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It was unthinkable a couple of weeks ago, but could the next move by the Fed be a rate hike?
With fuel prices soaring since the start of the war with Iran, a question has surfaced that was almost unimaginable a few weeks ago: Could the next move by the Federal Reserve be an interest-rate hike...
A court ruling throwing out a pair of criminal subpoenas was a vindication for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But it shows that Fed independence now depends on judges.
The decision was good news for Jerome Powell, but it shows that Fed independence now depends on judges.
Panic is slowly gripping the stock market. Expect the selling to pick up next week.
Options traders are signaling trouble, and systematic funds are expected to cut their exposure to U.S. stocks.
A slew of data released Friday portrayed an economy showing cracks, from weaker household spending to cooler consumer sentiment and higher inflation. Oil prices could aggravate all three.
Consumer spending was slow and inflation was stubborn even before the attack on Iran sent oil prices soaring.
Shopping Will Take a Hit From the Iran War. Retail Stocks Are Already Paying the Price.
American shoppers will still feel the pain from climbing global oil prices, beyond what they pay at the pump.
Traders Tell Us How They're Dealing With the Fog of War
They face some of the wildest commodity trading on record, whipsawing oil prices and market swings
Homebuying Is More Affordable. Why Rising Oil Prices Could Spoil the Party.
National Association of Realtors data show first-time home buyers returning to the market. But supply is still tight, and war-induced inflation could drive up mortgage rates.
Review & Preview: Oil Up, GDP Down
The Fed's Dilemma. The week closed as it began, with oil prices setting the direction for stocks. Today, Brent crude, the global benchmark, closed at $103.14 a barrel, its highest level since August 2...
Stocks Suffer Third Straight Weekly Loss as Investors Brace for Longer Conflict
Stocks slipped for a third straight week, with investors weighing the risk of a prolonged Middle East conflict on energy prices and economic stability. All three major indexes logged a weekly decline ...
Fmr. Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher of Powell investigation: Pirro will lose these appeals
Fmr. Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's comments on a judge striking down subpoenas targeting Fed Chair Powell.
Judge blocks justice department from subpoenaing Fed chair Jerome Powell
A federal judge on Friday blocked the justice department from serving subpoenas to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell in an inquiry purported to be about the management of the central bank's renovati...
Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation faces new delay, key senator says. Here's why.
A key U.S. senator warned that Kevin Warsh's confirmation as the next head of the Federal Reserve faces a fresh delay amid a legal setback to the Justice Department's criminal investigation into curre...
Judge Blocks US Investigation of Fed Chair Powell, DOJ to Appeal
A federal judge rejected Justice Department subpoenas seeking records from the Federal Reserve Board related to its headquarters renovations and Chair Jerome Powell's comments to Congress. The judge s...
Markets End Another Week Down—Dropping Over 1%—As Oil Still Above $100 Amid Iran War
All three major U.S. indexes slid at least 1.3% this week as the U.S. and Israel continue a war with Iran, which has also sent the price of crude oil surging over 7% since Monday.
Think Russian oil will calm the Iran conflict's supply panic? Here's what the math reveals.
Russian oil can reach markets fast. The Iran conflict's supply fears, however, are much bigger.
Krugman Says Pirro Is Harassing Fed Chair Powell
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, a City University of New York professor, reacts to a federal judge's ruling that blocks a federal investigation of Fed Chair Powell. Krugman says President Trump and US At...
Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell citing 'essentially zero evidence'
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on news regarding the Federal Reserve.
US stocks close in red as S&P 500 dips on oil rally and geopolitics
US stocks closed red on Friday, despite showing some recovery and optimism after the opening bell. The benchmark S&P 500 index slipped 0.61%, leaving it about 5% below its most recent peak.
Warren Buffett's sage advice about fear and greed is a trap in this market
Contrarian investors recently have been buying more stocks as the market's “fear gauge” has climbed. History is not on their side.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro responds to judge blocking subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks to journalists after a judge blocked subpoenas of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Trump Can't Subpoena Fed's Powell, Judge Rules—Says President Just Trying To ‘Harass' Fed Chair
A federal judge denied the Trump administration's subpoena against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, ruling the criminal investigation into the Fed chief was being used as a “pretext” to ...
US Attorney Pirro Says Powell Is Not Above the Law
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro rails against a federal judge's decision to block a federal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. She says "no one is above the law" an...
Dan Ives Says Tech Has Bottomed—Here's How to Invest Now
Dan Ives, Managing Director And Senior Equity Research Analyst, Wedbush Securities breaks down why this tech sell‑off may be the bottom — and where investors should look for opportunity as AI spending...
