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Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Rebound as U.S.-Iran Deal Optimism Reverses Oil Rally

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) reversed their losses and closed in the green on Thursday amid optimism for a U.S.-Iran deal. News That Moved…

16 minutes ago - TipRanks

Mortgage rates jump as inflation fears, Iran war weigh

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.51%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.36%.

23 minutes ago - Fox Business

Top Three AI Infrastructure Stocks for 2026

The AI data center infrastructure build-out is ongoing and strong. In fact, it looks like a multi-year opportunity.

27 minutes ago - FXEmpire

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 5/21/26

After trading in the red for most of the day, the S&P 500 (SPX) closed higher on Thursday, driven by optimism for a U.S.-Iran peace deal. Let’s break down the…

36 minutes ago - TipRanks

Fed’s Barkin Warns Gas Could Remain Elevated Even After Hormuz Reopens

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said on Thursday that it could take several months for gas prices to fall once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. The waterway handles…

1 hour ago - TipRanks

Jamie Dimon on Bond Market, Inflation and Equities

CEO of JPMorgan Chase Jamie Dimon speaks exclusively with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin about the rout in bond markets, the risk of heightened inflation, and why corporate earnings remain so high.

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

S&P 500 Reverses Losses as U.S.-Iran Close In on Peace Draft Agreement

The S&P 500 (SPX) reversed its losses on Thursday after the semi-official ILNA News Agency reported that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to a draft framework to begin negotiations.

2 hours ago - TipRanks

All the Best Stocks Are Private. What That Means for IPOs.

Space X went up 1,000-fold—and you couldn't buy it. Why regular investors are being shut out of the hottest stocks.

2 hours ago - Barrons

Dow reverses early losses as US-Iran deal hopes lifts markets

US stock markets reversed losses and turned higher on Thursday after reports that the United States and Iran had reached a draft agreement, easing geopolitical concerns and improving investor sentimen...

2 hours ago - Invezz

The bond market just flipped the script on investors — Wall Street is acting like nothing's wrong

When credit and stocks disagree, credit is the one telling the truth.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

U.S. Mortgage Rates Hit 9-Month High as Inflation Fears Accelerate

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rose 15 bps week-over-week to 6.51%, said Freddie Mac on Thursday. That marks the highest rate since August 2025 and the highest weekly growth since…

3 hours ago - TipRanks

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.51% as They Follow Treasury Yields Higher

Mortgage rates this week saw the largest gain in two months and the highest level since August.

3 hours ago - Barrons

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Retreats as Oil Climbs; Tech Stocks Lose Momentum

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading lower on Thursday amid a rally in oil prices and pressure in the tech sector. Brent crude oil (BZ) rallied in early morning trading…

4 hours ago - TipRanks

Some Fed officials and staff are fretting about state of financial markets

When Kevin Warsh takes command of the Federal Reserve, he will do so as some central bank officials and staff have become increasingly anxious ​about the state of the financial markets and the risk th...

4 hours ago - Reuters

Questions Surrounding Warsh-Led Fed & Inflation's Yield Impacts

There's a lot of questions surrounding what a Kevin Warsh-led Fed will ultimately turn into. @CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard talks about how a challenging macroeconomic environment dominated by inflati...

4 hours ago - Schwab Network

Blame AI for the Strange Death of Dividends

Tech stock bulls have driven up the shares of companies that don't pay dividends and are preparing to welcome more in the IPOs of SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic.

4 hours ago - WSJ

Global Oil Markets Panic as Iran’s Nuclear Standoff Threatens to Send Fuel Prices Skyward

Global oil markets currently in a state of absolute panic as a nuclear standoff with Iran is threatening to send fuel prices skyward. Reports surfaced that Iran is flatly refusing…

5 hours ago - TipRanks

US Fed officials propose prolonging dollar swap lines to underpin stability

Some U.S. Federal Reserve officials proposed extending a critical, international supply line of U.S. dollars to underpin financial stability, according to an account of ​their recent meeting.

5 hours ago - Reuters

Iran and Oman Weigh Permanent Toll System for Hormuz

Iran and Oman are discussing a framework that would permanently implement a toll system for vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg. The waterway, which has operated…

5 hours ago - TipRanks

U.S. economy is showing the strain from Iran war as nearly 3-month conflict drags on

The U.S. economy is showing the strain of the nearly three-month old conflict with Iran, new S&P surveys showed. Another flareup in inflation has raised business costs and pared customer demand.

