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Dollar Is Tracking Its Best Quarter Since 2024

The dollar's role as a safe haven triggered the rally after the Iran conflict broke out on Feb. 28.

45 minutes ago - Barrons

The Stock Market Is Having Its Worst Quarter in Years—And Some ‘Pretty Rough' Days. Can It Turn Around?

It's been one year since “Liberation Day” rewrote the Wall Street playbook. Investors are being put to a different test in 2026.

53 minutes ago - Investopedia

The Market Is Fragile — Here's Where Smart Money Is Rotating Now

A market reset is underway as investors rotate out of crowded trades. Matthew Bartolini explains the biggest shifts in flows and how to position before market conditions change again.

1 hour ago - The Street

Where to Invest After $12 Trillion Market Cap Wipeout

Volatility from the Iran conflict has resulted in the single largest month of value destruction on record, with $12 trillion in market cap erased across global benchmarks, Bloomberg's China Show repor...

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

What most consumers get wrong about inflation

You Need to Know This About the Yield Curve (Your High-Yield Savings Account Depends on It!) Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland and StockBrokers.com Director of Investor Research Jessica Inskip d...

1 hour ago - Yahoo Finance

Economic Confidence Jumps Unexpectedly Among Americans—But Concerns Rise Over Inflation

Despite a downturn in pessimism in March, consumers' expectations for the next year deteriorated. The average and median estimates for inflation over the next year rose to their highest levels since A...

1 hour ago - Forbes

U.S. Job Openings and Hiring Fell in February

Available positions fell to 6.9 million from an upwardly revised 7.2 million in January, and hiring fell to its lowest level since April 2020.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Pension funds could ride to the stock market's rescue as retail investors step back

Tuesday marks the final day of what has been a tumultuous quarter for global financial markets.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Consumer confidence improves in March as brighter job-market view outweighs surging costs amid Iran war

Consumer confidence edged up in March as Americans' assessment of labor-market conditions improved despite an oil shock amid the Iran war. While consumers' expectations for inflation and interest rate...

2 hours ago - Market Watch

US Job Openings Fall as Consumer Confidence Rises

US job openings fell and hiring slowed notably in February while US consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in March. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest.

2 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Consumers' Mood Steady Amid Iran War, Conference Board Survey Suggests

The Conference Board's sentiment index rose to 91.8, from 91 in February. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were anticipating a March decline to 87.5.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Revisiting Energy Market Impacts From the Iran War

Key Takeaways Geopolitical events highlight the importance of energy security and diversified suppliers. The damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly in Qatar, will have longer...

3 hours ago - ETF Trends

Dow Jones jumps 380 points as Iran de-escalation hopes lift stocks

US stocks rose on Tuesday, as investors responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as oil prices remained elevated and broader market risks persisted. T...

3 hours ago - Invezz

Uncertainty "Unwind:" Ways SPX & Crude Oil Will Move if U.S., Iran Conflict Ends

Reports that the U.S. will back away from the conflict in Iran have futures moving higher into Tuesday's session. Kevin Hincks says there could be a "big move on the horizon" for crude oil if these he...

3 hours ago - Schwab Network

S&P Global Energy President: Iran war to push pain for oil futures

Dave Ernsberger, President of S&P Global Energy, discusses the ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict on energy markets.

3 hours ago - CNBC International TV

U.S. Home Price Growth Slowed in January

U.S. home-price growth slowed in January as affordability constraints continued to weigh on home buyer decisions.

3 hours ago - WSJ

USTR Greer on Hormuz, China Talks, Trade Tariffs

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the US is insulated from supply chain effects from the Strait of Hormuz and discusses the Trump administration's perceived shortfall of the World Trade Orga...

3 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

'ENERGY SHOCKS': Recession fears EXPLODE as oil disruption ROCKS Wall Street

Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Tyler Goodspeed discusses the economic impact of the Iran conflict and whether the U.S. is facing a recession on 'Mornings with Maria.' #foxbusine...

3 hours ago - Fox Business

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war

Assets across the board have been turbulent in the month since the war began. Stocks, bonds and gold have largely sold off, while energy commodities have surged.

4 hours ago - CNBC

Iran war sparks turmoil in markets - where do investors go from here?