Judge blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
A federal judge in a scathing ruling blocked subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation of its chair, Jerome Powell, by the prosecutors in the office of U.S. Attorney ...
Change in Data Sources Led to Lower Inflation Reading
A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq face a lost decade as 2000 dot-com bubble parallels turn real
“This time is different” are the four most dangerous words in investing.
JPMorgan Just Made A Call That Contradicts Everything The Market Is Doing Right Now
As of Thursday morning, that condition hasn't come close to being met, and the window to act may be narrower than most investors realize.
WATCH: Pirro briefs press on DOJ investigation into Fed chair
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro holds a press conference on the investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Judge Rejects Subpoenas of Fed Board in Powell Case
A federal judge rejected subpoenas of the Federal Reserve board, according to a court document. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg The Close.
Investors are shunning U.S. debt as a haven play during the Iran conflict
The 10-year Treasury yield was headed for its steepest two-week climb in almost a year amid the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
Why a Wall Street Insider Warns Markets Feel ‘Ominously' Like They Did in 2008
Investors are increasingly worried that, despite talk of "unprecedented" times, we have been here before—and the first go didn't turn out well.
A federal judge threw out a pair of subpoenas the Justice Department issued to the Federal Reserve, dealing a heavy blow to the department's criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell
The central bank had challenged the subpoenas as improper.
Fed Chair Powell criminal investigation update from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro
Fed Chair Powell criminal investigation update from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro == Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market ...
Judge blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Jeanine Pirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, is set to give an update on the criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Pirro's planned statement comes as Sen.
Rotation, Not Recession: A Broadening Market Emerges
We have recently experienced market volatility and obvious signs of rotation among stock market sectors. Currently, most of the damage to the stock market seems to be concentrated within software busi...
The Stock Market Got Hit by Oil Fears. What to Watch for Next.
The Iran war won't go on forever. And when it ends, the stock market could resume its winning ways.
The Iran War Could Upend AI. Here's How.
It isn't just oil that's at risk in an extended war. Key chip-making ingredients like helium and bromine come from the Middle East—as does an increasing amount of AI funding.
Will U.S. Strikes On Iran Trigger Stagflation Risk?
The strikes on Iran have changed the trajectory of GDP growth and inflation rates in the United States. As a result, economists fear the dual threat of stagflation: weaker labor markets with higher pr...
War is never a good thing—but it can reorient an economy in some positive ways
War is never a good thing—but it can reorient an economy in some positive ways.
U.S. economy expanded at just 0.7% in fourth quarter
The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall's 43-day government shutdown, advanced at an unexpectedly sluggish 0.7% annual rate from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Friday in a b...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Central Bank Decisions in Focus After Jump in Energy Prices
Decisions by major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, will take center stage in the coming week as investors watch how policymakers react to the recent jump in oil and gas prices.
Macro Matters: A Look at What 3 Market Indicators Are Telling Investors
Charts like the 10-year Treasury yield, the copper-to-gold ratio, and the VIX help reveal shifts in risk appetite, economic momentum, and investor sentiment.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge show prices increased even before Iran war began
Excluding the volatile food and energy categories — which the Fed pays closer attention to — core prices rose 3.1%, up from 3% in the prior month and the highest in nearly two years.
Stocks mixed, oil holds above $100 after temporary lift on Russian energy sanctions
US stocks were mixed and oil ticked back up to $100 a barrel after earlier dips in the session as investors braced for a possibly prolonged war in Iran and the White House announced a temporary lift o...
The U.S. economy is less exposed to oil shocks today than in prior decades
Previous Mideast conflicts have caused recession. Today's economy has more insulation from oil shock, but is showing some strains.
Is the Economy in Trouble? Warning Signs Are Piling Up.
The latest batch of economic data raises the question: Is the U.S. economy heading somewhere bad?
GDP Revision Shock, Sticky Inflation Fan Stagflation Fears: What's Moving Markets Friday?
U.S. equities traded in mixed territory Friday morning as Wall Street weighed a stark downward revision to fourth-quarter economic growth against a sticky inflation reading prior to the oil shock of t...
Consumer Fears Of Inflation Spike After Iran War, University Of Michigan Says
The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment reading for March 2026 came in at 55.5, a modest 1.9% decline from February's 56.6 and the lowest level in three months.
