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Markets Roar Into an Iran Relief Rally. Why That Could Change Any Moment.
Trump, Iran agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, the Fed's looming leadership crisis, Intel will join Musk's effort to create a chip factory, and more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Big relief rally, for now
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Alun John
Dow futures surge 1,000 points: 5 things to know before market opens
Dow futures surged in early trading on Wednesday after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing fears of a broader regional conflict and triggering a cross-asset relief rally. Oil ...
India says it has enough coal stocks to meet power demand
India has adequate coal stocks available at its mines and power plants, with stocks sufficient to generate power for 24 days, a government official said on Wednesday.
Iran War Cease-Fire Is Fraught With Sticking Points. But Wall Street Goes Full Belief Rally.
Wall Street loves the cease-fire announcement but will it still embrace the deal once terms are ironed out?
The ceasefire mirage: Here's why stock-market bulls may already be getting ahead of themselves
Goldman Sachs senior trader says there are a lot of mechanics ready to push the market higher, but the Persian Gulf is not out of the woods.
Eurozone Retail Sales Fell Back Ahead of Iran War Energy-Price Surge
Volumes were down 0.2% on month ahead of the jump in energy prices in March caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
European stocks surge on U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal
European markets surge as U.S. President Donald Trump steps back from the brink, agreeing on a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, subject to Iran unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. Construction & materi...
Global banks scale back China rate-cut calls, see policy rate on hold this year
Major global investment banks now expect China to keep official interest rates steady this year, scaling back earlier rate-cut calls, as the impact from the Middle East conflict appears limited, even...
What the market is now pricing for Fed and global central bank interest rates after the cease-fire
The two-week cease-fire agreed between the U.S. and Iran has left investors less worried that major central banks will raise borrowing costs this year.
US Stocks Settle Mixed As Oil Prices Gain: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Tuesday.
Oil Tumbles, Stocks Surge as Markets Greet U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire with Optimism
Investors bought up Treasurys and the dollar fell to a one-month low, while gold and silver jumped as expectations of an inflation shock-induced Fed rate hike dimmed.
Dollar Slumps 1%. Why It's Missing Out on the Iran Peace Rally.
The cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran sparked a rally in stocks, bonds, and gold, but the dollar wasn't getting any love.
SBA's Loeffler: This is an economic boom in the making
SBA administrator Kelly Loeffler argues that President Donald Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts Act is facilitating growth among small businesses on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #...
15-Point Confidence Gap Splits High- and Low-Income Consumers
The new divide in consumer confidence is not whether Americans feel good about the economy, but whether they have enough income to turn that confidence into real spending power. The report, “Income Di...
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Soar After 11th-Hour Truce Is Struck
U.S. crude posts its biggest drop since 2020
U.S. Treasury yields plunge 10 basis points as Iran war ceasefire lifts sentiment
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week pause in hostilities.
Iran Ceasefire Sparks Huge Market Moves: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:01 - Iran War: Asian Market Reaction 00:01:02 - Br...
Oil Tumbles Below $100 as U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Agreement Calms Markets
In early European trading the front-month Brent contract for June delivery slid 15%, WTI futures for May fell 18% and the European natural gas benchmark was down 17%.
High oil price volatility in next few days, warns Lambert
Jean-François Lambert, founding partner at Lambert Commodities joins Europe Early Edition to discuss the 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, and the impact on energy markets.
Exclusive: Nasdaq 100 Shorts Hit 91% As Inflation Fears Force A Pause On The Small-Cap Rotation
While algorithm-driven futures are now celebrating a pause in geopolitical tensions, the fundamental data and physical market warnings suggest the inflation squeeze on small-cap margins is far from ov...
German Factory Orders Returned to Growth Ahead of Iran War
Factory orders climbed 0.9% on month, recovering a little from the 11.1% slump in the first month of the year.
Markets are pricing in further de-escalation in the Iran war: Strategist
Geoff Yu, Senior EMEA Macro Strategist at BNY, says that markets are pricing in further de-escalation and an eventual resolution in the Iran war. He adds that it remains important to assess the impact...
European stocks set to soar after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal
European stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Wednesday following news of the U.S. and Iran's ceasefire deal.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire relief rally lifts global assets as oil plunges below $100
U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks global relief rally; stocks surge while oil plunges below $100. Safe havens hold firm as gold rises and Treasury yields fall, signaling persistent investor caution.
CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer as Trump and Tehran agree to 2-week ceasefire
U.S. stock futures were surging and oil prices falling after President Donald Trump said he was suspending Iran attacks for two weeks, subject to agreements from Tehran. Trump says the U.S. has rece...
