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U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, while unemployment ticked lower
The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, the Labor Department said Friday, an unexpected decline, and springtime job gains were revised sharply lower.
U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Nasdaq futures surge 120 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures were mixed on Friday as investors prepared for a jobs report that could decide whether the Federal Reserve moves again in September, while fresh earnings strength pushed technology sh...
India's Reliance books supertanker at record freight price to lift Iraqi crude
India's Reliance Industries has paid a record $23 million to $25 million to charter a supertanker to lift Iraqi crude, pointing to a limited pool of ships available in the Gulf and the soaring costs ...
Yen's Decline or Pressures on Treasuries Not Stopped by Record Currency Intervention
The yen has returned to the back foot following a coordinated effort by the U.S. and Japan to weaken the Japanese currency.
China is gaining ground in AI. But the U.S. still has a major advantage
Earlier this week, Clément Delangue, the CEO of startup Hugging Face told CNBC China was winning the AI race. The country's AI firms are closing the performance gap with U.S. frontier labs and Chinese...
Optical stocks have a China problem that most investors are missing
Beijing controls a chokepoint that Washington's own crackdown can't address.
The Morning Risk Report: Prosecutors Probed Whistleblower Claims That JPMorgan Mishandled Fraud Cases
Plus: Explosive drone at German airport marks new threat for Europe, and Meta AI hacks add to concerns over rogue bots.
Software Stocks Are a Hot Mess. So Is the Whole AI Trade.
The Fed's next rate move might actually be a cut, the Clarity Act crypto bill is in doubt, and more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Dealjà vu
Your weekly market recap, with reading, watching and listening recommendations from the ROI team. Tech earnings hogged the spotlight this week, as both SpaceX and chipmaker AMD failed to impress inves...
Expect a stronger yen by year-end and that could be bullish for Japanese equities: Astris Advisory
Astris Advisory's Neil Newman expects two BOJ rate hikes and a Fed cut by year-end which he then expects to lead to a narrower rate differentials that will strengthen the yen. He argues a firmer curre...
US equity funds see outflows as investors take profits ahead of jobs data
U.S. equity funds recorded outflows in the week to August 5 as some investors cashed in gains after a record-setting market rally and awaited Friday's July jobs report, a key input for Federal Reser...
Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chains
U.S. President Donald Trump will convene executives from some of the world's largest mining companies at the State Department on Friday as his administration intensifies efforts to secure domestic an...
There are good reasons why higher bond yields are here to stay, this strategist says
Investors are demanding higher rates when they buy long-duration bonds because there is less demand, higher supply and a hot mess of policy uncertainty, strategist explains
Stock Market News Today, 8/7/26 – Futures Wobble Ahead of Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Friday’s session as investors awaited the closely watched July jobs report. Economists expect the U.S. economy to have added 83,000 jobs last month,…
Iran Weighs US, Israeli Ships Ban in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are "moving along," despite some Iranian lawmakers saying they would seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the ...
Food Prices Rise in July As Weather, Wars Lift Costs and Weigh on Crop Yields, UN FAO Says
The effects of the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz are compounded by expectations of a strong El Nino, which could disrupt harvests across key farming regions and further tighten global sup...
Yen rally fades a week after U.S.-Japan intervention as focus shifts to policy
The yen weakening, even after joint U.S.-Japan intervention last week. Its fundamentals remain under scrutiny, with market watchers now turning their eye to domestic policy changes.
Chinese startup Moonshot's AI model breaks out of testing environment, researchers say
Chinese startup Moonshot's flagship AI model, Kimi K3, escaped a cybersecurity testing environment developed by the UK AI Safety Institute, research firm Frontier Security said on Thursday, raising ...
Iran Hormuz plan bans U.S., Israeli ships
The Iran draft plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly prohibits vessels from ‘hostile' states including the U.S. and Israel. A U.S. official tells CNBC that any temporary passages must be unim...
Jobs Report Today: Stock Futures Tick Higher, Oil Rises
July employment data set to offer clues as to Fed's next move
Consumer Expectations for Economy Jump 4.1 Points as Personal Finance Optimism Lags
The economy is beginning to inspire confidence again, but Americans are not convinced that confidence will arrive in their own wallets anytime soon. That disconnect sits at the center of a PYMNTS Inte...
To Understand the Yen's Plight, Look to the Bond Markets
The weakening of the Japanese currency to its lowest levels in four decades reflects markets' concerns about Japan's fiscal path.
