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Wall Street's bank capital victory in sight but hurdles remain

Wall Street banks are set to score a win as President Donald Trump's regulators unveil ​softened new draft capital rules this week, but there could still be fresh technical and political challenges ah...

30 minutes ago - Reuters

The World's Hottest Stock Market Is On Fire Again. It's About More Than Iran.

Stock markets have been volatile since the Iran war started, but one in particular has stood out.

45 minutes ago - Barrons

U.S. Futures Rise, Oil Holds Steady as Global Markets Calm

Oil checked recent gains and stock markets pushed higher as markets adopted a calmer footing ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later Wednesday.

57 minutes ago - WSJ

How Epstein Collected Insider Tips on Stocks and Startups From His Network

The Epstein files show how easily the sex offender collected confidential information from his well-connected associates.

1 hour ago - WSJ

U.S. Futures Rise, Oil Holds Steady as Global Markets Calm

Oil checked recent gains and stock markets pushed higher as markets adopted a calmer footing ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision later Wednesday.

1 hour ago - WSJ

Treasury yields move lower as attention turns to Fed rates decision

Treasury yields move lower as attention turns to Fed rates decision

2 hours ago - CNBC

Bitcoin, XRP Slip Ahead of Fed Decision. What Cryptos Need From Chair Powell.

Major cryptocurrencies were down ahead of Wednesday's Fed rate decision. Investors will pay close attention to official statements.

2 hours ago - Barrons

Asia Equities Gain Ahead of Fed, Oil Retreats But Stays High

Asian equity markets advanced broadly on Wednesday after a positive lead from Wall Street overnight, while oil retreated but stayed high as the conflict in the Middle East continued.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Nasdaq Gains 100 Points Ahead Of Fed Decision: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Tuesday.

3 hours ago - Benzinga

NBIM CEO: Surprised markets haven't reacted more to Iran war

NBIM CEO Nicolai Tangen discusses the risks posed by high energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty and potential AI-driven market imbalances.

5 hours ago - CNBC International TV

What Happens at the Fed If Kevin Warsh Isn't Confirmed by May 15

The nominee still doesn't have a Senate confirmation hearing date, although Jerome Powell's term as chair technically ends May 15.

6 hours ago - Barrons

Powell's Second-to-Last Meeting Previews an Increasingly Divided Fed

As many as three governors are candidates to dissent at this week's meeting, an unusual break that offers a glimpse of the fracture Kevin Warsh stands to inherit.

9 hours ago - WSJ

Oaktree's Marks Weighs In on Big Tech Debt Sales

Oaktree Capital Management co-founder Howard Marks warns about "credulousness" being on the rise when asked about the issuance of long-term debt by Big Tech during a fireside chat with Bloomberg's Lis...

10 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Review & Preview: Powell's Last Stand?

Stocks rose for a second straight day. Plus, Jerome Powell is set for his penultimate meeting as Fed chair.

10 hours ago - Barrons

Private equity stocks have been the most toxic area of 2026, says Jim Cramer

CNBC's Jim Cramer talks about the day's market action and focuses on the tech trade from Nvidia's GTC conference in San Jose, California.

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

Jim Cramer: Stocks rising despite oil gains signals a new market message

Stocks rose Tuesday even as oil climbed, signaling investors are shifting focus back to strong fundamentals despite geopolitical uncertainty. Jim Cramer highlighted rebounds in airlines, private equit...

11 hours ago - CNBC

Fed's "Tightwire" Act: Oil, Private Credit & Uncertainty Rattles Interest Rate Balance

Recessions are typically led by high oil prices, says Erin Gibbs, explaining that it will only make the Fed's job harder into Wednesday's interest rate decision. She talks about how the volatility aro...

12 hours ago - Schwab Network

Stocks Stage Modest Advance While Oil Closes Above $100

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains largely paralyzed.

13 hours ago - WSJ

API shows weekly rise in US crude stocks, fuel inventories fall, sources say

U.S. crude stocks ​rose last week ‌while fuel inventories fell, market sources ​said, citing ​American Petroleum Institute figures ⁠on Tuesday.

13 hours ago - Reuters

Dow Jones rises as oil above $103, Fed meeting in focus

US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as investors weighed rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and the start of the Federal Reserve's tw...

