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Why Markets Are Resilient Despite the Iran War
Stocks are climbing back toward record highs, even as the Iran war continues and oil prices stay elevated. So why aren't markets reacting?
DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Iran War Impact on Credit Markets | Real Yield 4/24/2026
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: BMO Capital Markets Head of US Rates Strategy Ian Lyngen, Moody's Rating Global Head of Private Credit Marc P...
DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Smoothing Path for Warsh to Lead Fed
The Justice Department is ending a controversial investigation into building-renovation cost overruns by the Federal Reserve, potentially clearing a path to confirmation for Kevin Warsh. Tyler Kendall...
Will he stay or will he go? With criminal probe over, Fed Chair Powell faces big decision
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is likely in his final weeks at the central bank helm and now faces a choice of whether he stays on at the institution. With a criminal investigation referred to th...
Earnings Season Was Supposed to Drive the Stock Market. Why It Hasn't.
Without semiconductors, earnings season might have been a dud—and the indexes likely would be struggling to notch gains.
US indicated it would not ease Russian oil sanctions again, EU's Sefcovic says
European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Friday said he raised concerns about the recent U.S. easing of sanctions on Russian oil during his talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and ...
Japanese Stocks Are Rallying. They're Not Done Yet.
Japanese stocks have surged as corporate-governance reforms and stronger profitability reshape the market, and investors may still have room to run.
Buying chip stocks is getting pricey. Traders don't care
Buying chip stocks is getting pricey. Traders don't care
The Committee reacts to the DOJ dropping its investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Investment Committee debate what the DOJ dropping charges against Jerome Powell means for the market and your money. CNBC's Steve Liesman joins ‘Halftime Report' to discuss the latest out of Washi...
Defense Tech Startups See Opportunity in Ongoing Conflicts
The wars in Ukraine and Iran have underscored the growing importance of autonomous air and sea vehicles. Erin Price-Wright, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, says the conflicts have also been wa...
Bitcoin Crisis Resilience: The Real-Time Test
The geopolitical stress of the past two months has provided an unusually clear stress test for Bitcoin, and the results are difficult to dismiss, according to CoinShares' Research department. Since t...
Tech Corner: SNDK Joins the Nasdaq-100
Sandisk (SNDK) has risen nearly 3,000% over the last year, and despite the rally, it is making a case that it could go even higher. In this week's Tech Corner, George Tsilis examines how Sandisk has e...
US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts
The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based missile defense interceptor systems, advancing U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome pl...
Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says
Brazil's planned critical minerals rules do not involve fresh tax breaks, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday, adding that their aim was to secure national sovereignty and add value through...
Private Equity-Backed Anesthesia Provider Settles FTC Monopolization Charges
The U.S. government is wrapping up a novel legal challenge to a private equity-backed company involving alleged illegal market consolidation.
Will The Supreme Court Put An End To SEC Gag Order Settlements?
Thomas J. Powell, 59, built Resolute Capital Partners, a firm that helped companies raise money privately. Often that meant using Regulation D, a rule that lets businesses sell securities without goin...
Analysis: The threat to the Fed's independence isn't over
U.S. Attorney for the Washington D.C. District Jeanine Pirro on Friday said she would drop a probe into the Fed's costly renovations.
'GIANT STEP FORWARD': Reclassification of medical cannabis lauded
Trulieve founder and CEO Kim Rivers discusses the impact of Trump's administration reclassifying state-licensed medical cannabis from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 on 'Varney & Co.' 00:00 Introduction & Re...
What Are Prediction Markets, and Why Are They Causing Controversy?
The indictment of a soldier who bet on the U.S. operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela put renewed focus on a new way to gamble, and a new way to cheat.
Canadian Retail Sales Improve Ahead of Expected Squeeze
Canadians' retail spending rebounded during the first quarter, highlighting consumer resilience that is likely to be tested by a jump in fuel costs.
Mamdani and Hochul's pied-à-terre tax would bring tsunami of legal battles over NYC property values, experts say
Mayor Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last week announced the new tax on luxury second homes worth more than $5 million.
Bessent defends U.S. dollar swap lines as Iran war harms global finances
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a social media post Friday defended the possibility of the U.S. participating in currency swaps with allies in the Persian Gulf and Asia during the Iran war. The on...
API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise
Groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers urged Congress on Thursday to allow gas stations to sell higher-ethanol gasoline blends year-round to combat the higher pump prices ...
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell
The Department of Justice on Friday dropped its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a major hurdle to the Senate confirming President Donald Trump's nomination of K...
