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Small cap-focused Russell 2000 becomes the first of major U.S. benchmarks to enter correction territory
The Russell 2000 has fallen more than 10% off its recent high, becoming the first of the major U.S. benchmarks to fall into correction territory. A correction is defined as a decline of more than 10% ...
Bond Traders Weigh Rate Hikes, MTA Threatens to Sue US | Real Yield 3/20/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Schwab Center for Financial Research Kathy Jones, Allspring Global Investment George Bory, BNP Paribas Head o...
Treasuries Extend Slump as Likelihood of Fed Rate Cuts Fades
Rate traders are now pricing in a higher chance of a Fed rate hike this year than they are a rate cut.
Potential for a recession is less than 30%, says Morgan Stanley's Lisa Shalett
Lisa Shalett, chief investment officer at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the state of markets, the conflict in the Middle East and more.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: PMI Data to Show Middle East War's Impact on Sentiment
Provisional purchasing managers' surveys for March in the U.S. and Europe in the week will provide a key gauge of how the ongoing war in the Middle East has impacted sentiment and business activity.
Stocks and bonds struggle as traders see chances of Fed rate hike soar above 50% — up sharply from earlier this week
Higher oil prices resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran are dashing hopes for any interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this year and even leading to growing chances of a rate hike.
Schwab's Aguilar: Risk aversion has increased dramatically
Schwab Asset Management CEO and CIO Omar Aguilar says that investors aren't getting FOMO in this market, but they're instead avoiding risk.
Staying Calm Amid the Geopolitical Chaos
This year's market has been an exercise in whirling rotation, and that was before heightened geopolitical uncertainty. And while things may seem rocky now, don't forget a midterm election is coming up...
Markets slide on report US to send more troops to Middle East, as UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 – business live
Money markets predict three quarter-point rises in UK interest rates this year, due to inflation shock from higher oil and gas prices
Our indicators are moving toward oversold, says Truist's Keith Lerner
Keith Lerner, chief investment officer at Truist Wealth, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the state of the markets, the conflict in the Middle East and more.
Fed's Bowman says she's written in 3 interest rate cuts before year-end
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman says she has penciled in three rate cuts before the end of 2026, citing concerns about the U.S. labor market.
Fed Governor Chris Waller on interest rate outlook: Caution is warranted
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Fed Governor Christopher Waller join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, impact of higher oil prices on the Fed's interest rate outlook, inflation concerns, impa...
Markets face prolonged conflict risk as energy drives inflation fears
Edward Mills, Washington Policy Analyst at Raymond James, Larry McDonald, Founder of The Bear Traps Report, and Kathryn Rooney Vera, Chief Market Strategist and Chief Economist at StoneX, warn conflic...
S&P500: Bearish Forecast as Prolonged War and Rate Hike Chatter Hit US Indices
US stocks fall as war escalation and oil surge lift rate hike fears. S&P500 outlook turns bearish with more selling likely as inflation risks climb.
Treasury yields climb as fear grows that Fed rate cuts are off the table
U.S. Treasury yields jumped on Friday as investors anticipated inflationary pressures resulting from the Middle East war.
Bond Markets Hit by Oil Shock
Matthew Diczok, head of fixed income strategy, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank said the market doesn't expect their to be a sustained increase in energy. he world's bond markets were whipsawe...
Risk Aversion Has Been 'Increasing Dramatically', Schwab's Aguilar Says
Schwab Asset Management CEO and CIO Omar Aguilar talks about how clients are positioning themselves as war risks linger. He says risk aversion has been "increasing dramatically" for the last few weeks...
'FAILURE OF SUPERVISION': Fed insider delivers BLUNT verdict on SVB collapse
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss easing bank capital rules, the Fed's outlook on economic growth, and rising risks from private credit,...
Markets Are Taking Volatility in Stride, Golub Says
Seaport Chief Equity Strategist Jonathan Golub says global markets are taking volatility in stride. He says if markets were panicking, stocks would be lower.
