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Fed Chair Powell behaves like an emperor, says Independent Institute's Judy Shelton

Judy Shelton, Independent Institute senior fellow and former Trump Fed Board nominee, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss her thoughts on the Federal Reserve, the criminal probe facing Fed Chair Jay Powell,...

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Pleydell-Bouverie: AI infrastructure will continue to lead the market in 2026

Clare Pleydell-Bouverie, Co-Head of the Global Innovation Team at Liontrust Asset Management, says AI infrastructure will drive 2026, with networking as the next bottleneck and energy, especially nucl...

43 minutes ago - CNBC Television

Rates Spark: Geopolitical Uncertainty No Dampener To Demand

Geopolitical headlines leave markets largely unimpressed, though some signs of nervousness are showing. They are not putting any dent in the primary market demand as the usual supply wave peaks.

1 hour ago - Seeking Alpha

Pres. Trump: No plans to fire Fed Chair Jay Powell

CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the latest news.

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

The ‘risky trinity' is the most underappreciated market threat right now. These are the stock moves to make.

The Leuthold Group says investors should worry about converging themes of AI, bitcoin and private credit. They are taking shelter in these sectors.

1 hour ago - Market Watch

How investors can protect their portfolios as the stock market's ‘fear gauge' rises

U.S. markets have been fairly calm so far in 2026, but that hasn't stopped the Cboe Volatility Index, better known as the VIX or the stock market's “fear gauge,” from creeping higher.

1 hour ago - Market Watch

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1 hour ago - Reuters

AI Stocks Give Mixed Messages. But There's One Clear Takeaway for Markets.

Trump puts 25% tariffs on chips, oil prices slide, consumers continue to borrow and spend despite affordability concerns, and more news to start your day.

1 hour ago - Barrons

US stocks leadership showing signs of broadening beyond tech

After years of watching technology stocks drive the U.S. bull market, investors are betting the rally will broaden to industrial, healthcare and small-cap companies, with a chance they can catch up an...

2 hours ago - Reuters

Treasury yields nudge higher as investors monitor geopolitical uncertainty

U.S. Treasury yields inched higher on Thursday as geopolitical uncertainty dominated headlines.

3 hours ago - CNBC

Inside the 'DEVASTATING' tax to the economy

The Heritage Foundation senior economist Peter St. Onge discusses the Trump administration's 'back-up options' as the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs looms and more on 'The Bottom Line.' #fox #media #...

3 hours ago - Fox Business

Global Markets Mixed as Concerns Over Potential U.S. Strikes on Iran Ease

U.S. stock futures were mixed, while oil benchmarks fell along with precious metals, after Trump said Iran had stopped killing protesters.

3 hours ago - WSJ

Asia-Europe Ocean Carriers Add Capacity As Trade Enters Peak Shipping Period

The annual pre-Lunar New Year rush is underway on the Asia-North Europe ocean trade. Carriers are injecting significant capacity into the trade lane this month while blanking very few sailings as ship...

4 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Tariffs Force Firms to Rethink Technology as a Survival Tool

The volatility wrought by tariffs is no longer a background risk but a daily operational reality, forcing companies to make strategic decisions with incomplete data and shifting economic signals.

4 hours ago - PYMNTS

South Korea to keep monitoring US chip tariffs to minimise impact, industry minister says

South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Thursday that the government will keep monitoring developments on U.S. tariffs on certain AI semiconductor chips to minimise the impact on local in...

5 hours ago - Reuters

Nasdaq Down 1% Amid Decline In Tech Stocks: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index In 'Neutral' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Wednesday.

5 hours ago - Benzinga

European markets head for higher open as traders track Greenland, Iran news

European stocks are expected to open broadly higher Thursday as traders digest the latest geopolitical news around Greenland and Iran.

7 hours ago - CNBC

ECB has no room for complacency as attack on Fed raises risks, Kazaks says

The European Central Bank should be on alert as the U.S. administration's attack on the Federal Reserve raises new risks to the economic outlook, ECB policymaker Martins Kazaks said in an interview.