13 hours ago - Invezz

Investors want to lean into the dip as fundamentals remain strong, says Raymond James' Matt Orton

Matt Orton, Raymond James chief market strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss if geopolitics is creating market noise, the broadening out in market performance and much more.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Stocks Stage Cautious Advance | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

14 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The Fed issues its latest interest rate decision Wednesday. Here's what to expect

Markets are pricing in a near-zero chance that the Federal Reserve will be cutting interest rates at this meeting — or any other in the near future. Updates to economic and rate projections also aren'...

15 hours ago - CNBC

Orlando Bravo pushes back on private markets criticism: 'Everybody's extremely comfortable'

"We have been living in the details of the space for a very, very long time, not on a high level, not investing in stocks, [but] investing in companies, customer contracts, knowing the details. So, ye...

15 hours ago - CNBC

The Unintended Winners and Losers of the War In Iran

The war is a blow to Europe and NATO and a boon for Russia, Christopher Smart writes in a guest commentary.

15 hours ago - Barrons

'NO LONGER A BULLY': Iran's power collapse sends SHOCKWAVES across the region

'The Big Money Show' panel discusses mounting evidence Iran is weakening militarily while tankers push through key global shipping lanes.

15 hours ago - Fox Business

Can the rally find new footing? Here's what you need to know

The Investment Committee debate whether the market can hold this rally and what stocks need to keep going higher.

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

The ‘smart money' on Wall Street hates these bonds — but they may be a golden buying opportunity for you

Three important — and potentially useful — things leap out of the latest BofA fund-manager survey.

16 hours ago - Market Watch

U.S. Democratic lawmakers introduce bill to crack down on prediction markets

U.S. Democratic lawmakers Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Greg Casar on Tuesday introduced ​a bill to ban prediction market bets ‌on military operations and other sensitive government actions,...

17 hours ago - Reuters

Major U.S. ports navigate uncertainty as war with Iran threatens global shipping

American ports are far removed from the conflict in the Middle East, but they are seeing rising bunker-fuel prices and increased uncertainty.

17 hours ago - Market Watch

Expect quarterly earnings reports to remain the norm even if they're no longer required

Competitive pressure and investor demand may have more to do with how frequently public companies reveal their financial results in the future than the SEC does

18 hours ago - Market Watch

U.S. Companies Weigh on U.S.-Iran War Impact, Central Bank Moves into FOMC Decision

@CharlesSchwab's Liz Ann Sonders says Tuesday's trading action hinges a lot on U.S.-Iran War developments. With companies like Honeywell (HON) weighing on the conflict's impact to companies, Liz Ann b...

18 hours ago - Schwab Network

Drew & Jonathan Scott on US Housing Market | Yahoo Finance Interview

In this candid conversation, Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott dive deep into the current state of the U.S. housing market and their new show, Property Brothers: Under Pressure. Discover why: ...

18 hours ago - Yahoo Finance

How Iran Strikes Affect The Fed's Rate Decision

The sudden shock to the U.S. economy threatens to keep inflation high and challenge employers' ability to hire. As a result, the Fed is expected to pause its rate cut.

18 hours ago - CNBC

How a quarterly earnings shake-up could disrupt a sprawling white-collar ecosystem

The SEC could soon reduce the number of times companies have to report earnings. Companies have complained that quarterly reports are costly and time-consuming.

18 hours ago - Business Insider

Corporate debt downgrades and $4 trillion pension shortfall loom over U.S. markets

Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.

18 hours ago - Kitco

FED SHOCK: Jerome Powell could stay beyond end of his term

Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the status of the CLARITY Act and whether Jerome Powell could stay at the Federal Reserve after his chair term expires.

19 hours ago - Fox Business

The Stock Market's Biggest Investors Are Pulling Back. But They're Optimistic on 1 Key Point.

Investors are favoring emerging markets, with the largest allocation in five years, and equities in Japan.

19 hours ago - Barrons

KG's Cases for $60 & $120 Crude Oil, NVDA Negative Price Action

Energy infrastructure continues to take a hit even as ships move through the Strait of Hormuz, causing crude oil prices to fluctuate. Kevin Green says the futures curve points to the U.S.-Iran War bei...

19 hours ago - Schwab Network

Pending home sales rose in February, apartment concessions hit highest level in over a decade

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the latest from the housing market including apartment concessions hitting the highest level in over a decade.