Asian Markets Stage Relief Rally, Oil Drops on Trump-Iran Cease-Fire
President Trump's cease-fire agreement with Iran buoyed stocks in Asia and sent oil lower on hopes that an end to the conflict is in sight.
Insurers' $1 Trillion Buildup in Private Credit Is Leaving Regulators in the Dust
Treasury Department officials plan to meet with states about market risk.
JGBs Rise as Inflation Concerns Ease After Trump's Cease-Fire Agreement
JGBs rise in price terms in the morning Tokyo session on easing inflation concerns spurred by President Trump's agreement to a two-week cease-fire with Iran.
Review & Preview: The Countdown
Markets spent the day hyper-focused on President Donald Trump's 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, only to have him issue another last-minute extension this evening.
Markets ‘completely wrong' on Iran war, oil could hit $200 a barrel: Economist
John Sfakianakis from Gulf Research Center says the markets are “completely wrong” in pricing out the Iran war, as military buildup and failed negotiations point towards further escalation. He also sa...
Stock futures surge, oil prices slides as Trump announces two-week cease-fire with Iran
U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices fell on Tuesday evening, after President Donald Trump announced a two-week-long cease-fire deal with Iran that would delay a planned American bombing assault o...
Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire deal with Iran
President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran at the 11th hour. Trump originally gave the Iranian leadership till 8 p.m. E.T. on Tuesday to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks, subject to Hormuz Strait opening
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks.
Cramer says Tuesday's stock market action gives investors a glimpse of the U.S. economy's fate if Iran war persists
CNBC's Jim Cramer said that the session showed "a heck of a lot of bad news," citing a "weak consumer, coupled with inflation." The S&P 500 was down for most of Tuesday as Trump's deadline for a deal ...
Fed's Jefferson: Labor Market Could Be Stabilizing
Federal Reserve governor Philip Jefferson pointed to shifts in employment data that suggest the job market may no longer be weakening as it was in 2025.
The Iran conflict isn't panicking investors — yet. That's about to change.
U.S. stocks have been stuck in a steady grind lower since the start of the Iran conflict in late February. But many on Wall Street are surprised that markets haven't fallen even further.
Worst case scenario still not priced in, says PNC's Yung-Yu Ma
Yung-Yu Ma, PNC, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the market reaction to the latest Iran war escalations.
Is this what stagflation feels like?
Inflation is back to taking center stage for the Federal Reserve as officials navigate the latest energy price shocks to the economy. All this brings the odds of further interest rate cuts lower, with...
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Healthcare, Chips, and Airlines in Focus as Markets Shift
Medicare insurers rally after a finalized 2.48% Medicare Advantage payment increase, easing margin pressure across the sector. Samsung (SSNLF) signals a sharp memory chip recovery, while Apple (AAPL) ...
Traders Brace for Trump's Tuesday-Night Iran Deadline
President Donald Trump's latest missives to Tehran have investors bracing for impact.
Dow Jones slips as Trump Iran deadline looms; S&P, Nasdaq edge up
US stocks ended mixed on Tuesday as investors navigated heightened geopolitical uncertainty tied to President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with late-session optimis...
Stocks Higher on Report of Iran Response | 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.
Ray Dalio says the Iran conflict could evolve into the next world war
Hedge-fund founder points out that the conflict between Israel, the U.S. and Iran isn't happening in a vacuum.
Jeremy Siegel on Fed: Put rate cuts on hold and will be neutral for a while 'at best'
Jeremy Siegel, WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Siegel's thoughts on equity markets, what a potential deal could mean and much more.
An ‘Inflation Gap' Is Emerging in the Bond Market. What It Says About the Fed.
Market expectations for inflation over the next two years have ramped up along with energy prices.
The Risks to the Gulf Region's Oil Are Immense. Are Markets Shrugging Them Off?
The U.S. bombed Iran's Kharg Island, a crucial energy storage facility in the Gulf region, on Tuesday.
US short-term credit market shows early signs of stress as Iran war persists
A prolonged war in the Middle East is starting to ripple into U.S. short-term credit markets, where subtle strains are emerging that could amplify liquidity risks.
NEW FINANCIAL POWER CENTER: Texas takes DIRECT AIM at Wall Street
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the July 2026 opening of the Texas Stock Exchange and NASA's Artemis II mission.
Traders Are Racing to Place Their Bets Ahead of Trump's Iran Deadline
Investors are trying to prepare for both a deal with Iran and the possibility of significant escalation. ‘Nobody knows what's going to be the next move.'
