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Inflation slowed over the course of 2025, but Americans remain frustrated that they haven't seen more relief on prices, particularly at the grocery store

Gasoline prices are down, but rising grocery costs continue to weigh on consumers.

26 minutes ago - WSJ

U.K., Ireland, And Spanish Banking Equities Now Trading At Premium Amid Strong Sector Performance

Market valuations for banking equities in Spain, the UK, and Ireland rise above parity in 2025 after years of trading at a discount. Spanish banking entities' valuations dominate those of their UK and...

1 hour ago - Seeking Alpha

Lower Returns On Exits; Largest Pension Fund Allocations To Private Equity

Some private equity companies sold portfolio investments in 2025 that could have used more time to mature, but patience is in short supply for fund managers. Fund managers' apparent willingness to acc...

1 hour ago - Seeking Alpha

Weekly Commentary: 2025 Year In Review

At the end of a historic super cycle, it's either Bubble bursts or Bubble excess that goes to even crazier extremes. After beginning the year at 217,000, weekly initial unemployment claims hit 250,000...

2 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Cathie Wood's 2026 Outlook: The U.S. Economy Is A Coiled Spring

Despite sustained real GDP growth during the past 3 years, the underlying US economy suffered a rolling recession and evolved into a coiled spring that could bounce back powerfully during the next few...

4 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Markets Weekly Outlook: Markets Enter Tension Mode

The week opened on a nasty surprise: the Department of Justice started an investigation against the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. Oil added a substantial premium, reflecting a larger risk prem...

5 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Jason Schenker On The Biggest Risks Facing Investors In 2026

The year 2026 is shaping up to be one defined by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change. For investors, the challenge is understanding which risks truly matter – a...

5 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Technology has dominated the market but is it time for other sectors to shine?

Regions chief investment officer Alan McKnight analyzes the 2026 market, tech's long run and what could come next for other sectors on ‘The Claman Countdown.'

8 hours ago - Fox Business

WSJ commentator: Anybody who wants to be Fed chair would say this

Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip speaks about the search for Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's successor on ‘The Claman Countdown.'

9 hours ago - Fox Business

There's no quick fix for chip shortage despite new plants, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks Micron breaking ground on a domestic chip plant.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to market catalysts for next week.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

We are starting to see green shoots in the housing market, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to market catalysts for next week.

10 hours ago - CNBC Television

This Week In Markets: Fed Pressure, Tariff Talk, And Geopolitical Risks

Political pressure on the Federal Reserve, tariff rhetoric, and shifting geopolitical signals created sector-level volatility without disrupting the broader equity uptrend. Early fourth quarter earnin...

10 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Russell 2000 Rallies as Small Caps Outperform Broader Market | The Close 1/16/2026

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Morgan Stanley Investment,...

10 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Tech Still Matters. But It's a Good Thing More Stocks Are Rallying.

At long last, “everything is participating,'' says one pro. That could help keep the rally gong for some time.

10 hours ago - Barrons

Bill Dudley: Trump Pressure on Powell ‘Counterproductive'

Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley reacts to the Justice Department's criminal subpoena of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and discusses Powell's public response. Dudley explains how the Trump Adminis...

10 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Scott Bessent says Jerome Powell probe likely due to the chairman's 'construction incompetence'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses the criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over alleged lies to Congress about headquarters renovations.

11 hours ago - Fox Business

Stocks Close Lower While Chip Names Outperform Broad Market | Closing Bell

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

11 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

FedWatch's Ben Emons reacts to shake up in Fed Chair race

Ben Emons, FedWatch Advisors, joins 'Fast Money' to talk a shake-up in the race for the next Fed Chair.

12 hours ago - CNBC Television

NEW: Bessent reveals possible timeline for Trump Fed chair final pick

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comments on the final round of interviews for Federal Reserve chairman and the probe into current chair Jerome Powell on ‘Kudlow.'

12 hours ago - Fox Business

Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisafulli: The market widely expects tariffs will be struck down

Adam Crisafulli, Vital Knowledge founder, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk market catalysts for next week.

12 hours ago - CNBC Television

President Trump signaled that he may keep National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, a top contender for Federal Reserve chair, in his current job

Kevin Hassett is widely seen as one of the president's top choices to lead the Fed, alongside former Fed governor Kevin Warsh.

