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Stock Futures Climb on Soft Inflation Print, Bank Earnings Beat
U.S. stock futures rose ahead of Wednesday’s session after a softer-than-expected inflation report boosted investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the second-quarter earnings season got off to a strong start, ...
Iran-linked vessels pass through Hormuz ahead of US blockade
The number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday, with most of them linked to Iranian trade, before a U.S. blockade took effect on Wednesday, shipping data showed.
Blockbuster Stock Sales Are Threatening to Overwhelm the Bull Market
The race of companies to issue shares reminds some analysts of later stages of prior rallies.
Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Be Buoyed by Reduced Fed Rate-Hike Expectations
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be buoyed by reduced Fed rate-hike expectations.
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
JGBs Mixed; May Track Gains in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs were mixed in early Tokyo trade, but may track overnight price gains in U.S.
Review & Preview: Inflation Cools
The chance of a rate hike this month is low but the Iran war complicates long term expectations.
U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady After Softer CPI Data
U.S. stock futures were flat on Tuesday evening after a strong trading session driven by softer June inflation data. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA), and…
Jim Cramer says concerns about AI market froth are overblown. Here's why
CNBC's Jim Cramer said today's stock market is far less concerning than it was during the dot-com bubble, pointing to lower valuations, cooler inflation, and strong corporate earnings. He argued specu...
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Looks to Build on Tuesday Rally
A hectic day in markets lifted stocks Tuesday, thanks to booming bank profits and an unexpectedly upbeat inflation report.
Larry Kudlow: Kevin Warsh understands this
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh's goals on 'Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #kudlow #federalreserve #fed #econo...
Trump Shelves 20% Fee for Hormuz Cargo Shipments
President Donald Trump backed away from his plan to impose a 20% charge on cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after rolling out the fee, after US allies in the Gulf urged him t...
Strong Markets, Growing Complexity
In our view, the second quarter was defined by strong but uneven US equity performance. The S&P 500 delivered a solid rebound in April, posting its best monthly gain since November 2020 and moving to ...
Foreigners bought $132 billion of U.S. securities in May, Treasury says
Foreign investors bought a net $132 billion of U.S. securities in May, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday in its monthly Treasury International Capital report.
Wall Street has set a sky-high bar for companies to clear this earnings season. They just might pull it off.
Analysts have set a sky-high bar for second-quarter earnings. However, Piper Sandler thinks corporate America can still clear it.
Cooling Inflation, Surging Bank Earnings Power Stocks
IBM stock suffers its worst day on record.
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Kevin Warsh Speaks as CPI Cools
Inflation and the Fed take Marley Kayden's attention to close Tuesday's trading session. She talks about her perspective on the state of the economy as the June CPI print shows some signs of inflation...
Spending on new factories, warehouses and other industrial sites has been damped by rising costs
Spending on new factories, warehouses and other industrial sites has been damped by rising costs.
Strong Bank Earnings, Cool Inflation Data Lift U.S. Stocks
U.S. stocks rose as blockbuster bank earnings and a cooler-than-expected inflation report boosted sentiment, while a profit warning from IBM weighed on the Dow Industrials and dragged software stocks ...
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Rally on Optimistic Inflation Data as Trump Backtracks on 20% Hormuz Fee
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed higher on Tuesday as investors assessed cooler-than-expected inflation data and a Strait of Hormuz update from President…
Dow edges higher as Nasdaq rallies on cooler CPI, chip stocks rebound
The US stocks advanced on Tuesday after a softer-than-expected US inflation report boosted investor sentiment and fueled hopes that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged at its upcomin...
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 7/14/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) finished higher on Tuesday, with tech stocks powering the rally. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Information technology was the top...
U.S. strikes Iran before Hormuz Strait blockade restarts
U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian targets shortly before the U.S. resumed its naval blockade of Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Is Attacking a Crucial Oil-Market Lifeline: Shuttle Runs
The back-and-forth voyages have been instrumental because only a small number of shipowners were willing to risk sending their tankers through Hormuz
Trump Says US Will Be Doing A Lot of Deals With Iraq
President Donald Trump says the US and Iraq will be doing a lot of deals. “We're going to create a lot of jobs for both countries, and we're going to be taking out a lot of oil.
Fed’s Goolsbee Downplays ‘Surprisingly Benign’ Inflation Data
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Tuesday that the market shouldn’t place too much emphasis on one month of “surprisingly benign” inflation data. Goolsbee’s statement references J...