Global equity funds draw inflows for 11th week as upbeat earnings lift sentiment
Global equity funds recorded inflows for an 11th consecutive week, as optimism about a strong earnings season and cooling crude oil prices boosted investors' appetite for risk assets.
China's Unitree IPO puts global robotics race and geopolitics in focus
Peter Alexander from Z-Ben Advisors says China's robotics industry could have a similiar growth trajectory as the EV industry that plays a major role in global markets.
Clarity Act goes to the wire in Senate
Coinbase Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack discusses the push for the cryptocurrency Clarity Act in the Senate on 'The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #t...
Two Quantum IPOs Face Their First Big Earnings Tests
Quantinuum and Infleqtion report earnings next week, giving investors their first major look at two of the newest public quantum-computing companies. Here's what their charts suggest comes next.
Southeast Asian palm harvesting disrupted by rising cost of diesel, supply crunch
Palm oil harvests on Southeast Asia's islands of Borneo and Sumatra are being disrupted as rising prices of fuel and supply shortages force smallholders to cut back on fruit collection, threatening y...
Munich Re Cuts Revenue Outlook After Volume Drop in July Contract Renewals
Both volumes and prices fell at last month's round of reinsurance-contract renewals, but the German reinsurer reiterated its full-year net profit guidance.
Korean 'ants' swarm back to Wall Street as KOSPI rout dents homecoming drive
South Korea's stock market rout is unravelling a government-backed effort to lure retail 'ant' investors home, driving the biggest rush into the U.S. market in six months and reviving a long-standing...
Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Await July Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Friday’s session as investors awaited the closely watched July jobs report. Economists expect the U.S. economy to have added 83,000 jobs last month,…
Italy's Unipol profit grows 42% in first half of 2026
Italian financial group Unipol reported a 42% year-on-year rise in its half-year net profit to €1.06 billion ($1.22 billion) on Friday, including contribution from BPER which updated its outloo...
Texas Bets Big on Stock Exchanges
Texas is taking steps toward becoming a rival financial center to New York. It won't be so easy.
Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled to 33 vessels from Monday to Thursday this week, data showed, versus 50 in the week-ago period, as markets watched talks between Iran and O...
Earnings Have Been Excellent. Why Stocks Aren't Showing It.
A mix of high expectations, profit-taking, and a slight dip in valuations has sent S&P 500 stocks sputtering even after solid earnings reports.
Europe's getting hotter, markets are taking note
Record temperatures across Europe are piling fresh pressure on food prices, supply chains and heavily indebted economies, creating another headache for financial markets already roiled by an Iran war...
Asian Currencies Consolidate Ahead of U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls Report
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report due later today.
Nikkei Falls 0.7%, Dragged by Chip-Related Stocks
Japanese stocks were lower in early trade as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and energy costs persist.
A 'weaponized' yen: How the U.S.-Japan intervention may reshape global currency markets
The unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention to support the yen may end up shaping market behavior. "When increasingly scarce national assets are spent in unison on the same target by two major sovereign...
President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday that will set a 15% tariff on imports of solar panels and components.
The action aimed to cut U.S. reliance on Chinese-made panels and polysilicon, which is critical for semiconductors and solar-energy systems.
U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Key Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures were mostly flat Thursday evening as traders looked forward to the July jobs report. Economists are expecting 83,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate to remain steady…
A Fed Chairman giving signals about next moves adds confusion, says Fmr. Kansas City Fed President
Fmr. Kansas City Fed Pres. Thomas Hoenig, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk his take from Fed Chairman Warsh's performance so far.
Trump Issues Tariffs on Key Ingredient for Electronics and Solar Panels
The administration will impose a minimum import price for polysilicon, a key component for semiconductors and solar panels, as well as tariffs for products made with the material.
July layoffs drop to lowest level in 2 years, Challenger says
Artificial intelligence was cited in 33% of July's job cuts, marking the fifth consecutive month AI topped reasons for workforce reductions.
Trump Backs Hegseth After Report of Dispute Over Stockpiles
President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after a report about a disagreement over dwindling US weapons stockpiles raised questions about the Pentagon chief's future in the administration. “I am e...
Trump signs executive order to protect US polysilicon industry
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order outlining new trade actions to protect the U.S. polysilicon manufacturing industry, a White House aide said on Thursday without providing deta...
Fed Silence & Tightening Spread Environment | Real Yield 8/6/2026
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: JPMorgan Asset Management Head of Market Strategy, Alternative Fixed Income Oksana Aronov and BNP Paribas Glo...
