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Dow futures down nearly 500 points as oil prices continue to climb
Stock futures tumbled after hours on Wednesday, building on earlier losses for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as crude-oil prices pressed higher.
Smothers: Oil Above $80 Will Add Long-Term Consumer & FOMC Pressures
"We can survive" with crude oil hovering around $80, but anything above that will hurt consumers, says Dale Smothers. If the commodity reaches $100 or higher, Dale expects pressures to pinch consumer ...
Review & Preview: All Fueled Up
Oil, Oil, Oil. A month ago, the latest inflation report might have spurred a stock-market rally. The consumer price index showed prices rose 2.4% in February, roughly in line with estimates and matchi...
Here's who and what to blame for oil skyrocketing to $120 a barrel and causing widespread panic
Sure, a war is happening in the Middle East – but that wasn't the only reason, On The Money has learned.
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders talks the recent market rebound
Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the upturn in the markets after a volatile week.
JPMorgan's Priya Misra: Higher oil prices for longer will drag on growth
JPMorgan Asset Management Priya Misra joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk how inflation and gas prices could drag on the consumer and economy.
Fed's next rate decision almost certainly a pause, says former Fed vice chair Roger Ferguson
Roger Ferguson, former Federal Reserve vice chair, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what to expect from the Federal Reserve next week, the sentiment among the Fed and much more.
Kevin Warsh's Fed Nomination Is Stuck in the Senate. What Could Happen Next.
The immediate obstacle isn't opposition to Warsh himself. Instead it is an investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell that has created a procedural standoff inside the Senate Banking Committee...
Dow Falls to Lowest Close This Year After Oil's Latest Climb
Brent crude prices rise on news of mines in the Strait of Hormuz and reports that nearby cargo ships were struck.
Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Crude Volatility Clouds CPI and Retail Outlook
Energy markets are tense as the IEA moves toward a record oil release amid Middle East risks. Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas warn February's 2.4% CPI misses the impact of surging crude, while focus shift...
The 70% odds that say your portfolio isn't ready for the Iran conflict's escalation
The next seven days of the Iran conflict will set the stage for stagflation or global recession
BNY Wealth CIO: What is the LONGER term impact on inflation?
BNY Wealth chief investment officer Sinead Colton Grant analyzes market volatility, discusses the S&P 500 forecast and breaks down broadening earnings on ‘Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us ...
Options markets are bracing for ‘disaster' as Iran conflict intensifies, Nomura says. Here's how a trader might profit.
The Iran conflict has sparked tumult in global equity markets, with major indexes in some markets, including South Korea, falling into correction territory.
Trump admin to announce trade investigations, aimed at replacing IEEPA tariffs: Reports
The Trump administration is expected to soon announce new trade investigations, with the goal of replacing reciprocal tariffs recently ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. The probes will be conducted ...
US stocks close mixed as Dow drops 289 points despite tech resilience
US stocks closed mixed on Wednesday as investors navigated rising geopolitical tensions and higher Treasury yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 289 points to 47,417.21, while the S&P 500 sli...
Move Over, Tech
Stock market returns are broadening out Technology stocks' stranglehold on U.S. markets appears to be easing—a welcome development for stockpickers and diversified investors. Soaring shares of AI and ...
Our Economy 'Hangs Off' the Strait of Hormuz says McHenry
Energy markets whipsawed for a second consecutive day as investors raced to interpret rapidly shifting comments from the Trump administration over the war in Iran. Oil prices plummeted after Energy Se...
Stocks Have Shrugged Off War Worries. That Might Not Last.
The S&P 500 is still off less than 1% year to date as of Tuesday's close.
February inflation breakdown: Where are prices rising and falling the fastest?
Inflation held steady in February, though prices for goods like beef and coffee saw notable increases while prices for eggs and smartphones declined compared with last year.
The Best Way to Trade a Volatile Stock Market? It Isn't What You Think.
War, inflation fears, and market swings are pushing investors to react. History—and economists from Keynes to Robert Shiller—suggest the best move may be doing nothing.
Tariff refunds are expected to come in the second quarter: Barclays
The Trump administration's new replacement tariffs could result in a lower effective rate of 9.1%, according to a strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
The real inflation rate? Try 3.3% — and that's before the jump in gas prices.
The latest CPI data don't even factor in the Iran conflict. Here are some takeaways.
U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace
For the fiscal year to date, the U.S. budget deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025, as government revenues rose faster than spending. Customs duties total...
Dow sinks 400 points, oil heads to $90 as Iran war fears grip Wall Street
Oil prices briefly spiked to their highest levels since 2022 this week.