It May Be Time to Take Some Chip Stocks Off the Table as Semis Surge
The iShares Semiconductor ETF has surged nearly 50% since late March, leaving valuations stretched and raising the risk of a pullback.
Jane Street's $40 billion trading haul tops rivals, sources say
Jane Street, Wall Street's leading market maker, generated a record $39.6 billion in net trading revenue last year, leapfrogging its biggest high-speed trading rivals and several investment banks incl...
Bettors on Kalshi now see Warsh likely confirmed by mid-May after DOJ drops Powell probe
Bettors on prediction markets platform Kalshi now see an 86% chance Kevin Warsh is confirmed as Chairman of the Federal Reserve by May 15. Before the Department of Justice announced it was dropping a ...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Major Central Bank Meetings Due as Middle East Conflict Continues
A string of decisions by major central banks are due in the week ahead, including from the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England.
‘Look, no hands': China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show
As domestic sales slow manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets
Powell Probe Update Clears Path Toward Next Fed Leadership Shift
@CharlesSchwab's own Mike Townsend and Cooper Howard discuss reports that the DOJ may drop its criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, easing a key hurdle for Kevin Warsh's confirmation a...
The unemployment rate is low. The stock market is high.
Major companies are laying off thousands, but overall unemployment hasn't budged. Even people with stable employment and high salaries are spooked.
Battle Of The Billionaires: Elon Musk And Sam Altman Go To Court
Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI, the company's CEO Sam Altman and its President Greg Brockman kicks off with jury selection in federal court in California on April 27th. Musk, who co-f...
DOJ Dropping Powell Probe Is a Step in the Right Direction, French Hill Says
US Representative French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, discusses the recent decision by the Department of Justice to drop the criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve's...
DOJ Drops Powell Probe, Smoothing Warsh Path to Fed
The Justice Department is ending a controversial investigation into building-renovation cost overruns by the Federal Reserve, potentially clearing a path to confirmation for Kevin Warsh, President Don...
Prediction markets could soon be available in your retirement account
Bitwise, Roundhill and GraniteShares have filed applications with the SEC to offer event contracts as exchange-traded funds.
US justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome Powell
Move will remove obstacle for confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to replace Powell as Federal Reserve chair
Trump's DOJ Drops Jerome Powell Probe—Clearing Way For Kevin Warsh Vote
The Justice Department on Friday announced it would end a probe into the Federal Reserve and chair Jerome Powell over a renovation project at the central bank's headquarters, likely clearing the way f...
Department of Justice to close criminal investigation into Fed's Powell
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports the latest news on the DOJ's investigation in Fed Chair Jay Powell.
When Transport Stocks Rally, Recession Risks Fade: Technicals
Strength from FedEx, J.B. Hunt, and CSX can be seen as a positive economic indicator.
April's Consumer Sentiment Is the Lowest on Record
Anxiety about the war in Iran has left Americans in the grimmest economic mood on record, according to the University of Michigan's survey.
Pirro drops probe into Fed's Powell, paving way for Warsh confirmation
President Donald Trump's Department of Justice on Friday said that it's backing down in a standoff over the leadership of the Federal Reserve, and that announcement is expected to pave the way for Tru...
The DOJ said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh's confirmation as his successor
The wind-down of the investigation of the Fed chair could end an impasse that threatened to delay a leadership transition.
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell
The Department of Justice on Friday dropped its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a major hurdle to President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace ...
Inflation Fears Drive Consumer Sentiment to Record Low
The University of Michigan's final April sentiment index dropped to 49.8 this month from 53.3 in March. While that was slightly improved from the preliminary reading, it remained the lowest in data ba...
We know parts of the market are hot, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at the day's market action.
Investor Peter Boockvar worries the market is becoming 'too nonchalant'
Peter Boockvar, One Point BFG Wealth Partners CIO, joins 'Fast Money' to talk why he believes the market is becoming too nonchalant.
Dow slips 179 pts as S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on Iran talk hopes
US stocks edged higher on Friday, supported by renewed optimism around potential diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran, alongside strong momentum in semiconductor stocks led by Intel. The ...
This alternative to the balanced portfolio is on track for its best year since 1933
The strategy to divide a portfolio into four equal weightings of stocks, bonds, cash and commodities has worked like a treat
Adams: Markets Need Mag 7 "Passing of the Baton," Favors Small Caps
Gina Martin Adams believes markets now need to contend with fundamentals as crude oil volatility continues to batter investors. She says markets needs to see a "passing of the baton" as the Mag 7 cont...