U.S. Stocks Down on Hormuz Deal Doubts
The Dow industrials led U.S. stocks to a lower close in a jittery session.
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Slip on Oil Spike ahead of Key Jobs Report
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed lower on Thursday as rising oil prices lifted rate hike odds. News That Moved the Stock Market…
Dow falls 454 points as earnings, Hormuz tensions weigh on Wall Street
Wall Street ended lower on Thursday as investors paused after this week's record-setting rally, weighing a fresh round of corporate earnings alongside renewed uncertainty over developments in the Midd...
July layoffs hit lowest level in two years despite AI fears: report
US-based employers announced 33,429 job cuts in July – down 27% from the previous month and 46% lower than the same month last year, Challenger, Gray and Christmas said in a new report.
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/6/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) closed lower on Thursday as stocks continued to sell off following a recent rally. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Energy was the t...
Dow Jones Forecast: Rare Bollinger Band Signal Warns Rally May Stall
Dow flashes a rare Bollinger Band warning as weak breadth and stretched momentum suggest the rally may pause or pull back soon.
The last time value stocks beat growth by this much was 2022 — the year of the last major bear market
Value is leaving growth behind at a pace rarely seen outside major market downturns. The twist: This is a bull market.
Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks
Trump has spoken repeatedly with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, The Wall Street Journal reported. That is a sharp break from his hostile relationship with previous chair Jerome Powell.
Productivity Driving Profits
SUMMARY Job market holding up, with layoffs down 40% from this time last year. US productivity above trend — up 2.8% year-over-year.
Trump likely to reject US industry requests for quicker polysilicon tariff, source says
The Trump administration is expected to spurn requests from some U.S. solar manufacturers for a speedier timeline to put in place a new price floor and tariff on imports of polysilicon products, a...
Why a Fed Rate Cut Is Coming and How the Market Will React
The central bank has let the bond market do its heavy lifting when it comes to rates. But a cut is on the horizon if a weak jobs and inflation stir up Wall Street.
The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its nonfarm payrolls report for July, with Wall Street expecting a gain of 83,000 and the unemployment rate to hold at 4.2%. Beyond the headline numbers, econom...
Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/6/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Thursday, while the Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to snap its five-day winning streak. Inflation fears…
Fed's Lisa Cook ready to hike rates if ‘too high' inflation stays elevated
She argued that the risks to the price stability side of the Fed's mandate are higher than risks to its goal of full employment, as the US faces “too high” levels of inflation.
Furious pace of AI investment on some Fed officials' radar now
Federal Reserve officials are beginning to mull whether the frenzied investment driving the buildout of the artificial intelligence sector is getting out of hand and creating risks for the financial ...
Nasdaq Index and S&P500: SpaceX Lockup Tests AI Trade as Sandisk Bounce Fades
SpaceX and Sandisk fade from sharp intraday rebounds as AI spending concerns keep Nasdaq stocks under pressure.
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Set to Break Five-Day Winning Streak as Oil Rebounds
The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened higher on Thursday but is now trading in negative territory. The index is set to break a five-day streak of higher closes alongside a rise…
Sen. Warren is pressing the Commerce Department for details on upcoming changes to official inflation numbers, the latest corner of the typically obscure federal statistics system to spark a political squabble
Coming revisions to a key price index are likely to nudge inflation readings lower.
Sequoia Capital's $10 Billion Plan for the AI Economy
Sequoia Capital has backed many of the defining companies of the last half-century, from Apple and Google to Nvidia and SpaceX. Now, co-stewards Alfred Lin and Pat Grady join Bloomberg to discuss the ...
Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.69%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.
The dollar's global dominance is starting to slip. This was the tell.
President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent chalked up last week's historic joint intervention to support the yen as a friendly gesture in support of an ally.
10-Year Treasury Yield Ticks Higher on Rate Hike Prospects
The 10-year Treasury yield rose three basis points to 4.647% on Thursday as rate hike odds continue to rise. As expectations for higher rates build, investors sell bonds, pushing yields…
The ‘Pain Trade' Has Officially Arrived for Software Stocks
Software stocks feel the pain after a slew of earnings. Some were good and some were bad but it doesn't matter to investors.
The Big Picture: D.C. Developments for Fed, Iran, Senate
Mike Townsend (@CharlesSchwab) provides his D.C. insights on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's relationship with President Trump and what it means for the current rate cycle.
