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Markets Are Calm About Iran, CEOs Less So. Earnings Will Be a Pivotal Moment.
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Why two Wall Street titans have turned bullish on U.S. stocks
Citigroup and BlackRock Investment Institute have both turned bullish on U.S. stocks. They say tech dominance is a part of that.
London stocks rebound as hopes of US-Iran talks lift sentiment
UK stocks rebounded on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes of U.S.-Iran peace talks, even as the U.S. began a blockade of Iran's ports.
Top 3 Real Estate Stocks That Could Lead To Your Biggest Gains This Quarter
The most oversold stocks in the real estate sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
Dow futures surge 100 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors weighed tentative signs of de-escalation between Washington and Tehran against a macro backdrop that remains uneasy. The mood turned more me...
Why there's a disconnect between solid economic data and dismal consumer confidence, according to Jim Grant
Jim Grant is worried about the impact on inflation, not just of the war, but also about how central banks now bake it into their monetary policies
March saw the largest increase in global energy inflation in 25 years
The Iran war has caused the biggest rise in global energy inflation in 25 years, according to calculations made by an economist tracking government data.
Stocks, Bonds Gain on U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Optimism
Global stocks rose and oil pulled back below $100 on optimism that peace talks to end the Middle East conflict would resume.
Sika Shares Rise After Sales Beat Market Views
Shares rose more than 8% after the chemicals and construction materials company's sales beat expectations, despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop.
S&P500 Forecast: Rally Continuation in Focus as Bank Earnings Kick Off
US indices rebound as S&P 500 erases war losses, with tech stocks leading gains. Traders now watch bank earnings to confirm rally continuation.
Stock Market Today: Oil Slips Below $100 Amid Hopes of More Talks
Stock futures point to more gains
Australia Inc starts to feel Iran war fallout, raising stagflation risk
Australia's corporates are starting to count the cost of the war in the Middle East, with profit warnings from two top companies and a crash in business sentiment pointing to pain from rising prices...
European markets set to rise on hopes that Iran peace talks can resume
European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday amid renewed hopes that Middle East peace talks could resume, despite a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports
The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war in Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith on Monday...
Asian Equities Rise, Oil Falls Amid Hopes for Further U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Hopes for further talks spurred appetite for risky assets and eased concerns over crude supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Australian business, consumer confidence crashes on worries about fallout from Iran war
Australia's business and consumer confidence crashed as the Iran war unleashed a global oil shock that may tip the local economy into a recession, surveys showed on Tuesday, as policymakers weigh if...
The Fed will most likely 'asterisk' inflation from tariffs and the war as one-offs, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reacts to equities continuing to rise despite increased geopolitical tensions.
Stick with long-term structural themes amid global uncertainty: Goldman Sachs
Timothy Moe, Chief APAC Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs, says that long-term structural themes such as energy security, defense, US re-industrialization and the semiconductor memory cycle, remain c...
US risks recession if oil stays at $100 a barrel for the next 30 days, strategist warns
Destination Wealth Management's Michael Yoshikami says oil staying at or above $100 per barrel could trigger demand destruction and prompt the Federal Reserve to look past inflation and consider rate ...
Jim Cramer says this is the real reason why stocks are shrugging off Iran war fears
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday explained why the stock market has rallied back near all-time highs. "If interest rates were spiking, this market would be very different," Cramer said on "Mad Money.
How Trump's Iran War Reversals Have Whipsawed Markets
The reversals of recent weeks have swung prices for a variety of investments.
The Lows Are In — How to Position Before the S&P Breakout
Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group reveals why he expects more upside ahead, and the smartest way to position before the breakout hits.
ETF Stress Tests: How funds are showing resilience in the face of uncertainty
For ETFs that have a long history and proven track record, handling economic and market uncertainty is nothing new. But, how do newer funds handle that?
S&P Erases Losses Since Iran War Began | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Katie Greifeld, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Bailey Lipschultz.
Tom Lee breaks down why 'the war is actually helping earnings right now'
Tom Lee, Fundstrat head of research, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss his outlook on equities, what to expect in a wartime economy, the most impactful factors in markets right now, and more.
Dow Jones rebounds 300 pts as Iran deal hopes lift stocks despite tensions
Wall Street's main indexes ended higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounding from earlier losses as investors balanced escalating geopolitical tensions with cautious optimism th...
