gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) are rallying on Friday as the uptrend for the precious metals continues. Falling rate hike odds are supporting both gold and silver. When interest…
Hiking interest rates will not open the Strait of Hormuz, panelist says
'The Big Money Show' panel and guest Codie Sanchez break down the July jobs report showing a loss of 23,000 as well as analyze the market implications and Fed rate cut expectations.
SHOP, LULU, QSR: Canada’s Economy Added a Better-than-Expected 75,000 Jobs in July
Canada’s job market is moving in the opposite direction from the U.S.
Trump considering renewing push to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve Board
President Donald Trump is signaling that he may move forward with his attempt to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations.
Trump revives effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump is “considering” firing Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, the White House said. Trump first tried to fire Cook last year on mortgage fraud allegations, but Cook denied t...
23,000 U.S. jobs were lost in July as labor report also shows dip in unemployment
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans lef...
Private-Equity Firms Eager for Exits Pounce on Hot IPO Market
More firms are taking companies public, as sluggish dealmaking has made it hard to find buyers.
Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring
A spring surge rapidly faded as the summer brought higher prices and more uncertainty for businesses, even as they avoided layoffs.
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Edges Higher after Jobs Report Eases Rate Hike Odds
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading higher on Friday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published July’s jobs report. During the month, nonfarm payrolls decreased by 23,000, well below the…
Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here's why it keeps happening
The Trump administration projected confidence this week that the U.S. could soon strike a deal with Iran, driving down oil prices and sending stocks soaring. But no deal was announced by the day it wa...
Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report
Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.
The Big Picture: Jobs Report Eases Rate Hike Fears; Earnings Bar Remains High
Joe Mazzola from @CharlesSchwab discusses the market's positive reaction to the July jobs report, as weaker hiring and wage growth reduce the likelihood of a September Fed rate hike. He says the data ...
US Employers Cut Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls
Nonfarm payrolls decreased 23,000 last month following a combined 103,000 downward revision to the May and June figures, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday. The unemployment rate fell to 4....
Trump and Fed Chair Warsh Talk 'All the Time,' Hassett Says
President Trump and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh talk about the economy “all the time,” National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Hassett says he's sure Trump is not...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data in Focus
U.S. inflation data for July will be firmly in focus after recent weak jobs data brought the need for an interest-rate rise by the Federal Reserve in the coming months into question.
July 2026 Market Commentary
The market came into the 2nd quarter of 2026 with weakness due to concerns over Trump's launch of operation Epic Fury alongside Israel against Iran.
Fed Chairmain Warsh 'has been unfairly treated,' says Apollo Global's Torsten Slok
Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the market's response to July's job report, President Trump's input on the Fed's decision, and what t...
Stock Market Week Ahead: Earnings Season Rolls on with Key Inflation Data on Deck
The trading week ended August 7 was another rollercoaster for investors. Several major companies released their earnings, including AMD ($AMD), SpaceX ($SPCX), and SanDisk ($SNDK). In addition, the Bu...
BlackRock's Rieder on Jobs Report, Fed Rates and Bonds
Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at BlackRock, reacts to the July US employment report, calling it "unremarkable," and says the economy is going through a "productivity revolution." Speaking on...
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 8/7/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are set to end the trading week on a high note after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released July’s…