19 hours ago - CNBC Television

European markets need to get their act together, CEO of Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund says. ‘The winner takes it all'

Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, warned Europe is facing a crisis and that “it is time to act.” NBIM manages Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest of its kind, with a va...

20 hours ago - CNBC

Australia Just Hiked Interest Rates, Citing the Iran War. What It Means for the Fed.

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates in a close vote, warning that fuel-price shocks tied to the Iran war could push inflation higher and keep central banks cautious.

20 hours ago - Barrons

Oil surge and geopolitics drive markets as leadership shifts

Chris Verrone, Chief Market Strategist at Strategas, Seana Smith, Senior Investment Strategist at Global X ETFs, and Henrietta Treyz, Co Founder at Veda Partners, say oil, inflation and geopolitics ar...

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Pending-Home Sales Rose in February

The pending home sales index, a leading indicator of house sales based on contract signings, rose 1.8% on month to 72.1. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a 0.6% decline.

20 hours ago - WSJ

Economists Warn Rising Oil Prices May Push U.S. Into A Recession

The Federal Reserve, which previously warned in 2001 that rising oil prices usually precede most recessions, noted the U.S. economy has become more resilient in recent decades and is better positioned...

20 hours ago - Forbes

'BANNING WALL STREET': Bipartisan push targets investor homebuying

Fox Business' Gerri Willis reports new data shows institutional investors make up a surprisingly small share of home purchases as lawmakers push new limits.

20 hours ago - Fox Business

Dow jumps 398 points as oil tops $100, Fed decision in focus

US stocks edged higher on Tuesday as investors looked to extend the previous session's gains, while closely monitoring developments in the escalating Iran conflict and its impact on global energy mark...

20 hours ago - Invezz

Some economists are warning about ‘stagflation.' What it could mean for your money

Conflict in Iran has sent oil prices up, prompting some experts to worry stagflation, or low economic growth and high inflation, could be possible for the U.S. economy. Here's the money moves experts ...

20 hours ago - CNBC

SPX, NVDA & UBER Capture KG's Attention While Crude Oil Creeps Higher

The S&P 500 needs to show defining strength Tuesday after a technical rebound Monday, says Kevin Green. He offers insight into the index futures as crude oil prices move higher.

22 hours ago - Schwab Network

Here is a look at who has a say on Federal Reserve interest-rate policy this year

President Trump has demanded that Fed Chair Jerome Powell cut rates. But it isn't the Fed chair alone who sets them.

22 hours ago - WSJ

Dow futures plunge on Tuesday: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock futures are facing some pressure on Tuesday as the S&P 500 futures slipped 0.3% in early trading. The futures tied to other Wall Street indices were also trading in red with Nasdaq 100 future...

23 hours ago - Invezz

Iran hitting data centers 'shook the market to the core': Tanto

Tanto Capital Co-Founder & Managing Partner Ozan Özkural joins Squawk Box Europe to discuss the market impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

23 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Rose the dog might have just heralded the age of programmable medicine — and here are the stocks that benefit

The age of programmable medicine may be upon us.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Morning Bid: A Rumble Down Under

What matters in U.S. and global markets today

23 hours ago - Reuters

Stocks Can't Recover While Oil Prices Surge. Why the Fed's Unlikely to Help.

Nvidia's Huang predicts $1 trillion in hardware sales, government bonds will keep selling off, Nebius strikes a second big AI deal, and more news to start your day.

23 hours ago - Barrons

Sartorius Shares Rise After Company Targets Top-Line, Profitability Growth

The laboratory products and services company expects group organic growth of 8% to 11% a year from 2027.

1 day ago - WSJ

The Fed is likely to hold rates steady with volatile oil prices and poor US jobs performance

The Federal Reserve will announce its March interest rate decision on Wednesday afternoon. It's likely the FOMC will hold rates steady, especially as the Iran war has sent oil markets into chaos.

1 day ago - Business Insider

Treasury yields tick up as investors weigh oil surge, Iran tensions and looming Fed decision

Treasury yields edged higher as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

1 day ago - CNBC

Stocks Suffering More Than Some Think: 3-Minutes MLIV

Tom Mackenzie, Lizzy Burden and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:04 - Stocks' Bear Market 00:00:...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stock Market Today: Oil Gains Again, Dow Futures Edge Lower

Several U.S. allies rebuff President Trump's call to help reopen Strait of Hormuz waterway

1 day ago - WSJ

75% of Consumers Say Inflation Coping Strategies Aren't Working

Young consumers in the United States are doing more than ever to stay afloat, but new data shows that effort alone is no longer restoring their sense of control.