March has seen investors navigate a historically volatile month across asset classes, spurred by the war in Iran. The Stoxx 600 index has suffered its worst month since March 2020, the Nasdaq and Dow ...

4 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Wall Street's rough month, Powell's inflation outlook, GLP-1 subscription and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

4 hours ago - CNBC

The ‘Fog of War' Could Soon Lift for Stocks. These Risks Still Loom.

The worst quarter in four years won't be undone by White House messaging alone.

5 hours ago - Barrons

March is the cruellest month

What matters in U.S. and global markets today

6 hours ago - Reuters

Gas prices reach $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly four years

Gas prices have hit their highest level in almost four years as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

When Great Stocks Take a Dive

Plus, mission accomplished?

6 hours ago - WSJ

Dow futures rise over 400 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock index futures climbed on Tuesday after a report signaled potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict, easing pressure on a market that has been sliding through March. The Wall Street Journal...

6 hours ago - Invezz

US tech stocks struggle for safe haven appeal in Iran market fallout

Technology shares are struggling to act as safe havens in the turbulence wrought by the Iran conflict -- and that could be a big problem for the broader U.S. stock market.

7 hours ago - Reuters

Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar

Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar

7 hours ago - CNBC

World's best-performing stock market of 2026 is the worst-performing in March

Relatively cheap energy throughout 2025 helped power the Korean economy while the AI boom supercharged returns for its memory chip-makers. Both drivers are fading fast, however.

8 hours ago - Market Watch

Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate hikes after Powell comments

U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.

8 hours ago - CNBC

First Light News: Mixed Signals, Recession Watch, and Bull Steepening

Once again, it was another session that presented mixed signals from President Trump, with the pendulum swinging from peace talks, war exits, and threats of further destruction. This is nothing new, a...

8 hours ago - FXEmpire

EU tells members to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to energy markets from Iran war

European Union governments should prepare for a "prolonged disruption" to energy markets as a result of the Iran war, the bloc's energy ​chief has told countries' ministers ahead of an emergency ​meet...

8 hours ago - Reuters

US Withdrawal Without Hormuz Reopening Poses Issue for Stocks: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:16 - French Inflation, Eurozone I...

9 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stock Market Today: Oil Pauses, Dow Futures Rise

Stocks head toward worst quarter in four years

9 hours ago - WSJ

Nasdaq Dips 150 Points Amid Gain In Oil Prices: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a further increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Monday.

9 hours ago - Benzinga

U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices

The average U.S. gas price has soared beyond $4 per gallon, up more than 30% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Diesel prices, meanwhile, have surged more than 40% to more than ...

9 hours ago - CNBC

Helium stocks of South Korea's chipmakers to last until June, sources say

South Korea has sufficient helium stocks until at least June, two sources said, while the industry minister ruled out any first-half supply ​disruptions, allaying worries over the Iran war's impact on...

9 hours ago - Reuters

Big Tech's $635 billion AI spending faces energy shock test, S&P Global says

Massive investments in artificial intelligence that underpinned record runs in equities face a major hurdle as the Middle East ​crisis clouds prospects for growth and energy costs, said Melissa ‌Otto,...

10 hours ago - Reuters

Fed hike could raise recession risk: David Rosenberg

Founder of Rosenberg Research, David Rosenberg, agrees with Fed Chair Powell's current wait-and-see stance, saying that a rate hike now could make the current economic situation worse, especially sinc...

12 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Trump's sensitivity to markets gives Iran leverage: BCA Research

Matt Gertken of BCA Research sees no chance of a U.S. full scale ground invasion in Iran, but due to the lack of trust between both sides, Iran's nuclear leverage is even more crucial now.

12 hours ago - CNBC International TV

'Show me the barrels': Bob McNally says Trump is failing to reassure oil markets

Bob McNally of Rapidan Energy Group sees 3 scenarios that can put a pause on the surging oil prices: A cease fire, no ceasefire and use of U.S. military force to forcibly open the Strait if Hormuz, or...

12 hours ago - CNBC International TV

‘ECONOMIC ILLITERACY': Economist calls out ‘CRAZY' ideas from Dems

Panelists EJ Antoni and Lee Carter discuss Democrats' implementation of wealth taxes and push to stop sport team relocations on ‘The Bottom Line.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaki...