5 hours ago - Market Watch

Trump Plans to Sign Executive Order Granting Oversight of A.I. Models

The executive order, which would signal a shift from the hands-off approach the White House previously took, follows debates over how to gain control over A.I. models without disrupting innovation.

5 hours ago - NYTimes

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 5/21/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Thursday amid rising oil prices and a concerning development coming out of Iran. Iranian Supreme Leader…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Bond yields are in the ‘danger zone.' Here's why that's not hurting the market — yet.

At north of 5%, the long end of the U.S. Treasury yield curve has already entered what analysts at HSBC are calling the “danger zone.” Yet despite this pressure on bond markets, the impact on stocks a...

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Wall Street is 'dancing by the door': Ted Oakley warns of AI debt trap and tapped-out consumer

As the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield tests levels unseen since the global financial crisis, a severe disconnect is forming between Wall Street's tech-driven euphoria and the deteriorating financial real...

6 hours ago - Kitco

S&P 500 Stalls as Oil Rally Reignites

The S&P 500 (SPX) is trading lower on Thursday as disagreements between the U.S. and Iran fuel higher oil prices. Brent crude oil (BZ) is up by nearly 2% following…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

Crypto platform Blockchain moves ahead with confidential IPO filing

Blockchain.com has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, the cryptocurrency exchange said on Thursday, marking another potential public market debut from the digita...

6 hours ago - Invezz

Dow, S&P 500 fall as oil prices rise and Nvidia fails to lift sentiment

US stock indices moved lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields renewed concerns about inflation and geopolitical tensions, while investors evaluated whether Nvidia delivered ...

6 hours ago - Invezz

Dow Jones Wavers as U.S.-Iran Complications Intensify

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open Thursday in the red amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has communicated that the…

7 hours ago - TipRanks

US Jobless Claims Fall, Housing Starts Drop in April

US initial jobless claims for the week ending May 16 fell by 3,000 to 209,000. US housing starts declined in April as construction of single-family homes dropped by the most in nearly a year.

7 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stocks are pointing to a slightly lower open Thursday as investors assess earnings reports from Nvidia and Walmart and react to the latest headlines out of Iran; Nvidia shares are little-changed after...

7 hours ago - Investopedia

Philly Fed Survey Shows Regional Manufacturing Stalled

Growth in manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia Fed's region pulled back in May, although firms remained optimistic about the forward outlook

7 hours ago - WSJ

The new Fed chair's framework has been consistent for two decades. The question now is how much of it his colleagues will accept

The new Fed chair's framework has been consistent for two decades. The question now is how much of it his colleagues will accept.

7 hours ago - WSJ

U.S Jobless Claims Fell Last Week

U.S. jobless claims fell last week, another sign the labor market remains stable despite economic uncertainty from the war in Iran.

7 hours ago - WSJ

Futures Fall on Rising Treasury Yields and Oil Prices, Investors Assess Nvidia and Walmart Earnings

U.S. stock futures fell on Thursday morning as rising Treasury yields and surging oil prices amid persistent tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, investors…

8 hours ago - TipRanks

Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – US Indices Treading Water Early

US indices a little sluggish early in the beginning of the Thursday session.

8 hours ago - FXEmpire

Higher Interest Rates Could Trigger a Recession Is Jamie Dimon's Latest Warning

Higher interest rates could trigger a recession, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned, as the market frets that a flare-up in inflation will bolster the case for central banks to tighten monetary...

9 hours ago - Barrons

Dow futures slip 167 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock index futures were down on Thursday as Nvidia's latest update failed to spur a broader rally, leaving investors focused on retail earnings and economic data due later in the day. Nvidia edged...

9 hours ago - Invezz

Why a ‘meaningful' selloff for stocks is needed to bring down bond yields

BCA Research warns that the stock market is too hot for the bond market to cool down.

9 hours ago - Market Watch

Morning Bid: Shrug for Nvidia but IPOs excite

What matters in U.S. and global markets today. Nvidia appeared to ring all the bells once again in its latest earnings release, but the reaction of its shares amounted to something of a shrug ​and a s...