1 day ago - PYMNTS

European markets struggle for direction as oil prices fluctuate

European stocks are expected to open broadly flat on Tuesday as global markets keep a close eye on volatile oil prices.

1 day ago - CNBC

Mike Wilson explains why US stocks may tumble in early April

Investors may need to tighten their seatbelts as the second quarter approaches. Morgan Stanley's chief US equity strategist, Mike Wilson, says a near-term retreat in US stocks is likely before the mar...

1 day ago - Invezz

It makes 'ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE' for the Fed to do this, expert says

Tressis chief economist Daniel Lacalle analyzes the Federal Reserve's moves amid geopolitical uncertainty on 'Making Money.'

1 day ago - Fox Business

The Fed Keeps Getting Hit With New Shocks in Its Yearslong Inflation Fight

A series of supply setbacks has kept prices above target for five years. Now officials have to put a number on what that means for interest rates.

1 day ago - WSJ

SEC Prepares Proposal Ending Mandatory Quarterly Reporting

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to propose that it eliminate the quarterly reporting requirement and allow public companies to report earnings only twice a year, The Wall Str...

1 day ago - PYMNTS

SEC preparing to scrap quarterly earnings requirement — a move Trump supports: report

The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal to scrap the requirement for companies to report their earnings every quarter and giving them the option to share results twice a year, t...

1 day ago - New York Post

Moody's says a recession will be hard to avoid if oil prices stay elevated for even a few more weeks

The outlook for the U.S. economy will continue to darken as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil-tanker traffic, even though the U.S. now produces about as much oil and natur...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Rosen: Wall Street's Underestimating the Bull Narrative

Phil Rosen looks turns back the pages of history books to make his bullish case for markets this year. He doesn't think the story for investors has changed “that much” despite the U.S./Iran conflict.

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Risks to the country's growth story are mounting, says Bartlett's Holly Mazzocca

Invesco's Brian Levitt and Bartlett's Holly Mazzocca join 'Closing Bell' to discuss if the war in Iran has created a buying opportunities for equities, the playbook for equities this year and much mor...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

U.S. stocks have been surprisingly resilient as the Iran conflict threatens global economic disruption. Thank industry analysts?

It probably helps that Wall Street analysts have continued to raise their earnings forecasts, according to Ed Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Monday's Final Takeaways: AI Back in Spotlight & U.S., China Paris Talks

Sam Vadas takes on Monday's final takeaways solo to start the new trading week by talking about the discussions between the U.S. and China in Paris. She also tackles the tech trade with a surge in AI ...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Private Credit Infecting Public Markets, Boaz Weinstein Says

While sitting for a "Bloomberg Money Stuff" podcast episode taping, Saba Capital Management CIO Boaz Weinstein speaks about private credit "infecting" public markets. -------- More on Bloomberg Televi...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Drop in Oil Prices Stems Slide in U.S. Stocks

​A modest decline in oil prices proved enough to lift U.S. stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite rose 1.2% and the S&P 500 added 1%, with all of its sectors gaining.

1 day ago - WSJ

Major Averages Close Green Across Board | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Bailey Lipschultz, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

The Battle to Control Hormuz Will Be the ‘Worst Phase' of the Iran Conflict. Here's Why, According to Ray Dalio

The war in Iran represents the "final battle" that stands to change not just oil prices but the world, according to investor Ray Dalio.

1 day ago - Investopedia

The stock market actually doesn't care as much about oil prices as you think

Predicting the S&P 500's direction based on oil moves is an empty bet.

1 day ago - Market Watch

SEC Prepares Proposal to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting Requirement

President Trump has said that public companies should have to report earnings only twice a year.

1 day ago - WSJ

US-China Summit Could Be Delayed. Why It May Not Rattle Markets.

A possible delay to a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may not derail the broader U.S.-China truce taking shape on trade and strategic issues.

1 day ago - Barrons

Trump signals coalition to force open Strait of Hormuz is not ready yet: 'Some are less than enthusiastic'

President Donald Trump said Monday that some U.S. allies are not willing to join a coalition to protect tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said some countries have agreed to help, but he declined ...