Focus on Friday's Close, SPX Levels at $6800 & Implied Volatility
With markets slightly higher in early Friday trading, @CharlesSchwab's Joe Mazzola asks the question: "Are we able to hold these gains into the end of the day?" He says staying above $6800 is importan...
US economy grew meager 0.7% in Q4 in big downgrade from initial estimate — here's why
Consumer spending grew at a 2% clip, down from 3.5% in the third quarter and the 2.4% the government had initially estimated.
Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon
A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovere...
The Hidden $500+ Billion Accounting Trick That Could Sink AI Stocks
Most investors know me for my firm's Core Earnings research, a proprietary measure of earnings that adjusts for accounting tricks that mislead investors about corporate profits. The Core Earnings Lead...
Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth
Economic growth was much slower than expected in the final three months of 2025 while core inflation rose to start 2026, the Commerce Department reported Friday.
Economic Confidence Weakened In March As Iran War ‘Erased' Growth
The economic outlook among Americans fell in March after the U.S. attacked Iran, effectively erasing growth measured before the conflict as gas prices surged, according to a widely tracked survey publ...
Job openings jump to 3-month high, but businesses aren't actually hiring more people
Job openings in the U.S. showed a surprising pop in January, but it's far from clear if the increase is sustainable. Other evidence suggests the labor market is still very sluggish.
KG on Latest Economic Data Dump, Oil Volatility
Better than expected JOLTS data and an "unsurprising" Consumer Sentiment report kick off Kevin Green's coverage on Morning Trade Live. He discusses how it all factors into the inflation picture facing...
Stagflation Was the Curse of the ‘70s. High Oil Prices Could Bring It On Again.
The combination of sluggish growth and high inflation can wreak havoc on both consumers and stock markets.
US Consumer Spending Stalls, GDP Takes a Hit
Wall Street is digesting a raft of economic data that could bolster the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut in 2026. The FOMC meets next week.
Americans were feeling better about the economy and then war with Iran broke out
Consumer sentiment was improving in late February prior to military action in Iran but turned sour as soon as the war broke out, the University of Michigan reported Friday.
Consumer Sentiment Declined This Month, Per Michigan Survey
The survey's sentiment index was 55.5 in its preliminary March reading, versus 56.6 in February. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a reading of 55.3.
A BofA strategist sees parallels between European Central Bank rate-hike expectations and the global financial crisis
The probability of an increase by June has risen to 75% amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Should Hot IPOs Get Special Treatment?
With offerings from SpaceX and OpenAI on the horizon, Nasdaq is considering a rules change that goes too far.
U.S. Economic Growth Was Slower Than Initially Thought At The End Of 2025
The Department of Commerce revised its economic growth estimate for the fourth quarter of 2025 from 1.4% to 0.7% on Friday, lowering an already underwhelming figure and indicating a more pronounced ec...
Dow Gains Over 300 Points; US GDP Growth Revised Lower In Q4
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones gaining more than 300 points on Friday.
US stocks bounce back as Dow climbs 300 points despite sticky inflation
US stocks opened in green on Friday after oil prices displayed some sign of easing, and officials from the Trump administration signalled that the Strait of Hormuz blockade will not be a long-term pro...
The Commerce Department said GDP grew at just an 0.7% annual rate in the fourth quarter last year, well short of the 1.4% pace it reported in its “advance” GDP report last month
GDP grew at an 0.7% annual rate late last year, down from the initial reported pace of 1.4%.
US Consumer Spending Barely Rises in January
A wave of US economic data came out Friday morning. Consumer spending barely moved upward, the US economy expanded at a 0.7% annualized rate in the fourth quarter and the so-called core PCE index rose...
Key Inflation Gauge Rose In January—As Interest Rate Cut Hopes Dwindle
This is a developing story.
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US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a second estimate released on Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Fed's favored inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in January as consumer price pressures persist
The Commerce Department on Friday released the January 2026 PCE inflation report, which showed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high for consumers.
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stuck above the central bank's target in January
PCE inflation in January was 2.8% year over year. The numbers predate the Iran conflict.
U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer on U.S.-China trade relations, Iran war impact and tariffs agenda
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the upcoming meeting with Chinese officials, state of U.S.-China trade relations, impact of the Iran war, President Trump's tarif...
Consumer Prices Rose in January, Before Iran War Added Price Pressures
The Federal Reserve's preferred gauge for inflation increased 2.8 percent annually and economists expect another bump in prices in the near-term.
Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%
The PCE price index for January was expected to show headline inflation at 2.9% and core at 3.1%.
