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India's markets regulator sets up task force to tackle AI-driven cyber threats
India's markets regulator on Tuesday issued an advisory on emerging AI-driven vulnerability detection tools, warning that their use could introduce new cybersecurity risks for regulated entities.
What's Moving The Market: Jobs, Housing & AI
Kevin Green breaks down mixed economic signals, noting job data distortions post COVID and a shifting but resilient housing market. He highlight's Micron's (MU) momentum and calls Nvidia (NVDA) the ke...
Will Bending the Rules Break the Market?
Busting trust is a bad idea, plus the risks of high income from stocks, and more
Job openings were low before Iran war. Now businesses have another reason not to hire.
The number of job openings in the U.S. and the speed at which businesses hire to fill them are still depressed — a depressing thought for anyone looking for work.
U.S. Services-Sector Activity Continued to Expand in April
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 53.6, suggesting continued expansion, though price pressures from the war in Iran weighed on growth.
March Labor Market Was Stable, if Sluggish
Hiring picked up in March, but the rate of job openings ticked down to 4.1%, emphasizing a continued stretch of relatively low dynamism in the market.
Homes could become mini data centers to power AI growth
CNBC's Diana Olick reports Span, Nvidia and PulteGroup are testing home based data center nodes, using unused grid capacity to cut costs, ease community pushback and support growing AI demand.
ISM Services Prices Paid Unchanged as US Job Openings Fall Slightly
US job openings were little changed in March, with available positions falling slightly to 6.87 million from a revised 6.92 million in February. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
U.S. New Home Sales Rose in March
Sales of new single-family homes rose to 682,000 in March, from 635,000 in February. A consensus of economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expected 660,000 sales in March.
US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply
U.S. job openings slipped in March, but a surge in hiring suggested the labor market was regaining its footing after struggling last year.
James Murdoch in Talks to Buy Vox's New York Magazine and Podcast Division
A deal, which isn't finalized, would go through Murdoch's Lupa Systems investment firm.
This big part of the economy was stung by Iran war, but not enough to cause a lot of pain
The largest part of the economy took a hit in April from the fallout from the Iran war, a survey showed, but businesses still grew at a fairly robust pace even as they grew more cautious.
US Trade Deficit Widens in March to $60.3 Billion
The value of imports rose by 2.3% while exports increased 2% in March from the prior month. The trade gap now stands at $60.3 billion.
Wall Street regulator moves to scrap Biden-era climate rule
Wall Street's top regulator is crafting regulations to undo a dormant Biden-era rule intended to help investors gauge companies' climate-related spending and risks, according to a notice on the U.S....
Dow jumps 190 pts as oil prices fall, despite Middle East tensions
Wall Street's main indexes recovered on Tuesday, as easing oil prices provided relief to equity markets despite renewed tensions in the Middle East that continue to cloud the global outlook. Dow Jones...
Central banks risk a recession by raising rates to tackle Iran oil shock, strategist warns
Global central banks are grappling with the oil price shock caused by the war in the Middle East. Investors now anticipate rate-setters to increase borrowing costs in a bid to combat runaway inflation...
U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March
Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president's highest levies in February.
Markets Waver as Iran Tensions Drive Uncertainty
Stocks pulled back from all-time highs Monday but are rebounding in Tuesday's premarket session as investors weigh escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Kevin Green breaks down what a potenti...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are higher this morning as the market rebounds from losses yesterday caused by uncertainty over developments in the Middle East; shares of Palantir are slipping despite a strong earnings...
Credit risk at record low despite war, bank CEO says
Banco Sabadell CEO César González-Bueno spoke to CNBC's Ritika Gupta about credit risk, war uncertainty and interest rates
Iran tensions, Palantir earnings, Musk's SEC settlement and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Here are 13 reasons why large caps will now beat small caps, according to UBS
Positioning, earnings, momentum and historical evidence suggests large caps are set up to outperform small-cap stocks in the near term, says a team of strategists.
Central banks 'on verge of policy mistake territory': Strategist
Despite the Iran conflict-related energy shock, it would be wrong for central bankers to hike rates in a bid to stave off inflation, says Julian Howard, chief multi-asset investment strategist at GAM ...
Your ETF Has Superpowers—Here's Its Kryptonite
Stocks started the week on the back foot amid rising tensions in the largely closed Strait of Hormuz, but futures are pointing to small gains at the open today. Iran warned the U.S. about “being dragg...
‘Exuberance' for Tech Drives Stock Market Gains Even as Iran War Concerns Intensify
U.S. stocks looked poised for gains Tuesday as investors looked past the latest round of headlines tied to the war with Iran, a worrying rise in oil prices, and Treasury yields that suggested mounting...