Data center provider Csquare confidentially files for US IPO
Data center provider Csquare said on Friday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, banking on improving investor appetite for new listings.
Morning Call Sheet: Markets near highs as AI drives rally and risks linger
Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities, Global Head of Technology Research; Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, MCC Global Enterprises CEO; Jessica Inskip, Stockbrokers.com Director of Investor Research say AI drives mark...
Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs
President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White House said on Friday, the latest eff...
Here's a smart way to beat the U.S. stock market — and 10 ETFs to get you there
International stocks have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 so far this year — and they're good bets to continue their winning ways.
AI Startups From Canada, Germany Join Forces in Challenge to Silicon Valley
A deal between Cohere and Aleph Alpha aims to tap growing demand for technology that isn't dependent on U.S. tech giants.
Wall Street's 'fear gauge' is doing something unusual. What it means
The S&P 500 touched record highs Thursday morning, but the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) remained stuck near 20 and is up from five days ago.
Stocks Take a Breather After Record Run. Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting Loom Large.
Stocks are holding onto solid April gains. Next week will determine if markets can keep their grip.
A former ByteDance engineer says China's AI industry is 'far behind' the US — and the gap is getting worse
A former ByteDance engineer says China's AI industry is still far behind the US. Zhang Chi said China's model benchmarks perform well but don't translate into real-world results.
'Lack of trust' in geopolitics: How can it be fixed?
At CONVERGE LIVE, CEOs and global leaders discuss how to rebuild trust in today's geopolitical landscape.
Europe's markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks
The chief of Europe's securities regulator said the risks from and potential speed of cyberattacks are growing, joining a chorus of warnings from financial supervisors on the threats posed by artific...
U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Higher
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher, while the standstill over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued.
Is Wall Street Repeating Its Covid Goof?
All the cool kids are doing it: Laying off thousands of employees to pour more money into AI. Oracle, Microsoft and now Meta Platforms are taking an ax to their workforces, with the social-media compa...
Dow futures tumble 130 points: 5 things to know before market opens
Wall Street futures were mixed on Friday as investors balanced a fresh burst of optimism in semiconductor stocks against lingering unease over the US-Iran conflict and the risk that elevated oil price...
We have no war, we have no peace, and we have no flows: strategist
Aldo Spanjer, head of energy strategy at BNP Paribas Markets 360 joins Squawk Box Europe to discuss the war in Iran, the impact on the energy markets, and when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports
China plans to restrict top technology firms, including leading AI startups, from accepting U.S. capital without government approval, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people famili...
The AI ‘picks and shovels' trade still has legs: Strategist
SlateStone Wealth's Kenny Polcari says weakness in AI enablers offers a buying opportunity with beaten-down software names deserving a fresh look. He argues recent layoffs reflect tech's hiring excess...
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower Amid Extension Of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire—Intel, SAP, Lunai Bioworks In Focus
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Friday following Thursday's decline, after President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon by three weeks.
Companies, Not Consumers, to Cash In Big From Tariff Refunds
Many families felt the sting of the president's now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.
Stock-Market Today: Stock Futures Mixed, Oil Gains
Intel is helping brighten a market clouded by war anxiety. Shares of the chip maker opened up 25% and on pace for a new record high after the company reported higher sales and raised its guidance amid...
What to Think of FX Carry Trade Revival: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
South Korea's 'ant investors' are marching to U.S. equities even as domestic market hits record highs
In 2025, South Korea was the third largest buyer of U.S. stocks, behind Singapore and Norway, according to CNBC calculations of U.S. Treasury data. The country net added $73.6 billion in U.S. stocks i...
It's Crunchtime for Private Credit as the Leading Funds Get Ready to Report Earnings
After enduring a near bank run in recent weeks, private credit is about to lay more cards on the table. We should have a better idea in a few weeks if the industry will regain favor—or remain under a ...
Don't Fret the War. Why ‘Big Money' Investors Are Bullish—and Where They're Investing Now.
In our latest Big Money poll, professional investors sees meager gains for the S&P 500 this year. Here's where they're putting money to work.
Focus: Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion
A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&...
Trump threatens 'big tariff' if UK does not drop digital services tax
Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
Most US companies seen sticking with quarterly reporting
Quarterly earnings reporting may soon become optional for U.S. firms - yet the vast majority of companies are unlikely to take advantage of lighter requirements as it could hurt valuations, investors...
SNB's Schlegel says prolonged energy shock could lift inflation, hit growth
Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said the outlook for Switzerland's economy hinges on how long conflict-driven energy price pressures persist, warning that prolonged high prices could fue...
