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Warsh Fed confirmation plan hits a snag as expected nomination hearing is delayed
A Senate hearing for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh won't be held next week as planned. The committee set to hear Warsh's nomination hasn't received the paperwork it needs with enough time ...
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Peace Rally. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each closed higher for a seventh session in a row amid continued optimism on Wall Street that the U.S. and Iran are on a path to peace—even if it's a bump...
Danielle DiMartino Booth on Fed's "Difficult Position" & Stagflation Concerns
Danielle DiMartino Booth (@DanielleDiMartinoBoothQI) believes the FOMC may be more worried about inflation than investors believe. She points to February's core PCE waving warnings flags.
Has the cease-fire rally pushed stocks too high, too quickly?
Here's what a handful of investing professionals say about the market's rapid recovery — and the fragile Middle East truce.
Stocks Rebound on Hopes Ceasefire Deal Holds on | 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.
Stocks Climb After Cease-Fire Optimism Builds
S&P notches seventh straight gain, while Dow is now positive for 2026. The S&P 500 gained ground for a seventh consecutive session, lifted by optimism that the U.S. can reach a longer-term peace deal ...
U.S. economy in a 'multi-dimensional' supply shock environment, says EY Parthenon's Chief Economist
Gregory Daco, EY-Parthenon, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the state of the US economy.
This chart hints at a coming generational shift that could remove a critical source of demand for stocks
As baby boomers retire, they will go from buyers of stocks to sellers.
Dow Jones gains 275 points as ceasefire hopes lift stocks
US stocks advanced on Thursday, extending their recent rally as investors grew more optimistic about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as oil prices remained elevated and con...
Raising cash in portfolio amid market uncertainty: Janus Henderson's Richard Bernstein
Richard Bernstein, Janus Henderson, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Bernstein's view on equity market positioning, when to invest and much more.
A 2% inflation target is a myth, says JPMorgan's Bob Michele
"I think we in the markets accept that a 2% inflation target is a myth. We haven't been there in half a decade," says Bob Michele, CIO and Head of GFICC at JPMorgan.
The stock-market correction isn't over yet. Here's why the Iran cease-fire is actually a bad omen.
Market timers are too bullish about the outcome of the war — and May marks the start of the worst six-month stretch for markets historically.
All roads point into higher inflation and slower growth: IMF's Kristalina Georgieva
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the Iran war's impact on the global economy and how central banks may react to rising inflation.
What Could Move Stocks in 2026
While Wall Street obsesses over the Magnificent Seven, a handful of under-the-radar forces may shape the next leg of this market, for better and for worse. As of April 1, 2026, nearly half of individu...
Retail Investors Are Getting Back Into Tech Stocks as Bearishness Cools
The latest sentiment survey from the American Association of Individual Investors shows bearish vibes on the wane. In spite of the chaos caused by geopolitical tensions, core portfolios across generat...
Central banks must balance energy inflation with demand softening, IMF's Georgieva says
Central bankers must be prepared to tighten monetary policy to avoid an inflationary spiral if war-driven energy price shocks are sustained, but also need to watch for a softening of demand that wou...
Halftime Committee: Investing in stocks amid the fragile ceasefire
The Investment Committee debate the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and what it means for the market and your money. They share their strategies for the weeks ahead.
All roads point into higher inflation and slower growth, says IMF's Kristalina Georgieva
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the Iran war's impact to the global economy, inflation, and more.
Oil Trim Gains, Stocks Rebound On Lebanon-Israel Talks: What's Moving Markets Thursday?
U.S. stocks held modest midday gains Thursday as tentative Lebanon–Israel diplomatic overtures introduced a fragile layer of optimism into an otherwise tense geopolitical backdrop.
Retail investors sat out yesterday's stock-market rally — and made this move instead
While institutional investors drove Wednesday's rally, retail investors took it as an opportunity to cash out.
1Q26 Earnings: Where Street Estimates Are Too High & Who Should Miss
GAAP Earnings are a flawed metric because of the numerous accounting rule loopholes that open the door for legal earnings manipulation.
India Is Pitching Wall Street. What to Be Careful Of.