12 hours ago - Fox Business

Stock futures jump, oil prices retreat on report Trump willing to end war

The president is willing to end hostilities even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, WSJ reports

15 hours ago - Market Watch

Tariffs Put Businesses in Crisis. Waiting for the Refund Could Be Worse.

Getting their money back is going to be a slow, messy fight, and some business owners are running out of time. Others are mounting a fight.

16 hours ago - WSJ

Wall Street Is Finishing the Worst Quarter for Stocks in Four Years

Investors had high expectations for 2026. Now they are just hoping to sidestep a recession.

16 hours ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: The Rally Can't Hold

The S&P 500 opened higher but the rally fizzed as investors braced for a longer war in Iran.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Jim Cramer says this sell-off is creating buying opportunities

Jim Cramer says the recent sell-off in tech is being driven by fear, not fundamentals. He cautioned investors to stay disciplined, arguing these dislocations are buying opportunities rather than reaso...

18 hours ago - CNBC

Bill Ackman Called U.S. Stocks 'Extremely Cheap.' Markets Wavered.

Advance or retreat? That's the question on investors' minds as the war in Iran enters its fifth week.

19 hours ago - Investopedia

Monday's Final Takeaways: Fed in Wait‑and‑See Mode; Metals and China Stocks Move

Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals a wait‑and‑see stance on rates as oil prices rise and Middle East tensions build. Energy-driven supply disruptions lift Alcoa (AA) and Century Aluminum (CENX), while Ch...

20 hours ago - Schwab Network

'Policy mistake' is off the table for the Fed: Neuberger Berman's Kantor on possibility of rate hike

Charles Kantor, Neuberger Berman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the impact of oil inflation on the markets and economy, and more.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed's Williams: Labor market not adding to inflation pressures

CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with the latest comments from New York Fed President John Williams.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Dow gains; S&P, Nasdaq drop as oil surges on Trump warning

US stocks ended mostly lower on Monday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting optimism around diplomatic signals from Wa...

20 hours ago - Invezz

Fed's Powell says no need to hike interest rates now — officials should look past higher energy prices

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said during a Harvard University event Monday that policymakers should look past rising energy prices amid the war in Iran – adding that there is no need to hike in...

20 hours ago - New York Post

Fed's Williams: Middle-East Developments Have Added Significant Economic Uncertainty

The Iran war will likely push inflation higher in coming months, a senior Federal Reserve official said Monday, but he signaled the central bank's current interest-rate setting gives it room to wait a...

20 hours ago - WSJ

Pete Najarian on Navigating VIX, Energy Stock Surge & Crypto Volatility

@MarketRebellion's Pete Najarian talks about volatility from the U.S.-Iran War. He notes that the market's biggest gainers, which include AI memory stocks like Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK), are now ...

21 hours ago - Schwab Network

U.S. stocks are faring worse than during past geopolitical shocks — and there's plenty of room for them to fall further

The S&P 500 is down 7.7% since the Iran conflict began — worse than the median 6.1% decline during previous geopolitical shocks.

21 hours ago - Market Watch

Earnings Growth Fuels Stocks. Oil Could Slam the Brakes.

Worries about how long the Iran conflict will linger may hurt profits. That's bad for Wall Street.

21 hours ago - Barrons

US business equipment borrowings rise more than 14% in February, ELFA says

U.S. companies borrowed 14.2% more to finance equipment purchases in February than a ​year earlier, fueled by a surge in ‌activity among independent providers, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Associ...

22 hours ago - Reuters

Billionaire Investor Shares Two-Step Approach To Positive Returns: 'I Think I Finally Solved The Stock Market'

Arnold was once the youngest billionaire in 2007. He has since closed his hedge fund and focused on philanthropic efforts like running the Arnold Ventures fund.

22 hours ago - Benzinga

Stocks Have Fallen So Much Even Bearish Targets Now Look Bullish

After a sharp market decline tied to the Iran war, even cautious S&P 500 forecasts from firms like Stifel now imply upside for stocks.

22 hours ago - Barrons

Market pressure could continue 'even if the war were to end tomorrow': Strategas' Jason Trennert

Jason Trennert, Strategas Research Partners chairman and CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss recent market action, whether escalating geopolitical tensions could derail strong markets, the state of the...