SPX "Sliding Window" on Iran Headlines, Finding Safety in Tech & Utilities
Markets "want to be higher," says Nathan Peterson with @CharlesSchwab seen in S&P 500 (SPX) resilience despite higher crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. However, any pullback from key tech...
‘Definitely a Sham': As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate
U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.
Markets brace for Trump's Iran deadline, oil risk looms, Dow down 250 points
Global markets have entered a period of heightened uncertainty as investors brace for the outcome of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical art...
Rockefeller's Ruchir Sharma on economic fallout from Iran: Some of the metrics are flashing red
Ruchir Sharma, chairman of Rockefeller International, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss oil shocks stemming from the Iran war, economic themes, and more.
The U.S. labor market bounced back last month with healthy job growth and a decline in unemployment. But another trend also came into focus: the continuing fall in labor-force participation.
An aging population and Trump's immigration crackdown have pushed a key labor metric to a half-century low, excluding the pandemic. That has some economists nervous.
Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis
The leaders of the International Energy Agency, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank will discuss the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war next Monday, IEA executive director Fatih ...
New York Fed brings down economic growth forecast
New York Fed President John Williams says that he's bringing down his forecast for economic growth this year, because of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The SEC is right: You can't build financial security with a 90-day mindset
Slowing down the reporting cycle is a common-sense move that protects companies from short-termism — and investors from their own worst impulses.
Stocks fall as Trump's Tuesday night deadline for Iran looms: ‘The market is certainly on edge'
U.S. stocks were lower Tuesday — but with the S&P 500 still modestly positive in April — as President Donald Trump intensified his threats against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by this evening.
How to Look Up in a Down Market
Benjamin Graham, the great investor after whose book this newsletter is named, was a big believer in giving investors “something to do.” He often warned that the human urge to take action would get in...
Institutional investors are experiencing 'headline fatigue,' says RBC's Amy Wu Silverman
Amy Wu Silverman, RBC Capital Markets head of derivatives strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss recent institutional behavior, the market impact of the Iran war, which regional equities investors de...
Dow falls 300 points, oil jumps as Trump's Iran bombing deadline quickly approaches
US stocks fell Tuesday morning and oil prices rose as President Trump's 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz quickly neared – and investors feared a deal would not be reached in ...
Dow Jones slip 200 points as Trump Iran deadline fuels market fears
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Tuesday as investors assessed escalating tensions between the United States and Iran ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Stra...
Dow Falls 200 Points; US Durable Goods Orders Decline In February
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points on Tuesday.
Perception v. Reality: Stay Nimble on Headlines as Wall Street Awaits U.S.-Iran Resolution
The theme of Tuesday's trading action is perception versus reality, says Kevin Hincks. He urges investors to keep your heads on a swivel as headlines surrounding the U.S. and Iran hit the wire.
Fed's Williams on Inflation, Monetary Policy, Labor Market
New York Fed President John Williams says monetary policy is “really well positioned” for the Fed to “wait and see” on the economic consequences of war in Iran. Williams also comments on his view of t...
AI Is Still Driving Markets, Says Doug Clinton — And These Stocks Win
Clinton, on CNBC's Squawk Box on Monday, said the tech sector remains the key driver of broader markets and argued that AI could significantly improve corporate efficiency.
Healthcare stocks are on fire, and these offer value and rapid profit growth
An increase in the expected Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027 could be a catalyst for the industry.
Durable-Goods Orders Declined in February
Demand for U.S. durable goods declined in February from January, according to delayed data published by the Commerce Department Tuesday.
Bauer: "Heavy Pullback" Imminent if Iran Conflict Escalates
Crude oil futures broke above $116 heading into Tuesday's trading session as global markets wait anxiously for a tentative U.S.-Iran conflict resolution. If Iran doesn't agree to U.S. terms by the 8pm...
The market, the Fed and the economy are ignoring war risks, says this strategist
“I still think the Fed is wrong and they will have to hike this year, they just don't know it yet.”
A generational buying opportunity has opened up for U.S. tech stocks, says Goldman Sachs
Investors are now faced with the best opportunity in decades to buy beaten-down tech stocks, say Goldman Sachs strategists.
Stock Markets Are Looking Through Trump's Iran Rhetoric. Hormuz Could Prove Different.
Ackman moves to force Universal Music into a U.S. listing, Broadcom gets new Google deal, healthcare stocks boosted by Medicare payment rate increase, and more news to start your day.
Stocks Should Be Falling on Risks From the Iran War. Here's Why They Aren't.
With a key performance level for the S&P 500 in sight, stocks are defying President Donald Trump's shifting war deadlines.