12 hours ago - WSJ

Friday's Final Takeaways: Energy Volatility & Lingering Market Rotation

TSMC (TSM) powered a broad AI rally toward the end of this week, though Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas point to other market movers ahead of the long holiday weekend. They talk about why the energy secto...

12 hours ago - Schwab Network

Small Stocks Finish Week at Records

Growing optimism about the economy lifted shares of smaller companies to a fresh record Friday. The Russell 2000 index of small-cap companies eked out a 0.1% gain to beat the S&P 500 for an 11th conse...

12 hours ago - WSJ

'Still a lot of waves in this bull market', says Carson Group's Ryan Detrick

Ryan Detrick, Carson Group, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk why he still thinks the bull market has room to run.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Equities have a goldilocks environment this year, says 3Fourteen's Warren Pies

Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Research, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss how Pies would characterize the macroeconomic backdrop, where the market may stumble and much more.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Markets seeing broad based rally in U.S. and abroad, says Truist's Keith Lerner

Truist's Keith Lerner joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the character of the current equity market, what investors should pay attention to and much more.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed's Philip Jefferson: Current policy well positioned, now in range close to neutral

CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on news regarding the Federal Reserve.

13 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fed Well Positioned to Determine Additional Interest-Rate Adjustments, Vice Chair Jefferson Says

The Federal Reserve's current policy stance on interest rates leaves the central bank well positioned to determine the extent and timing of additional rate adjustments based on incoming data, Philip J...

13 hours ago - WSJ

Wall Street edges higher ahead of long weekend

U.S. stocks were barely higher on Friday ahead of the long weekend, although the S&P ​500 looked set to post a weekly decline as fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off.

14 hours ago - Reuters

Powell's laid groundwork for much less intervention from Fed, says VanEck Funds CEO Jan van Eck

Jan van Eck, VanEck Funds CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the next Federal Reserve chair, why yields are rising and the dollar debasement trade.

14 hours ago - CNBC Television

Trump tried to give Powell one last shove out the door. Now he's likely to stay.

Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chair ends in May — but he can choose to stay on as a Fed governor until 2028.

14 hours ago - Market Watch

The Weakest Links Within The AI Bubble

The markets have opened directionless in the early weeks of 2026 after huge gains within the major indexes over the past three years. Profit growth from the S&P 493 should accelerate notably in 2026, ...

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

It's More Complicated Than Mag Seven

It's true that small-cap and value stocks have done comparatively well in this year's early days. We see outsized gains for the year so far by Micron and TSMC, up 18 percent and 12 percent, respective...

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

The Market Faces Renewed Liquidity Pressure

Liquidity is set to tighten as the U.S. Treasury increases bill issuance, raising the Treasury General Account and draining banking system reserves. Fed Treasury bill purchases (~$55B/month) are unlik...

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Next Week Could Be Brutal, Major Correction Approaching

The SCOTUS decision on the IEEPA tariff is likely next week, and this could be a recessionary and an inflationary trigger for a correction. The situation in Iran could cause an oil price spike next we...

15 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Looking Back to 1880, Stocks Are Pricey. How They Keep Climbing.

Equity valuations are near the highest levels since 1880, Torsten Sløk says.

15 hours ago - Barrons

White House economic advisor floats idea of 'Trump cards' amid credit card battle with banks

Kevin Hassett told Fox Business that U.S. banks could voluntarily provide credit cards to underserved Americans. President Donald Trump called for banks to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, an id...

16 hours ago - CNBC

Current inflation levels are not a problem for equities, says Citi's Drew Pettit

Drew Pettit, Citi U.S. equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the recent action in Treasury yields, the strength of the economy and much more.

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

Trump Will Impose 10% Tariffs If Supreme Court Strikes His Down, Hassett Says

The Supreme Court is deliberating on the legality of Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), including his tariffs imposed on China, Mexico and ...

16 hours ago - Forbes

Why So Many Stocks Are Suddenly Defying Gravity

AI demand and Trump-era policy shifts are fueling rallies in semiconductors, metals, banks, and even gold miners.

16 hours ago - Barrons

These 3 factors matter the most now for investors in AI, crypto and tech stocks

Across the AI, crypto and tech markets, the speculative phase is over. It's time for a stress test.