Stocks Stumble Toward Fourth-Straight Losing Week: Dow And Nasdaq Near Correction
Only six market corrections have turned into bear markets—or periods when the market is down by 20% or more—since 1974, according to Charles Schwab. There have been 27 market corrections since Novembe...
Fed Governor Waller: Iran war creates 'more of a concern' for inflation
Previously an advocate for rate cuts, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said in a CNBC interview that recent developments in the labor market as well as the uncertainty of the war with Iran ...
Fed Official Urges Caution on Rate Cuts as Iran War Drags On
Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support rate cuts later this year if the labor market continued to weaken.
US market extends selloff on Friday, Dow Jones down 100 points
Wall Street opened lower on Friday as the escalating conflict involving Iran approached its fourth week, unsettling energy markets and forcing investors to reassess expectations for interest-rate cuts...
Markets are getting closer to a buying opportunity as investors capitulate, says Bank of America strategist
The pressure on Trump to deescalate in the Middle East is building. Markets need to be convinced oil is back below $100 forgood before they can rally concertedly.
Fed Governor Waller urges caution for now, says rate cuts possible later in the year
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday expressed caution about current conditions but still sees the opportunity for interest rate cuts as the year goes on. In a CNBC interview, the pol...
Why Britain's bond market is in free fall as key yield reaches 17-year high
Bond markets across the globe are under pressure, but the U.K. government bond market is under attack like no other.
From solar panels to solar markets: Why business models matter
Amanda Bankel's doctoral thesis explores why low-carbon technologies like solar panels do not spread as quickly as expected, even when they are affordable and technologically mature. The study shows t...
Fed's Waller says he doesn't support rate hikes, sees inflation cooling in second half of the year
The Federal Reserve doesn't need to raise interest rates because inflation is likely to cool in the second half of the year, said Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stocks are on track for a lower open Friday after two straight days of declines for the major indexes amid worries over inflation and how long the Iran war will last; oil prices are down slightly afte...
Fed officials say Iran war obscuring outlook as traders price in rate hike
The risk of persistent inflation arising from the escalating war with Iran was strong enough to convince an influential Federal Reserve policymaker to switch his support to keeping interest rates on ...
History says these 2 overlooked asset classes are the only real shield against 1970s-style stagflation
Wall Street fears higher prices and slower growth will sink all stocks — but small-caps and housing hold their own.
Higher Oil Prices Have Pummeled Stocks. Rising Treasury Yields Are Also Hitting Hard.
Yields on the 2-year note suggest the Federal Reserve won't be cutting rates for a very long time.
Dow futures plunge on Friday: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures slipped on Friday morning as oil prices picked up steam again after a brief pause. Dow futures fell about 200 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also edged lower, despite ea...
Iran Is Changing the Landscape for Stock Markets. What They Face After War.
Super Micro co-founder accused of violating export-control laws, FedEx raises outlook, Trump's Powell criticism endangers his nominee, and more news to start your day.
M&A activity to accelerate this year despite war disruption, Goldman Sachs says
Goldman Sachs expects mergers and acquisitions activity to be on the upswing this year despite the disruption caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, CEO David Solomon said on Friday.
Who hurts most as Iran war hits global economy?
Any prolongation of the Iran warrisks creating an unprecedented crisis in energy supplies that sooner or later will hit every corner of the global economy.
Why peak uncertainty about the Iran war signals a stock-market rally may be near
History shows markets tend to bottom about three weeks into a crisis
Morning Bid: Battle of the barrel
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
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Markets Face a Quadruple Witching Day. What It Is and Why It Spooks Stocks.
The stock market is easily spooked these days. It's not great timing for a quadruple witching day.
Wall Street banks with large trading units may be biggest winners under US capital plan
While all Wall Street banks are winners under a U.S. proposal to reduce the amount of capital they must hold, institutions with big trading operations stand to benefit more than traditional lenders, ...
