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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady—Warns Iran War May Have ‘Uncertain' Economic Impact
President Donald Trump has pressured the Fed and Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates more quickly, writing on Truth Social on Wednesday: “When is ‘Too Late' Powell lowering INTEREST RATES?” ...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Federal Reserve policymakers chose to leave interest rates unchanged at their March meeting amid a softening labor market and uncertainty over the economic impact of the Iran war.
Fed votes to hold rates steady, notes 'uncertain' impacts from Iran war
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to hold its key interest rate steady as policymakers navigate their way through higher-than-expected inflation readings, mixed signs on the labor market – and a ...
Fed holds interest rates steady as Iran war drives up oil prices and inflation fears
Jerome Powell resists Trump pressure as policymakers weigh energy shock against a weakening US jobs market
The Fed left rates unchanged as an oil shock threatens to prolong its inflation fight. Officials held out the prospect of a rate cut this year.
A new oil shock is threatening to prolong the Fed's yearslong fight to bring down inflation ahead of a leadership transition.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid Iran war, mixed economic signals
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates in the current range as the war in Iran and conflicting economic signals throw snags in the path to rate cuts this year.
Oaktree's Howard Marks on Unpredictablility, Importance and Investing in AI
Artificial intelligence is making the world more unpredictable than ever before, according to Oaktree Capital Management co-founder Howard Marks. He spoke with Lisa Abramowicz on March 17th in an inte...
How the Fed is expected to maneuver interest rates in the wake of the war in Iran
A key question hangs over the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting that ends Wednesday: Will central bank policymakers still reduce short-term interest rates this year, now that the Iran war has sent oil...
Wholesale inflation hits highest level in a year — and Iran war is fueling more rising prices fears
The gains, driven partly by an sharp increase in food prices from January to February, were bigger than economists had forecast, and they occurred before the US and Israel attack on Iran pushed energy...
Chris Vermeulen Sees "Healthy" Correction Coming, Offers Case in Holding Cash
Chris Vermeulen (@TheTechnicalTraders) believes a greater equity pullback is on the horizon. With the SPX and NDX struggling to break out, paired with macro uncertainties and crude oil volatility, Chr...
Pimco's Stracke Addresses Private Credit Market Concerns
Pimco President Christian Stracke addresses the growing concerns in the private credit market. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Stracke says there's a "cooling" in the private credit market, sig...
Treasury market flashes sign of growing stagflation risks
A worrisome trading pattern in the roughly $30 trillion Treasury market points to concerns about the economy and inflation.
Q4 Earnings Recap: US Large-Cap is Peerless
US large-cap is on a level of its own. Value-oriented markets take a step back. Earnings have become even more important as global markets face uncertainty.
What the Fed's Inflation Outlook Means for You and Your Portfolio
Retirees, who are particularly vulnerable to inflation, must shield their investments from major hits.
Trump Renews Demand for Rate Cuts as Fed Grapples With War in Iran
Oil prices are soaring, threatening a wider problem with inflation, but the president has insisted that borrowing costs must be lowered.
Two Measures, Two Stories About Inflation
The Federal Reserve must contend with price readings that seem headed in opposite directions.
How to read the Fed's projections like a pro.
The Federal Reserve is preparing to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday for its second straight meeting this year.
What the Fed's rate decision means for your finances
See how the central bank's interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
KG's PPI & Factory Order Takeaways & Iran's South Pars Airstrike Impact
Kevin Green tackles the inflation picture with the latest economic data in the delayed February PPI print and January factory orders. Also weighing on inflation: crude oil, moving to the upside again ...
Energy & Inflation "Whammies" Hit Stocks into FOMC Interest Rate Decision
"Stocks got hit with a couple whammies this morning," says Joe Mazzola with @CharlesSchwab, pointing to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran's gas infrastructure as the main culprit of Wednesday's pressu...
US crude stocks rise, gasoline and distillate inventories fall - EIA says
U.S. crude stocks rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.
Former St. Louis Fed Pres. Bullard on February PPI: A disturbing trend toward higher inflation
James Bullard, Purdue University's Mitch Daniels School of Business dean and former St. Louis Fed President, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the February PPI data, impact on the Fed's interest rate outl...
Teeing up the trading day with a top panel on the Fed, tech and impact of the war in Iran
Jose Torres of Interactive Brokers, Nimrit Kang of NorthStar Asset Management and Lee Baker of Claris Financial Advisors discuss the Fed's tough job as it confronts energy price inflation from the war...
March 18 Fed Decision: Oil Prices vs. Interest Rates
It's "Fed Day," and while a rate change seems unlikely, the conversation is heating up around major economic dynamics. Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Myles Udland break down the long-awaited Fed meet...
Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected
Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.
Fed Expected To Hold Interest Rates Today As Iran War Rattles Markets
President Donald Trump has pressured the Fed and Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates more quickly, writing on Truth Social on Wednesday: “When is ‘Too Late' Powell lowering INTEREST RATES?” ...
Expectations for the next Fed rate cut get pushed back after hot inflation report
A hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation reading for February had traders contemplating the possibility that the Federal Reserve won't be lowering interest rates at all this year. Chances for a Dece...
Dow Falls Over 150 POints; US Producer Prices Increase In February
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 150 points on Wednesday.
US stocks fall as PPI inflation jumps, Dow Jones down 169 points
US stock opened lower on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data and rising oil prices dampened investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Dow Jones Industrial Aver...
No Rate Cut Until December? How Crude Oil & Iran Upset Fed's Dual Mandate
"The big action is going to be in the summary of economic projections and, of course, the press conference," says Joe Brusuelas on Wednesday's interest rate decision from the FOMC. He's leaning toward...
Stubborn Wholesale Inflation Persisted in February
Wholesale inflation hit the highest rate in a year last month, adding evidence that stubborn price increases persisted in the economy even before the Iran war began.
Jeff Currie Sees ‘Substantial' Upside as Oil Market Rebalances
Jeff Currie, chief strategy officer at Carlyle Energy Pathways, examines the disconnect between the paper and physical oil markets and the “bumpy ride” he expects as the market begins rebalancing supp...
Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected
Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy costs. The producer price index, a measure of pipeline costs that ...
Wholesale prices surge again and show inflation flowing through pipeline of the economy
The cost of wholesale goods and services rose at an accelerated pace in February for the third month in a row, underscoring the challenge faced by the Federal Reserve in vanquishing inflation even bef...
Fed Day, Macy's earnings, Micron's memory boost and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Fed to still cut rates this year, even as high oil prices spark an uptick in inflation: CNBC Fed Survey
Oil prices, on average, will remain around $88 a barrel six months from now, according to the CNBC Fed Survey. On average, respondents forecast 1.8 rate cuts this year, a more dovish outlook than the ...
March Is a Game of Two Halves for Stock Market. Investors Bet on a Comeback This Month.
History suggests the second half of March is a winner for the stock market.
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall, Dollar Stable Ahead of Fed's Likely Hold
U.S. Treasury yields fell ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting where the fed funds target rate range is expected to be left on hold.
Fed's Powell to deliver a gut check for markets as stocks climb alongside oil prices
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is due to speak Wednesday on the economy and interest rates for the time since the start of the Iran conflict.
Dow futures soar ahead of Fed decision: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors turned a bit optimistic with reducing oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision today. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Av...
Stock Markets Are Looking Through $100 Oil. Why the Fed Needs to Follow Suit.
Trump expresses frustration with NATO allies, what happens if Warsh's Fed confirmation is delayed, airlines face higher fuel costs, and more news to start your day.
Fed plot unfolds
Given the backdrop of war and oil price volatility, investors' focus later today will be on whether Federal Reserve officials consider the inflationary implications of the oil shock significant enoug...
Wall Street's bank capital victory in sight but hurdles remain
Wall Street banks are set to score a win as President Donald Trump's regulators unveil softened new draft capital rules this week, but there could still be fresh technical and political challenges ah...
The World's Hottest Stock Market Is On Fire Again. It's About More Than Iran.
Stock markets have been volatile since the Iran war started, but one in particular has stood out.
U.S. Futures Rise, Oil Holds Steady as Global Markets Calm
Oil checked recent gains and stock markets pushed higher as markets adopted a calmer footing ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later Wednesday.
Treasury yields move lower as attention turns to Fed rates decision
Treasury yields move lower as attention turns to Fed rates decision
Fed Meeting Today: Dow Futures Rise, Brent Crude Remains Above $100
Stock futures point to third day of gains ahead of interest-rate decision at 2 p.m. ET
Nasdaq Gains 100 Points Ahead Of Fed Decision: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Tuesday.
This sector is 'not expensive by any stretch,' investing expert reveals
Cresset Capital founding partner Jack Ablin analyzes where the economy is headed on 'The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #theclamancountdown #ec...
Investors Should Position for a Longer Iran War. What to Do Now.
The risk is that the war lasts longer than expected, and that the shipping industry takes even longer to recover. The recent weakness in financial markets could be an amuse-bouche before a bearish fea...
NBIM CEO: Surprised markets haven't reacted more to Iran war
NBIM CEO Nicolai Tangen discusses the risks posed by high energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty and potential AI-driven market imbalances.
What Happens at the Fed If Kevin Warsh Isn't Confirmed by May 15
The nominee still doesn't have a Senate confirmation hearing date, although Jerome Powell's term as chair technically ends May 15.
Powell's Second-to-Last Meeting Previews an Increasingly Divided Fed
As many as three governors are candidates to dissent at this week's meeting, an unusual break that offers a glimpse of the fracture Kevin Warsh stands to inherit.
Oaktree's Marks Weighs In on Big Tech Debt Sales
Oaktree Capital Management co-founder Howard Marks warns about "credulousness" being on the rise when asked about the issuance of long-term debt by Big Tech during a fireside chat with Bloomberg's Lis...
Review & Preview: Powell's Last Stand?
Stocks rose for a second straight day. Plus, Jerome Powell is set for his penultimate meeting as Fed chair.
Private equity stocks have been the most toxic area of 2026, says Jim Cramer
CNBC's Jim Cramer talks about the day's market action and focuses on the tech trade from Nvidia's GTC conference in San Jose, California.
Jim Cramer: Stocks rising despite oil gains signals a new market message
Stocks rose Tuesday even as oil climbed, signaling investors are shifting focus back to strong fundamentals despite geopolitical uncertainty. Jim Cramer highlighted rebounds in airlines, private equit...
Fed's "Tightwire" Act: Oil, Private Credit & Uncertainty Rattles Interest Rate Balance
Recessions are typically led by high oil prices, says Erin Gibbs, explaining that it will only make the Fed's job harder into Wednesday's interest rate decision. She talks about how the volatility aro...
Stocks Stage Modest Advance While Oil Closes Above $100
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralyzed.
API shows weekly rise in US crude stocks, fuel inventories fall, sources say
U.S. crude stocks rose last week while fuel inventories fell, market sources said, citing American Petroleum Institute figures on Tuesday.
Dow Jones rises as oil above $103, Fed meeting in focus
US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as investors weighed rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and the start of the Federal Reserve's tw...
Investors want to lean into the dip as fundamentals remain strong, says Raymond James' Matt Orton
Matt Orton, Raymond James chief market strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss if geopolitics is creating market noise, the broadening out in market performance and much more.
Stocks Stage Cautious Advance | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
The Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect
Markets are pricing in a near-zero chance that the Federal Reserve will be cutting interest rates at this meeting — or any other in the near future. Updates to economic and rate projections also aren'...
Orlando Bravo pushes back on private markets criticism: 'Everybody's extremely comfortable'
"We have been living in the details of the space for a very, very long time, not on a high level, not investing in stocks, [but] investing in companies, customer contracts, knowing the details. So, ye...
The Unintended Winners and Losers of the War In Iran
The war is a blow to Europe and NATO and a boon for Russia, Christopher Smart writes in a guest commentary.
'NO LONGER A BULLY': Iran's power collapse sends SHOCKWAVES across the region
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses mounting evidence Iran is weakening militarily while tankers push through key global shipping lanes.
Can the rally find new footing? Here's what you need to know
The Investment Committee debate whether the market can hold this rally and what stocks need to keep going higher.
The ‘smart money' on Wall Street hates these bonds — but they may be a golden buying opportunity for you
Three important — and potentially useful — things leap out of the latest BofA fund-manager survey.
U.S. Democratic lawmakers introduce bill to crack down on prediction markets
U.S. Democratic lawmakers Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Greg Casar on Tuesday introduced a bill to ban prediction market bets on military operations and other sensitive government actions,...
Major U.S. ports navigate uncertainty as war with Iran threatens global shipping
American ports are far removed from the conflict in the Middle East, but they are seeing rising bunker-fuel prices and increased uncertainty.
Expect quarterly earnings reports to remain the norm even if they're no longer required
Competitive pressure and investor demand may have more to do with how frequently public companies reveal their financial results in the future than the SEC does
U.S. Companies Weigh on U.S.-Iran War Impact, Central Bank Moves into FOMC Decision
@CharlesSchwab's Liz Ann Sonders says Tuesday's trading action hinges a lot on U.S.-Iran War developments. With companies like Honeywell (HON) weighing on the conflict's impact to companies, Liz Ann b...
Drew & Jonathan Scott on US Housing Market | Yahoo Finance Interview
In this candid conversation, Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott dive deep into the current state of the U.S. housing market and their new show, Property Brothers: Under Pressure. Discover why: ...
How Iran Strikes Affect The Fed's Rate Decision
The sudden shock to the U.S. economy threatens to keep inflation high and challenge employers' ability to hire. As a result, the Fed is expected to pause its rate cut.
How a quarterly earnings shake-up could disrupt a sprawling white-collar ecosystem
The SEC could soon reduce the number of times companies have to report earnings. Companies have complained that quarterly reports are costly and time-consuming.
Corporate debt downgrades and $4 trillion pension shortfall loom over U.S. markets
Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau. Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.
FED SHOCK: Jerome Powell could stay beyond end of his term
Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the status of the CLARITY Act and whether Jerome Powell could stay at the Federal Reserve after his chair term expires.
The Stock Market's Biggest Investors Are Pulling Back. But They're Optimistic on 1 Key Point.
Investors are favoring emerging markets, with the largest allocation in five years, and equities in Japan.
KG's Cases for $60 & $120 Crude Oil, NVDA Negative Price Action
Energy infrastructure continues to take a hit even as ships move through the Strait of Hormuz, causing crude oil prices to fluctuate. Kevin Green says the futures curve points to the U.S.-Iran War bei...
Pending home sales rose in February, apartment concessions hit highest level in over a decade
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the latest from the housing market including apartment concessions hitting the highest level in over a decade.
European markets need to get their act together, CEO of Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund says. ‘The winner takes it all'
Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, warned Europe is facing a crisis and that “it is time to act.” NBIM manages Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest of its kind, with a va...
Australia Just Hiked Interest Rates, Citing the Iran War. What It Means for the Fed.
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates in a close vote, warning that fuel-price shocks tied to the Iran war could push inflation higher and keep central banks cautious.
Oil surge and geopolitics drive markets as leadership shifts
Chris Verrone, Chief Market Strategist at Strategas, Seana Smith, Senior Investment Strategist at Global X ETFs, and Henrietta Treyz, Co Founder at Veda Partners, say oil, inflation and geopolitics ar...
U.S. Pending-Home Sales Rose in February
The pending home sales index, a leading indicator of house sales based on contract signings, rose 1.8% on month to 72.1. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a 0.6% decline.
Economists Warn Rising Oil Prices May Push U.S. Into A Recession
The Federal Reserve, which previously warned in 2001 that rising oil prices usually precede most recessions, noted the U.S. economy has become more resilient in recent decades and is better positioned...
'BANNING WALL STREET': Bipartisan push targets investor homebuying
Fox Business' Gerri Willis reports new data shows institutional investors make up a surprisingly small share of home purchases as lawmakers push new limits.
Dow jumps 398 points as oil tops $100, Fed decision in focus
US stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors looked to extend the previous session's gains, while closely monitoring developments in the escalating Iran conflict and its impact on global energy mark...
Some economists are warning about ‘stagflation.' What it could mean for your money
Conflict in Iran has sent oil prices up, prompting some experts to worry stagflation, or low economic growth and high inflation, could be possible for the U.S. economy. Here's the money moves experts ...
SPX, NVDA & UBER Capture KG's Attention While Crude Oil Creeps Higher
The S&P 500 needs to show defining strength Tuesday after a technical rebound Monday, says Kevin Green. He offers insight into the index futures as crude oil prices move higher.
Here is a look at who has a say on Federal Reserve interest-rate policy this year
President Trump has demanded that Fed Chair Jerome Powell cut rates. But it isn't the Fed chair alone who sets them.
Dow futures plunge on Tuesday: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures are facing some pressure on Tuesday as the S&P 500 futures slipped 0.3% in early trading. The futures tied to other Wall Street indices were also trading in red with Nasdaq 100 future...
Iran hitting data centers 'shook the market to the core': Tanto
Tanto Capital Co-Founder & Managing Partner Ozan Özkural joins Squawk Box Europe to discuss the market impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
Rose the dog might have just heralded the age of programmable medicine — and here are the stocks that benefit
The age of programmable medicine may be upon us.
Stocks Can't Recover While Oil Prices Surge. Why the Fed's Unlikely to Help.
Nvidia's Huang predicts $1 trillion in hardware sales, government bonds will keep selling off, Nebius strikes a second big AI deal, and more news to start your day.
Sartorius Shares Rise After Company Targets Top-Line, Profitability Growth
The laboratory products and services company expects group organic growth of 8% to 11% a year from 2027.
The Fed is likely to hold rates steady with volatile oil prices and poor US jobs performance
The Federal Reserve will announce its March interest rate decision on Wednesday afternoon. It's likely the FOMC will hold rates steady, especially as the Iran war has sent oil markets into chaos.
Treasury yields tick up as investors weigh oil surge, Iran tensions and looming Fed decision
Treasury yields edged higher as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.