Retail Prices Are Now The Deciding Factor As Consumer Uncertainty Intensifies
The escalating conflict in the Middle East—already pushing gasoline prices up and threatening to spike prices across the entire retail supply chain—has put retailers and consumers on edge.
Crude Oil Gains Over 5%; US Inflation Holds Steady At 2.4%
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones falling more than 400 points on Wednesday.
ECB's Schnabel warns of scars from post-pandemic inflation spike
The post-pandemic spike in inflation has left scars on companies and consumers, which now know that prices can rise fast and settle at a higher level, ECB policymaker Isabel Schnabel said on We...
How Short-Term Traders Shape Markets Amid Crude Oil Volatility
Liz Ann Sonders with @CharlesSchwab says the IEA's oil reserves release will take “a couple hundred days” to actually move to the places it's needed. She thinks the only thing that will settle the oil...
Inflation Holds Steady as Consumers Use Installments for Everyday Spending
Inflation in the United States appears contained for the moment, yet the latest reading suggests consumers may be navigating a calm that could prove temporary. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year ...
How To Exploit Nasdaq Pullbacks With Internal Bar Strength (IBS) Indicator: A Short-Term Quantitative Strategy
In this article, we develop a mean reversion strategy applied to a basket of stocks. The trading logic is straightforward: buy after short-term bearish moves and close the position when price returns ...
Time or Price
There are two ways a market can correct, and they're listed in the title of this week's note. I wish I had something more interesting to say, I really do, but we have to take what the market gives us.
Inside the Consumer Price Index: February 2026
Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of the most closely watched economic indicators. What does inflation mean at the micro level — specifically...
How Strait of Hormuz closure can become tipping point for global economy
Oil is far from the only critical input for the global economy that would be disrupted by a de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the U.S.-Iran war. Aluminum prices are already rising, and f...
U.S. Inflation Stayed Subdued Before Onset of Iran War
While February's Consumer Price Index report shows only modest price pressures, inflationary risks are rising once again as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
The Economic Winners and Losers of the Iran War
The economic shock waves of the war are leaving no part of the world untouched. Here's which countries could be hit hardest and who stands to benefit.
US crude stocks rise, gasoline and distillate inventories fall - EIA
U.S. crude stocks rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last week, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected
Prices consumers pay for a broad range of goods and services rose in line with expectations for February, offering a final look at inflation pressures before an oil shock tied to the Iran war rattled ...
Former Cleveland Fed Pres. Mester: High gas prices are salient for people's inflation perceptions
Loretta Mester, Princeton University Griswold Center for Economic Policy senior scholar and former Cleveland Fed president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the February CPI inflation data, impact on the...
Consumer prices stayed subdued in February.
U.S. inflation stayed subdued in the month leading up to President Trump's war with Iran, which has rekindled concerns about resurgent price pressures as energy costs have soared.
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel: The Fed still has room to cut interest rates this year
Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, what to ...
US Stocks Mixed; Dow Falls 300 Points
U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Dow Jones falling around 300 points on Wednesday.
US Core Inflation Slowed in February Ahead of War With Iran
Underlying US inflation slowed in February from a month earlier as the consumer price index, excluding food and energy, rose 0.2% from January. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
Headline Inflation Could Keep Accelerating, Wilding Says
Pimco Economist Tiffany Wilding talks about risks to the economy due to the Iran war. She also says headline inflation could accelerate by a percentage point.
Inflation rises 2.4% year-over-year in February
Inflation rises 2.4% year-over-year in February.
Inflation held steady in February — though Iran war could reheat prices
Inflation held steady in February ahead of the war in Iran, though economists are concerned that energy shocks from the conflict could ripple across the economy – complicating the Fed's path to intere...
Bill Ackman's Unconventional Public Offering Will Need a Convincing Sales Pitch
Investors balked at the billionaire's 2024 attempt to raise money for a new fund. He thinks he has a solution.
Inflation was modest in February but remained above the Fed's target
The Labor Department released the February 2026 consumer price index (CPI), which showed that inflation remained elevated above the Federal Reserve's target.
Inflation Was Unchanged Last Month As Prices Rose Before Iran War
Inflation was better than expected in February despite an uptick in fuel costs, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, offering insight into cost pressures for America...
US inflation stayed flat at 2.4% in February before effects of war on Iran kicked in
Effect of war on prices not reflected in data, as Trump says only ‘fools' would think oil price shocks would be significant
Inflation Held Steady at 2.4% in February
Core prices, which exclude volatile food and energy items, rose 2.5% from a year earlier, in line with expectations.
KG on Oil Headwinds "Markets Not Pricing In" & ORCL Earnings Rally
Crude oil's stunning reversal from $120 to $86 within 48 hours is a move that stunned markets. Kevin Green warns prices can rally again with no clear off ramp in the U.S.-Iran War.