How Stagflation Puts Banks in a Vise
Elevated inflation and slowing growth are a poor combination for bank stocks.
These Top Tech Stocks Can Stand Up to AI Risks
#Morningstar #EconomicMoat #AIDisruption The stock market has cooled on stocks caught up in the whirlwind of artificial intelligence. Fears over whether AI will disrupt a variety of sectors have trigg...
ECB will not be inactive or overreact, ready to act to stabilise inflation, Villeroy says
The European Central Bank will not be inactive or overreact to the oil and gas price volatility and is ready to act to stabilise inflation at its target of 2%, Bank of France Governor and European ...
Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it's not the type Tokyo desires
The Iran conflict risks driving “cost‑push” inflation in Japan through higher energy costs, not the wage‑driven demand the BOJ wants. Analysts estimate oil price spikes could add 0.3%–0.7% to CPI, wit...
Dow Declines 200 Points, Falls For A Second Day: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Thursday.
Wall Street Rally Overpowers Housing Slump to Lift Household Wealth
Rising stock prices helped drive an increase in Americans' net worth in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Federal Reserve said Thursday (March 19).
When everybody is bearish, there's nobody left who will sell, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the day's market action.
Jim Cramer says 'sometimes you have to hold your nose' and buy stocks
CNBC's Jim Cramer said that investors should hold their noses and buy. Cramer points to the S&P Short Range Oscillator's extremely oversold levels as a marker for a potential future rally.
Wall Street bigs are desperately pleading with the White House to end Trump's Powell feud
Wall Street's biggest concern is that the fight will drag on for months, creating instability in the markets which are already on edge over the Iran conflict.
EU leaders set deadlines to bolster single market in face of global turmoil
European Union leaders for the first time set deadlines on a series of steps to make the EU's single market of 450 million consumers more effective, underlining the urgency of becoming more competitiv...
Starting From Strength
One good reason to exercise and stay fit is to withstand an unexpected health problem. Should trouble arise out of nowhere, meeting it from a position of strength could mean you merely get knocked bac...
Uncovering Opportunity Amidst Rates Repricing
Global markets stood on edge as the conflict in Iran upended energy markets and muddied the outlook for the global economy. Interest rate markets repriced as market participants processed the notion t...
Mario Gabelli and John W. Rogers Jr. Discuss Their Favorite Stocks
Gabelli and Rogers, two members of the Barron's Roundtable, remain bullish on value stocks.
Investors are bracing for wild trading on Friday as first ‘triple witching' of 2026 collides with Iran conflict
Friday is the first day of spring. It is also the first “triple-witching” options expiration during what has already been a busy year for markets.
Kevin O'Leary forecasts global power shift in Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict rattles oil markets
Entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary predicted multinational control of the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran conflict ends, comparing it to the Panama Canal policing model on "The Claman Countdown."
Larry Kudlow: This looks like a legal battle between President Trump and Jerome Powell
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow analyzes economic forecasts by the legacy media and Federal Reserve concerns on 'Kudlow.'
Wall Street falls as oil surge fuels inflation fears, Dow Jones down 200 points
Wall Street closed lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment and clouded the outlook for interest rate cuts. The S&P 50...
Middle East Attacks, Inflation Fears Weigh on Stocks
Dow industrials fall more than 200 points, now standing 8% off their record high.
Will the Fed Cut Rates This Year?
#FedMeeting #InterestRates #Inflation With an oil shock hitting, the Fed is navigating the tricky combination of slowing growth and rising inflation. As Fed Holds Steady, Oil Spike Has 2026 Rate Cut E...
The Iran conflict has changed the calculus for central bank rate decisions: S&P Global Ratings
Paul Gruenwald from S&P Global Ratings says an energy supply shock is forcing central banks into a cautious stance as inflation pressures build.