7 hours ago - Reuters

Trump places a 25% tariff on high-end computing chips, and said more duties may be coming for the semiconductor industry

Donald Trump imposes 25% tariff on advanced computing chips like Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325X. The tariff aims to boost US tech manufacturing while exempting chips to support domestic supply chain growt...

8 hours ago - Business Insider

U.S. Markets Edition - 15-Jan-26

CNBC's U.S. Markets Edition delivers key takeaways from the most impactful interviews and insights from CNBC's programming in the U.S. As global markets become more interconnected, this program ensure...

8 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Moody's Zandi: 'Good chance' Trump will not reimpose tariffs if they are ruled illegal by SCOTUS

Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics says the importance of the upcoming midterm elections may deter Trump from reimposing tariffs to address the affordability issues and increase support for his reappoint...

9 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Powell ‘VICTIMIZED himself', says legal expert

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discusses the Trump administration's criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on ‘Kudlow.'

10 hours ago - Fox Business

The market is developing a thesis that is the opposite of what we want to see, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the day's market action and how he is deciphering it.

12 hours ago - CNBC Television

The wrong stocks are going higher and I think that's taking us down the wrong path, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the day's market action and how he is deciphering it.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Stocks Slide as Tech Slips, Banks Report Strong Lending | The Close 1/14/2026

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Wells Fargo's Mike Santoma...

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Sen. Thom Tillis on Iran, Greenland, Trump & Powell

Senator Thom Tillis (R) North Carolina states he is skeptical of President Trump's claim that the killing in Iran has stopped and shares his frustration that the President is surrounding himself with ...

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Jim Cramer unpacks Wednesday's market action: 'The wrong stocks are going higher'

CNBC's Jim Cramer parsed Wednesday's session, expressing concern about the sectors that led the market's gains. "This was a market where the winners were consumer packaged goods stocks and the oils – ...

14 hours ago - CNBC

Stocks Slide as Banks Weigh, Tech Weakness Persists | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, David Gura, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

14 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stocks close lower, oil slides, plus economic risks to markets

Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for January 14, 2026. US major averages closed lower for the second session in a row.

14 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Fmr. Dallas Fed President: New Fed Chair will still have to carry FOMC, despite what President wants

Richard Fisher, Former Dallas Fed president, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what's ahead for Fed Chair Jay Powell in standoff with Pres. Trump.

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

Stocks sink as tech and banks weigh on markets, new data shows 2025 was a lousy year for housing

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite all posted declines on Wednesday. Senior Reporter Ines Ferre breaks down the day's trading as tech and banks weigh on the major ...

15 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Powell to Skip Testimony to Congress, Says Steil

Republican Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin said that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to skip testifying to congress about economic developments, after Powell became the subject of a DOJ in...

15 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Larry Kudlow: Judge Jeanine Pirro can play a key role to hasten Fed Chair Powell's departure

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that has sparked mixed reactions on 'Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breakin...

15 hours ago - Fox Business

Tech Slide Drags Nasdaq Composite to Worst Day in a Month

Investors' rotation into other sectors helps the Dow industrials outperform.

15 hours ago - WSJ

The World Is a Dumpster Fire. Why the Stock Market Doesn't Care.

It might be an understatement to say 2026 has gotten off to a chaotic start. You would never know it by looking at the stock market.

15 hours ago - Barrons

Your wealth and investments would be on the line if Trump torpedoes the Fed's independence

When politicians get involved with central-bank decisions, inflation, the dollar and the stock market all become less predictable.

15 hours ago - Market Watch

Markets more about getting rotations right this year, says Macro Risk Advisors' John Kolovos

Macro Risk Advisors' John Kolovos joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the base case for equity markets, the dollar and much more.

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

OBBB taxes and deregulation are the big drivers of market breadth, says Morgan Stanley's Jim Caron

Jim Caron, Morgan Stanley Investment Management cross-asset solutions CIO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what the market is trying to express, how to play the volatility and much more.

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed's Kashkari Says Economy's Strength Complicates Case for Rate Cuts

Inflation, he said, is still the main reason many households feel under pressure.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Strong year for hedge funds drives big gains for Wall Street's prime brokerage engine

Wall Street's largest banks witnessed healthy ​growth last year from their prime brokerage units, as they earned handsome fees from lending to the world's largest multi-strategy hedge funds ‌which nav...

