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Navigating U.S.-Iran Volatility & How Options Influenced Recent Moves

After a month-long spree of volatile days in the stock market, Zed Francis recaps what he saw in implied and real volatility trends amid the U.S.-Iran War shakeout. One trend he found interesting was ...

44 minutes ago - Schwab Network

Nasdaq Logs Longest Winning Streak Since 2021 as Investors Look Beyond War

The S&P 500 stands 0.2% from a record hit in January.

44 minutes ago - WSJ

China's Huaqin seeks to raise nearly $581 million in HK listing amid market volatility

China-based technology firm Huaqin launched a Hong Kong ​share sale on Wednesday, aiming to raise up ‌to HK$4.55 billion ($580.85 million), as the city's capital markets continue to attract interest d...

1 hour ago - Reuters

Cramer: The market's biggest fears 'just didn't happen' – and that's why you can't leave the game

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday said the stock market has been able to rally in recent days because three predictions failed to materialize. "What we have is a rally that appears to be based on nothing,"...

1 hour ago - CNBC

History says there's a good chance we haven't seen the stock-market lows yet

The U.S. stock market has suffered a significant correction in every single midterm election year since 1950, warns Lansing Street Advisors.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Larry Kudlow: There is a whiff of optimism in the air

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the outlook of the financial markets on 'Kudlow."

2 hours ago - Fox Business

Inflation and uncertainty on oil shock means Fed should wait and see, says PIMCO's Richard Clarida

Richard Clarida, former Fed vice chairman, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Bessent's recent comments on the Federal Reserve, if the Fed's right to wait and see and much more.

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

The Iran War Isn't Over, So Why Are Stocks Back Near Record Highs?

In the Middle East, not much has changed on the ground in the past week—fighting continues in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, and negotiators left this weekend's peace talks ...

3 hours ago - Investopedia

Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. The PPI increased 0.5% during the month, which was the same as February and lowe...

3 hours ago - PYMNTS

That Was Then. This is Now.

“The constant lesson of history is the dominant role played by surprise. Just when we are most comfortable with an environment and come to believe wefinally understand it, the ground shifts under our ...

3 hours ago - ETF Trends

Tuesday's Final Takeaways: PPI Dips & Quantum Stocks Soar

A tech-led rally may have taken the market headlines, but quantum computing stocks added unseen muscle to that move higher. PPI coming in below Wall Street's expectations offered some reprieve on the ...

3 hours ago - Schwab Network

Dow Jones rises 300 pts as S&P 500 nears record on Iran deal hopes

Wall Street's major indexes moved higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 approaching record levels as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions, fresh inflation ...

4 hours ago - Invezz

All‑Time Highs by May? How to Position Your Cash Now

Eddie Ghabour, co-founder and CEO of Key Advisors Wealth Management explains why he's deploying cash now and how investors can position for a market he believes will hit all‑time highs by May.

4 hours ago - The Street

Stocks Are Back to Pre-Iran War Levels. Earnings Will Dictate Where They Go Next.

Global investors are cautious, but not betting against stocks. Earnings are likely why.

5 hours ago - Barrons

Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern

Wall Street executives said they were stress‑testing or monitoring private credit portfolios as the asset class comes under scrutiny, but said they were comfortable with their exposure.

5 hours ago - Reuters

Fund Managers Are the Most Bearish in Nearly a Year. Why That Could Be Bullish.

Bank of America's latest survey shows investor sentiment at its most pessimistic level in months—but that may be a contrarian signal for stocks.

5 hours ago - Barrons

Kevin Warsh's hearing is set for next week. What to watch as Trump's pick for Fed chair faces Senate spotlight.

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said Tuesday that his panel will hold a hearing next week to consider President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chief, Kevin Warsh, and predicted th...

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Market and economy largely isolated from oil shock of Iran war, says Wells Fargo's Ohsung Kwon

Ohsung Kwon, Wells Fargo chief equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Kwon's thoughts on equity markets and much more.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

How to navigate the market rebound

The Investment Committee debate whether the market can hit new highs despite geopolitical uncertainty and how you should trade it.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

Tech-Heavy Nasdaq 100 Eyes Best Run in Years

Tech stocks climbed higher and investors reacted to news that Amazon is seeking to buy satellite operator Globalstar in a $11.6 billion deal. Lei Qiu, head of thematic innovation equities at AllianceB...