Markets in wait-and-see mode ahead of Trump's Iran deadline
With U.S. President Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran just hours away, markets are in wait-and-see mode - watching for the next move from the White House. CNBC's Dan Murphy has the latest from A...
‘All roads lead to higher prices and slower growth,' warns IMF chief as Iran war hits global economy
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva warned Monday that "all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth". Institution says shock will hit poor countries the hardest as war weighs on global oil supply
Startup Bets AI Can Replace Wall Street Analysts, Too
Anthony Pompliano's ProCap Financial is launching a new business focused on AI-generated research reports for individual investors.
Oil Climbs Higher Again, U.S. Futures Slide as Iran Deadline Approaches
U.S. stock futures fell back as Trump's deadline for Iran to agree to a deal loomed, with the President saying the U.S. could bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
This Wall Street Research Firm Sent Its Analyst Into Strait Of Hormuz By Speedboat— And What He Found Challenges Oil Market Assumptions
While the world's top oil traders parsed satellite images and Pentagon briefings for clues about the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, a small Manhattan research firm came up with the idea to just go ther...
Big Tech and Banks Expected to Lead Solid Earnings Season. There Will Be Buying Opportunities.
The Iran war has changed a lot. But it hasn't weaned Wall Street from its reliance on big tech.
Inflation scars risk quickly lifting expectations; ECB must be ready to act: policymaker
Euro zone inflation expectations are at risk of rising more quickly than in the past and the European Central Bank must be ready to raise interest rates swiftly if signs of persistent price pressure...
Fundstrat strategist says US stocks may have bottomed
Despite a volatile start to the month and geopolitical tensions weighing on global markets, technical analysts at Fundstrat believe the worst of the equity sell-off may finally be in the rearview mirr...
THIS is what investors should keep their eyes on
BNY Wealth head of investment strategy and equities Alicia Levine discusses investing amid the geopolitical conflict on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusi...
Oil dives, stocks surge as Trump agrees two-week ceasefire
Oil dived, bonds rallied and stocks surged on Wednesday as a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East was seen as paving the way for a lasting peace and resumption of Gulf oil and gas exports.
Market bottom wasn't caused by anything having to do with stocks, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks volatility in the markets.
ETF Edge on how demand for liquid ‘alts' is growing, as investors diversify amid market volatility,
Volatility seems to be here to stay for a while longer, and that's pushing investors to heed the age-old advice ‘diversify, diversify, diversify.' BlackRock Systematic Fixed Income senior portfolio ma...
Market volatility is pushing investors back to basics in the ETF industry
The word being heard more often recently is diversification. That's how traders are navigating the uncertainty in markets.
Ted Weisberg on Doing "Nothing" Amid Volatility & "Short Oil" Airline Trade
Sometimes, "the best thing you can do is do nothing," says Ted Weisberg. He sees continuing volatility from the U.S.-Iran War creating an uncertain trading environment, making the case that it's best ...
Review Preview: What, Me Worry?
Monday Win. It a pattern that's become all too familiar, stocks rose to start the week, but the question is whether they can stay there as the war in Iran remains a flashpoint.
If you're going to make a call on the market, you better understand this: Mohamed El-Erian
Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian discusses navigating market volatility on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Market broadening theme will become relevant again, says Neuberger Berman's Joe Amato
Joseph Amato, Neuberger Berman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk how to play the current market amid volatility and geopolitical concerns.
Jim Cramer says potential stock market bottom is tied to interest rates, not war headlines
Jim Cramer argues the late-March market low was driven by falling Treasury yields after Jay Powell signaled the Federal Reserve would hold rates steady. Cramer said the path forward hinges on interest...
Monday's Final Takeaways: Iran Fatigue & Dispersion Returning
Alex Coffey covers Monday's final takeaways and explains how headlines surrounding the U.S.-Iran War are dampening price action throughout Wall Street.
A new Goldman Sachs report analyzing past technology waves warns AI-displaced workers face potentially steep economic pain
Goldman Sachs looked at decades of worker displacement in fields hit by new technology.
A top J.P. Morgan strategist tackles some of the biggest myths about the war in Iran
Just because the U.S. is a net exporter of certain fuels doesn't mean its economy won't feel some serious blowback from higher global energy costs driven by the conflict in Iran.
Opinion | Jamie Dimon Warns on Private Credit
The JPMorgan CEO puts the mini-panic in financial markets in useful perspective.
Stocks Edge Higher as Hormuz Deadline Looms
U.S. stocks continued to rebound, with investors awaiting clarity on whether the Middle East war will pause or intensify in the coming days.
Market Rally Stalls Amid Trump Iran's Threats | 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.