17 hours ago - Reuters

Fed's beige book shows economic activity increased at slight to modest pace in most districts

CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on news regarding the Federal Reserve and the bond market.

17 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Economy Best Served by Independent Federal Reserve, Fed's Kashkari Says

The U.S. economy is best served by having an independent Federal Reserve that executes monetary-policy decisions based only on data and analysis, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said in a virt...

17 hours ago - WSJ

How Trump's affordability push is prompting Wall Street to rethink what's next for tariffs

Doubts have begun to emerge on Wall Street about how current tariff levels fit with the Trump administration's new affordability push.

18 hours ago - Market Watch

Current productivity uptrend can last for some time, says Laffer Tengler's Nancy Tengler

Nancy Tengler, Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Tengler's thoughts on tech stocks and productivity.

18 hours ago - CNBC Television

Businesses across the country are starting to pass along higher costs from tariffs, Fed's beige book finds

Inflation pressure was moving higher across the country as the year ended, according to the Federal Reserve's periodic view of the economy, known as the beige book. “Cost pressures due to tariffs were...

18 hours ago - Market Watch

The wait for a tariff ruling could signal a Trump win — or a refund headache

The likelihood of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of President Donald Trump in a closely watched tariff case increased moderately Wednesday after the court again held off on releasing its decision.

18 hours ago - Market Watch

'Pretty weak' case for Fed rate cuts in the near-term, says JPMorgan's Michael Feroli

Michael Feroli, JPMorgan chief U.S. economist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss what to expect from the Federal Reserve.

18 hours ago - CNBC Television

Trump Vs. Powell Fed Clash Fuels Crypto Rally As Traders Price in Lower Rates

A fresh wave of political pressure on the Federal Reserve is rippling through financial markets, and cryptocurrencies are among the biggest beneficiaries. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and major altcoins move...

18 hours ago - Benzinga

Investment Committee: Here's how to navigate the market volatility

The Investment Committee debate how to trade the increased volatility in the market.

18 hours ago - CNBC Television

Are U.S. Tariffs Working? China Hits Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus.

There has been progress on the U.S. trade deficit, however.

19 hours ago - Barrons

Why the Supreme Court is taking longer to issue a decision on tariffs

John Vecchione, senior litigation counsel at New Civil Liberties Alliance, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the Supreme Court decision on tariffs, Congressional powers, and more.

19 hours ago - CNBC Television

2026 May Be the Year of the Mega I.P.O.

If SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic go public, they will unleash gushers of cash for Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

19 hours ago - NYTimes

Fed Chair Powell stepping down would be 'an elegant way out' of DOJ probe, says Sen. Kevin Cramer

Senator Kevin Cramer joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the Department of Justice's probe into Fed Chair Jay Powell, the Trump administration, and more.

19 hours ago - CNBC Television

Analyzing Mag 7's Underperformance & Recent Ecodata's FOMC Impact

Collin Martin and Nate Peterson with @CharlesSchwab walk through the big picture. They give their takeaways from the latest economic data, examine the Mag 7's recent underperformance, and compare labo...

20 hours ago - Schwab Network

Why Trump Is Targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

Federal prosecutors are conducting a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell focused on the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters in Washington, D.C., and hi...

20 hours ago - CNBC

Largest U.S. Bank Deals Enjoying Fast Closing Timelines

Four transactions involving bank targets with over $25 billion in assets were announced in 2025, marking the first deals of that size since 2022. Reducing banks' M&A regulatory burden and shortening c...

20 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Congressional stock trading ban bill to get its first vote Wednesday: Here's what you need to know

CNBC's Emily Wilkins joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news surrounding a vote on a congressional stock trading ban.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed's Miran: Commentary of foreign central banks on Powell indictment threat not appropriate

U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran told a European audience ​on Wednesday that comments from foreign ‌central banks in defense of Fed Chair Jerome Powell were inappropriate, and dismissed con...