16 hours ago - Market Watch

The rally's road ahead

The Investment Committee debate the road ahead for the rally and how to position your portfolio.

16 hours ago - CNBC Television

How Jerome Powell could stay at the Federal Reserve until 2028

The Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has brought heightened attention to a key drama that will play out at the central bank in the coming months: Will Powell...

16 hours ago - Fast Company

US CEOs fear economic uncertainty more than their global peers as they head into 2026

The Conference Board's CEO survey found that the top concern for U.S. CEOs in 2026 is economic uncertainty, as businesses face challenges in measuring AI's return on investment.

16 hours ago - Fox Business

Russell 2000 Extends Record Run, Electricity Stocks Swing: What's Moving Markets Friday?

Small caps continued their upward march, with the Russell 2000 notching a fresh all-time high for the eleventh consecutive session and outperforming the S&P 500 for eleven straight days—the longest su...

17 hours ago - Benzinga

Top-Decile Terrain: The 10-Year Return Still Signals A Secular Bull Market In Progress

The S&P 500's 10-year return is comfortably in the top decline for historical results. AI remains a key catalyst for sustaining bullish momentum.

17 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Kevin Warsh soars ahead of Hassett in Polymarket, Kalshi odds on next Fed chair after Trump signal

Trump did not reveal his final choice to replace Fed Chairman Jerome Powell – who he has bashed for not slashing interest rates fast enough – but said he would like to keep Hassett in his current role...

17 hours ago - New York Post

Is inflation actually lower than we think? This economist says yes.

The New York Federal Reserve has just published a report that should be music to President Donald Trump's ears. True inflation really is lower than the official figures say, and the inflationary effec...

18 hours ago - Market Watch

Dow Jones: US Stocks Turn Choppy on Fed Uncertainty, Tech Stocks Mixed

US stock market outlook: Fed Chair speculation to fuel volatility ahead. Dow near record high but choppy action expected.

18 hours ago - FXEmpire

Jamieson Greer on Greenland-related tariffs: Trump is ‘quite clear' on using them ‘geopolitically'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss U.S. trade policy, auto safety, and more.

18 hours ago - CNBC Television

Trump Threatens Tariffs Against Countries Opposing His Greenland Bid

President Donald Trump warned he may impose tariffs against countries that don't support his plan to acquire Greenland, a territory of Denmark, he said during a roundtable discussion Friday morning at...

18 hours ago - Forbes

Fed's Bowman: Fed should remain ready to adjust policy toward neutral unless job market improves

CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the Fed governor's latest remarks on Fed rate cuts, concerns about layoffs, President Trump's choice for Fed chair, and more.

18 hours ago - CNBC Television

SPX Rotation Pressure, Agriculture "Stealth Movers" & Silver Rally Challenged

Rotation trades in the SPX appear to be weakening, with Kevin Green pointing to volatility impacting Friday's positioning across Wall Street. He expects a wide range of movement for the index ahead of...

18 hours ago - Schwab Network

Fed's Bowman Says Rates Have More Room to Fall

Speaking at an economics conference in suburban Boston, Bowman said that even after three quarter-point rate cuts in late 2025, the Fed's interest-rate setting is still “moderately restrictive,” meani...

18 hours ago - WSJ

Warsh's chances of becoming Fed chair jump as Trump suggests he doesn't want Hassett in that job

The contest to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve took another turn Friday, as President Donald Trump hinted that he may want to keep economist Kevin Hassett in his current White House job.

18 hours ago - Market Watch

Trump Not Sure He Wants to Lose Kevin Hassett to the Fed

"I actually want to keep you where you are," President Donald Trump says during a White House event, expressing his reluctance toward nominating Kevin Hassett as Federal Reserve chair.

18 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks, Bowman says

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said ​on Friday a fragile job market that could weaken quickly means the U.S. central bank should stand ready to cut interest rates ‌again if...

18 hours ago - Reuters

Trump floats new tariffs in push to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump said he may impose tariffs on countries "if they don't go along with Greenland." "We need Greenland for national security.

18 hours ago - CNBC

Trivariate Research's Adam Parker on the market: 'I find myself getting more cautious'

Adam Parker, Trivariate Research founder and CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the overall market, diversifying portfolios, Fed rate cuts, and more.