9 hours ago - Reuters

U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Rally Looks Set to Peter Out

U.S. stock futures were mixed, looking for direction and weighed down by a muted reaction to Nvidia's earnings.

9 hours ago - WSJ

Bond Markets Are Bullying the U.K. and Japan. One Has the Right Defenses.

Plus, why Nvidia is underappreciated and secrets revealed in SpaceX's IPO filing

10 hours ago - WSJ

Traders are making big moves ahead of these earnings reports due Thursday

With Nvidia earnings in the rearview mirror, traders have a handful of earnings before and after the bell to trade on Thursday.

10 hours ago - CNBC

Stock Market News, 5/21/26 – U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Investors Assess Nvidia Earnings

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Thursday as investors continued to assess Nvidia’s ($NVDA) latest earnings report and watched developments in the Middle East after Iran said it was reviewing…

10 hours ago - TipRanks

The Dangerous Brew That's Rattling Bond Markets

A mix of debt, inflation and populism has changed the interest rate landscape since 2020.

11 hours ago - WSJ

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S. AI tools with billions ​in export financing, according to a document seen by Reuters, as it ‌seek...

11 hours ago - Reuters

U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Equities Rally Loses Steam

Futures pointed lower after oil prices nudged higher and investors' lukewarm reaction to Nvidia's earnings took steam out of the previous session's stock-market rally.

11 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: Stocks Pause After Rally

The momentum behind U.S. stocks seems to have fizzled, after Nvidia's stronger-than-expected results failed to add further juice to the American AI trade.

12 hours ago - WSJ

Markets Are Positioned Optimistically: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Treasury yields resume climb as traders monitor inflation risks

Borrowing costs edged higher Thursday as investors eye ongoing inflationary pressures in the U.S. economy.

13 hours ago - CNBC

This Wall Street Veteran Thinks Quantum Is More Than a Speculative Bet. How He Sizes Up the Stocks.

Troy Jensen of Cantor Fitzgerald says this technology is on the cusp of commercialization. He sees multiple winners.

13 hours ago - Barrons

From TACO to FOMO: How retail traders turned Trump-driven volatility into a playbook

A wave of retail-driven trading dynamics is reshaping how markets respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's second term and his war in Iran, turning political volatility into ​a set of widely recognise...

16 hours ago - Reuters

Why Are Stock Market Futures Down Today, 5/21/26?

U.S. stock futures were down late Wednesday night as investors weighed whether Nvidia’s ($NVDA) latest results lived up to the high expectations set for the AI leader. The chipmaker beat…

16 hours ago - TipRanks

Asian Equities, Bonds Rise Amid Optimism for U.S.-Iran Deal

Equities and government bonds rose in Asia after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were advancing, spurring hopes of a deal to end the conflict.

18 hours ago - WSJ

World's most valuable company continues record breaking streak - but not everyone is convinced

The world's most valuable company has reported another series of record-breaking and expectation-defying results, easing fears, for now, of a slowdown in the AI boom.

20 hours ago - Skynews

Review & Preview: Safe Passage

Nvidia anticipation and hopes of an Iran peace deal boosted all three major market indexes.

20 hours ago - Barrons

Global wind and solar power outpace gas for first time in April, report shows

Wind and solar combined generated more electricity than gas globally in April for ​the first month ever, data analysed by ‌UK-based think tank Ember showed on Thursday.

21 hours ago - Reuters

Jim Cramer says the world of tech investing has changed and it's not going back

CNBC's Jim Cramer said semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks have replaced software as the market's technology leaders. He said newer AI models from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are pressu...

21 hours ago - CNBC

Why Are Stock Market Futures Down Today, 5/20/26?

U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday evening as investors weighed whether Nvidia’s ($NVDA) latest results lived up to the high expectations set for the AI leader. The chipmaker beat Wall…

21 hours ago - TipRanks

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on AI and cybersecurity as soon as Thursday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as pressure grows from parts of his ​...

22 hours ago - Reuters

Macro strategist David Hunter warns of 80% market bust, 25% inflation as global debt math breaks

The global financial system is barreling toward an unsolvable debt crisis, triggered by a massive deflationary bust that will force central banks to print up to $50 trillion to keep the banking sector...