20 hours ago - Reuters

The current tariff environment is not nearly as uncertain as last year, says Raymond James' Ed Mills

Ed Mills, managing director and Washington policy analyst at Raymond James, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Trump administration's tariffs, China, and more.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Why Trump's Actions Don't Seem To Move The Market Much

This week, even as the DOJ pursues an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and new legal battles loom, stocks hit fresh highs. In April 2025, President Trump's tariff announcement se...

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Supreme Court Does Not Rule on Trump's Tariffs on Wednesday

The US Supreme Court didn't rule on challenges to President Donald Trump's tariffs Wednesday, leaving a decision on the fate of his signature economic policy until at least next week. Annmarie Hordern...

21 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The Supreme Court is not issuing a ruling on Trump's tariffs on Jan. 14.

The Supreme Court is not issuing a ruling on Trump's tariffs on Jan. 14.

21 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

Why the stock market keeps shrugging as Trump sows more political chaos

The S&P 500 made up ground and closed at all-time highs Monday despite the criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Conventional market wisdom suggests that political turmoil c...

21 hours ago - CNBC

KG: Housing's Bullish Reversal, Retail Pricing Pressures & Metal Record Highs

Existing home sales increased for the fourth months in a row, says Kevin Green, a positive signal for a struggling housing market. As for November's retail sales, he notes pressures in goods along wit...

21 hours ago - Schwab Network

Buoyant Consumer Spending Signals Resilient Year-End GDP Growth

Americans kept spending through November, with broad retail gains and strong dining out data suggesting real GDP could top 3% in the fourth quarter.

21 hours ago - Barrons

Fed's Miran Says U.S. Deregulation Backs Easier Fed Stance

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran argued in a speech that the Trump administration's efforts to slash onerous rules for businesses could eventually allow the Fed to cut interest rates further.

21 hours ago - WSJ

It's a 'good time for the Fed to pause' cutting interest rates, says former Cleveland Fed president

Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss interest rates, the Department of Justice's probe into Fed Chair Powell, and more.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Philly Fed President Paulson Hints at More Interest-Rate Cuts in 2026

Paulson said the current level of the federal-funds rate remains “a little restrictive.”

21 hours ago - Barrons

The biggest U.S. banks have something shocking to say: The economy is doing just fine

The consumer is fine, bank execs said, and talk about a ‘K-shaped' economy — in which the rich are thriving but the rest of the economy is left behind — is exaggerated.

21 hours ago - Market Watch

Supreme Court will not issue decision on tariffs today

CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news surrounding the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs.

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Philadelphia Fed President Paulson: Fed funds rate 'still a little restrictive'

CNBC's Sara Eisen reports on the latest news.

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

Wall St slips as results from big banks roll in

Wall Street's main indexes slid for the ​second straight day as investors parsed results from Bank of America and Citigroup, while data for retail sales ‌and producer prices did little to shake expect...

22 hours ago - Reuters

US stocks open in the red: S&P down 0.5%, Nasdaq slips around 1%

US stocks moved lower on Wednesday for a second consecutive session, extending a pullback from recent record highs as investors weighed a fresh batch of corporate earnings alongside delayed economic d...

22 hours ago - Invezz

White House, markets await tariff decision: Here's what to expect

CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news.

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

US PPI ticks higher in November while retail sales surge, beating estimates

US producer prices rose at a slightly faster pace in November, while retail sales exceeded expectations, reinforcing signs that the American consumer remained resilient toward the end of the year even...

22 hours ago - Invezz

US Retail Sales Beat Estimates, Inflation Ticks Up

US November retail sales rose by more than forecast with gains seen in sporting goods, hobby stores and clothing outlets. Wholesale inflation picked up slightly in November with the producer price ind...

23 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Roger Ferguson: The Fed and the market are now aligned that January is a wait-and-see meeting

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the November PPI data, impact of the Fed's interest rate outlook, state of the economy, and more.

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

Trump Talks Iran Action, 'Bad Fed Person' & Greenland Pushback

President Trump speaks to reporters after JBA arrival following Detroit visit. (POOL) ORIGINAL: 10116681 President Trump speaks to reporters following a visit to Detroit.