18 hours ago - CNBC Television

President Trump implies Kevin Hassett will not be the choice for Fed chair

Kevin Hassett's odds of becoming Fed chair drop after President Donald Trump says he wants to keep him in his current post.

19 hours ago - CNBC Television

Small Cap Stocks Will Struggle Without More Rate Cuts, Royal Says

David Royal of Thrivent says small cap stocks will struggle without more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

19 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets show

Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets show

19 hours ago - CNBC

The economy is shockingly strong by one measure. This year could be even better.

Stubborn inflation, high tariffs and plunging job creation didn't do much to slow the economy in 2025. Now the stage is set for even stronger growth.

19 hours ago - Market Watch

US manufacturing output unexpectedly increases in December

U.S. factory production unexpectedly increased in December amid a surge in primary metals output that offset a decline at motor vehicle assembly ​plants, but activity contracted in the fourth quarter ...

19 hours ago - Reuters

US stocks open in the green: S&P 500 climbs 0.3%, Nasdaq up 0.5%

US stocks rose on Friday as Wall Street attempted to close out a turbulent week on a positive note, with gains in technology and industrial shares helping lift the major averages despite lingering geo...

19 hours ago - Invezz

Options expiration could clear path for US stock market volatility rise

Friday's monthly options expiration is likely to exposeU.S. stocks to greater swings in either direction in coming days, potentially boosting market volatility from historically low levels, according ...

19 hours ago - Reuters

December industrial production beats expectations

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest industrial production and capacity utilization data to cross the tape.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

Why I'm Finally Bullish On Equities Again

TSMC's earnings report signaled accelerating AI demand, shifting market sentiment and supporting a renewed bullish stance on technology stocks. Tech sector valuations have corrected, now trading about...

20 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Trump economist expects 'BIGGEST REFUND SEASON EVER'

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to outline President Donald Trump's sweeping affordability agenda aimed at lowering mortgage rates, cutting cre...

20 hours ago - Fox Business

Dealmakers see more retail mergers and IPOs in 2026 after tariffs sidelined M&A last year

Dealmakers predict an uptick in mergers and IPOs for retailers and consumer goods companies this year after punishing tariffs on imports to the U.S. had sidelined activity in the industry for the firs...

20 hours ago - Reuters

NBC's 'legendary February': Here's what to know

CNBC's Alex Sherman joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest news from NBC.

20 hours ago - CNBC Television

2026 Favors Bulls But Selectively

US growth remains strong into 2026, but elevated productivity and hot GDP reduce Fed incentives to support rate-cut expectations. The core risk is valuation, not recession, as strong data tightens fin...

20 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Focus On What Matters When Investing

Technology stocks surged as Taiwan Semiconductor beat estimates and announced $56 billion in semiconductor, energy, and AI investments for 2026. Robust corporate profits and improving economic data, e...

21 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Dan Ives Calls It 1996, Not 1999 — 3 AI Stocks Wall Street Still Isn't Pricing In

Dan Ives is pushing back on the market's biggest AI anxiety. As tech earnings kick off, the Wedbush analyst says this isn't a 1999-style excess cycle — it's mid-1996, when spending accelerates, doubts...

21 hours ago - Benzinga

Russell 2000's Potential for "Much More Room to Upside," Memory Chips Extend Rally

Markets consolidated ahead of Friday's opening bell, though the Russell 2000 (RUT) proved itself as an outperformer. Kevin Green makes the case that the small cap index has plenty of room to rally as ...

21 hours ago - Schwab Network

Former Dallas Fed Pres. Kaplan: The Fed won't cut rates until they see improvements in inflation

Robert Kaplan, Goldman Sachs vice chairman and former Dallas Fed president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Feds' interest rate outlook, strength of the labor market, state of the economy, search fo...

21 hours ago - CNBC Television

Wall Street's top banks hit record 2025 revenue as deal flow rebounds

Wall Street's largest banks have closed out 2025 on a high note, delivering record revenues and rising profits as a rebound in dealmaking, buoyant trading activity, and resilient lending helped defy e...

21 hours ago - Invezz

Powers: Leadership has been narrow, and bull markets don't extend without broader participation

Matt Powers of Powers Advisory Group discusses how market gains are broadening out early in the new year, and makes the case for Home Depot as a top pick right now.