22 hours ago - Kitco

Fed Minutes Show More Officials Warned of Rate-Hike Scenario

A majority of Federal Reserve officials warned the central bank would likely need to consider raising interest rates if inflation continued to run persistently above their 2% target, minutes of the Ap...

23 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

An updated ‘misery index' shows economic stress is nearing a warning zone as stocks push higher

A new gauge of household “misery” that includes mortgage rates has been moving in a worrisome direction that could mean weaker returns for the S&P 500

23 hours ago - Market Watch

High energy prices risk keeping inflation above 2% target, concerning Fed policymakers

Fed minutes reveal policymakers worried about energy prices and tariffs driving inflation higher when they held interest rates steady in April.

23 hours ago - Fox Business

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Rally as Oil Sinks 5%; Nvidia Blasts Past Earnings Estimates

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed higher on Wednesday as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. News That Moved the Stock Market Today…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Dow jumps 640 points as oil prices slide ahead of Nvidia earnings

Wall Street stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging more than 640 points as falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields boosted investor sentiment ahead of...

1 day ago - Invezz

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 5/20/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed higher on Wednesday as falling oil prices helped ease concerns of inflation. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Consumer discre...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Fed proposes to establish limited payment accounts

The U.S. Federal Reserve proposed ​Wednesday adopting a new, more ‌limited form of a payment account that would allow firms ​like fintechs the ability ​to move money across the ⁠Fed's payment rails wi...

1 day ago - Reuters

A 10-15% market correction is likely given the oil shock and new Fed governor: CIO

Nancy Tengler of Laffer Tengler Investments says markets are already reacting to economic conditions and a likely pullback represents good buying opportunity.

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

‘Credit termites' are lurking in the bond market and eating away at your portfolio

Jamie Dimon was wrong about ‘cockroaches.' Opaque AI loans and high leverage are hollowing out the economy — again.

1 day ago - Market Watch

It will take 4 months for Hormuz flows to recover to 80% of prewar levels, says RBC's Helima Croft

Helima Croft, RBC global head of commodity strategy, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the latest news regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Fed Officials Indicate Openess for Rate Hikes, Minutes Show

Fed officials have become increasingly concerned of inflation risks stemming from the U.S.-Iran war, with many policymakers signaling that the central bank should prepare for higher interest rates. “A...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Fed minutes from divisive meeting show officials prepping for possible rate hike as inflation fears intensify

The minutes signal incoming Chair Kevin Warsh will inherit an increasingly hawkish crew of central bankers.

1 day ago - New York Post

Federal budget deficit projected to hit $2 trillion this fiscal year, ranking among largest in US history

The U.S. is projected to run a budget deficit of at least $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, according to Treasury Department and bond market estimates.

1 day ago - Fox Business

Trump's Reshaped Fed Leaning Toward Interest Rate Hikes

A majority of Federal Reserve officials warned that interest rate increases could be on the way if inflation remains above target levels, as a new policymaking board chaired by President Donald Trump'...

1 day ago - Forbes

FOMC minutes show a Fed worried divided on the easing bias, increasingly worried about the Iran war's impact on inflation

The minutes from the April 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members still struggling with the uncertainty surrounding the economic impacts of the Iran war, with a growing numb...

1 day ago - Kitco

Dollar Gains, Tied to Iran War, May Test Stock Rally Over the Coming Weeks

The U.S. dollar is quietly nudging higher, with more gains ahead. It's a worry for stocks.

1 day ago - Barrons

Minutes Show Fed Officials Warned of Possible Rate Hike

A majority of Federal Reserve officials warned the central bank would likely need to consider raising interest rates if inflation continued to run persistently above their 2% target, minutes of the Ap...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Majority of Fed Officials Embraced Possibility of Higher Rates at Latest Meeting

A record of the April meeting, Jerome H. Powell's last as chair, underscored the extent to which the war with Iran has upended the economic outlook.

1 day ago - NYTimes

Trump Says U.S. in ‘Final Stages’ of Talks with Iran

President Trump believes the U.S. is in the final stages of negotiations with Iran after calling off military strikes against the country earlier this week in order to provide more…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Fed minutes show increased chances of interest-rate hike

Federal Reserve officials showed growing support at their April meeting for taking the first step toward a possible interest rate hike, according to minutes of the meeting released Wednesday.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Fed Minutes Reveal Support for Rate Hikes if Inflation Proves Persistent

The Middle East war and an AI boom have reshaped the interest-rate outlook ahead of a leadership transition at the central bank.