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Wasserman: "No Relief in Sight" for Consumers, Fed Faces Political Tightrope
A cooldown in CPI can't offset pressures from ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, argues Max Wasserman, who sees persistent headwinds hitting American consumers. "There's no relief in sight," ...
New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center ban
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday signed an executive order barring the construction of new "hyperscaler" data centers using 50 megawatts or more of power for up to one year. It is the f...
Wall Street banks see AI 'super cycle' set to boost deals, financing
A rush by technology companies to fund AI infrastructure is boosting dealmaking and financing activity for Wall Street, bankers said on Tuesday, generating lucrative fees from capital raising and lo...
Trump scraps proposed Strait of Hormuz shipping fee for Gulf states' investment deals
Following military clashes, Trump reinstates a full maritime blockade targeting Iranian cargo while swapping Gulf shipping fees for U.S. investment deals.
Nasdaq Index: Chip Stocks Lift Tech as Soft CPI Boosts US Stocks
Soft CPI lifted tech stocks as chipmakers rallied, but IBM weighed on the Dow. See the latest S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones outlook and analysis.
Inside the Consumer Price Index: June 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...
Sky-high returns and earnings expectations could mean the end is near for this stock-market bull run
Never since 1950 have the S&P 500's price and earnings both been so far above the historical trend at one time, one strategist said.
Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha
Fender, the U.S. maker of the iconic Stratocaster electric guitar played by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, has widened its legal campaign to defend the guitar's design with a notice letter sent to Ya...
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Steady as CPI Inflation Cools; Trump Calls Off 20% Hormuz Cargo Fee
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading slightly lower on Tuesday following an inflation update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and a Hormuz fee reversal from President Trump. Inflation cooled…
Regulatory action on chips, AI is coming, Commerce official says
Action regulating artificial intelligence and semiconductors is coming, a U.S. Commerce Department official who oversees export controls said at a hearing on Tuesday.
White House Cheers Inflation Data While Iran War Sparks New Price Surge
The news of an improvement in consumer prices in June came as the U.S. and Iran escalated attacks, risking a return to high energy prices.
CPI Offers "Sigh of Relief" for Fed, South Korea & China Show Global Tech Gap
@CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard talks about how the market "can breathe a little sigh of relief" in the latest CPI print. He makes the case the Fed will "shut the door" on an interest rate hike this mo...
Kevin Warsh pledges Fed policy ‘regime change' to rid inflation ‘tax' on American people
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks Tuesday to the House Financial Services Committee as part of the congressionally mandated semiannual monetary policy report.
Latest CPI Report Is a Huge Relief for Investors, Says Santos of JPM Asset Management
Gabriela Santos, Chief Market Strategist for the Americas at JPMorgan Asset Management joined Bloomberg Open Interest to explains why the latest CPI report could keep the Fed on hold, why AI infrastru...
Warsh Says Fed Doesn't Want to Be in the 'Bailout Business'
"We want to be in a position where we're not bailing out anybody, including crypto," Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says during testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. -------- ...
Warsh Says Fed Has ‘No Tolerance’ for Excessive Inflation
Newly sworn-in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said Tuesday the Fed has “no tolerance” for elevated inflation and vowed to restore price stability. That comes after June’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed…
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says central bank has 'no tolerance' for elevated inflation
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh told lawmakers the central bank won't tolerate persistently elevated inflation and will take the steps needed to preserve price stability.
Fed's 'ample reserves' approach is a focus of Warsh's balance sheet review
The way the Federal Reserve has conducted U.S. interest rate policy for almost two decades is up for review by one of the task forces central bank Chairman Kevin Warsh has launched, though a full re...
Warsh Says Fed Has 'No Tolerance' for Persistent Inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said policymakers at the central bank have no tolerance for high inflation during remarks to the House Financial Services Committee. -------- More on Bloomberg Tel...
Chamath Palihapitiya says soaring AI token spend will hit companies' earnings
Tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya said AI usage could negatively impact some companies' earnings. "CEOs and the CFOs, in my opinion, probably have no idea how much tokenmaxxing is going on inside of ...
Inflation Slowed During Pause in War With Iran
The Consumer Price Index fell to a 3.5 percent annual increase in June, and prices marked their biggest drop from a month earlier since 2020.
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 7/14/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Tuesday after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published June’s inflation data. During the month, the Consumer…
Warsh Reiterates Fed's Pledge to Get Inflation Down
Kevin M. Warsh, since becoming chairman of the Federal Reserve, has declined to say whether he supports higher interest rates to tame price pressures.