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

Powell investigation sparks MAJOR threat to Trump economic agenda

Former Chairman of House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss the surge in prediction markets under President Donald Trump and warn that a DOJ probe into...

22 hours ago - Fox Business

Expect solid growth with less inflation this year, says BMO's Carol Schleif

Carol Schleif, BMO private wealth chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, key themes from earnings season so far, Pres. Trump's credit card rate cap proposal, ...

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

5 Things To Know: January 16, 2026

CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the 5 things to know on January 16, 2026.

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

OpenAI expects Elon Musk to make 'outlandish' claims leading up to trial in April

CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the latest news.

22 hours ago - CNBC Television

Play the AI boom without the bubble risk via these ‘transition' stocks, says Bank of America

Bank of America anlsyst suggest defense, infrastructure and transition materials represent the optimal indirect exposure to AI

22 hours ago - Market Watch

JPMorgan Forms New Team to Get In on the Boom in Private Markets

While IPOs are expected to rise this year, the bank is betting on a structural shift in how companies raise capital.

22 hours ago - WSJ

Stock Markets Can Learn From Trump's Iran Pause. Why It's Key for Investors.

Taiwan companies offer U.S. chip investment for lower tariffs, Goldman sees possible opportunities in prediction markets, Verizon offering $20 credits after resolving service outage, and more news to ...

23 hours ago - Barrons

How the fragile AI ecosystem may be one of the biggest risks to markets this year

A compromised Fed and political tensions are also among the five factors worrying Scott Helfstein at Global X.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Wall Street banks' fourth-quarter earnings in five charts

Wall Street's largest banks ended 2025 on a strong note and executives struck an upbeat tone for the year ahead, even as U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest rates ​kept ...

23 hours ago - Reuters

'Markets are callous': Why stocks aren't fazed by Iran, Greenland or Venezuela

2026 has seen the Trump administration overthrow Venezuela's Maduro regime, threaten force against Iran, and talk up annexing Greenland, potentially by force. Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, equ...

1 day ago - CNBC

Inflation could 'roar back' if Fed independence compromised

Chicago Federal reserve Chairman Austan Goolsbee says the removal of Fed independence would see inflation “roaring back” and the IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has pledged her support behi...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

U.S. Futures Suggest Tech Rally Will Continue, Though Global Markets Falter

Nasdaq futures were climbing as the rally sparked by TSMC earnings looked set to continue. Asian and European stocks slipped, along with precious metals.

1 day ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Gain

State Street is among companies reporting this morning, rounding out a busy week for financial earnings

1 day ago - WSJ

India's budget could be a market sell-off event: BofA Securities

Amish Shah, Head of India Research at BofA Securities, details his outlook for Indian markets in the coming year. He explains remaining cautious on the IT sector, and what could slow its FII outflows ...

1 day ago - CNBC International TV

Markets Brush Off U.S. Geopolitical, Policy Actions As Rude Awakening Looms

Even with the torrent of risks out of the White House to upend long-standing geopolitics and the economy, US stocks soared to all-time highs and government bond yields barely budged. Investors began 2...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

A Quiet Start To 2026 Macro - If You Ignore Everything That's Happening

Political noise, earnings momentum, and fresh economic data collide as markets recalibrate 2026 expectations. Conference commentary and bank earnings offer some clarity amid policy drama and macro cro...

1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Australian Rate Increase Could Be More Likely Than Markets Expect

With the Fed under pressure to cut interest rates more, its counterpart in Australia is facing a different dynamic with implications for global currency and fixed-income markets.

1 day ago - WSJ

Inflation will remain down if we do THIS: Policy expert

Panelists Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Dan Clifton analyze the economy under President Donald Trump, bank profits and more on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness ...

1 day ago - Fox Business

Trump credits tariffs for hundreds of billions gained with 'virtually no inflation,' touts security

Trump claims tariffs drove 'historic' economic gains as U.S. and Taiwan announce massive $500 billion semiconductor deal to rebuild domestic manufacturing.

1 day ago - Fox Business

Jim Cramer talks lessons learned from his early career

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer shares his lessons learned from his early career on Wall Street.

1 day ago - CNBC Television