Dow futures soar 126 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US equity futures edged higher on Tuesday morning as oil prices retreated from the prior session's sharp gains, offering some relief to markets rattled by the latest flare-up in the Persian Gulf. Iran...
Tech Stocks Eclipse Iran, Oil as the Market's Mover. Why That Will Continue.
U.S. stocks aren't behaving as if the cease-fire with Iran is slipping quietly away amid small-boat attacks, cruise missiles, and drone strikes. Markets looks set to deliver a fresh record high for te...
This was a ‘HUGE MISTAKE' by the Fed, economist warns
First Trust Advisors chief economist Brian Wesbury criticizes the Federal Reserve for quantitative easing on ‘Making Money.'
Markets on edge as fresh U.S.-Iran attacks dent optimism over a peace deal
Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have ramped up in the last 48 hours. The U.S.' bid to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed "Project Freedom," was nicknamed "Project Deadlock" by Iran.
HSBC's darkest scenario: stock markets down 35% and oil at $145
HSBC Holdings on Tuesday said it's made a big push into digital assets, including a tokenized gold product that's already seen $1 billion in value traded, as the bank's stock slumped on unexpectedly h...
Markets on Edge, With U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire at Risk of Collapse
Oil eased, U.S. stocks rallied premarket after slipping Monday and the dollar rose, with investors on edge as tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz.
This is why stocks keep rallying, according to Morgan Stanley
The steady increase in earnings growth expectations has led to a compression in the price-earnings multiple for the S&P 500 index. Furthermore, the growth is broader and more sustainable, Morgan Stanl...
Inflation Pushes Bonds to Breaking Point: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, 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 5/05/2026 00:00:24 - Oil...
Dow Dips 550 Points Amid Iran War Flareup: Investor Sentiment Declines, But Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Monday.
Jim Cramer says to own these types of stocks that 'dominate the new economy'
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors shouldn't flee during geopolitical-driven sell-offs, arguing the long-term opportunity remains in companies powering the "computer-driven economy." He highlighted AI, ...
Stock Market Trends April 2026: What Investors Are Buying & Selling
Stock Market Trends April 2026: What Investors Are Buying & Selling.
Why this bullish stock-market timer is about to flip to bearish
There were enough net decliners on the NYSE for Tom McClellan, editor of the McClellan Market Report, to flip to bearish from bullish.
Markets react to conflict overseas, GameStop acquisition rumors surface
Markets react to conflict overseas, GameStop acquisition rumors surface.
Guggenheim's Walsh Sees Fed Cutting Once More This Year
Guggenheim Partners Investment Management CIO Anne Walsh discusses the outlook for the equity, oil and fixed income markets. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Califo...
Pimco's Stracke Sees Client Diversification Away From US
Pimco President Christian Stracke discusses the firm's expansion of its international business. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, Stracke says internatio...
Markets Look Past War Risks as Earnings Remain Strong and Broadening Continues
S&P 500 Posts Best Month Since November 2020 Despite lingering geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns, equities moved higher in April, supported by a strong start to ...
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
The head of International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that inflation was already picking up and the global economy could face a "much worse outcome" if the war in the Middle East drags into 20...
Dow sinks 550 points as oil spike fuels Middle East fears
Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns about global stability and economic fallout. The Dow Jones Indust...
QUOTE BOX Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken
Top global investors and executives gathered at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Monday to discuss geopolitical tensions, private credit risks and opportunities, shifting cap...
Pirro abandons plan to appeal Powell subpoenas in Fed investigation
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Monday asked a federal judge to vacate his decisions blocking aspects of her criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve under Chair Jer...
Justice Department Moves to Wipe Court Loss From Powell Probe
The Justice Department is seeking to vacate a ruling that blocked its subpoenas in the now-paused investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
‘PARABOLIC MOVE': The TRIGGER that could SHAKE global markets
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz joins ‘Varney & Co.' to discusses whether a successful push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could ease oil prices, lift equities and extend...
Tech Spotlight: Nasdaq Highs & Market Warnings
The Nasdaq-100 hit an all time high today, but Steven Orr warns that now might not be the time to be in the market. He's hopeful of tech long-term, but says AI is already evolving past the hype.
This chart is a flashing warning sign that the Fed might yet rattle the markets with rate hikes by year-end
The U.S. bond market is increasingly concerned that accelerating inflation could pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to try and tamp down price pressures — even as U.S. stocks continu...
CFTC Chair Michael Selig on the current regulatory environment
CFTC Chair Michael Selig discusses the current regulatory environment and lawsuits around prediction markets.
Market expert says potential Fed rate cuts could spark ‘one of the biggest explosions' in US economy
Calamos Investments' John Koudounis says strong earnings and the prospect of lower interest rates could fuel a powerful next leg higher for the stock market.
