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China's Consumer Inflation Edges Up
China's consumer inflation continued to pick up mildly in December but factory-gate prices remained in contraction, capping off another year dogged by persistent deflationary pressures amid weak domes...
Former Fed Vice Chair explains potential fiscal impact of US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs
Lael Brainard of Georgetown University's Psaros Center - and a former Vice Chair at the Federal Reserve - says that if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs, the fiscal impact on the U.S. dep...
China consumer inflation hits fastest pace since February 2023, in line with expectations
Consumer prices rose 0.8% from a year earlier, its highest level since February 2023. Factory-gate prices dipped 1.9% in December from a year ago, better than the forecast 2% decline.
Defensive Stocks Rotation Ahead Of NFP - Index Outlook And NFP Trading Levels
The Dow, up +0.56%, is the clear leader of this early 2026 action, outperforming other indexes, which finish the session lower. With today's stock rotation, Nasdaq is still showing relative weakness c...
Asian Currencies Consolidate Ahead of U.S. nonfarm Payrolls
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in the early morning session ahead of the U.S. December nonfarm payrolls report due today.
Jim Cramer makes sense of what is driving markets swings
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks what is behind the 'market madness'.
Sometimes things get out of whack and the market corrects itself, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks what is behind the 'market madness'.
The Stock-Market Rally Isn't Just About Tech Anymore
Hopes for an economic reacceleration are helping to fuel a “rotation trade.”
Jim Cramer says the market rotation is punishing last year's winners and reviving beaten-down stocks
Jim Cramer said markets are correcting valuation extremes, with investors selling expensive winners to fund purchases of beaten-down stocks. He pointed to reversals across sectors, where former laggar...
Countries and industries most exposed to Trump's IEEPA-based tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on Friday on cases related to the legality of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Supreme Court Could Rule on Trump's Tariffs. Here's What Market Experts Expect.
The Supreme Court may soon rule on President Donald Trump's tariff policy, which could shake up markets and individual stocks—but while experts have ideas about what assets might be move, the menu of ...
U.S. stocks are up this year even as tech slides, with some already rallying more than 10%
The U.S. stock market has climbed so far this year despite tech losses, in a positive sign of the broadening rally in early 2026.
Cboe's Mandy Xu talks why single stock volatility is rising
Mandy Xu, Cboe Global Markets Head of Derivatives Market Intelligence, joins 'Fast Money' to talk volatility surrounding single stocks.
US stocks close mixed, the impact of Trump's proposed ban on corporate homebuying
Asking for a Trend anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the days's market trends for January 8, 2026. Stocks closed mixed with the Dow Jones Industrial Average outperforming the Nasdaq and the S&P 500.
Stocks face their first real test of 2026 with Friday's pivotal jobs report and possible tariff ruling
Markets are off to a strong start in 2025 — but investors could face their first real test on Friday with the December jobs report and, potentially, a Supreme Court decision on the legality of most of...
Bessent urges Fed to lower interest rates, plus one analyst's top internet stocks for 2026
Market Domination anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for January 8, 2026. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the Economic Club of Minnesota to discuss why he believes...
‘Builder-in-chief': Fed housing director backs Trump plan to ban investors from buying homes
President Donald Trump is bringing the housing market and American dream back to life, U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte told FOX Business.
Could see bond market sell-off if SCOTUS rules against Trump tariffs, says Stifel's Brian Gardner
Brian Gardner, Stifel, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the impact of geopolitical picture on the markets and the looming tariff decision.
The consumer is still in 'good shape', feel good about the economy, says Regions' Alan McKnight
Alan McKnight, Regions Wealth Management, and Richard Bernstein, Richard Bernstein Advisors CEO & CIO, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.
Ideal situation for markets is less Fed, says Michael Santoli
CNBC's senior markets commentator Michael Santoli breaks down the day's the market action.
Betting Markets Say Supreme Court Will Scrap Trump Tariffs. How to Play It.