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected
The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Oil's wild ride, Oracle earnings, Kevin Warsh's 'perfect storm' and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Buy The Geopolitical Dip?
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated as February ended, with the U.S. and Israel launching a series of military strikes against Iran. Volatility in financial markets has surged, with oil...
Bond Yields Jump as Oil Prices Rise, Middle East War Outlook Uncertain
Government bond yields rose sharply as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran showed no signs of de-escalation and oil prices remained elevated.
What to know ahead of the latest inflation report.
Consumer price data set for release Wednesday was collected before the Iran war, a conflict that has stoked fresh uncertainty about the economic outlook..
Weekly mortgage demand from homebuyers increased despite big interest rate volatility
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, increased to 6.19% from 6.09% Refinance demand was essentially flat.
Morning Bid: From panic to patience
Both energy and stock markets appear to be in a holding pattern after the wild swings earlier this week as they look for any evidence that oil and gas supplies might be freed up in the Middle East.
Technically Speaking, Stocks Look Vulnerable
Plus, emergency oil stockpiles to the rescue?
Dow Jones futures today: on edge ahead of US CPI data as IS-Iran war continues
Dow Jones futures were in the red today, March 11, as traders waited for the upcoming US inflation data and as they focused on the ongoing war in Iran. It retreated to $47,600x, down by 6.12% from the...
Rate-hike expectations are increasing after European officials say Iran war-inflation may spur them into action
Traders increased bets on a possible interest rate rise in the eurozone this year after officials on Wednesday said the bloc's central bank may be forced to act if the Iran war risks an inflation spik...
Europe's New Energy Crisis Will Mean a Bull Market in Renewables
European defense stocks have rallied, and its energy producers should be next.
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Decline As Iran Escalates Attacks On US Bases Ahead Of February CPI—Oracle, Domo, Kosmos In Focus
U.S. stock futures declined on Wednesday following Tuesday's mixed close. Futures of the major benchmark indices were lower amid the ongoing Iran-U.S. war.
Market volatility can amplify shocks to euro zone economy, ECB's VP warns
Financial market volatility can amplify economic shocks and the European Central Bank will look at various scenarios for growth and inflation next week when it sets policy, ECB Vice President Luis d...
Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind
President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.
Dow Futures Inch Up, Oil Climbs Again as Investors Await Inflation Report
IEA countries are set to decide Wednesday whether to release oil reserves to calm energy markets
Stocks Will Have a Panic Attack in March: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Rheinmetall earnings miss expectations as it says sales will grow up to 45% in 2026
German arms maker Rheinmetall reported full-year sales of 9.94 billion euros and profits of 1.68 billion euros. "The world is changing rapidly, and Rheinmetall is well prepared," said CEO Armin Papper...
US Stocks Mixed Amid Trump's End-Of-War Signals: Investor Fear Eases Slightly, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Tuesday.
The VIX Isn't What It Used to Be. How to Get an Investing Edge Now.
Rather than trying to buy stocks at the apex of fear based off volatility signals, consider integrating gasoline prices into your decision-making.
Markets still assessing the 'real' risk of Iran war, says strategist
Kerry Craig, global strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management, says there has been a period of de-risking in the markets but "not a wholesale shift away" from risk, suggesting investors are still makin...
It is ‘HARD TO NAVIGATE' conflicting rhetoric in markets, Middle East: Investment expert
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO Nancy Tengler discusses Oracle's revenue and earnings, the AI arms race and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
Review & Preview: Crude Reality
Major indexes ended near break-even Tuesday following a sharp decline in crude futures. Plus, what to expect from Wednesday's CPI report.
AI and Economic Moats: Which Stocks Are Most at Risk?
Behind the scenes of Morningstar equity analysts' review of the economic moats for 132 companies.
Diesel markets, upended by Middle East conflict, threaten global economic slowdown
Surging diesel prices are threatening to slow global economic activity as the war in the Middle East pressures supplies of both the industrial fuel and the type of crude oil most suited to produce i...
Markets Increasingly Dollar-Denominated, Says ICE Chairman and CEO
Jeff Sprecher, Intercontinental Exchange chairman and CEO, joins Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." They discussed how digital ledgers and blockchain technology are shifting markets to 24/7, 365 trad...
Oil Markets Have Another Wild Day of Trading
Plus, about 140 U.S. troops have been injured in the Iran war, and Liza Minnelli dishes about her life.
Tom Lee: Markets will move higher in March but bear market will hit later in the year
Tom Lee, Fundstrat, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Lee's base case for equity markets, the state of the oil complex and much more.
Larry Kudlow: Markets know our war aims have nearly been met
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the U.S. strikes on Iran and what is to come on 'Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #kudlow #foxbusiness #trump #donaldtrump #mar...