Kevin Warsh says Fed has ‘no tolerance' for inflation in first testimony as chairman on Capitol Hill
Warsh emphasized the Fed's commitment to focusing on price pressures – a stance that typically indicates a bias toward raising interest rates, not lowering them.
What to know about the Fed chairman's testimony.
Kevin M. Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, is taking questions from members of the House Financial Services Committee about his outlook for the economy.
The Fed's new chairman is asking for advice.
Five new task forces are focused on topics that Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, has said are “central to the broad conduct of monetary policy.
S&P 500 Rebounds as Cooling Inflation Dents Rate Hike Odds
The S&P 500 (SPX) opened higher on Tuesday after a fresh batch of inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) sent rate hike odds tumbling. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined…
Americans got a break on inflation in June, with better deals at the gas station and cooler price increases across much of the economy
This was lower than the 3.8% expected by analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal.
Trump Plans Hormuz Toll as US-Iran Truce Collapses
The US hit Iran with more strikes after announcing plans for a 20% fee on ships using the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Tehran attacked more oil tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Inflation cools to 3.5% — biggest drop since 2020 — on falling energy prices
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.5% in June over the past 12 months, cooling off from 4.2% in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday.
Dow Jones Edges Lower as CPI Inflation Posts Largest Drop in Six Years
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open lower on Tuesday following an inflation update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.4% month-over-month, below ...
Will Dow Jones 30 Hold Crucial 52,000 Support?
The US indices continue to look somewhat sideways, as the markets remain somewhat held hostage by headlines in the Middle East and beyond.
Consumer inflation cooled more than expected in June as gas prices fell
The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the consumer price index (CPI) eased in June as consumer price growth slowed after a recent surge caused by the Iran war.
Inflation Fell At Fastest Rate In Years In June As Gas Prices Eased
Inflation cooled faster than expected in June as a brief peace deal between Iran and the U.S. resulted in lower oil prices, according to federal data published Tuesday.
U.S., Iran trade fire after Trump says blockade resuming, floats tolls
The U.S. and Iran exchange further fire after President Donald Trump said Washington would resume its naval blockade of Iranian ports and proposed a 20% toll on cargo through the critical waterway. CN...
Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Assess June Inflation Data, Key Earnings, and Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Tuesday morning as investors assessed favorable June CPI (consumer price index) data, key earnings releases, and tensions in the Middle East. Notably, CPI fell…
Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran deal
Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by 70 cents on last year
Trump Reinstates Iran Blockade, Plans Hormuz Ship Fee
President Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% reimbursement for all other cargo shipped via the waterway. Bloomberg's Stuart Liv...
Inflation Slowed to 3.5% in June, as Americans Got a Break From Gasoline Prices
Consumer prices were up 3.5% in June from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, cooler than the 4.2% May rate that was lifted by gasoline-price increases.
Consumer prices fall for first time since 2020 pandemic, but fight vs. high inflation isn't over
Plunge in gas prices during Iran ceasefire brings relief. Renewed conflict poses fresh threat.
Book Sees Oil Risk If Iran Conflict Broadens
Kevin Book, Managing Director at ClearView Energy Partners, says oil prices are headed higher as renewed US strikes against Iran raise fresh risks around flows through the Strait of Hormuz. He says a ...
Chairman Kevin Warsh will pledge to lawmakers on Tuesday that the Fed will bring inflation down, saying members of its rate-setting committee “have no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation”
The new chairman binds the Fed to a goal without hinting at interest-rate path, two weeks before a meeting where some officials could press for an increase.
Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased
Consumer prices posted their biggest decline in more than six years during June as a sharp swoon in energy prices provided at least temporary relief from this year's inflation surge, the Bureau of Lab...
Warsh Has to Communicate More, Says Opinion's Dudley
William Dudley, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, says Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has to communicate more with markets, or he'll becom...
Warsh promises inflation will be a 'thing of the past,' cites benefits of AI investment boom
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh on Tuesday, in remarks he delivers to Congress this week, vowed to defeat inflation and "get monetary policy right." While he promised to tackle inflation, the central bank le...
Warsh to Reiterate Fed's Pledge to Get Inflation Down
Kevin M. Warsh, since becoming chairman of the Federal Reserve, has declined to say whether he supports higher interest rates to tame price pressures.