6 hours ago - Bloomberg Technology

NEC Director Kevin Hassett: An increase in oil prices doesn't cause an increase in inflation

NEC Director Kevin Hassett discusses the impact of the war on Iran on inflation, adding there "is still room for the Fed to cut still."

7 hours ago - CNBC Television

Stocks Rally Toward Record Highs, Oil Crashes 7% As Iran Talks Show Progress: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?

U.S. stocks pushed back toward pre-war highs Tuesday, with the S&P 500 reclaiming the 6,960 level and small caps leading a broad-based advance as investors cheered fresh signs of progress in U.S.-Iran...

7 hours ago - Benzinga

Opinion | America Benefits From Unstable Energy Markets

Our economy is better equipped than most to absorb shocks and attract capital seeking safety.

7 hours ago - WSJ

NEC Director Kevin Hassett: We have a good inflation story in terms of the numbers

NEC Director Kevin Hassett joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss inflation, the Iran war, and more.

8 hours ago - CNBC Television

Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks

The U.S. stock market is back to where it was when the Iran war began over six weeks ago, which investors say is a reflection of bets that the conflict will not be long-lasting. But what if that think...

8 hours ago - Reuters

This study will tell you everything you need to know about how to be a successful investor

The majority of the stock market's gains come from a minority of stocks.

8 hours ago - Market Watch

Trump's Fed pick discloses $131M fortune as nomination faces headwinds

President Donald Trump's Fed pick Kevin Warsh reveals a $131 million fortune, potentially making him the richest chair in history as his nomination faces Senate hurdles.

8 hours ago - Fox Business

Fed nominee Warsh filings detail vast wealth, far exceeding past chairs

Kevin Warsh's wealth eclipses that of all recent Federal Reserve chairs, newly released financial disclosure forms show.

8 hours ago - CNBC Television

Inside the personal finances of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chair

Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chair, filed his financial disclosure. It shows that he's worth well over $100 million and made millions in income.

8 hours ago - Business Insider

Iran war spikes U.S. consumer prices: CNBC Survey

CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports on how the war on Iran is affecting U.S. consumers.

9 hours ago - CNBC Television

Here's how Trump's tax cuts and the World Cup could push stocks higher over the next three months

An economic “sugar high” created by a combination of factors could push the S&P 500 as high as 7,300 by July, according to a team of equity strategists at Wells Fargo.

9 hours ago - Market Watch

Ken Griffin warns Strait of Hormuz closure risks global recession

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin has warned that a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could push the global economy into a recession, underscoring the risks tied to ongoing tensions in the Mid...

9 hours ago - Invezz

Citadel's Ken Griffin says Iran war threatens global recession

Billionaire investor Ken Griffin warned on Tuesday that the world could face a ​global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for ‌a prolonged period.

9 hours ago - Reuters

Oil Price Spike Erodes Small Business Confidence, NFIB Says

Small business optimism dipped below its 52-year average for the first time in a year in March, driven by the Iran war and the subsequent surge in oil prices, the National Federation of Independent Bu...

9 hours ago - PYMNTS

FED POWER STRUGGLE: Warsh clears hurdle but HEARING CHAOS looms

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss delays in Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve confirmation hearing, Jerome Powell's future, and the fight to pass the CLARITY Act.

9 hours ago - Fox Business

Bessent says confident that core inflation is going down, Fed will need to cut rates

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said he ​was quite confident that core ‌inflation would continue to go down in the United States despite the ​Iran war, and repeated his ​call for the ...

9 hours ago - Reuters

Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin

"Let's assume [the Strait is] shut down for the next six to 12 months — the world's going to end up in a recession," said Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel. "There's no way to avoid that.

10 hours ago - CNBC

Global Financial Stability Risks Are Rising as Middle East War Persists, IMF Warns

The International Monetary Fund says markets have remained resilient so far, but a prolonged Middle East conflict could expose vulnerabilities and trigger broader financial instability.

10 hours ago - Barrons

The private-credit mess won't lead to a financial crisis like 2008's, says top IMF official

Tobias Adrian, the IMF's monetary and capital-markets director, says incentives today are better aligned among issuers of private credit and investors in it than was the case when subprime mortgage de...