Retail stocks, a potential winner if the levies are struck down or curtailed, have already run up.
AI could be both the biggest downside and upside risk, says Apollo's Slok
CNBC's “Closing Bell” team discusses economic outlook for 2026 and more with Torsten Slok, partner and chief economist at Apollo.
What to Expect From the US Jobs Report
Carol Massar and Tim Stenovic speak with Bloomberg's Stuart Paul and Alli McCartney of UBS Alignment Partners count down to Friday's payrolls report as traders await data catalysts amid an equity rota...
The December jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what it is expected to show
The U.S. labor market likely showed modest improvement in December, providing some encouragement for the year ahead but nothing to get too excited about. Nonfarm payrolls likely rose by 73,000 last mo...
Trump says he has decided on his Fed chair pick: NYT
Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal joins CNBC's "Closing Bell" to discuss the New York Times' report about President Trump saying that he has decided on his Federal Reserve chair pick.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Neutral Sentiment Dips
Bullish sentiment increased 0.5 percentage points to 42.5%. Neutral sentiment decreased 3.5 percentage points to 27.5%.
The Supreme Court may rule Friday on Trump's tariffs. Here's what's at stake for the economy
The Supreme Court on Friday could rule on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a decision poised to have far-reaching impacts on not only trade policy, but also the U.S. fiscal situation....
US midday market brief: stocks inch higher as S&P 500 recovers from morning losses
US stock indexes edged higher on Thursday after shaking off early morning weakness tied to mixed labor market signals and cautious investor positioning ahead of Friday's employment report. The S&P 500...
Why the 60/40 Portfolio Is Back—And Poised for More Gains
Balanced funds are benefiting from higher bond yields and rate cuts. If stocks slump, bonds could provide cover.
Holzer: AI Infrastructure 2026's Big Wild Card & Using Volatility in Your Favor
Arnim Holzer says he's comfortable that AI will play a key role in 2026's price action, it's just the direction of price action that has him concerned. Ballooning debt is the central focus of Arnim's ...
Bessent touts Trump's tariffs as markets gird for Supreme Court ruling
In a speech Thursday, the Treasury secretary also pressed the Federal Reserve for more interest-rate cuts.
Dow Jumps Over 250 Points; US Initial Jobless Claims Increase
U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 250 points on Thursday.
Trump policy risk is a persistent theme for markets, strategist explains
Wall Street is attempting to cut through the noise out of Washington, D.C., after President Trump hinted at a long string of policy proposals, ranging from hiking defense spending to his administratio...
One in six seniors are prescribed eight or more drugs, The Wall Street Journal has found. Here's how to make sure they're not facing a health risk.
Older patients should take stock of their prescriptions and make sure they aren't accidentally taking dangerous combinations.
The Supreme Court will convene on Friday to rule on Trump's tariffs. Here's what to know
The Supreme Court will convene on Friday to rule on Trump's tariffs. Here's what to know.
Productivity Is Rising Even Without an AI Revolution
Productivity jumped in the third quarter, easing labor cost pressures and helping inflation. But the gains reflect how output is measured—more than an AI-driven efficiency boom.
Job openings drop to 2nd-lowest level in 5 years in November
U.S. employers posted far fewer jobs in November than the previous month, a sign that employers aren't yet ramping up hiring even as growth has picked up.
Fed is in ‘easing' mode, which has been good for the economy and equity prices: TD Bank's Solomon
Jeffrey Solomon, TD Bank U.S. vice chair, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his expectations for Fed this year, markets expectations, and more.
How to navigate Trump volatility risk, what's driving market optimism
Opening Bid anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for January 8, 2026. Cameron Dawson, NewEdge Wealth Chief Investment Officer, along with Senior Reporters Brooke DiPalma and Ines Ferr...
Weekly initial jobless claims rise less than expected, 208K vs estimated 210K
U.S. jobless claims rose less than expected for the week ending January 3rd, staying steady near 208K, while productivity jumped 4.9% in Q3 and unit labor costs fell, signs the labor market is still r...