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Governor Stephen Miran: The labor market was on a gradual cooling trend for three years

Fed Governor Stephen Miran joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Federal Reserve, inflation concerns surrounding the Iran war, and more.

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

Iran war could lead to U.S. inflation shock, says Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian

Mohamed El-Erian, The Wharton School Rene Kern professor and Allianz chief economic advisor, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss recent pressures on global markets, how the war might affect U.S. consumers, ...

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Chair Powell: Inflation expectations appear to be well anchored beyond the short term

Fed chair Jerome Powell speaks the students at Harvard University.

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

Market Update: 27th March 2026

Central banks are talking tough again, and markets are listening, perhaps a little too carefully. Rate hike expectations have repriced sharply across the US, eurozone, and UK following a burst of hawk...

23 hours ago - ETF Trends

BIG NUMBER 3.73%

Will The Fed Cut Rates This Year? Inflation fears have dramatically shifted investor sentiment. After months of expecting the Federal Reserve Board to cut interest rates this year, investors have retu...

23 hours ago - ETF Trends

Dow jumps 200 points, Brent crude oil sees wild swings as it heads for record monthly surge

US stocks jumped Monday morning while oil prices went on a wild ride as President Trump signaled a possible end to the war in Iran – but the vital Strait of Hormuz remained closed and Tehran attacked ...

23 hours ago - New York Post

Private Credit Unease Prompts Treasury-Insurance Regulators Meetings

The Treasury Department is reportedly planning talks with insurance regulators about the private credit market. The talks between the Treasury and domestic and international insurance regulators are b...

23 hours ago - PYMNTS

This is a reason the Middle East's major oil-producing countries have been selling their U.S. Treasurys

A need for liquidity may be playing a role in the decision of some countries to reduce their holdings of U.S. government debt.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Nasdaq And S&P 500 Futures: Liquidity Sweep, SMT Divergence And Rotational Recovery Dynamics

The session opened lower on Sunday evening, with S&P 500 Futures (ES) breaching the September and August lows, while Dow Jones Futures (YM) also took out key downside reference points. In contrast, Na...

1 day ago - Benzinga

Chair Powell: We're watching private credit “super carefully”

Chair Jerome Powell says that the Federal Reserve is monitoring the private credit space "super carefully"

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed's Powell Says Long-Term Inflation Expectations Well-Anchored

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says longer-term inflation expectations appear to be in check but that the central bank is carefully monitoring them as it assesses the effect from the US and Israe...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

This is what really causes recessions, a former top Trump White House economist says

Tyler Goodspeed says recessions are "fundamentally unforecastable" because they are really caused by shocks we can't predict. Goodspeed is a former acting chair of the White House Council of Economic ...

1 day ago - CNBC

Crude Oil Rises Over 2%; US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Declines In March

U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 300 points on Monday.

1 day ago - Benzinga

How to Protect Your Portfolio Before the Next Bear Market

A bear market may be closer than investors think. Ron Insana, CEO, Insana Information Partners lays out the biggest market risks and how smart money is positioning now.

1 day ago - The Street

Markets & FOMC Focusing on "Negative Consequences" in Oil's Inflation Shock

@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin talks about the "negative consequences" from the U.S.-Iran War taking up the oxygen of market discussions. He believes crude volatility will keep the FOMC on hold for th...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

2 things Powell wants his successor to know about the Fed

Jerome Powell won't give unsolicited advice to the next Fed chair. Here's what he will say.

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

Fed watching private credit sector for signs of trouble, Powell says

Federal Reserve ​Chair Jerome Powell said on Monday the U.S. ‌central bank is watching developments in the private credit sector for signs of trouble, but does not currently see issues there bringing ...

1 day ago - Reuters

Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no wider crisis yet in private credit

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that he sees inflation expectations as being grounded, even as energy prices rise. In the near term, the right move is to look beyond the short-term gyrations ...

1 day ago - CNBC

Powell Sees Tension Currently Between Fed's Two Mandates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there's tension currently between the central bank's two main objectives during an event at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Why Stocks Are Sinking (Despite Record Earnings Growth)

Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland and TKer.co Editor Sam Ro explore the major disconnect in the market right now: Wall Street analysts are reiterating double-digit earnings growth for the S&P 50...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability

Finance ​leaders from the Group of Seven economic powers are ready ‌to take "all necessary measures" to safeguard energy market stability and limit broader economic spillovers from recent volatility, ...