1 day ago - WSJ

Fed officials see rate hike ahead if inflation stays elevated, minutes show

A majority of officials anticipated that interest rate increases would be necessary if the Iran war continued to aggravate inflation.

1 day ago - CNBC

Artificial intelligence was supposed to reduce prices. Instead AI is boosting inflation.

The upsurge in U.S. inflation, reaching a three-year high, has been fueled by rising oil prices and the residual effects of the Trump tariffs. But another thing is adding to the problem: the boom in a...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rallies as Oil Slumps ahead of Nvidia’s Earnings

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading higher on Wednesday, receiving a boost from falling oil prices as investors prepare for Nvidia’s ($NVDA) earnings report after the market close. Brent crude…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Top economist sounds alarm on America's 40% recession risk, warns stocks are disconnected from reality

Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi says there is a 40% chance of a U.S. economic downturn within the next year, well above the 15% historical average.

1 day ago - Fox Business

KG on SPX Testing Key Resistance, Crude Oil Persistence & NVDA Earnings

The S&P 500 (SPX) is testing a key area of resistance established over recent weeks, says Kevin Green. Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings will be the catalyst that makes or breaks the trend.

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones 30 and S&P 500 Forecasts – US Indices Attempting to Bounce on Wednesday

US indices look to recover on Wednesday, as rates are drifting slightly lower.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Jeff Bezos: AI productivity gains could lead to labor shortages and deflation

Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin founder and Amazon executive chair, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the wealth disparity in America, addressing the affordability gap, U.S. tax code, New York's pied-à-terre tax ...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Jeff Bezos brushes off concerns of an AI bubble: 'You shouldn't worry about it'

Jeff Bezos brushes off concerns of an AI bubble: 'You shouldn't worry about it'

1 day ago - CNBC

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are higher after three straight days of losses for major indexes, as investors prepare for the highly anticipated earnings report from AI chipmaker Nvidia; the company at the heart of th...

1 day ago - Investopedia

CEO Walks Back Comment About Replacing ‘Lower-Value Human Capital' With AI

Standard Chartered chief Bill Winters used the phrase while outlining plans for thousands of job cuts.

1 day ago - WSJ

U.S. stocks slide from records as bond market rattles under pressure

The U.S. stock market is giving back more of its record-setting rally on Tuesday as bond markets rattled by high inflation keep cranking up the pressure.

1 day ago - Fast Company

This relentless bull market is about to face its biggest test yet

This rip-roaring AI-powered bull market has already overcome a handful of potentially existential challenges — from the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank to last year's tariff tantrum.

1 day ago - Market Watch

AI financing fuels record US convertible bond boom

Corporate America is turning to the convertible bond market at a record pace as artificial intelligence-related companies fuel strong demand for debt instruments that can later convert into equity. US...

1 day ago - Invezz

The Bond Market Is Done Looking Past Inflation

Higher yields could be here for awhile. Stocks need to take notice.

1 day ago - Barrons

Why End of Earnings Season Leaves the Stock Market Vulnerable

The big takeaway on Taiwan Semi, Google is updating search for AI era, Toll Brothers earnings show luxury homes are selling, and more news to start your day.

1 day ago - Barrons

Dow futures rise 75 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock-index futures edged higher on Wednesday as chipmakers steadied before Nvidia's results, a release set to test whether Wall Street's AI trade still has room to run. The move came after a bond-...

1 day ago - Invezz

Fed minutes show more policymakers open to a rate hike

Federal Reserve officials' concerns about inflation being stoked by the Iran war intensified last month, with a growing number open to the possibility ​that they may need to raise interest rates, in a...

1 day ago - Reuters

U.S. Futures Point Higher, Treasurys Steady as Global Bond Selloff Pauses

Stock futures edged higher and global bond yields stabilized following a sharp selloff in government debt.

1 day ago - WSJ

U.S. Treasury yields inch lower as bond markets price 'significant' inflation risk

Yields on U.S. Treasurys moved lower early Wednesday, as investors continue to monitor "significant" inflation risks.