10 hours ago - Market Watch

Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Discloses Vast Wealth

Filing shows stakes in tech startups and more than $10 million in consulting fees for President Trump's pick to lead the central bank.

10 hours ago - WSJ

Kevin Warsh Could Become Richest Fed Chair Ever—Discloses Assets Worth Over $100 Million

Lauder has an estimated net worth of $1.9 billion as of Tuesday. Druckennmiller, who worked as a hedge fund manager alongside billionaire George Soros, is the 469th-richest person in the world with an...

10 hours ago - Forbes

Nasdaq 100: Tech Stocks Lead US Indices Higher After Soft PPI Today

Nasdaq futures rise as soft PPI boosts sentiment, with tech stocks leading US indices higher while weak bank earnings weigh on financials ahead of the open.

10 hours ago - FXEmpire

Iran war will hit UK growth the hardest of any rich economies, IMF says

The UK's 2026 growth will take the worst hit of any rich nation because of the Iran war, the IMF warned on Tuesday. Its latest World Economic Outlook projected that the U.K. economy will now grow by j...

11 hours ago - CNBC

Dow Jones rises as Iran talk hopes lift stocks, earnings in focus

Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday as renewed hopes of diplomatic progress in the Middle East lifted investor sentiment, even as markets digested fresh corporate earnings and softer-than-expected in...

11 hours ago - Invezz

Warsh Fed Confirmation Hearing Will Be Next Week, Sen. Scott Says

Senator Tim Scott says a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, will be held next week. Punchbowl reports it will take place on April 21.

11 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stocks futures are slightly higher Tuesday as investors continue to hope for progress on a deal to end the Iran war; oil prices are losing ground despite a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports; JPMorgan Cha...

11 hours ago - Investopedia

The U.S.-Iran war dealt a big blow to the global economy. The IMF tells us how bad it could get.

The U.S. and global economies were poised to accelerate this year before the Iran war. And now? A global watchdog warns of trouble if a peace deal proves elusive or the conflict worsens.

11 hours ago - Market Watch

Producer-Price Index Climbed in March

Wholesale inflation reached its highest 12-month rate in three years last month, the Labor Department said, a sign of how the oil shock from the war in Iran lifted prices charged by businesses.

11 hours ago - WSJ

US producer prices increase less than expected in March

U.S. producer prices increased less than expected in March as the cost of services was unchanged, but surging energy prices ​because of the war with Iran were fanning inflation pressures.

11 hours ago - Reuters

Wholesale inflation jumps to highest level in three years

Wholesale prices posted a big increase in March for the fourth month in a row in another sign inflation has heated up due to surging oil prices, but aside from energy, the cost of other goods and serv...

12 hours ago - Market Watch

Wholesale prices rose 0.5% in March, much less than expected despite war impact

The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

12 hours ago - CNBC

Stagflation is already baked in even if U.S. and Iran find an off-ramp to the war: Macquarie Capital

Viktor Shvets of Macquarie Capital says the both the U.S. and Iran are under pressure to negotiate an end to the conflict and a deal would look similar to the 2015 JCPOA. He also says that the global ...

12 hours ago - CNBC International TV

Fed nominee Warsh filings detail vast wealth, far exceeding past chairs

Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is worth at least $100 million, according to newly released financial disclosure forms. If confirmed, Warsh would be the wealthiest Fed chair in recent decade...

12 hours ago - CNBC

EU Agrees to Double Steel Tariffs

The European parliament struck a deal late Monday to cut the amount of tariff-free steel imports to 18.3 million metric tons a year and raise tariffs on imports above that quota to 50%.

13 hours ago - WSJ

Markets Are Calm About Iran, CEOs Less So. Earnings Will Be a Pivotal Moment.

U.S. military adopts a siege strategy, new opponent emerges in Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, spring home sales off to slow start, and more news to start your day.

13 hours ago - Barrons

Why two Wall Street titans have turned bullish on U.S. stocks

Citigroup and BlackRock Investment Institute have both turned bullish on U.S. stocks. They say tech dominance is a part of that.

14 hours ago - Market Watch

Two Cheers for Earnings Season

Plus, what war?

14 hours ago - WSJ

Markets Wobble After Fruitless Talks

The second week of April in the financial markets was influenced mostly by the 2-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, which was perceived positively by markets.