1 day ago - Reuters

Japan asks G7 to prepare more measures to stabilise energy markets

Japan called on the Group of Seven wealthy nations and the International Energy Agency to be ready to take ​further flexible measures to stabilise energy markets if the Iran war ‌drags on, its industr...

1 day ago - Reuters

Powell Says Fed Can Look Past Oil Shock, but Warns Patience Has Limits

The Fed chair said energy disruptions tend to be short-lived but warned the central bank can't take that for granted after years of elevated inflation.

1 day ago - WSJ

Bill Ackman says it's one of the best times in a long time to buy quality stocks

Bill Ackman urged investors to look past macro fears and lean into what he sees as deeply discounted opportunities. His bullish stance comes at a time when markets have been rattled by rising energy p...

1 day ago - CNBC

KG: Watch NVDA & Chipmaker Technicals, Aluminum Supply Pressures & SPX

Tensions in the Middle East will take the stock market's attention throughout the week, says Kevin Green, believing any attacks on energy infrastructure will add strong pressures. When it comes to equ...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Powell says risks to economy suggest rates could go lower or higher

The risks to the U.S. economy suggest that interest rates may need to be lower or higher, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Nasdaq Index and S&P500: Mixed US Indices as Oil Spike Offsets Trump Optimism

US stocks mixed as Dow and S&P 500 rise while Nasdaq slips. Oil above $100 and Trump headlines drive volatility in today's stock market analysis.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Investors Shouldn't Assume AI Will Wipe Out Entire Businesses

When a new technology captures the market's imagination, investors tend to respond in two ways. They rush to identify the winners and just as quickly write off the losers.

1 day ago - Forbes

Fed Governor Miran still backs cuts, says interest rates could be 'about a point' lower this year

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran continued his campaign for lower interest rates, telling CNBC that policymakers should disregard the current energy price spike. He told CNBC that he continues t...

1 day ago - CNBC

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at Harvard University — 3/30/2026

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a discussion at Harvard University.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones rebounds 300 points as war tensions test markets, oil surges

US stocks opened higher on Monday, rebounding after sharp losses in the previous session, as investors reacted to fresh developments in the Middle East conflict and comments from Donald Trump on ongoi...

1 day ago - Invezz

Kevin Hincks: U.S. Economy "Still Doing Quite Well"

Kevin Hincks is back on the Opening Bell to talk with investors about the U.S.-Iran War uncertainties, including crude oil's impact on the inflation picture. He says the economy is "still doing quite ...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Joe Brusuelas Explains Global Oil Volatility Aftershocks & U.S. Jobs Pressures

Asia is facing very real repercussions of crude oil's rampant volatility, says Joe Brusuelas. The effects won't be good for investors.

1 day ago - Schwab Network

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are rising to open the holiday-shortened trading week after five straight weeks of losses for major indexes; President Donald Trump told The Financial Times he would prefer to take oil o...

1 day ago - Investopedia

Crude, Crypto & Stocks Higher: What Iran Headlines Signal for Markets

Crude oil is back above $100 just ahead of Monday's opening bell, though cryptocurrencies and stocks followed suit. Kevin Green explains how a push back against a "boots on the ground" deployment is o...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Bonds Rally as Investors Eye Growth Risks Over Inflation

Bond yields are falling as focus turns to the growth risks from a protracted conflict in the Middle East conflict and expectations for higher interest rates cool. Bloomberg's Morwenna Coniam joined "T...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Oil's record month, TSA pay, the Pokémon card resale market and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

1 day ago - CNBC

FX Markets Are ‘Very Anxious,' Says Rabobank's Foley

“In the short term, I think it's really quite simple that the dollar has been used as a safe haven,” says Jane Foley, head of FX strategy at Rabobank, as she examines the global FX market amid the war...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and consumer confidence

Economic sentiment and consumer confidence plummeted in Europe in March, according to the latest flash data released on Monday. European growth and inflation prospects have been upended by the Iran wa...

1 day ago - CNBC