These charts suggest the bears aren't done with the stock market yet
Even savvy institutional investors are wary of “buying the dip.” The bears clearly have control of the stock market — no “buy” signals are appearing that would counter the negativity. The S&P 500's de...
Knapp: FOMC Needs to Cushion Jobs Market Amid AI & Economic Risks
Barry Knapp believes the recent market pullback is just a part of the full plunge. He explains how investors are mispricing a "Trump put" and doesn't think the Fed is offering enough of a "cushion" to...
Investors have spotted a pattern in markets that hasn't been seen since just before the 2008 crisis
Troubling developments unfolded in the U.S. bond market on Thursday that drew comparisons to the months before the 2008 financial crisis, though the catalysts are different this time around.
Trump Escalates Attack on Powell, as Questions About Fed Chair Transition Continue
Trump's remarks could escalate the legal feud that is threatening to derail the confirmation of his chosen successor for Fed chair.
An end to the Iran conflict should rally stocks — but only briefly
Private-credit cracks, high stock valuations and shaky IPO prospects will curb investors' enthusiasm.
Trump Is No Crusader for Markets. Why the Fed Failed to Deliver the Holy Grail.
When Richard the Lionheart led crusades to the Middle East they were funded by crippling taxes at home. President Donald Trump's war in Iran could well hit regular Americans' pockets and draw the same...
The reaction to rising oil prices and a hawkish Fed
The Investment Committee debate the impact higher oil is having on the markets and the consumer and how they are trading it.
Powell says he'll remain Fed chair until the Senate confirms his replacement. Trump allies are looking for a way to stop him.
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to replace Powell, is currently stuck in a Senate quagmire.
Fed was ‘appropriately cautious' at two-day policy meeting, says Gary Stern
Former Minneapolis Fed president Gary Stern joins 'Money Movers' to discuss global monetary policy, the impacts of the Iran war, and more.
Goldman Sachs flags upside risks to oil prices in near term and into 2027
Goldman Sachs said on Thursday that risks to oil prices remain skewed to the upside both in the near term and into 2027.
S&P 500 Slides, Gold Crashes As $100 Oil Stokes Stagflation Fears: What's Moving Markets Thursday?
Wall Street extended its sell-off Thursday as surging crude prices — driven by Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure — collided with a more hawkish Federal Reserve, pushing the S&P 500 to its ...
Economists say risk of recession rises if oil cost hits a key benchmark as Iran war continues
Crude oil prices would need to jump considerably amid the war on Iran and stay there for at least a few weeks to put the US at a serious risk of a recession, according to a new survey of economists.
US fixed 30-year mortgage rate hits three-month high amid Iran war
The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surged to a three-month high this week as war in the Middle East stoked inflation fears, dealing a blow to the Trump administration'...
Trump signals DOJ should continue Powell probe, complicating Warsh Fed nom
President Donald Trump signaled his continued support for a Department of Justice investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Sen. Thom Tillis has vowed to block the nomination of Powel...
Top Value Fund Managers Tout Their Favorite Stock Picks. Think Internationally.
Value fund managers argue that global energy, aerospace and other industrials look attractive.
It's Not Just Oil. The Iran War Sparked a Supply-Chain Mess That's Hitting Tech, Medicine, and More.
Fallout from the Middle East conflict is rippling through the global economy—and growing worse the longer it lasts.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Higher-Than-Expected Inflation And The Iran War
The Federal Reserve issued a new forecast for the future trajectory of the U.S. economy. The latest summary of economic projections comes weeks after U.S. strikes on Iran and subsequent shocks to glob...
The Fed shouldn't respond to this energy shock the same way it did in 2022: JPMorgan's Kelsey Berro
Kelsey Berro, JPMorgan Asset Management fixed income portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady, state of the economy, health of the labor market...
Markets hold steady but oil risks threaten growth outlook
Matt Powers, Managing Partner at Powers Advisory Group, Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, and David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies, say markets remain resilient but risin...