Why Trump is going after institutional home buyers: They dominate markets like Atlanta, Jacksonville
Institutional investors only own roughly 2% of the nation's single-family rental housing stock, but their presence is far more concentrated in parts of the Southeast. Large investors control about a q...
New Dietary Guidelines Are Out. Food Stocks Lose; Alcohol Shares Gain.
Federal guidelines include prioritizing nutrient-dense foods, including protein, dairy, healthy fats, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables.
US consumers more worried about job market in December, New York Fed report says
Americans grew more worried about the job market in December even as anxieties over personal finances faded, while near-term inflation expectations increased, a report from the New York Federal Reserv...
Market Broadening in Tech's "Choppy" Trade & AI Bull Case in Emerging Markets
"It's been a choppy week," says @CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson on recent price action. Under the surface of the tech rally, he points to memory chips carrying momentum while market leaders like Nvid...
Used vehicle pricing expected to increase 2% in 2026, a historically stable rate
Prices of used vehicles are expected to rise this year but at a historically stable rate, according to auto data and insights firm Cox Automotive. Wholesale prices on the Manheim Used Vehicle Value In...
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rise at Slower Pace
Inventories at merchant wholesalers increased 0.2% on month, after jumping by 0.5% in September, according to Commerce Department figures.
Wholesale inventories climb 0.2% in October, as expected
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to break the tape.
Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson: Could see multiple expansion in the back half of 2026
Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley CIO and chief U.S. equity strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, 2026 outlook, state of the economy, where investors can find opportunity, the ...
Softer sofas, fewer coat sizes and simpler packaging: tariffs are changing more than just the prices of products
Softer couch cushions. A smaller selection of jacket sizes.
Trump's 'Dream Military' And The Case For A Violent Small-Cap Catch-Up
Just as the New Deal and WWII mobilization unleashed pent-up demand out of the Depression, today we have the convergence of post-COVID fiscal stimulus, re-industrialization and wartime defense product...
US stocks open lower on Thursday: Dow slips 100 points, Nasdaq down 0.3%
US equities opened lower on Thursday, pushing the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average further away from their recent record highs, as weakness in major technology stocks offset a sharp rally ...
Fed's Miran on Rate Cuts, Inflation, Future at Fed
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said he is looking for about 150 basis points of interest rate cuts this year to boost the labor market. Miran repeated his argument that the current stance of p...
Supreme Court expected to rule Friday on Trump's power to impose tariffs
Educational toy maker and wine importer challenge President Donald Trump's tariff authority in a Supreme Court case that could determine fate of record trade revenue.
Layoffs show no sign of rising: Jobless claims still very low historically
There might not be a bigger tell for the health of the economy than the number of layoffs, but the story remains the same: Businesses aren't cutting many jobs and the U.S. is still expanding.
US Productivity Accelerates to Strongest Pace in Two Years
US labor productivity accelerated in the third quarter to its strongest pace in two years. Productivity soared to an annualized rate of 4.9%.
US jobless claims edge higher but remain near year-low levels
US jobless claims edged only slightly higher in the first week of 2026, offering fresh evidence that layoffs remain limited even as the labour market shows signs of cooling. About 208,000 Americans fi...
Trump Moving Defense, Housing Stocks & "Big Drop" in Challenger Job Cuts
The latest challenger job cuts data showed what Kevin Hincks calls a "big drop" compared to last month's numbers. He takes investors through the report and why Friday's employment report may beat inve...
U.S. Trade Deficit Shrank to Multidecade Low in October
The U.S. trade deficit fell to its lowest monthly level since 2009 in October, a twist in volatile trade flows over the past year that economists didn't anticipate.
U.S. Trade Deficit Shrank To Smallest Since 2009 In October
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to its lowest level since 2009 in October, according to Commerce Department data released Thursday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs disrupted international trade mo...