1 day ago - CNBC

Capital Needs Will Drive Startups to Go Public: Wellington's Witheiler

The IPO market will be slow until big names like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Databricks go public, says Matthew Witheiler, head of late-stage growth at Wellington Management. He discusses what will drive some...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Technology

A Bear Market Looms. This Isn't a Case of the Boy Who Cried Wolf.

The Iran was isn't something to be ignored. It is big enough that it could actually stop the rally in its tracks, experts say.

1 day ago - Barrons

U.S., Mexico, and Canada are headed for talks on the USMCA trade pact. Here's what's at stake

Every day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States' borders with Canada and Mexico—U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for...

1 day ago - Fast Company

Ghabour: "High" Chance of 10% SPX Correction, Tech Buy Opportunities Coming

It's time to get defensive with your portfolios, says Eddie Ghabour, with his firm turning underweight on tech and growing its investments in gold. He adds that a "lose-lose" scenario with the FOMC's ...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Trump says ‘numerous countries' will help reopen the Strait of Hormuz but declines to name them

“Numerous countries have told me they're on the way,” says U.S. president.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Bill Gurley on AI bubble: A bunch of people got rich quick and a reset is coming

Bill Gurley, Benchmark general partner, said he sees an artificial intelligence "reset" coming. Gurley said, "bubbles only exist when the actual wave is real," and the AI wave has made a lot of people...

1 day ago - CNBC

A 15% Pullback Is Coming — Here's Where To Buy The Dip

Justin Bergner, Portfolio Manager at Gabelli Funds says a 10-15% pullback could be ahead and shares exactly where smart investors should be investing before the market turns around.

1 day ago - The Street

The U.S. dollar and crypto are both benefiting from the Iran crisis, in an unusual move

One of the more unusual takeaways from the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran is which winners and losers are emerging in financial markets.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Wall Street's Bullish Stock Market Narrative Is Starting to Unravel

Investors expected another strong year for stocks. Slowing growth, higher oil prices, and rising Treasury yields are challenging that narrative.

1 day ago - Barrons

One Number Separates This Oil Shock From A Full-Blown Recession — Fidelity Did The Math

Oil broke above $100 a barrel this month for the first time since 2022. The war in Iran has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, gasoline prices are surging, and the S&P 500 just posted its first three-wee...

1 day ago - Benzinga

Markets 'A Bit Complacent' on Iran War, JPM's Parker Says

Stephen Parker, co-head of global investment strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, discusses how US and European markets are reacting to the Iran war.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Judge orders unsealing of motion to reconsider in government case against Jerome Powell

CNBC's Steve Liesman has the latest on a federal judge blocking subpoenas issued by a grand jury to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation of Chair Jerome Powell.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

FOMC to "Take Their Time" Cutting Interest Rates?

Today's @CharlesSchwab big picture panel focuses on the FOMC and what Fed governors will say regarding Wednesday's interest rate decision. Collin Martin talks about the conundrum the committee has whe...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Private credit strains ripple through Wall Street as investors grow wary

Private-credit market jitters have spilled onto Wall Street, with some major U.S. banks tightening lending while the funds have capped withdrawals as mounting concerns prompt firms to curb risk and br...

1 day ago - Reuters

IEA members could release more oil stocks 'as and if needed,' agency chief says

Member countries of the International Energy Agency could release ​more oil into the market later "as and if ‌needed" after they have already agreed the largest-ever reserve release, Executive Directo...

1 day ago - Reuters

Scottie Pippen Helps Sell Wall Street on Prediction Markets

At a finance conference in Boca Raton, Florida, when Wall Street traders weren't shooting hoops with Scottie Pippen, they were talking about prediction markets and what they might mean for the industr...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Jumps Over 500 Points; NY Empire State Manufacturing Index Falls In March

U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 500 points on Monday.

1 day ago - Benzinga

New York Manufacturing Activity Contracts in March

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that its statewide manufacturing index of business conditions weakened unexpectedly in March to minus 0.2 from 7.1 in February.

1 day ago - WSJ

Powell Could Stay on Fed Long Enough to Complicate Things for Trump, Seif Says

David Seif of Nomura Securities International says he doesn't think Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will stay on until the end of his term in 2028, but he could stick around just long enough compl...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

US stocks rise as oil slips after $100; Dow Jones gains 300 points

US stocks opened higher on Monday as Wall Street attempted to rebound from a difficult week, while oil prices retreated after a sharp rally driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Dow Jo...

1 day ago - Invezz