Central Banks Brace for Inflation as Energy Prices Surge
Traders expect Europe's central bankers to raise rates several times this year to address a sharp increase in inflation because of higher energy prices.
Iran Shock ‘Long-Term Bullish' for Treasuries, BMO's Lyngen Says
Ian Lyngen, head of US rates strategy at BMO Capital Markets, says lower rates remains his base case for US Treasuries, while the 2-Year sector will “continue to struggle.”
U.S. Leading Indicators Forecast Further Slowdown
The Leading Economic Index, or LEI, published by research group The Conference Board, inched down by 0.1% to 97.5, after a 0.2% decline in December.
Frantic Pace of Mideast Energy Strikes Leaves Markets Trading Blind
In the fog of war, precise data is scarce and the battlefield is shifting too fast for investors, leading to gyrating oil prices.
Big central banks keep options open as traders suspect war will bring rate hikes
Nearly all major developed market central banks kept rates unchanged this week, but emphasised their readiness to act to curb inflation should the energy shock caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran d...
Bessent rules out government intervention in oil futures market during Iran war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. won't intervene in oil futures markets, focusing on physical crude supply to offset Iran conflict disruptions.
Dow, S&P 500 And Nasdaq Fall To 2026 Low: Inflation Fears And Oil Rattle Markets
Each market index stumbled to its lowest level this year as trading opened on Thursday, with a further selloff fueled by a hotter-than-expected inflation report and surging energy prices amid the Iran...
Dow Falls Over 300 Points; US Initial Jobless Claims Fall
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 300 points on Thursday.
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Approach Support As Volatility Contracts
The Nasdaq (NQ) and S&P 500 (ES) futures have pulled back notably, reflecting a shift in short-term market structure. Following a steady advance from Sunday's open, price action has reversed, increasi...
US markets slump on Thursday, Dow Jones down almost 300 points
The US market indices opened lower on Thursday, extending a broad risk-off sentiment across global markets as surging oil prices and persistent inflation concerns weighed on investor confidence. Dow J...
Is the economy really losing jobs? The low number of unemployment filings says no.
Is the U.S. economy really losing jobs, as the February employment report found? Not according to the low number of people applying for jobless benefits.
"One Step Forward, Two Steps Back:" Frustration Mounts in Oil & Gold Volatility
Uncertainty builds surrounding the future of the U.S.-Iran War and crude oil prices, says Phil Streible. Until there's clarity on a timeline to the end of the conflict, he says crude oil will dominate...
European countries and Japan: ready to help on Hormuz, stabilise energy markets
Leading nations in Europe said in a joint statement with Japan on Thursday they would take steps to stabilise energy markets and were ready to join "appropriate efforts" to ensure safe passage thro...
Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision
All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Fed meeting had a negative impact on investors, who have now taken expectations for even one interest rate cut this year off the table. Market vete...
US Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since January
US initial jobless claims fell by 8,000 to 205,000 in the week ending March 14. That is the lowest level since January.
Dow risks crash to $43k as Fear and Greed Index tumbles
The Dow Jones Index is nearing a correction after falling by 9% from its highest point this year. It tumbled by 768 points on Wednesday, and its futures dropped by over 120 points.
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CNBC's “Morning Call” delivers the essential market intelligence that drives the trading day ahead. Morgan Brennan anchors CNBC's new business news show "Morning Call" beginning Monday, March 23 at 5a...
U.S Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 205,000 in the week through March 14, lower than the 213,000 reported a week earlier.
A research firm's ‘obituary' for software stocks vaporized billions. Here's the part the market is finally admitting.
The Citrini selloff wasn't panic — it was an X-ray. The ‘smart money' is quietly exiting tech sectors AI is disrupting.
Layoffs Closer To Drought Than Deluge: What 3 Sources Show About Jobs
Job layoff announcements soared in 2025, up 58% from 2024. January's figures were high, though February 2026 came in low, according to Challenger, Gray and Christmas.