Fed nominee Warsh clears a hurdle to Senate hearing
The Trump administration is trying to arrange a hearing for Kevin Warsh, its nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh has submitted financial discloses that are required before he ca...
Wars, Price Shocks, and Inventories
Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed based on “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating...
Energy Drives Headline Inflation, Core Holds the Line
Recent inflation data is sending two distinct signals. Headline CPI has moved higher as energy prices surged following the escalation of the Iran conflict, pulling inflation measures upward in a visib...
How to trade the market amid the Iran war and earnings season
The Investment Committee debate how the war in Iran and earnings reports are guiding the market right now. They share their top strategies in this environment,
This is the real reason behind the U.S. dollar's climb as the Iran conflict drags on
The U.S. dollar is up this year, based on Monday afternoon trading levels, following failed talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Blockade Plunges Oil Market Into Fresh Round of Turmoil
The loss of Iranian crude exports is likely to intensify a worldwide scramble for crude.
The Latest U.S. Strategy 'Could Work' With Iran—But This Markets Expert Says It Won't Play Out Quickly
Investors—and Washington—will need resolve to make it through the war in Iran, one market expert said today.
If you've ever been tempted to ‘sell in May and go away' — now is the time
The stock market's “Halloween Indicator” is statistically significant during just one year of the presidential cycle.
US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings
A slew of companies across sectors, from biotech to real estate investment trust, launched IPO roadshows on Monday, as issuers prepare to go ahead with their listing plans amid the Middle East confl...
The Stock Market Doesn't Care About Trump's Blockade — Here's Why
In about five hours, Trump will impose a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, but the market doesn't seem to care.At first glance, Iran's perceived strategy to fight Tr...
Ways to Protect Portfolios as Stagflation Risks Climb
"We expect the Fed to remain on hold for several meetings," says Collin Martin (@CharlesSchwab). He points to inflation risks over the energy trade and rising possibility of stagflation as key headwin...
J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley see dip-buying chance as earnings hold up
Wall Street brokerages J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley say the recent bout of market weakness driven by Middle East tensions may present an opportunity for long-term investors, pointing to resilient co...
J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley urge buying the dip as US earnings stay resilient
Wall Street brokerages J.P.Morgan and Morgan Stanley said recent market weakness has created opportunities for long-term investors, arguing that resilient corporate earnings growth could cushion the f...
What Strait of Hormuz Blockade Means for Equities & Crude Oil
Breaking news from a report that Iran can come back to the negotiating table offered a market lift, reversing an initial down open for stocks. Kevin Green talks about what the headlines mean for equit...
Dow falls 350 points, oil surges above $100 after Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade
US stocks fell Monday morning as oil surged past $100 a barrel after President Trump announced a new blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – squashing hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East.
Trump's blockade is starting. Here's why stocks are only off modestly for now.
The American military on Monday was implementing a blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, with the escalation pushing oil prices higher and weighing on U.S. stocks.
Dow Jones sinks 360 points as Iran talks collapse, oil surge rattles markets
US stocks fell sharply on Monday, having a weak start to the week as investors reacted to the collapse of weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran, alongside a surge in oil prices follo...
CATL explores potential $5 billion Hong Kong share sale after stock rally, sources say
China's Contemporary Amperex Technology is considering a potential Hong Kong share sale that could raise around $5 billion, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the world's biggest elect...
'STAGGRING AMOUNT': Trump THREATENS China with new tariffs if they do this
President Donald Trump joins FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo in an exclusive interview to discuss the latest on Iran, U.S. oil exports, NATO and China's role in the Middle East. #foxbusiness #morningswi...
Why the best stock-markets bets are Chinese tech stocks and this out-of-fashion sector, according to Bank of America
The stock market is now too big to fail, Bank of America's Michael Hartnett reckons. So no rate increases before the midterms and a Sino-American detente in May
Futures Fall as U.S. Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Earnings Season Starts
With the Middle East truce starting to show cracks after U.S. negotiations with Iran ended without a deal, stock futures are falling and oil prices are spiking on Monday morning. Kevin Green discusses...
Market is now bottoming, says Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's Skelly
CNBC's "Squawk Box" team discusses markets ahead of earnings season with Dan Skelly, head of market research and strategy at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are sinking Monday, and oil prices are on the rise.