1 day ago - CNBC

EU Reaches Agreement to Move Forward on U.S. Trade Deal

European lawmakers said they reached a provisional deal to remove some import tariffs on U.S. goods ahead of a deadline set by Trump that would ramp up tariffs on cars.

1 day ago - WSJ

EU Expedites Start of US Trade Deal

The European Union finalized the text of its US trade deal after months of negotiations, clearing a major hurdle to ratifying the pact before President Donald Trump's deadline. The deal would see the ...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stocks under pressure as correction fears grow and record rally defies geopolitical turmoil

Equity markets have been on a tear in 2026, with investors largely shrugging off geopolitical and macroeconomic concerns. The bond market paints a different picture, with global government bond yields...

1 day ago - CNBC

Fed Meeting Minutes Could Show Interest Rate Hikes Are Back on the Table

Since the central bank's April meeting, markets have priced in a growing chance of a rate increase.

1 day ago - Barrons

AI boom reshuffles global stock market pecking order as South Korea and Taiwan surge

A global reshuffling in stock market hierarchy is underway, with artificial intelligence redrawing the size rankings. Taiwan and South Korea have recently surged past a couple long-established Western...

1 day ago - CNBC

U.S. Treasurys are now firmly in the 'danger zone,' strategists say

U.S. Treasurys are in a "danger zone" as surging long-term yields raise fears that sticky inflation could begin spilling over into equities, said strategists. The selloff in government bonds intensifi...

1 day ago - CNBC

Review & Preview: Bonds Bury Stocks

Stocks fell as the 30-year Treasury settled at its highest yield since 2007.

1 day ago - Barrons

Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday calling on regulators ​and the Federal Reserve to review rules that may ‌be stifling financial innovation, including whether the centra...

1 day ago - Reuters

Dave Sekera on AI's Parabolic Run, Rotation to Value & Undervalued Sectors

Dave Sekera, chief U.S. market strategist at @morningstar, says now is a good time to take money out of tech and growth stocks and move them into value-oriented companies. He argues the AI trade is ru...

2 days ago - Schwab Network

S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 Fall for Third Straight Session | 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.

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow falls 320 points as rising bond yields pressure stocks

US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extending their losing streaks to three consecutive sessions as rising Treasury yields and persistent inflation concerns weighe...

2 days ago - Invezz

Fed to hike? When traders see a rate increase coming

Rising U.S. Treasury yields have altered the outlook on when the next interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve might come. Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi think there's a 63% chance a ...

2 days ago - CNBC

Are businesses passing on higher energy costs to their customers? These Fed minutes have the answer.

The market is concerned about the Fed's readiness to react to high inflation.

2 days ago - Market Watch

How Hardware & Software Show Two Sides of Same AI Growth Story

Colin Symons discusses the current state of software versus semiconductor stocks, saying his team trimmed some chip holdings after the sector's massive run up. While he's cautious on buying semiconduc...

2 days ago - Schwab Network

Nasdaq 100: Despite Technical Bounce, Forecast Turns Cautious as Yields Shake US Indices

Nasdaq 100 forecast turns cautious as rising yields pressure tech stocks and fuel rotation across the US stock market.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

ETF Edge on investing around the Fed chair nominee, high yields and inflation fears

Bonds, rates and inflation are stealing headlines from equities. Are ETF investors prepared?

2 days ago - CNBC Television

‘Big Short' investor Michael Burry warns of similarities between AI boom and dot-com bubble

Burry, who rose to prominence after his bet against the subprime mortgage market was featured in “The Big Short,” pointed to evidence that an increasingly large amount of junk-bond debt and venture ca...

2 days ago - New York Post

US lawmakers seek to undercut Chinese AI and tech sales abroad

U.S. Senators of both parties will unveil a bill on Tuesday aimed at countering Chinese sales of artificial intelligence tools ​overseas, according to a copy seen by Reuters.

2 days ago - Reuters

Mortgage rates surge to highest level since July

The average rate on the 30-year fixed loan rose 7 basis points Tuesday to 6.75%. Sales of pending homes rose in April both month over month and compared with a year ago, according to a report Tuesday ...

2 days ago - CNBC

Investors See No Let-Up In Bond Market Strain

The latest sharp selloff in U.S. Treasuries may be far from over.

2 days ago - Huffington Post