Jobless Claims Rise Slightly After Weeks Of Decline
Initial unemployment benefits claims ticked up over the week ending on January 3, the Labor Department reported on Thursday, rising slightly after weeks of declining jobless claims in December.
Economic Vital Signs Still Look Goldilocks
Recent economic data paints a 'Goldilocks' scenario: steady expansion, soft labor market, and supportive conditions for equities. Private sector job gains were modest, led by small-to-medium businesse...
Unemployment Claims Stayed Modest Last Week
U.S. jobless claims edged slightly higher last week, but remained near the low end of levels seen over the past year.
U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to Lowest Level Since 2009 in October, Data Show
The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
These 5 economic and market forces can power solid growth for jobs and stocks in 2026
Businesses are managing tariffs, and AI is boosting productivity — improving prospects for the economy, profits and financial markets.
U.S. economy's secret weapon, productivity, surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff
One of the biggest drivers of a strong U.S. economy, worker productivity, surged in the summer and early fall, raising hopes of the start of a payoff of AI investment.
US weekly jobless claims increase marginally
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose moderately last week, suggesting that layoffs were relatively low at the end of 2025, though demand for labor remained sl...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are 'only ingredient missing' for stronger economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth. "Cutting interest rates will have a tangible impact on...
Branch: This is setting up to be a really good year for markets
Greg Branch, Founder and Managing Partner at Branch Global Capital Advisors, says ignore headline noise and focus on long-term tailwinds, with 2026 favoring cyclicals, financials, and minerals over me...
Layoff pace in December hit lowest level since mid-2024, Challenger says
Planned job cuts totaled 35,553 for the month, a 50% slide from November and an 8% decrease from the same period a year ago and the lowest since July 2024. Still, for the full year, employers announce...
Stock Market Fundamentals Look Great. But Trump, Again, Is the Wild Card.
President Donald Trump has played stock market activist before. The results were mixed.
Goldman Sachs bet on consumer stocks to carry equity rally in 2026
Strategists on Wall Street are increasingly looking beyond the artificial intelligence trade for fresh drivers of the US equity rally, as concerns grow that enthusiasm for AI-linked stocks may be cool...
The history doesn't look good four years into a bull market. Why these strategists are still optimistic.
The stock market's valuation has never been in year four of a bull market.
Trump Rocks Defense and Property Stocks. This Is the Bigger Risk.
Defense contractors are under fire, an idea to make housing more affordable, Constellation earnings beat expectations, more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Trump's visible hand
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Reflections 2025-2026: Confidence Game
Financial market valuations, particularly in the US, continued to richen in 2025 despite a deck full of wildcards. The federal deficit remains historically outsized relative to the unemployment rate—a...
S&P, Nasdaq fall as tech weighs; defense stocks climb on Trump's budget hike call
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Thursday as losses in heavyweight technology stocks weighed, while defense companies advanced after President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion military budget...
U.S. Banks End 2025 On A High Note
US bank stocks outpaced the broader market in December 2025 for the second consecutive month. For the third month in a row, First Internet Bancorp was the cheapest bank in the analysis by price-to-adj...
Global Markets Edge Lower as Investors Weigh Venezuela Moves, Trump Policy Shifts
U.S. stock futures and international equities were mostly down as traders focused on a mix of geopolitical, economic and industry developments.
Defence stocks in Europe at all-time high after Trump calls for higher US defence budget
Shares in European arms makers rose on Thursday to a fresh record high after President Donald Trump called for higher U.S. defence spending.
Swiss Inflation Inches Up as SNB Mulls Rate Path
Inflation climbed to 0.1% in December from 0.0% in November, the first rise in five months.
Dow Falls More Than 450 Points: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Wednesday.
U.S. Markets Edition - 08-Jan-26
CNBC's U.S. Markets Edition delivers key takeaways from the most impactful interviews and insights from CNBC's programming in the U.S. As global markets become more interconnected, this program ensure...