Strait of Hormuz blockade, Goldman Sachs earnings, AI cybersecurity and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Energy prices have probably peaked. What that means for stocks, according to Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson.
Investors should be keeping a close eye on the difference between Brent and U.S. crude, which is sending a message that market worries over the crisis in Iran have peaked, says Morgan Stanley.
Morning Bid: Blockade takes its toll
What matters in U.S. and global markets today
Goodbye ‘Peace Dividend' as Iran War Risks Resume Grip on Global Stock Markets
Investors are ‘back to the drawing board' as oil prices surge, stocks fall, and sentiment turns cautious.
Bonds sell off on inflation fears, oil backwardation hints Iran war won't last 12 months: CIO
Mark Tinker, Managing Director and CIO of Toscafund Hong Kong, says the market is currently reacting to the Iran war with a new "inflation pulse" driven by supply chain bottlenecks, similar to the sho...
Dow futures tumble 250 points: 5 things to know before market opens
Wall Street futures fell on Monday after weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran failed to produce a ceasefire deal, though losses remained more contained than the gravity of the confl...
Heard on the Street: Pharmaceutical companies are opting to make smaller biotech acquisitions. That's great news for biotech stocks.
Smaller acquisitions and disciplined pricing are proving to be big benefits to a wider number of companies
Wall St set for subdued open as failed US-Iran peace talks fuel investor angst
Wall Street's main indexes were set to open lower on Monday after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to deliver a deal to end the war, threatening a nascent recovery in equities and riski...
Keep calm and carry on buying the dip, says JPMorgan
Any investor who has a time horizon of at least three months should use any weakness in stocks to buy, says a new research note from JPMorgan strategists.
Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years — no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says
Tariffs are now a fact of life for businesses, executives said in a survey last month. Many expect President Donald Trump's signature economic policy to outlast his presidency.
Why elevated U.S. tariffs could stick around for years — even after Trump leaves office
A substantial majority of American business leaders are planning for U.S. tariffs to stay elevated for years — and that's a reasonable expectation, according to trade specialists at PwC.
Buffett Indicator hits 232%: is a US stock market crash coming?
There is a peculiar moment in every great valuation cycle where the data stops being abstract and starts being personal. For the US stock market, that moment may be now, as one of the bluntest and mos...
Treasury yields rise as collapse of Iran talks clouds inflation outlook
Treasury yields rise as collapse of Iran talks clouds inflation outlook
Shallow Losses for Stocks Despite Hormuz Blockade: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:01 - Iran War Escal...
Dow Dips Over 250 Points: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.
UK fintech firm Wise's quarterly cross-border volumes surge ahead of Nasdaq debut
British fintech group Wise said on Monday cross-border transaction volumes rose 26% in the fourth quarter to 49.4 billion pounds ($66.2 billion), reinforcing its expectation that annual profit marg...
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Oil Prices Move Higher
Treasury yields rose. The failure of U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend has caused oil prices to increase again.
European stocks set to start the week lower as Iran peace hopes fade
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as global traders assess developments in the Middle East.
Oil Climbs, Asian Equities Fall as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse
Stock markets in Japan, South Korea and Australia lose ground following the stalemate in U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Move now to seize this potential stock-market crisis and opportunity
If you have a wish list of stocks or closed-end funds that you have wanted to buy if they go on sale, now is the time to get it ready.
Trump says he's closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?
News over the weekend illustrates once again the advantage of having oil stocks in your retirement accounts.
Stock-market futures drop, oil surges above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend
Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and...
Stock, Oil Futures Poised to Open Amid Blockade Threats, End to Iran Talks
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. Navy would begin blockading “any and all” ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
Opinion | Why AI Is Like a Gold Mine
Some tech stocks pay off eventually, but only after a long period of volatility.
April's stock-market rebound is about to face its first major test as earnings season swings into gear
The recovery in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of April could soon face its first critical test, as the first-quarter corporate earnings season is about to get underway.
US small caps surge ahead: what's driving the market shift now
US small-cap stocks are staging a notable comeback in 2026, outperforming their large-cap peers after years of lagging returns, as sector dynamics, valuation resets, and improving earnings prospects r...
INVESTOR SENTIMENT: Markets look past short-term geopolitical shocks | Sunday Prep
FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell.