India is fleshing out the Gujarat International Financial Tec-City's regulatory infrastructure, including fund management, payments and accounting and taxation.
Jeremy Siegel: Stocks and other markets are far from out of the woods
Jeremy Siegel thinks stocks may experience more turbulence ahead, despite the major averages posting sharp gains on Wednesday. “I don't think the short term looks all that favorable to me,” Siegel, pr...
Market Becoming "Casino-Like?" How Short-Term Traders Dominate Price Action
"This market has started to look very casino-like," says @CharlesSchwab's Liz Ann Sonders, making the case that "whipsaw" market moves are here to stay. She explains how short-term traders in equities...
The economy slowed sharply even before the Iran war. Where does it go from here?
The war with Iran will have a lingering economic fallout.
Oil Shock Could Push March Inflation Well Above 3%. And It May Not Stop There.
March CPI is expected to show the inflationary hit from higher oil prices, but investors will be watching whether price pressures are spreading beyond energy.
KG: "Don't be Surprised" if Crude Retests $120, Explaining Market "Holding Pattern"
February's wholesale inventories print came in better than expected while GDP and core PCE fell slightly below Wall Street estimates. Kevin Green breaks down the slew of delayed economic data and how ...
Morning Call Sheet: Markets eye fragile ceasefire, volatility rises
Jeff Kilburg, Founder and CEO of KKM Financial, Tom Sosnoff, Co Founder and CEO of Lossdog, and Marc Short, Board Chair of Advancing American Freedom, say volatility is high but opportunities are emer...
US ETF AUM to surpass $25 trillion by 2030, says Citigroup
Citigroup has raised its growth outlook for the US ETF market, projecting that assets under management could surpass $25 trillion by 2030, up sharply from current levels of $10.4 trillion as of March ...
Dow Falls Over 100 Points; US GDP Growth Slows In Q4
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Thursday.
IMF Chief Expects Slowdown on Global Economic Growth Even if Peace Is ‘Durable'
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said central banks should leave their key interest rates as they are while they assess the impact of the conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Ira...
Iran War Darkens IMF's View of Global Growth
The International Monetary Fund is poised to lower its global economic growth projections even in the best-case scenario.
Dow sinks 100 points, oil nears $100 as Strait of Hormuz traffic remains limited
US stock futures sank Thursday morning as oil jumped back near $100 after Iran accused the US of violating its ceasefire agreement and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited.
Dow Jones slips 175 pts as fragile US-Iran ceasefire cracks, oil rebounds
US stock opened lower on Thursday, retreating from the previous session's strong rally as investors reassessed risks tied to the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran and monitored fres...
Key Inflation Gauge Improved Ahead Of Iran War—But Incomes Fell
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation reading was better than expected in February, according to federal data released Thursday, likely steering the central bank toward yet another interest rate p...
Fed's Preferred Inflation Metric Was Stubborn Before Iran War
Monthly price increases as measured by the Fed's preferred gauge sped up in February, showing that inflation remained persistent even before the Iran war began last month.
Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in February, delayed report shows
The Commerce Department on Friday released the February 2026 PCE inflation report, which showed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high for consumers.
US economy grew at 0.5% in fourth quarter
The Commerce Department released its second and final revision for fourth quarter GDP which found the economy grew at a slower pace than was previously reported.
Thummel: Energy Volatility Hinges on Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Investing in Infrastructure
Energy will volatility "will go away," just "not any time soon," says Rob Thummel. Seeing ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz on a regular basis is the driver he sees cooling volatility, somethi...
The Fed may be going towards the direction of a rate hike, says Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton School professor of finance and WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss his outlook for U.S. markets, what to expect from the Fed, economic headwinds, and more...
Volatility is the 'new norm' for government bonds as interest rate uncertainty sees yields whipsaw
Government bond yields moved higher on Thursday, reversing course amid renewed uncertainty over inflationary pressures and the outlook for interest rates in Europe. A rebound in oil prices has put the...
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose More Than Expected Last Week
U.S. jobless claims rebounded last week to their highest level since February, painting a blurry picture of the labor market after a strong jobs report in March.