Fed Independence Key for Dollar, Brainard Says
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard says the central bank's independence is key to keeping global investors confident in the dollar. Speaking on Bloomberg's The China Show, she also predic...
CNBC Daily Open: Rumbles within the Magnificent Seven
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped three-day winning streaks Wednesday. Venezuela will ship sanctioned oil to the U.S. indefinitely, sources told CNBC.
Phil Rosen's Bull Case for Latin American & Multiple Fed Rate Cuts
“The market is extremely optimistic” despite what Phil Rosen terms a “black swan” event in Venezuela. “I think we'll see some choppy trading” with the oil giants in the coming weeks, he says, but argu...
Jim Cramer talks being selective in this market
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to be selective in the current market.
Jim Cramer says investors should avoid buying stocks near their highs after the market's recent rally
Jim Cramer said investors should avoid buying stocks near their highs after the market's recent rally, calling it “a license to lose money.” Cramer warned that oil stocks and banks could face near-ter...
People are using prediction markets to make decisions on equity investing, says Apex's Bill Capuzzi
Bill Capuzzi, Apex Fintech Solutions CEO, joins 'Fast Money' to talk prediciton markets and retail investor trends.
'Fast Money' traders talk the impact of the latest flurry of Pres. Trump posts on market sectors
The 'Fast Money' traders talk the impact of the latest flurry of Pres. Trump posts on market sectors.
Could see a lot of market volatility with geopolitical tension, says G Sqaured's Victoria Greene
Victoria Greene, G Squared Private Wealth and Kevin Gordon, Charles Schwab Senior Investment Strategist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.
You'll Lose Again If You Keep Betting On A 2026 Bubble
Investors betting on a bubble burst like the dot-com in the 2000s have been miserably disappointed in recent years. Today's equity market differs fundamentally from the 2000 dot-com bubble, especially...
Why it may be time to invest in small caps, what to watch from bank earnings
Market Domination Overtime Anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for January 7, 2026. Royce Investment Partners co-chief investment officer Francis Gannon tells Josh why it's time for ...
3 Lessons I Learned In 2025 That Cost Me Dearly
Tesla (TSLA) defied fundamentals in 2025, with its PE ratio doubling despite collapsing margins and falling EPS, underscoring the risks of shorting meme stocks. Aggressively buying falling knives like...
BEA Outlines Plans for More Catch Up on Inflation, GDP Data
A report covering October and November personal income, consumer spending and PCE inflation data will be published on Jan. 22. An initial estimate of GDP over the final three months of 2025 will follo...
Trump Tariff Ruling Could Come Friday From Supreme Court: What Investors Should Know
The U.S Supreme Court could make a ruling on tariffs imposed on other countries by President Donald Trump as early as Friday, Jan. 9. Here's a look at what's at stake and the stocks and sectors that c...
It's time to bet on small caps, strategist says
The Russell 2000 rose nearly 13% in 2025 and Royce Investment Partners co-chief investment officer Francis Gannon expects that performance to continue into 2026. Gannon says small-cap earnings are 'ju...
Uncertainty Interrupts Stock-Market's New-Year Rally
Early gains eroded as new economic data and a housing proclamation from Trump shook investor sentiment.
Absence of Q4 earnings warnings could set stage for epic quarter: Ed Yardeni
CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses the upcoming earnings season, economic outlook and more with Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research.
Dow gets off to its best yearly start since 2018 despite Wednesday's 466-point drop
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is having its best start to a new year since 2018, bolstered by financial and industrial names like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. GS-1.51% and Caterpillar Inc. CAT-4.26%.Th...
2026 will see a potential 15-20% pullback in stocks, before a rebound: Fundstrat analyst
US stocks have started 2026 on a bullish note. Fundstrat Global Advisors managing director and global head of technical strategy Mark Newton joins Market Domination host Josh Lipton to outline his out...