Top catalysts for the Dow Jones Index this week
The Dow Jones Index rebounded last week, reaching its highest point since May 4 as the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire. It rose to $48,250, up by 6.45% from its lowest level this month.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks to end the Iran war sputtered over the weekend. In this article @CL.1
Recent months have been marked by slower growth, stubborn inflation and a weaker job market. Economists worry the war in Iran could exacerbate all three.
Forecasters in the Journal's survey see hits to GDP, inflation and the job market from the conflict with Iran.
The Market's Next Test Is Already Here
After weeks of scouring headlines and watching tanker traffic, investors are eager to get back to the fundamentals of corporate earnings.
Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting.
Markets were pointing to a shaky start, based on trading via a decentralized crypto-based trading platform.
Stocks are 'starting to come back,' portfolio manager says
Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson discusses March inflation, the probability of Federal Reserve rate cuts and economic growth outlook on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
SPX to 8,100? Dow Jones to 100,000 by 2030?
"Let's hope" peace between the U.S. and Iran can be finalized, says James Demmert, who recently predicated a sharp decline in crude oil prices helping markets rally on Wednesday. He remains very bulli...
A Rare Event You Might Have Missed
In 1989, the first Dividend Aristocrats list was published. At the time it was just a curated list of twenty companies that had increased their dividends for 25 consecutive years.
A short-covering rally has stocks on shaky footing. Here's what could happen next.
U.S. stocks have staged a blistering rebound, but who exactly has been doing the buying?
It's been one of Wall Street's most heated AI debates — and it may be totally missing the point
Are copper cables or optical components best positioned to support the AI-networking boom? An analyst sees room for both technologies to win big.
Trump's tariffs face a fresh legal test in federal court
The centerpiece of President Donald Trump's economic policy—sweeping taxes on global imports—is under legal assault again.
The Crazy Math Confronting Everyday Investors in Private Markets
Private-credit fund investors keep heading for the exits, worried in part about valuations of underlying assets. Private-equity funds haven't faced such woes—but they could be next.
Jim Cramer Flags Overbought Stocks Amid Fragile Iran Truce As Wall Street Cheers: 'Bulls Need To Pull In Their Horns A Little Bit'
On Friday, Wall Street's sharp rally following a temporary truce between Iran and the U.S. prompted caution from Jim Cramer, who warned that investors may be getting ahead of themselves.
Panetta: Iran's Grip on Hormuz Puts Pressure on US Economy
Leon Panetta, Former Defense Secretary under the Obama Administration, says Tehran's control of the Strait gives it significant leverage and is driving inflation and fuel costs, making it central to n...
Review & Preview: Stocks' Stellar Week
The major indexes had their best week of the year. A fragile cease-fire plus the start of earnings season had investors buying the dip.
Fed asks about US banks' exposure to private credit firms, Bloomberg reports
The Federal Reserve is asking major U.S. banks for details about their exposure to private credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans in the industry, Bloomb...
Cramer warns of ‘incredibly overconfident' market after U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Jim Cramer explained why the market seems "overconfident" right now after the S&P 500 posts its best week since November. In the week ahead, Cramer will be following earnings from banks like Goldman a...
Forget GDP. Meet GDI: The new economic scorecard for AI power
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Wall Street creates new credit-default swap index to bet against private credit
S&P Dow Jones Indices is launching a new credit-default swap index linked to the private credit market, giving investors a tool to bet against a sector that has faced turbulence in the last few mont...
Inside the Consumer Price Index: March 2026
Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of the most closely watched economic indicators. What does inflation mean at the micro level — specifically...
Friday's Final Takeaways: AI Doubts, Global Inflation, & Geopolitical Risk Ahead of Earnings Season
Pressure continues to build in software as ServiceNow (NOW) leads a broader pullback tied to fading confidence in A.I. positioning.
Investors are gloomy about inflation and risk-taking ahead of Saturday's Iran talks
The economic toll of the Iran conflict is starting to show up at home.
Inflation SHOCKS markets, Fed debates rate cuts, Bank earnings preview » Market Movers Apr 10, 2026
Today's Executive Summary — April 9, 2026: Market and Industry Outlook In this dynamic market update, inflation remains the central concern, with experts dissecting the latest CPI report and the outlo...