14 hours ago - FXEmpire

Fed nominee Warsh files financial disclosures suggesting assets worth over $100 million

Kevin Warsh, the former Federal Reserve governor chosen by ​President Donald Trump to lead the central bank, has submitted financial disclosures that suggest he holds assets worth well over $100 milli...

14 hours ago - Reuters

Dow futures surge 100 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors weighed tentative signs of de-escalation between Washington and Tehran against a macro backdrop that remains uneasy. The mood turned more me...

15 hours ago - Invezz

Why there's a disconnect between solid economic data and dismal consumer confidence, according to Jim Grant

Jim Grant is worried about the impact on inflation, not just of the war, but also about how central banks now bake it into their monetary policies

15 hours ago - Market Watch

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Rise As JD Vance Touts 'Good Deal' If Iran Meets US 'Red Lines'—Sana, Chevron In Focus

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, following Monday's rally. Futures of the major benchmark indices were trading higher.

15 hours ago - Benzinga

Wall St indexes set to open higher on Mideast de-escalation hopes, earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes were ​on course to open higher on Tuesday after reports of fresh efforts to ease the Middle East ‌conflict boosted sentiment, with traders also assessing corporate earnings ...

15 hours ago - Reuters

March saw the largest increase in global energy inflation in 25 years

The Iran war has caused the biggest rise in global energy inflation in 25 years, according to calculations made by an economist tracking government data.

15 hours ago - Market Watch

Stocks, Bonds Gain on U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Optimism

Global stocks rose and oil pulled back below $100 on optimism that peace talks to end the Middle East conflict would resume.

16 hours ago - WSJ

S&P500 Forecast: Rally Continuation in Focus as Bank Earnings Kick Off

US indices rebound as S&P 500 erases war losses, with tech stocks leading gains. Traders now watch bank earnings to confirm rally continuation.

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

European markets set to rise on hopes that Iran peace talks can resume

European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday amid renewed hopes that Middle East peace talks could resume, despite a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.

19 hours ago - CNBC

Bessent says Fed should 'wait and see' before lowering rates, Semafor reports

The Federal Reserve should "wait and see" before ​deciding whether to lower interest rates amid the war ‌in Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith on Monday...

21 hours ago - Reuters

The Fed will most likely 'asterisk' inflation from tariffs and the war as one-offs, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reacts to equities continuing to rise despite increased geopolitical tensions.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Stick with long-term structural themes amid global uncertainty: Goldman Sachs

Timothy Moe, Chief APAC Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs, says that long-term structural themes such as energy security, defense, US re-industrialization and the semiconductor memory cycle, remain c...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

US risks recession if oil stays at $100 a barrel for the next 30 days, strategist warns

Destination Wealth Management's Michael Yoshikami says oil staying at or above $100 per barrel could trigger demand destruction and prompt the Federal Reserve to look past inflation and consider rate ...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

Jim Cramer says this is the real reason why stocks are shrugging off Iran war fears

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday explained why the stock market has rallied back near all-time highs. "If interest rates were spiking, this market would be very different," Cramer said on "Mad Money.

1 day ago - CNBC

How Trump's Iran War Reversals Have Whipsawed Markets

The reversals of recent weeks have swung prices for a variety of investments.

1 day ago - WSJ

The Lows Are In — How to Position Before the S&P Breakout

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group reveals why he expects more upside ahead, and the smartest way to position before the breakout hits.

1 day ago - The Street

ETF Stress Tests: How funds are showing resilience in the face of uncertainty

For ETFs that have a long history and proven track record, handling economic and market uncertainty is nothing new. But, how do newer funds handle that?

1 day ago - CNBC Television

S&P Erases Losses Since Iran War Began | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Katie Greifeld, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Bailey Lipschultz.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Tom Lee breaks down why 'the war is actually helping earnings right now'

Tom Lee, Fundstrat head of research, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss his outlook on equities, what to expect in a wartime economy, the most impactful factors in markets right now, and more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones rebounds 300 pts as Iran deal hopes lift stocks despite tensions

Wall Street's main indexes ended higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounding from earlier losses as investors balanced escalating geopolitical tensions with cautious optimism th...

1 day ago - Invezz

Fed nominee Warsh clears a hurdle to Senate hearing

The Trump administration is trying to arrange a hearing for Kevin Warsh, its nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh has submitted financial discloses that are required before he ca...