Money exits emerging market funds as Iran conflict reverberates
Flows of money into emerging market bond funds fell in the week to March 11, while those into emerging market equity funds flattened after five straight weeks of inflows, shaken by the war in Iran, ...
GDP grew at a tepid 0.7% pace in the fourth quarter. The future is foggy, too.
Iran conflict and Supreme Court tariff ruling add to air of uncertainty around the economy
Fed's favorite price gauge shows sticky inflation — and little chance of improvement soon
Core PCE price index has risen 3.1% in past year. Iran conflict will push it even higher.
$100 oil, PCE data, MLB valuations and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Dow futures edge up as oil surge, PCE inflation data weigh on markets
US stock index futures edged higher in choppy trading on Friday as investors awaited key economic data on growth and inflation, while escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to push oil price...
Eurozone Bond Yields Rise to Multimonth Highs as Brent Surpasses $100 Again
Uncertainty over developments in the Middle East suggest investors should avoid buying Bunds, Commerzbank said.
UK benchmarks set for weekly loss as Mideast war hits rate-cut hopes
London's main stock indexes extended declines on Friday, as the Middle East conflict heightened inflation fears that clouded the Bank of England's monetary policy outlook, while energy firms gained o...
It's Been a Wild Week for Stocks. Investors Are Seeking Protection.
The benchmark S&P 500 has fallen around 3% since the first wave of U.S.-led attacks on Iran at the end of February.
It Looks Very Bleak for Stock Markets: 3-Minutes MLIV
Lizzy Burden, 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 -------- More on Bloomberg Television...
'Temporary' oil spike still complicates Fed's rate path as inflation remains too high: Torsten Slok
Apollo Global Management's Torsten Slok says fiscal policy will keep the U.S. economy firm, but risks running too hot in the current crisis, clouding the Fed's easing outlook as markets move the next ...
Markets Have Had 2 Weeks of Pain. That Luck Won't Change on Friday the 13th.
Trump's ‘Plan B' tariffs to roll out, CFTC offers guidance for sports prediction markets, Honda unveils EV losses, and more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Markets over a barrel
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
Kremlin says Russia and US share interest in stabilising energy markets
Russia sees a U.S. sanctions waiver on its oil as an attempt by Washington to stabilise global energy markets, and the two countries have a shared interest in this, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov s...
Wall St Week Ahead Investors await Fed rate outlook as Iran war keeps markets on edge
Investors will seek clarity in the coming week on how much the Middle East conflict is complicating expectations for interest-rate cuts this year, as they brace for developments in the Iran war that ...
Layoff announcements are reading more like AI-era manifestos
CEOs Jack Dorsey and Mike Cannon-Brookes have recently announced layoffs via public memos. Both memos emphasized tech advancements and suggested the companies were entering a new era of work.
Dollar Extends Gains as Iran Conflict Shows No Signs of Abating
The greenback strengthened to its highest level in more than three months. Investors are seeking out safe-haven assets during the war.
Dems don't understand the LAWS of economics, says economic strategist
Former Council of Economic Advisers acting chair Tomas Philipson and Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni break down blue states' high gas taxes and debate the economic impact of CBP's new fo...
Analysts reassess oil price estimates as Iran conflict disrupts markets
Major brokerages, including Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, have revised their average oil price forecasts for 2026 as the war in Iran approached the two‑week mark on Friday.
Dow Tumbles More Than 700 Points: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index moved to the “Extreme Fear” zone on Thursday.
Wallets Raise the Bar While Regulation Splits the Market
Watch more: The Digital Shift With Thales' Arjen Hollander Digital payments innovation rarely advances in lockstep, and the divergence is becoming more pronounced as regulation, technological readines...
Breaking down Trump's tariff replacement plan
Strategas head of policy research Dan Clifton analyzes President Donald Trump's tariff replacement plan, which includes a 10% universal tariff and new Section 301 trade investigations on 'Kudlow.' #fo...
Vincorion Approaches $1 Billion Market Cap Under IPO Price
The German company set a sale price of 17 euros a share and said it will offer investors up to 345 million euros of shares. The offer period is expected to start on March 16.
U.S. Eases Some Russian Oil Sanctions, But Crude Remains Above $100
After rising more than 10% in the previous day, the global benchmark Brent Crude index remained above $100 per barrel early on Friday. The U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate also remained above $9...
How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies
Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.
Inflation is the WORST TAX OF ALL, lawmaker says
Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., joins 'The Claman Countdown' to discuss concerns facing the U.S. financial landscape.