“Momentum Is Tough to Fight” as Big Tech Drives Markets Higher
Big Tech earnings continue to power markets to fresh all-time highs, with momentum proving difficult for investors to fade. Investopedia's Caleb Silver highlights broad strength beneath the surface, n...
The $700B Question: Is Big Tech's AI Bet Paying Off?
Strait Of Hormuz Stalemate, Berkshire & Consumer | Market Catalysts.
The Next Threat to Global Shipping Is Here. It's Not the Strait of Hormuz.
There has been a spate of attacks on ships near the Horn of Africa in recent weeks, raising fears of a resurgence in Somali piracy 15 years after the peak of a multiyear crisis that leveled a heavy co...
Think AI Spending Won't Stoke Inflation? This Time Could Be Different.
AI spending might add to the new inflation mix. That's big news for a market reliant on tech.
Fund Fees Are Creeping Higher as Active-Management Booms
Investment managers are pushing costlier active ETFs with a record number of launches in 2025.
How Long Can This Market Rally Last?
Markets are still pushing higher—but underneath the surface, things are getting more complicated. AI is driving the rally, oil prices are rising, and speculative trades are back.
Markets Hold Strong Despite Global Tensions, Tech Leads, & Volatility Ahead
Kevin Green examines markets opening the week strong despite the Strait of Hormuz tensions. Tech stocks lead the charge while investors weigh economic data, including factory orders and unemployment t...
Oaktree's Panossian Warns of Building Credit Market Risks
"It's a little bit of a head-scratcher as to why the markets are as robust as they are," Armen Panossian, co-CEO and head of performing credit at Oaktree, says. Speaking with Bloomberg's Dani Burger a...
US factory orders rise more than expected in March
New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in March, led by surging demand for electronics products amid the artificial intelligence investment boom.
Dow Jones and S&P500: US Stocks Turn Cautious as Crude Oil Volatility
WTI oil above $100 rattles US stocks as Dow slips and S&P500 turns cautious. Traders watch Iran headlines and jobs forecast for market direction.
'Write-downs to zero': DiMartino Booth warns of approaching industrial recession amid historic Fed split
Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau. Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.
Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – US Indices Stalled but Bullish Overall
With rates higher than usual, this is a major factor in all of the US indices.
Dow falls 200 pts as Middle East tensions rattle markets, oil prices jump
Wall Street's main indexes opened mixed, putting a volatile start to the week on Monday, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East offset optimism from a strong earnings backdrop and recent r...
We are increasingly seeing a narrower breadth of growth, says EY Parthenon's Greg Daco
Gregory Daco, EY-Parthenon chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, impact of the Middle East conflict, impact of AI, the Fed's interest rate outlook, and more.
‘Misplaced euphoria': Markets are sleepwalking into a recession amid Iran war oil price shock
Energy costs have soared since the Iran war started, and rising stock markets suggest investors are underplaying the effect of elevated costs. Market pros fear “a big recession”, as chemicals, food pr...
Earnings Driving Rally as Stocks Shrug Off Geopolitics
Futures are little changed ahead of Monday's open after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 closed at fresh all-time highs last week. Kevin Green breaks down the market disconnect as rising Treasury yields, a ...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are slightly lower Monday while oil prices rise following reports that a U.S. ship was struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz; President Trump said over the weekend the U.S. would he...
Stocks still have tailwinds through May into July, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee
Tom Lee, Fundstrat CIO and head of research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of the Iran war, state of the AI boom, concerns over software, and more.
Warsh's take on Fed independence is met with confusion and some concern
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, has described the Fed's independence as being at its peak in certain areas, but much lower elsewhere. Several former Fed offi...
Stock Market's Record Run Remains ‘Fragile.' Tensions in Iran Threaten the Rally.
With Big Tech earnings behind it, stock markets face the gnawing worry of a rise in global crude prices and tensions in the Middle East.
The markets are in the early stages of pricing in stagflation, this Wall Street giant finds
Citi's team of quantitative analysts have studied the market and say, it's beginning to smell like stagflation.
Jobs, Earnings, and Iran War Will Weigh on Markets Ahead of Fed Change
Watch U.S. macro in Powell's likely last week as Fed Chair, and more news to start your day.
U.S. Stock Futures Up, Oil Rises Amid Plan to Unblock Hormuz
U.S. stock futures edged higher as investors parse President Trump's plan to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs
More than two dozen exchange-traded funds tied to elections, recessions, tech layoffs and other real-world events are still awaiting U.S. regulatory clearance, as issuers race to package the booming ...