1 day ago - CNBC

Wars, Price Shocks, and Inventories

Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed based on “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Energy Drives Headline Inflation, Core Holds the Line

Recent inflation data is sending two distinct signals. Headline CPI has moved higher as energy prices surged following the escalation of the Iran conflict, pulling inflation measures upward in a visib...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

How to trade the market amid the Iran war and earnings season

The Investment Committee debate how the war in Iran and earnings reports are guiding the market right now. They share their top strategies in this environment,

1 day ago - CNBC Television

This is the real reason behind the U.S. dollar's climb as the Iran conflict drags on

The U.S. dollar is up this year, based on Monday afternoon trading levels, following failed talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend to end the conflict in the Middle East.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Blockade Plunges Oil Market Into Fresh Round of Turmoil

The loss of Iranian crude exports is likely to intensify a worldwide scramble for crude.

1 day ago - WSJ

The Latest U.S. Strategy 'Could Work' With Iran—But This Markets Expert Says It Won't Play Out Quickly

Investors—and Washington—will need resolve to make it through the war in Iran, one market expert said today.

1 day ago - Investopedia

If you've ever been tempted to ‘sell in May and go away' — now is the time

The stock market's “Halloween Indicator” is statistically significant during just one year of the presidential cycle.

1 day ago - Market Watch

US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings

A slew of companies across sectors, from biotech to real estate investment trust, launched IPO roadshows on ​Monday, as issuers prepare to go ahead with their listing ‌plans amid the Middle East confl...

1 day ago - Reuters

The Stock Market Doesn't Care About Trump's Blockade — Here's Why

In about five hours, Trump will impose a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, but the market doesn't seem to care.At first glance, Iran's perceived strategy to fight Tr...

1 day ago - Forbes

Ways to Protect Portfolios as Stagflation Risks Climb

"We expect the Fed to remain on hold for several meetings," says Collin Martin (@CharlesSchwab). He points to inflation risks over the energy trade and rising possibility of stagflation as key headwin...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley see dip-buying chance as earnings hold up

Wall Street brokerages J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley say the recent bout of market weakness driven by Middle East tensions may present an opportunity for long-term investors, pointing to resilient co...

1 day ago - Invezz

J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley urge buying the dip as US earnings stay resilient

Wall Street brokerages J.P.Morgan and Morgan Stanley said recent market weakness has created opportunities for long-term investors, arguing that resilient corporate earnings growth could cushion the f...

1 day ago - Reuters

What Strait of Hormuz Blockade Means for Equities & Crude Oil

Breaking news from a report that Iran can come back to the negotiating table offered a market lift, reversing an initial down open for stocks. Kevin Green talks about what the headlines mean for equit...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Dow falls 350 points, oil surges above $100 after Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade

US stocks fell Monday morning as oil surged past $100 a barrel after President Trump announced a new blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – squashing hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East.

1 day ago - New York Post

Trump's blockade is starting. Here's why stocks are only off modestly for now.

The American military on Monday was implementing a blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, with the escalation pushing oil prices higher and weighing on U.S. stocks.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Dow Jones sinks 360 points as Iran talks collapse, oil surge rattles markets

US stocks fell sharply on Monday, having a weak start to the week as investors reacted to the collapse of weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran, alongside a surge in oil prices follo...

1 day ago - Invezz

'STAGGRING AMOUNT': Trump THREATENS China with new tariffs if they do this

President Donald Trump joins FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo in an exclusive interview to discuss the latest on Iran, U.S. oil exports, NATO and China's role in the Middle East. #foxbusiness #morningswi...

1 day ago - Fox Business

Why the best stock-markets bets are Chinese tech stocks and this out-of-fashion sector, according to Bank of America

The stock market is now too big to fail, Bank of America's Michael Hartnett reckons. So no rate increases before the midterms and a Sino-American detente in May

1 day ago - Market Watch

Futures Fall as U.S. Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Earnings Season Starts

With the Middle East truce starting to show cracks after U.S. negotiations with Iran ended without a deal, stock futures are falling and oil prices are spiking on Monday morning. Kevin Green discusses...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Market is now bottoming, says Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's Skelly

CNBC's "Squawk Box" team discusses markets ahead of earnings season with Dan Skelly, head of market research and strategy at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are sinking Monday, and oil prices are on the rise.

1 day ago - Investopedia