Fed Chair Warsh Open to September Rate Hike if Inflation Runs Hot
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is prepared to hike interest rates at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting if upcoming inflation data surprises to the upside, sources told the…
Layoffs fall to the lowest level since the U.S. put men on the moon. Here's what that says about the economy.
The last time layoffs in the U.S. were as low as they are now, NASA was landing astronauts on the moon, young Americans were rocking out at Woodstock and President Richard Nixon was moving into the Wh...
Where REIT Investors Have Earned the Best Returns
The U.S. market has been best for real-estate investment trusts over the past 10 years, led by funds focused on data centers.
S&P 500 Gains after Iran and Oman Reach Hormuz Deal ‘In Principle’
The S&P 500 (SPX) is trading slightly higher on Thursday after Iran said a deal over the Strait of Hormuz with Oman is in sight. “An understanding in principle has…
How to earn a 9% dividend yield while cutting your risk in the stock market
A stock market that is rapidly climbing a wall of worry could give some people reason to pause and consider ways to protect their investments.
Dow opens 40 pts higher as chip stocks tumble despite Hormuz deal optimism
US stocks gained on Thursday as Wall Street was optimistic about a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, technology stocks were weak following the latest corporate earnings reports.
Dow Jones Edges Higher as Initial Jobless Claims Stay Subdued
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open in the green on Thursday following new jobs data from the Department of Labor. For the week ended August 1, initial jobless claims rose…
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday
Stock futures are pointing to a mixed open for major indexes after the Dow closed at another record high yesterday; SpaceX has reached the expiration of its first lock-up period, putting many more sha...
US Indices Forecast – Rising Yields Pressure Wall Street After Multi-Day Run
US indices are a bit mixed in the early part of the Thursday session.
US weekly jobless claims edge up; planned layoffs decline in July
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor market.
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
U.S. jobless claims ticked up last week, but were still in a range suggestive of a healthy labor market. The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 199,000 in the week through Aug. 1...
Futures Mixed as Traders Assess Potential Hormuz Deal, SanDisk and Other Earnings
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Thursday morning as investors assessed updates on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the latest corporate earnings, including SanDisk’s ($SNDK)…
How Friday's Jobs Report Could Push Treasury Yields Lower
Treasury yields have eased from multiyear highs. A softer jobs report could push them even lower.
Expect two rate hikes this year or early next year, says Roger Ferguson
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and The Business Council Vice Chair Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate outlook, Google's AI leadership shake-up, latest results f...
Wall Street futures trade mixed today: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures were mixed on Thursday as Wall Street's record-setting advance ran into a fresh test from the most crowded corner of the AI trade. Dow futures added 123 points or 0.3% and S&P 500 con...
The Morning Risk Report: U.S. to Halt Key Metal Waste Exports in Push to Break China Reliance
Plus: White House AI guidelines exempt U.S. open models from government review, and U.K. regulator eases listing rules
Hedge funds forced out of tech stocks may leave the market at the mercy of retail traders
JPMorgan strategists say some big hedge fund groups took heavy hits from the July tech selloff, and they may be buying far less of those stocks going forward.
Dogs days of summer? July jobs report likely to show soft pace of hiring.
The U.S. jobs market isn't getting much better for people looking for work — but it's not getting any worse, either.
Stock Markets May Be Tired of Iran But a Hormuz Deal Is Vital
Google shakes up AI leadership, IonQ's revenue nearly quadruples, Berkshire's earnings report is near, and more news to start your day.
‘Perps' Are the Risky New Derivatives That Could Amplify Stock Blowups
Results from computer memory stocks Sandisk and Western Digital weren't quite good enough, casting a pall over the broader AI and tech stock complex this morning. Another concern is that the first bat...
Stock Market News Today, 8/6/26 – Futures Mixed Ahead of SpaceX Lock-Up Expiration
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high in the previous session. Investors were also monitoring reports of…
S&P 500, Dow futures steady as MidEast deal in focus; chips stumble
S&P 500 and Dow futures were steady on Thursday after this week's record-breaking rally as investors awaited details on a Middle East peace deal, while Nasdaq futures slipped as strong forecasts fro...
Investors are misreading this major economy — and creating a rare opportunity in government bonds
The U.K. may have had seven prime ministers since the Brexit referendum in 2016, and it may face a very challenging government budget backdrop, but right now the country's bonds are the more attractiv...