It was a 'huge mistake' for me to come on CNBC and talk about SPACs, says Chamath Palihapitiya
Chamath Palihapitiya, Social Capital founder and CEO, 8090 CEO and ‘All-In' podcast host, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss his record on SPACs, his role in igniting the SPAC boom among retail investors ...
Nasdaq 100: Tech Stocks Recover While Investors Brace for CPI Shock
US stocks await June CPI as strong bank earnings, rising oil prices and Fed Chair Warsh's testimony set the stage for a volatile trading session.
Fed Chairman Warsh Testifies Before Congress
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh testifies before the House Financial Services Committee and will deliver the central bank's semiannual report on monetary policy. The market is pricing in a Fed rate inc...
Another major warning sign is flashing for tech stocks — and it's coming from outside the U.S.
The Japanese yen USDJPY-0.15% is slipping against the U.S. dollar DXY-0.12%, and investors are wondering whether Japanese government officials will intervene in foreign-exchange (FX) markets to preven...
Inflation, Warsh, and War Stoke Treasury Yields, Putting Bond Markets On Edge
A big week for bonds starts on Tuesday. How the market responds is key.
The U.S. Stock Market Has a KOSPI Problem
Oil prices head north of $80 a barrel, Waller is watching inflation, Apple's ties with Google likely to strengthen, and more news to start your day.
What to know about the report.
Inflation has soared to a three-year high this summer after war with Iran pushed up energy prices globally. As those prices have fallen, so has inflation. Less clear is the magnitude of the drop.
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise
U.S. Treasury yields rose as fresh military escalation in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, reigniting inflation concerns.
Spending More Might Not Deliver All-Star Investing Returns
Oil prices surged Monday, erasing a month of declines, amid renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran. But investors' attention will likely drift Tuesday, at least temporarily, to a flood of bank ear...
Wall Street futures trade mixed today: 5 things to know before the market opens
US stock futures were mixed on Tuesday as investors prepared for inflation data, major bank earnings and Federal Reserve commentary, while another surge in oil revived fears that the Middle East confl...
U.S. Small Business Confidence Improved in June
The National Federation of Independent Business said its small-business optimism index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, versus economists' expectations of 95.7.
Trump's Hormuz toll plan could backfire, global shipping industry warns — here's why
President Donald Trump has proposed to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. That could provide a "further disincentive" to ships transiting the Strait, executives warned.
Stock Market News Today, 7/14/26 – Futures Wobble Ahead of Inflation Report and Bank Earnings
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Tuesday’s session as investors weighed escalating Middle East tensions, while awaiting key inflation data. Markets are also gearing up for the start of…
Wall St futures mixed ahead of CPI, bank earnings; US-Iran tensions in focus
U.S. stock index futures were mixed on Tuesday as investors braced for a pivotal inflation report and earnings from Wall Street's biggest banks, while U.S.-Iran tensions sent oil prices surging and ...
Corporate Bonds Have the Best Yields in Years. They Still Aren't Enough.
Higher long-term yields might not compensate for the higher risks.
Treasury yields rise as Fed rate hike expectations grow ahead of June inflation print
Treasury yields increased Tuesday as expectations for more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes grow.
Is Hormuz open? Trump's toll threat intensifies rush to bypass the Strait altogether
U.S.-Iran escalation and Trump's Hormuz toll threat accelerate Gulf efforts to bypass the strategic oil chokepoint. Saudi Arabia and UAE increasingly rely on alternative export routes as Hormuz disrup...
U.S. and Iran tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran trade strikes for a third consecutive night with President Trump declaring American forces are blockading the Strait of Hormuz and demanding a 20 per cent levy on all cargo. Trump sa...
Stock Market Today: Oil Gains, Investors Await Bank Earnings, CPI Report
Bank of America kicks off wave of reports at 6:45 a.m. ET
The market MISREAD this, expert reveals
'Making Money' panelists Mohamed El-Erian and Neil Dutta discuss the five task forces of the Federal Reserve. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmoney #federal...
Warsh to Move Markets More Than He Wants: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Stock Futures Jittery Ahead of Earnings and Key Inflation Report
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Tuesday’s session as investors assessed the rising Middle East tensions and awaited key inflation data. Markets are also focused on the start of…
'Nobody underwrote for that': Private credit faces a key test as higher rates squeeze borrowers
As the Middle East conflict pushes inflation higher, the risk of higher-for-longer interest rates is emerging as private credit's next major flashpoint. Underlying borrowers are still paying near-peak...