23 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Wholesale Prices Rose Less Than Expected in November

Prices charged by goods- and services-producing companies increased in November, but the month's wholesale inflation was more modest than economists had expected.

23 hours ago - WSJ

Disinflation Gains A Second Wind, As Forecast

JPMorgan led financials lower after mixed earnings, pressured by weak investment banking fees and political scrutiny of credit card swipe fees. December's CPI data showed core inflation steady at a fo...

23 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November

The producer price index rose just 0.2% in November. That was below the Dow Jones consensus for a 0.3% gain though one-tenth of a percentage point higher than October.

23 hours ago - CNBC

Trump Dismisses Dimon's Criticism of DOJ Probe of Powell

President Donald Trump said JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon was “wrong” to suggest he was undermining the independence of the central bank after Dimon criticized the Justice D...

23 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

November PPI 0.2% vs. 0.3% estimate

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

Holiday shopping season got off to good start, retail sales show. Economy is still chugging ahead.

Delayed November retail sales report points to robust consumer spending

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Trump's war on the Fed threatens global financial stability, European central bankers warn

A former ECB governor fears "grave" ramifications resulting from the criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell. An "obedient" Federal Reserve under the control of the White House risks global financ...

23 hours ago - CNBC

Wholesale-cost increases during government shutdown point to persistent inflation in U.S. economy

The cost of wholesale goods and services rose during the government shutdown and showed the persistence of inflation pressures in the guts of the U.S. economy.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Retail Sales Brightened in November

Sales growth for U.S. retailers picked up in November, evidence that the consumer economy didn't lose steam in the home stretch of last year.

23 hours ago - WSJ

US retail sales beat expectations in November

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in November as motor vehicle purchases rebounded and households increased spending elsewhere, pointing to solid economic growth in the fourth ​quarter.

23 hours ago - Reuters

These cybersecurity stocks are falling as U.S.-China tensions hit a new corner of the tech industry

Shares of Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and other cybersecurity players dropped on news of a reported crackdown from Beijing.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Trump says Jamie Dimon ‘wrong' to warn that DOJ's Jerome Powell probe threatens Fed independence

"I think it's fine what I'm doing. And we have a bad Fed person," the president said of Powell and the DOJ investigation against him.

23 hours ago - New York Post

If you haven't experienced a bear market, talk with someone who has. You'll thank them later.

Investors know bull markets end, of course. But they're convinced they can get out before the fall.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Coalition for Prediction Markets CEO: We believe prediction markets should be federally regulated

Sean Maloney, Coalition for Prediction Markets CEO and former U.S. Congressman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the prediction markets landscape, strengthening federal rules for prediction ...

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

SCOTUS, Big Bank Earnings, Metals Soar: Wednesday's Key Market Movers

Ahead of the halfway mark to the trading week, Kevin Green turns to market movers he's bracing for. One is a potential decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on tariffs.

23 hours ago - Schwab Network

December CPI Inflation: The Narrative Can Change In A Blink

Both headline and core inflation figures might have remained unchanged in December 2025 from the month before, but the narrative surrounding them has altered dramatically over the past month. Only a f...

23 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Rep. Hill on Powell probe: High construction costs don't justify accusing someone of a crime

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Inflation data, bank earnings, Saks files for bankruptcy and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

1 day ago - CNBC

A Fed-Treasury asset trade? One analyst says a swap could help the struggling housing market.

The White House is proposing a flurry of policies to stimulate the moribund housing market, and one analyst is proposing another twist.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Four reasons to buy this overlooked group of stocks early in 2026

Small-cap companies in the U.S. are expected by analysts to increase profits much more quickly than larger companies as they see the greatest benefits from lower borrowing rates and tax breaks.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Follow the White House as it picks stock-market winners and losers, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee.

The start of 2026 is being marked by Washington picking the stocks that will win and those that won't says Fundstrat's Tom Lee.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Economic Forecast 2026: Growth Will Defy Slowdown Fears

The economic outlook defies the slowdown narrative so common these days. A job boom is not in the cards, but solid growth is the most likely path for 2026.

1 day ago - Forbes