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Trump's Crypto Luncheon Draws ‘Superstars.' But His Token Hovers Near Low.
The president feted the biggest holders of his namesake memecoin at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday, cheering on a crypto market still fighting through a monthslong slump.
Bloomberg This Weekend | Mix Messages on Iran Talks, DOJ ends Powell probe, Trump's "Triumphal Arch"
The news doesn't stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend's biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY: Justice Department launches criminal probe into rising beef price
FOX Business' Jeff Flock joins 'Varney & Co.' to break down the Justice Department's criminal probe into soaring beef prices as Americans face sticker shock at the grocery store and experts point to a...
S&P's Yergin: "This is The Biggest Energy Disruption We've Ever Seen"
The Strait of Hormuz oil shock has yet to crash demand as the rich world borrows from its stocks and pays up to secure supply. Traders are now sounding the alarm that a harsh adjustment is coming.
DOJ Drops Powell Probe
The Justice Department said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, an attempt to clear the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh's confirmation as his possible...
Jerome Powell's final Fed press conference marks an end to an era
Jerome Powell will likely hold his last official press conference as chair of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday — potentially bringing down the curtain on regular question-and-answer sessions with repo...
Iran War Fallout Drives Inflation Risks in Africa | Bloomberg Next Africa
On this episode of Next Africa, we track how the fallout from the Iran war is rippling through global supply chains, pushing up costs and raising concerns over food prices across the continent. Bloomb...
‘FANTASTIC': BNY Wealth CIO on US trend growth
BNY Wealth CIO Sinead Colton Grant discusses market volatility amid the war in Iran and the impact of consumer spending on ‘Making Money.'
Major Food Group Co-Founder Mario Carbone sits down with Jim Cramer
Major Food Group Chef and Co-Founder Mario Carbone joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk its restaurant foot print, food product lines, customer trends, and more.
Gas Prices Drive Consumer Sentiment Index to All-Time Low
The gas price spike drove the University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sentiment to the lowest level recorded in its over 73-year history. The index declined by 3.5 points in April, dropping to 49.8...
Friday's Final Takeaways: DOJ Ends Powell Probe & Consumer Sentiment Uptick
Marley Kayden ends the trading week with Friday's final takeaways centered on macro movers. She talks how the Department of Justice ending its probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, along with an uptick ...
With Powell's Probe Dropped, All Eyes on Warsh's Fed Nomination
Plus, the Trump administration brings back firing-squad executions, and startup cowboys come to Texas.
LARRY KUDLOW: We need a big, ambitious, pro-growth budget bill
When Republicans go for tax cuts and economic growth, they win elections. When they ignore the growth message, and especially when they ignore the growth message and spend more and more taxpayer money...
Investment bank Lincoln International files for US IPO
Investment bank Lincoln International filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday.
Consumer Confidence Just Hit a Record Low. Here's Why
Consumer sentiment just hit its lowest level on record—even lower than during the pandemic. So why are markets still holding up?
Fmr. Fed Pres. Richard Fisher: Warsh would face a 'fog on uncertainty' as Fed Chair
Fmr. Fed Pres. Richard Fisher joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to the investigation into Fed Chair Powell being dropped, what to expect from a possible Warsh-led Fed, and more.
Pirro could reopen Fed probe at any time, Democratic senators warn
U.S. Attorney for the Washington D.C. District Jeanine Pirro said Friday she would drop an investigation into the Fed.
Record Day for S&P, Nasdaq | 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.
Kevin Warsh Wants to Fix the Fed. Can He Realize His Ambitions?
Warsh, who is on track to succeed current Chair Jerome Powell, wants to lower interest rates and shrink the Fed's balance sheet. Inflation may get in the way.
S&P Global Vice Chairman: Hormuz Crisis Is Driving Global Change
Consumers are already feeling the effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz with energy prices surging around the world. But what if the crisis is signaling a longer-term global power shift?
A Bond Bear Market Is Brewing. 5 Ways to Make It Work in Your Favor.
Funds that specialize in credit research, adding return without taking lots of duration risk, are a better bet than run-of-the-mill bond ETFs.
Earnings will be strong this year supported by secular economic trends, says Citi's Drew Pettit
Drew Pettit, Citi U.S. equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the market fundamentals this year, stocks Pettit favors and much more.
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 ...
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...
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.
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.
What Hormuz Whiplash Means For Markets
The world is fighting a two-front energy war. One front runs through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and the United States are locked in a standoff.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.