Fed in the spotlight as Warsh faces Congress
Asian markets are crumbling and Brent Crude is bubbling around $85 per barrel as U.S. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh prepares to give testimony to Congress over the next two days. No pressure, then.
U.S. launches strikes against Iran for a third night, while Tehran targets Gulf neighbors
Iran has retaliated with attacks targeting Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain Tuesday morning. War risk premiums for Strait of Hormuz are expected to increase sharply as ma...
Stocks gain on softer inflation, bank results while oil rises on US-Iran hostilities
Shares were up modestly on Tuesday after softer than expected U.S. inflation data and strong second-quarter earnings from major banks, while oil prices rose for a second day as the U.S. and Iran batt...
JGBs Mixed; May be Weighed by Declines in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs were mixed in early Tokyo trade, but may be weighed by overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys.
Review & Preview: Summer Doldrums
Indexes fell as Iran war fears spooked investors while AI failed to power stocks higher.
Boring stocks win when oil goes higher because of Iran war, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer recaps the day's market action.
U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Markets Digest Iran Tensions and Brace for Key Data
U.S. stock futures were flat on Monday evening after a rough session marked by rising U.S.-Iran tensions. Also, investors looked ahead to key earnings reports and inflation data. Futures on…
Jim Cramer says tech remains the market's best place to find big winners despite recent struggles
CNBC's Jim Cramer said tech stocks continue to offer the market's biggest upside because companies can quickly create new catalysts that reshape their valuations. He pointed to Meta, SK Hynix and Alph...
Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market
Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Stre...
Expect Interest Rate Cut, Not a Hike: Kyle Reidhead's Contrarian Take
While Wall Street is pricing in a high probability that the Fed will hike interest rates, Kyle Reidhead sees the opposite. He believes inflation will fade as the U.S. adopts what he considers a deflat...
Nigam Arora on Volatile AI Chip Trade & Dangers of "Rearview Mirror" Investing
"It's a mistake to say that it's going to be cyclical or it's going to be secular" when it comes to the AI chip trade, argues Nigam Arora. With that said, he walks investors through ways they can prep...
Market Close: Stocks Lower, Oil Higher on Iran; Earnings Season Starts • 7/13/26
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U.S. Stocks Fall as AI Selloff, Oil Jump Rattle Markets
U.S. stocks fell as a sharp selloff in chip stocks rattled investor confidence in the AI trade.
Stocks in the Red Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty | Closing Bell
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Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Stumble as Trump Restores Iran Blockade; Oil Spikes 9%
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed lower on Monday as new U.S.-Iran developments sent oil prices racing higher. News That Moved the Stock…
Dow falls 138 points as Iran tensions hit chip stocks, lift oil prices
US stocks closed lower on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a sharp rise in oil prices and renewed concerns over inflation, while a broad sell-off in semicondu...
Fed governor warns of possible interest-rate hikes if inflation comes in hot this week
As the war in Iran has pushed inflation to a three-year high while the labor market remains resilient, all eyes at the Federal Reserve are on prices – flipping from an easing bias to a tightening one.
Global Deals Top $2.6 Trillion in First Half of Year
Global transaction values were up around 30% year over year to $2.6 trillion in the first half, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Bloomberg's Ryan Gould says "we're in the midst of a Trump-indu...
What the market is getting wrong about Japan: PIIE's Adam Posen explains
Peterson Institute's Adam Posen explains why investors may still be underestimating the pace of Bank of Japan tightening. He discusses Japan's fiscal outlook, the Japanese yen, the possibility of rene...
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 7/13/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) fell on Monday amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions and surging oil prices. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Energy was the top-perfor...
Why Is Silver Down 4% Today, 7/13/26?
Silver (XAGUSD) is down by over 4% on Monday as the precious metal’s tumultuous year drags on. Brent crude oil (BZ) prices rallied after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes…
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Slips as Trump Restores Iranian Blockade, Introduces Hormuz Cargo Fee
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading lower on Monday as investors assess new U.S.-Iran developments. Both sides exchanged blows over the weekend in an effort to secure control over the…
Oil Prices Jump 5% Today After Iran Says Key Waterway Is Closed
Oil prices (CM:CL) jumped up 5% on Monday. This jump happened after traffic slowed down in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the sea route is closed after new fights…
Trump Reinstates ‘Iranian Blockade’ as Oil Prices Surge
Brent crude oil (BZ) prices are on the rise after President Trump announced the U.S. would reimpose its blockade on Iranian ports. The announcement comes as U.S.-Iran tensions over control of…