Up, or down? War scrambles financial markets' signalling efforts
The traditional global asset correlations that collapsed when the war in the Middle East erupted remain broken, leaving investors to piece together strategies to trade the road to resolution with a fa...
'TRIFECTA OF CONCERNS': Investment strategist digs into war, private credit and AI
Empower chief investment strategist Marta Norton breaks down how investors can navigate mounting market risks and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breakin...
The Arbitrage Trade That's Making Private-Credit Withdrawals Worse
Some investors are exploiting a yawning gap between how similar funds are valued.
JGBs Fall, Tracking Declines in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs fell in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys.
Trump Says Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Extended Three Weeks
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon will extend their ceasefire by three weeks to work on a long-term deal during remarks to reporters at the White House.
March 30th was the market bottom and we will not retest those lows, says Ed Yardeni
Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Research founder, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Yardeni's S&P target, what the Iran war's impact on the Federal Reserve and much more.
Opinion | The Treasury Can Set Citgo Free
Regulatory approval of the sale to Amber Energy would unlock investment, modernize refineries and push fuel prices down.
Investors' Worries for Software's Future, Middle East's Present, Weigh on Stocks
The Nasdaq composite paced Thursday's decline among major U.S. benchmarks.
Trump is swaying the market like no president has in decades, analysis shows
Data suggest President Trump has been the driver behind the best and worst days for stocks in his second term.
Thursday's Final Takeaways: TXN Earnings, Jobless Claims & PMI
Heading into the final trading session of the week, Marley Kayden and Vadas recap Thursday's headlines by talking about the importance of Texas Instruments (TXN) earnings and the day's economic data. ...
FASB Wants Companies to Reveal Stablecoin Holdings
The Financial Accounting Standards Board reportedly wants businesses to disclose their stablecoin holdings.
‘ASTRONOMICAL GROWTH:' Roundhill Investments CEO on memory chips powering AI
Roundhill Investments CEO Dave Mazza discusses the booming memory chip market and its crucial role in A.I. infrastructure and more on ‘Making Money.
Healthy earnings backdrop remains due to AI investment and hyperscalers: Goldman Sachs AM
Luke Barrs, Chief Business Officer, Fundamental Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, thinks that earnings expectations continue to remain high, but there will be a differentiation among firms tha...
Dow Jones falls 179 pts as oil surge, tech slump hit stocks
US stocks pulled back on Thursday, pressured by weakness in software shares and a sharp rise in oil prices, as uncertainty surrounding the trajectory of the Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment...
Committed some capital to software stocks amid selloff, says First Eagle's Matt McLennan
Matt McLennan, First Eagle Investments, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss McLennan's thoughts on software stocks, the stocks they favor and much more.
KPMG Cutting 10% of U.S. Audit Partners After Failed Voluntary-Retirement Push
Affected partners are set to receive financial packages and placement support, the Big Four accounting firm said.
White House accuses China of 'industrial-scale' AI technology theft weeks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The White House OSTP accuses China of running industrial-scale distillation campaigns to steal American AI technology ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
Trump administration moves to reclassify cannabis in major shift that could expand research
The Trump administration moved Thursday to reclassify cannabis under federal law, which could significantly expand scientific research into the drug's medical uses. CNBC's Brandon Gomez has the detail...
The Dust Never Settles: Why You Should Deploy Cash Now
Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist at B. Riley Wealth reveals why waiting for clarity is a mistake and why he still sees a path to S&P 7,600.
Trump addresses AI risk: ‘We have to be careful'
President Donald Trump discusses concerns over the use of AI and cyberattacks on 'Mornings with Maria.' #foxbusiness #morningswithmaria
KPMG cuts US audit partners by 10% in push to boost productivity
KPMG is cutting around 10% of its US audit partners, marking a significant step in efforts to improve productivity after years of unsuccessful attempts to encourage voluntary retirements. The move was...
Canada's Carney Says Ties With U.S. Are a Weakness. His Next Move?
Canadian trade shifts as U.S. tariffs fuel oil pipeline push.
Pinnacle CEO: Main concern from clients is inability to pass increased input prices to consumers
Kevin Blair, CEO of Pinnacle Financial Partners, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss economic sentiment among clients, how the company is doing after merging with Synovus, private credit exposure, and mor...
Reflection CEO on AI race: The best open models are coming from China
Misha Laskin, co-founder and CEO of Reflection, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's latest valuation, which countries are ahead in the global AI race, and more.