U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Nasdaq Slips on AI Anxiety
Chip stocks fell in Asia and the U.S. as investors once again grew nervous about the durability of artificial-intelligence spending, while oil held steady in early European trade.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Slip on AI Anxiety
Anxieties about the AI trade are front and center again this morning. Tech stocks sold off after results from Sandisk and Western Digital—while both showing strong growth—failed to live up to investor...
Emerging markets look increasingly compelling as U.S. rally reaches its 'final innings': CITIC CLSA
CITIC CLSA's Shaun Cochran argues China's strengths in open-source AI and robotics give it an edge over the U.S. while a widening in credit spreads that forces Big Tech to rein in AI capex would be th...
Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Weigh Dow’s Record Close and U.S.-Iran Talks
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high in the previous session. Investors were also monitoring developments surround...
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns of high leverage: 'Somebody will disrupt the market'
JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon warned that leverage across financial markets remains elevated. "Margin debt is the highest it has ever been," he said in an interview with CNBC's Leslie P...
Scott Bessent's Yen Trade Has Unintended Consequences for the Markets
The way it's being done should make us worry that the Federal Reserve is being roped into ease monetary conditions.
JGBs Rise, Tracking Gains in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs rose in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.
Nikkei Falls 1.3%, Dragged by Electronics Stocks
Japanese stocks were lower in early trade following Wednesday's sharp gains led by artificial intelligence-related shares.
Asian Currencies Consolidate Amid Wait-and-See Mood on Possible Hormuz Reopening
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade amid a wait-and-see mood on the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Review & Preview: The Dow's Streak Survives
Another One. The Dow Jones Industrial Average weathered a slide in a handful of key stocks on Wednesday to notch its third closing high in a row.
Jim Cramer says the market's biggest opportunities have room for multiple winners
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors often make the mistake of treating fast-growing industries as winner-take-all markets, even when multiple companies can succeed. He pointed to AI chips, cybersecurity ...
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await More Earnings
U.S. stock futures were nearly flat on Wednesday evening with investors turning their focus to another round of corporate earnings. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (...
Stocks extend record highs: The Investment Committee's strategy
The Investment Committee debate whether the S&P 500 is headed for 8,000 as stocks extend their record highs.
Here's the 'UNDERAPPRECIATED STORY' with AI, investment strategist says
Partners Group chief investment strategist Anastasia Amoroso assesses Nvidia's market session, AI CapEx spending and the IPO market on 'Making Money.'
Confluence Asset Allocation Quarterly
Third Quarter 2026 Asset Allocation Outlook Recession likelihood is low over our three-year forecast period. Economic growth continues near trend, with policy spurring business investment.
Strong Earnings Power Dow to Another Record
Blue-chip average notches 24th high of the year, while Nasdaq slips.
Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation
Fed Governor Lisa Cook said Wednesday that inflation is still too high and she is "prepared to act" on an interest rate hike. Cook voted with the majority last week to hold rates steady but said that ...
U.S. Stocks Mixed as Tech Wobbles Offset Hormuz Hopes
U.S. stocks finished mixed as optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was offset by more volatility in artificial-intelligence wagers.
Dow hits record high as Nvidia rallies, S&P 500 slips from fresh peak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another record high on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market as gains in Nvidia and strong corporate earnings offset weakness in several major technolo...
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Lose Steam on AI Jitters as Trump Calls for Hormuz Deal
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) fell from their early morning highs and closed in negative territory on Wednesday. News That Moved the Stock…
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/5/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) closed lower on Wednesday as several notable AI stocks came under pressure. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Materials was the top-p...
Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe meant to counter China
The Trump administration will announce as soon as Thursday a 15% tariff and a series of price floors on products made from polysilicon, the key raw material used in solar panels and semiconductors,...
Fed's Kashkari says central bank should raise interest rates now to avoid 'entrenched inflation problem'
Neel Kashkari says corporate earnings and a resilient labor market show monetary policy isn't restrictive enough to bring inflation back to target.
Brace for Three Rate Hikes in 2026, Says Bank of America’s CEO
Bank of America ($BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan reiterated the firm’s forecast for three rate hikes this year. Moynihan pointed to persistent inflation as the main driver behind BofA’s forecast, which…
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rallies on Hormuz Optimism as Rate Hike Odds Slip
The Dow Jones (DJIA) climbed to a new all-time high on Wednesday as momentum toward a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continues to build. The U.S., Iran, and Oman…
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 8/5/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are in the green on Wednesday, with the former securing a new intraday all-time high. U.S. equities received a boost…