Consumer spending partly recovers after winter freeze, but not enough to signal improved economy
Consumer spending accelerated in February as the weather improved and Americans bought more new cars and other goods, but the momentum could be ha
Oil rises and global stocks wobble amid worries over ‘fragile' ceasefire deal in Middle East – business live
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Core inflation was 3% in February, as expected, key Fed gauge shows
Core inflation was 3% in February, as expected, key Fed gauge shows
Inflation was getting worse before Iran war. New PCE price increases show how much.
Shortly before the Iran war, a key measure of U.S. inflation rose at an excessive pace for the third month in a row, underscoring the latest challenge to the Federal Reserve in trying to squelch stubb...
Swiss-based Terra Quantum plans to list on Nasdaq via SPAC at $3.25 billion valuation
Terra Quantum said on Thursday it plans to list on Nasdaq this year through a merger with a U.S. special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in a deal that would value the German-Swiss quantum techno...
An earnings boom is around the corner, and it could blindside the stock-market bears
Wall Street expects earnings to reach a four-year high. That's too conservative, according to Deutsche Bank.
Morning Bid: Relief rally hits pause
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper
From Euphoria to Caution. Wall Street Sees the Iran War Cease-Fire as Just a ‘Reprieve.
Wall Street loses some of its enthusiasm over the two-week cease-fire as oil prices rebound and key questions linger.
Dow futures plunge 200 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock futures edged lower on Thursday, giving back some of the previous session's relief rally, as investors weighed the durability of a fragile Middle East ceasefire and braced for fresh US inflat...
U.S. Treasury yields steady ahead of key U.S. inflation data releases
U.S. Treasury yields held steady early Thursday as investors prepared for several key economic data releases.
Stock Market Today: Oil Rebounds After Truce Gets Off to Shaky Start
Stock futures slip after Wednesday's rally
Nasdaq Surges Over 600 Points Following Iran Ceasefire: Investor Fear Eases, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.
Foreign investors pour $18.65 billion into Japanese stocks on return after three weeks
Japanese stocks witnessed a huge influx of foreign funds in the week through April 4, a turnaround from three successive weeks of selling, with investor sentiment stabilizing ahead of a ceasefire in...
‘TONE-DEAF:' QI Research CEO says the Fed isn't ‘listening to small businesses'
QI Research CEO Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses the Federal Reserve's stance amid receding inflation fears and declining bond yields on ‘Making Money.'
Review & Preview: ‘Big Money Will Be Made'
Markets rallied behind a fragile cease-fire announcement with Iran. Plus, private credit remains a lurking risk.
Today's Dow winners tell us investors think rates are coming down, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks the impact of Wednesday's market rally.
What's Next for the U.S. Economy After Iran Cease-fire
Americans, already unhappy with the cost of living, want relief from rising fuel costs and climbing mortgage rates. Economists caution that the war's economic fallout won't be undone overnight.
Jim Cramer says the market's rally is a peek into what stocks are worth buying
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Wednesday's rally revealed to investors what companies are worth buying and which to avoid. Cramer pointed to Sherwin-Williams, Caterpillar, Home Depot and Goldman Sachs as some...
Wells Fargo's Schumacher: Market backdrop became 'too sanguine, too quickly'
Mike Schumacher, Wells Fargo Securities Head of Macro Strategy, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the day's market rally and why bonds did not see the same reaction as equities and oil.
Fmr. Boston Fed Pres.: Until the Strait of Hormuz fully opens there will still be oil supply shock
Eric Rosengren, Fmr. Boston Fed President, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the ripple effects of the energy shock, what is on the Federal Reserve's plate right now, and more.
‘They essentially have a blackmail card up their sleeve': A look at Iran's plan to charge tankers to use the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's plans to impose tolls on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz is turning the key waterway into a financial battlefield.
Tom Lee: The stock market bottom is in
Tom Lee, Fundstrat, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what's next for equity markets, if the Iran war changed market predictions and much more.
Tech Stocks Rally on the Back of US-Iran Ceasefire Deal | Bloomberg Tech 4/8/2026
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss the rally in tech stocks and fall in energy prices as markets react to a two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran. Plus, