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There's been some fragility in the labor market, Fed official says
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman discusses the Federal Reserve's regulatory efforts on ‘Kudlow.'
Review & Preview: Trouble at Home
A week that focused on war in the Middle East ended with renewed worries about the U.S. economy.
Job Market Is In a Funk With Little Chance of Perking Up, Analyst Says
Payrolls grew by an average of just 18,000 in each of the past three months. Plus, market newsletter commentary on China's reduced growth target, higher oil prices, AI stocks.
Amid oil shock uncertainty, Fed's Hammack says central bank must lower inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Friday that while she expects inflation pressures to moderate, if they are not easing later this year the U.S. central bank may have t...
Inflation is a clear and present danger, warns Wells Fargo's Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher, Wells Fargo, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the state of the U.S. economy as oil prices are spiking on geopolitical concerns, and gives advice to bond market investors.
Ives on the Tech Trade, Anthropic-Pentagon Spat
The Pentagon said it has formally notified Anthropic PBC that it's determined the company and its products pose a risk to the US supply chain, according to a senior defense official, escalating a disp...
Friday's Final Takeaways: FOMC Rate Cut Possibilities & China Internet ETF Boost
Crude oil captivated market attention on Friday and throughout the week, though Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas turn to other headlines largely overlooked by investors. They talk through their takeaways o...
Oil surge sparks Treasury market's worst weekly rout since ‘liberation day' chaos
Government bonds globally were hit hard by surging oil prices as the Iran conflict extends into the weekend
Shrinking Labor Force, Surging Oil Prices Drive Stocks to Worst Week Since April
The Dow industrials fell 3% this week.
Here's What Experts Think About the Economy—and Markets—as War in Iran Continues
War in the Middle East fueled a volatile trading week for stocks, but it wasn't as bad as it might have been. There are reasons for investors to worry about longer-term effects—to both markets and the...
Wall Street Rattled by Weak Jobs Report | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Fed's Hammack Sees Two-Sided Risks to Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said interest rates could be on hold for quite some time as inflation comes down and the labor market stabilizes further. She says the economy ...
Fed's Hammack Expects Rates to Be On Hold for Some Time
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack expects interest rates to be on hold for quite some time. She speaks to Bloomberg's Michael McKee in New York.
Jobs Crash, War Flares: Smart Money Hides In These Stocks
February's shocking jobs report, Iran war headlines and AI jitters are steering money into classic defensives like healthcare, energy majors, consumer staples giants and even cash‑rich AI leaders.
Job Losses Set to Test Consumer Confidence and Spending
The latest labor market figures delivered an unexpected turn, with payrolls shrinking in February and the unemployment rate ticking higher, raising new questions about whether consumer confidence and ...
A rough February jobs report exposed just how much the U.S. has relied on health workers. Here's a look at some of the key trends in the latest Labor Department Report
A rough February jobs report exposed just how much the U.S. has relied on health workers.
Fed Governor Miran: Job losses in February add to the case for more interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Friday that the weak February jobs report bolsters the rationale for the central bank to lower interest rates further.
Why you shouldn't blame AI for the weak jobs data
The surprisingly weak jobs report for February seemed to confirm investor fears that artificial intelligence will replace thousands of workers. But there are a number of reasons to suggest those fears...
Secondary Buyers Eye Private-Credit Assets as Redemptions Mount
A rise in discounted secondary deals is expected as some wealthy investors seek exits from interval funds and BDCs.
The true cost of daylight-saving time is a $672 million hit to the U.S. economy
Research suggests the U.S. loses more than just an hour of sleep when we spring forward by turning the clocks back.
Dow falls 560 points, US oil surges to $90 as Trump demands Iran surrenders
US oil prices surged to $90 a barrel on Friday after President Trump demanded unconditional surrender from Iran – fueling fears of a lasting conflict that Qatar's energy minister warned could “bring d...
Fed Governor Stephen Miran: Labor demand isn't strong enough because monetary policy is too tight
Fed Governor Stephen Miran joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the state of the latest jobs report, energy market themes, and more.
Boston Fed President Collins Argues for Holding Rates Steady
Boston Fed President Susan Collins, who is not a voting member of the FOMC this year, said the central bank should maintain rates at their current levels for some time.
The U.S. job market is still under strain: report shows unemployment rose to 4.4% in February
American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring...
The Fed's biggest fear has always been having to choose between fighting inflation and protecting jobs. Friday's employment report brought that dilemma a step closer
A softening labor market and rising energy prices are pulling the central bank in opposite directions.
U.S. Says It Plans to Set Up Tariff Refund Process for Importers
The U.S. government plans to set up an electronic process for importers to request tariff refunds in the next 45 days, according to a court filing.
Tech jobs are getting demolished in ways not seen since 2008 and the dot-com bust
Tech industries are losing their strength. One economist said tech job losses outpaced the past two recessions.
Fed Governor Miran says job losses in February add to the case for more interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said in a CNBC interview on Friday that the weak February jobs report bolsters the rationale for the central bank to lower interest rates further. If Miran had h...
Trump tariffs: Customs and Border Protection tells judge it can't comply with refund order.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a Court of International Trade judge on Friday that it is not currently able to comply with his order to begin refunding reciprocal tariffs imposed last year by...
Emerging market equity funds slide as Iran conflict sparks selloff
Emerging market equity funds have posted steep declines this month as investors cut exposure to risk assets amid the escalating Iran conflict, making them among the worst performers across asset cla...
Retirees, Don't Do Anything Rash With Your Portfolios
This market is volatile, but the S&P 500 is still up around 18% over the past 52 weeks.
The Stock Market's New Fear Is an 11-Letter Word That Crushed the Economy in the '70s
Superstitions are funny. Actors won't say “Macbeth” in a theater, baseball players won't talk to a pitcher when he's throwing a no-hitter, and White House staff won't say “recession” when the economy ...
Jamie Dimon Warned Of 'Cockroaches' — Now Mohamed El-Erian Says More 'Bugs' Are Crawling Out In Private Credit
Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz chief economic adviser, is pointing to widening cracks in private credit markets. He said the signs mirror JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon‘s earlier “cockroa...
'NOT A GOOD REPORT': Labor sec acknowledges WEAK February jobs numbers
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins 'Varney & Co.' to address February's weak jobs report and rising unemployment.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Middle East Developments, Oil Prices in Focus; U.S. Inflation Due
All eyes will be on developments in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran and the conflict spread to various countries across the region.
Trump-tariff refunds being hashed out in closed-door ‘settlement conference'
Businesses have raised concerns about what they expect to be a months- or years-long process to get refunds.
Fed's Dual Mandate Conundrum: "Pretty Weak" Jobs Report v. Oil's Inflation Woes
@CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard calls February's jobs report "pretty weak" where it's "hard to find a silver lining." It adds to inflation pressure facing the FOMC due to crude oil's huge price spike t...
San Francisco Fed's Daly says jobs report complicates interest rate call.
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said Friday the weak February jobs report adds to a difficult policymaking environment.
Navigating Energy Sector Surge & Options Amid Iran Volatility
After crude oil's parabolic rally this week, Neal Dingmann turns to the energy sector and explains how the massive move is small when you compare it to the one-year chart. He highlights stocks to watc...
'LOSS OF 92,000 JOBS': Stunning reversal ROCKS markets
'Mornings with Maria' panel reacts to shocking February jobs miss as payrolls fall 92,000 and oil prices surge. 0:00 – Breaking: February Jobs Report Numbers & Market Reaction 1:18 – The AI Productivi...
Outlook On Energy Markets Following US–Iran Conflict
Escalating conflict involving Iran has quickly become one of the most influential factors on global energy markets. War in the Middle East has historically had a major influence on oil prices because ...
Trump tariffs: Customs and Border Protection tells judge it can't comply with refund order
U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a Court of International Trade judge it cannot comply with his order to begin refunding reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The Supreme Court ...
Why the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February
The US labor market shrunk by 92,000 non-farm payroll jobs in February, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), well below economist estimates of an addition of 55,000. The unemployment r...
Dow Tumbles After Surprise Job Market Decline—As Trump's Iran Comments Boost Oil Prices
How much further oil prices increase by. Saad al-Kaabi, Qatar's energy minister, told the Financial Times that crude prices may reach $150 per barrel if tankers are unable to pass through the Strait o...
Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed's Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk
The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.
BlackRock's Rick Rieder Says US Economy Is ‘Doing Fine'
Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at BlackRock, says “the economy and employment are quite different conditions,” as he reacts to the February jobs report and explains why he still sees 2.5% - 3...
Fed's Goolsbee Weighs In on Jobs Report, Stagflationary Concerns
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee reacts to the latest US employment report and warns the economic shocks like the recent surge in oil prices can lead in a stagflationary direc...
February Payrolls Drop 92,000, Undercutting Jobs Outlook
The February jobs report shows payrolls dropped by a whopping 92,000, confounding economists' views that the job market was starting to gain strength.
Hassett on Oil Price Pressure, US Jobs Report
National Economic Director Kevin Hassett says the White House has no plans to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to bring down oil prices. He says the US nonfarm payrolls report for February, which s...
Analysis: Tough jobs report puts Trump's Iran war plans to the test
The jobs report released Friday showed a loss of 92,000 jobs in February. Unemployment rose to 4.4%.
Winter Storm Fern cast a chill on retail sales, but spending slump is unlikely to last
Sales at U.S. retailers fell in January for the first time in three months as Winter Storm Fern depressed spending at car dealers, gas stations and brick-and-mortar stores.
San Francisco Fed Pres. Daly on February jobs report: No one month of data is decisional
CNBC's Steve Liesman and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the February jobs report, strength of the labor market, state of the economy, impact on the Fed's interest r...
Nasdaq Down Over 300 Points; US Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs In February
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 300 points on Friday.
Feeling Anxious About The Markets? How To Invest Responsibly During Global Uncertainty
When global headlines turn alarming, investors often feel an urge to overhaul their portfolios, but that instinct is usually the wrong one. Markets tend to recover far faster than our emotions do, eve...
Large Payroll Drop In February Weakens Jobs Outlook but Paves Way for Fed Rate Cut
Payrolls dropped by a whopping 92,000 in February, confounding economists' views that the job market was starting to gain strength.
San Francisco Fed's Daly says jobs report complicates interest rate call
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said Friday the weak February jobs report adds to a difficult policymaking environment. In a CNBC interview, Daly did not commit to a position on inte...
U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February - unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
The U.S. economy lost jobs in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 for the month, compared to the estimate for 50,000 and below the downwardly revi...
How one Bank of America strategist says investors should trade the Iran conflict
Markets need an improvement in Trump's poll ratings, one strategist says.
Jobs Plummeted Unexpectedly In February As Unemployment Rate Rose
This is a developing story.
US Unexpectedly Loses 92,000 Jobs in February
Nonfarm payrolls dropped by 92,000, analysts expected a gain of 55,000. The unemployment rate climbed to 4.4%.
Retail Sales Sagged in January
Sales at retailers declined in January, the Commerce Department said, extending a tepid trend for U.S. shopping since late last year.
U.S. Economy Shed 92,000 Jobs In February, Including Drop In Entertainment Industry Employment
The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, in a report that was weaker than expected.
The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in a shocking February jobs report.
US lost 92,000 jobs in February in surprisingly weak report
Hiring in February was surprisingly weak, signaling the labor market might not be as stable as Federal Reserve officials hoped – further thwarting the path to interest-rate cuts as the conflict in Ira...
US economy shed 92K jobs in February, well below expectations
The U.S. economy shed jobs to start the year, as the Labor Department reported that employment decreased by 92,000 jobs in February 2026, when economists expected a gain of 59,000.
US lost 92,000 jobs in February just before Trump joined Iran conflict
The unemployment rate was 4.4% in February, with 130,000 jobs added in January
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said Friday, missing expectations.
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said Friday, missing expectations.
U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Fed's Christopher Waller on War-Related Inflation, Jobs, Private Credit
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller discusses the potential inflationary impact of war with Iran, US payrolls, ongoing risks from tariffs, and his view of private credit markets on “Bloomberg ...
Dow drops 1,000 points as oil prices continue to rise amid war with Iran
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday, including a 1,000-point slump for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran.
Anthropic's meteoric rise shocked the market — but the AI crown remains up for grabs
A year ago, Anthropic was a niche artificial-intelligence lab in the shadow of OpenAI. Now, Anthropic's Claude sits at the top of the App store in 16 different countries.
What to know about the jobs report.
Employment data for February will be released by the Labor Department on Friday.
Morning Bid: No quiet on the eastern front
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
The Iran War Is Hitting Gulf Markets, Lifting Israel and Shifting Risk Across the Region
The conflict has upended long-held assumptions in Gulf markets, pushing investors to factor in new dangers.
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Tumble Ahead Of February Employment Data—Marvell Technology, Gap, Oracle In Focus
U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following Thursday's negative close. Futures of the major benchmark indices were lower amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict.
Big Revisions Are a Reason to Question the Jobs Numbers, Not to Dismiss Them
Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding.
Jobs Report Today: Dow Futures Steady, Oil Edges Higher
Precious metals tick up; employment data in focus
Dow Tumbles Almost 800 Points Amid Iran Conflict: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Thursday.
Foreign outflows from Indian IT stocks at 7-month high in February on AI shockwaves
Foreign outflows from India's information technology stocks hit a seven-month high in February, on worries that artificial intelligence-led disruption could squeeze earnings.
What Iran Really Means for Markets
From inflation and interest rates to a stock market reshuffling and the federal deficit, this war could have far-reaching financial effects. Investing moves to consider.
South Korea's Stocks Go on a Wild Ride
The market, the world's hottest of 2025, plunged as the Iran war broke out.
U.S. markets complacent, USD decline to resume: Brookings
Robin Brooks of Brookings Institution discusses the impact of the geopolitical events on the impact for oil prices, and the dollar strength. He says the dollar has become 'temporary safe harbor' and t...
Tariffs Are Lower and Businesses Are Racing to Take Advantage
The race is on to speed up shipments, step up production and secure refunds.
Jim Cramer says the market is stuck in limbo – and the Iran war isn't the only cause
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday that it's more than just the war in Iran that's moving stocks. "The bottom line is we have to face the fact that the market's in limbo," Cramer said.
The K-Shaped Economy and AI's Role
The concept of a K‑shaped economy gained traction during the COVID‑19 pandemic as economists tried to describe the shape of the eventual recovery. A “V‑shaped” recovery implies a sharp rebound, while ...
Middle East War Hits Stocks. But AI ‘Is Still the Most Important Dynamic in the Market.
‘Over the medium to longer term, absolutely AI is still the most important dynamic in the market,' said John Belton, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds.
Oil Prices Could Become a Real Problem for Stocks. This Is the Number to Worry About.
Oil prices have become a focus since the U.S. started military strikes targeting Iran.
Oil Prices Are Surging—And It's Making Stock Investors Anxious. Here's Why.
Stocks tumbled again Thursday. You can blame the price of oil.
Thursday's Final Takeaways: Software Sees Strength, Memory Stocks Under Pressure
Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas go beyond the geopolitical headlines and turn to stock stories through a recent software rebound and memory chips facing new pressure. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...
Friday's market may struggle amid current news cycle, says Cerity Partners' Jim Lebenthal
Jim Lebenthal, Cerity Partners chief market strategist, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the prospects for Friday's market performance, nerves around the future of the economy and much more.
Buying Into Close Lifts Flailing Markets | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. -------- More ...
Dow tumbles nearly 800 points as surging oil prices raise fears about economic toll of Iran conflict
Stocks resumed their decline Thursday after a one-day respite as concerns over the Iran war flared up again with U.S. crude topping $80 per barrel.
Dan Niles: Investors need to be broadly diversified to get through market period in better shape
Dan Niles, Niles Investment Management founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the broader market sell-off, recent software stock performance and much more.
What to Expect From the February Jobs Report
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, discussed the upcoming February employment report, expected to show around 50,000 job additions. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close.
Something on Wall Street 'Smells Like' 2008, Says Former Goldman Sachs Chief. Here's What It Is.
The man who led Goldman Sachs through the 2008 financial crisis is sounding the alarm on private credit, joining a chorus of Wall Street veterans expressing concern at a pivotal time for the industry.
Oaktree's Howard Marks: There's no systemic problem with private credit
Veteran investor Howard Marks said he doesn't see a widespread problem brewing in private credit, but warned that the sector's rapid expansion over the past 15 years could expose weaker lenders when m...
Treasuries Face Worst Four-Day Skid in Months as Iran War Continues
The duration and the cost of the war are key factors for the U.S. federal budget.
Investor dilemma: To buy or not to buy the dip
The Investment Committee debate how to play the volatile markets and whether investors should buy the dip or not.
Dow Drops 1,000 Points As Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Price Surge
Stock declines for Nvidia and AMD came as Bloomberg reported the U.S. drafted regulations restricting AI chip shipments without U.S. approval, requiring companies to seek permission for nearly all exp...
Investors betting on international stocks trouncing the U.S. are getting a rude awakening from the Iran conflict
The outperformance of international stocks is faltering as oil prices climb to $80 barrel.