Deleted Tweet From Energy Secretary Sends Oil Markets on Another Wild Ride
A now-deleted post from Energy Secretary Chris Wright whipsawed crude for the second-straight session.
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Energy Volatility Rises as AI and Earnings Move Markets
Energy markets are rattled as U.S. gas prices hit their highest levels since July 2024 amid Middle East tensions and supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil volatility surged after conflicting signa...
Thom Tillis refuses to budge on blocking Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmation
There is nothing that Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh can say to get Sen. Thom Tillis to end his blockade on Warsh's confirmation, the North Carolina Republican said at the U.S. Capitol.
How to Invest as the Iran War Evolves? Experts Say Don't Just Run for the Hills—or Buy the Dip
Investors may be having a hard time working out what's next in the Middle East. Some advisers suggest they shouldn't try.
The Market Bottom Isn't Here Yet — What to Do Now
Ross Gerber, CEO, Gerber Kawasaki, breaks down why the market isn't done falling — and where smart investors should look for opportunity before the next big move.
Energy Volatility Limiting Mag 7 AI Growth & Navigating Current Tech Trade
Marcus Bodet believes the AI trade remains in its infancy, though energy costs and bottlenecks keep the sector from rallying short-term. He sees Mag 7 firms focused on AI buildout like Alphabet (GOOGL...
Kevin Warsh faces an economic 'perfect storm' as he waits to take over as Fed chair
Kevin Warsh faces a potential buzzsaw as the next Federal Reserve chair, in the form of a Hobson's choice between fighting inflation and supporting the labor market. Brewing economic conditions sugges...
‘WE DESTROYED EVERYBODY': Markets react to claims of military superiority
‘The Big Money Show' panel reacts to President Donald Trump declaring Iran's military decimated as oil prices swing and markets bet the crisis is nearing its end.
All Eyes On Emerging Markets
Strong recent returns and a long-term case for portfolio diversification Emerging market stocks were up sharply last year, and they're continuing to do well in 2026. This often underappreciated asset ...
The Iran War Overshadowed AI and Private Credit. The Real Risks Are Still Ahead.
The Iran conflict has dominated market headlines, but investors may soon refocus on deeper risks tied to artificial intelligence spending, private credit stress, and a shifting economic outlook.
Market Flash – January 2026
Executive Summary Global equity markets started off the year on solid footing despite mounting geopolitical concerns, ranging from talks of the U.S. annexing Greenland to unrest in Iran. That said, we...
Keep Calm and Stay Invested. History Suggests Patience During Geopolitical Uncertainty
Broadening Market Leadership Persists in February Amid heightened scrutiny of AI-related capex, geopolitical tensions, and a hotter-than-expected inflation report late in the month, US large-cap equit...
Signs emerge of a thaw in the housing market
Don't look now, but the housing market seems to be showing some signs of life after being in a deep freeze since 2023.
Yardeni Sees Increased Risk of a Sharp Selloff Due to Iran War
Veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research says he doesn't see the Iran war stopping anytime soon, but he doesn't see the conflict lasting for months. That's why he sees the risks of a s...
The Big Picture: Whipsaw Price Action Impacts Investing Duration
Following a "stunning reversal" from Monday's market action, @CharlesSchwab's Nate Peterson and Mike Townsend join Sam Vadas to dissect the economic ripple effects of the ongoing situation in Iran. Na...
How to protect your portfolio from Iran-related chaos as traditional safety plays fail
For the next three months, investors should consider cutting their exposure to stocks, increase their holdings of cash, and use call options to benefit from a sudden rally.
Higher gasoline prices, volatile stocks, could hit both low- and high-income US consumers as war persists
Rising gasoline prices and a wobbly stock market are increasing the risk that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could hit hard among consumers across the economic spectrum in the United States, undercuttin...
CPI on tap: Inflation seemed to slow before Iran conflict jacked up oil prices. But did it really?
Oil prices have surged since the start of the conflict with Iran and American consumers are going to suffer the consequences at the gas pump, but the higher cost of energy won't show up in the latest ...
Iran: Keeping Perspective in Uncertain Times
SUMMARY The Acute geopolitical crises are typically buying opportunities for US stocks. North America has favorable oil supply characteristics, lessening economic impact.
Deutsche Bank upgrades US and European tech sector, turns 'overweight' on software
Deutsche Bank upgraded the U.S. and European technology sector to "neutral" from "underweight" on Tuesday and turned "overweight" on software, saying the months-long rout sparked by fears of AI-dri...
DAX, IBEX and TSX Forecast – Global Markets Trying to Rise
The global markets are all trying to rise early on Tuesday, as there are a lot of moving parts, and of course, there has been a lot of damage.