AI All That Matters Even as Yields Climb: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Stock Market Today: Tech Rally Lifts Global Stocks
Oil prices tick up despite fresh U.S. effort to help ships cross Strait of Hormuz
Fed's Barr Says Private Credit Stress Could Trigger Larger Credit Issues
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is the latest official warning of private credit-related concerns. Stress in that market could lead to “psychological contagion” and thus set off a wider credit c...
Bessent Warns of Threat of AI-Powered Bank Account Hacks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says American banks are working to safeguard against AI-related cyberthreats.
Stock, Oil Futures Poised to Trade Ahead of Jobs Week
Uncertainty still grips markets as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran enters its tenth week and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
Prosecutors Could Restart Jerome Powell Investigation, Jeanine Pirro Suggests
When asked if she would commit to ending the investigation if the inspector general finds no evidence of wrongdoing, Pirro said “it depends on what he finds.” Pirro was previously a district attorney ...
The market is riding high on an AI spending boom — but what could crack this rally?
Earnings have dazzled in Q1, but continued upward revisions to 2026 outlooks have been highly concentrated.
Pirro appears to drop plans to appeal criminal investigation of Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro faces a Monday deadline to file the appeal she has long promised in her criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Mag 7 Divide, AI Reality Check & Market Searching for New Leaders
A growing split in the S&P 500 (SPX) shows the Mag 7 driving gains while nearly half the index lags. Patrick Mueller breaks down the risks of market concentration, the shift from AI hype to earnings d...
Stress in private credit could spark 'psychological contagion,' Fed's Barr tells Bloomberg News
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said stress in private credit could spark "psychological contagion" leading to a broader credit crunch, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
The Fed As Inflation Fighter Is Rooted In Phillips Curve Mysticism
What the Federal Reserve does has nothing to do with inflation. The central bank is not the source of the hyperinflation that Mises disciples (this is a shame simply because Mises himself was brillian...
Scaling AI Data Centers Through Optical Networking
As AI scales, copper is struggling to keep up with growing demand. The resulting shift to optical networking is creating a compelling market opportunity that is still in its early stages.
Tech prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts electronics supply chain
Supply chain disruptions linked to the Iran conflict are pushing up component costs, which could translate into higher prices and tighter inventory for electronics buyers.
Jerome Powell didn't want to remain on the Fed's board after his term as chair ended. He concluded he had no choice as President Trump's legal challenges threatened to change how the Fed operates.
The departing Fed chair didn't want to remain on the board. He concluded he had no choice as President Trump's legal challenges threatened to change how the Fed operates.
Standoff in Strait Has Wall Street, Stephen Colbert Glued to Tiny Blinking Ships
Meet the Kpler data sleuths tracking Iran's oil tankers and turning maritime subterfuge into a booming business.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon issued vague credit recession warning, but the bond market has more pressing issues
With Kevin Warsh expected to become the next Fed chair, markets will start to price in how new leadership could shift the path of rates, inflation policy, and future cuts. Many investors remain more f...
Buffett: 'We've never had people in a more gambling mood than now'
Warren Buffett compared “markets to a church with a casino attached,” making a distinction between traditional value investing and current enthusiasm for short-term options trading along with increasi...
‘CHOKEPOINT': Diesel prices SKYROCKET, squeeze small businesses nationwide
Spero Georgedakis, CEO and founder of Good Greek Moving and Storage, joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss record diesel prices, how rising fuel costs are hitting truckers and moving companies and th...
AI won't be able to tell us which stocks to buy or sell, says Ajit Jain
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel presides over the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.
Balancing AI Capex Spend with Higher Energy Costs
Jack Janasiewicz jumps on Morning Movers in the wake of several Mag 7 companies continued capex expansion for AI use. Jack says these massive spends from Alphabet (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platform...
Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged Amid Internal Disagreement
extent and timing of additional adjustments" is the phrase dividing the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, marking Jerome Powell's final meeting a...
Meet the unsinkable U.S. economy — oil prices are surging, Iran tensions are rising, but it won't crack
High tariffs, stubborn inflation, government shutdowns, war with Iran, rising oil prices — nothing in the turbulent past year has poked a hole in a seemingly unsinkable U.S. economy.
What Kevin Warsh Means for the Future of the Fed
The Federal Reserve held its latest policy meeting this week with inflation still elevated, the war in Iran still rattling energy markets, and a new Chair waiting to be confirmed by the Senate. Former...
Is May 2026 a trap or an opportunity for investors?
Global markets are entering May 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty, with multiple macro and geopolitical triggers converging at once. From surging oil prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict to key...
Fed officials shift debate from rate cuts as they begin discussing conditions that would warrant future interest rate hikes
Three regional bank presidents opposed signaling rate cuts—guidance outgoing Chair Jerome Powell offered little reason to keep.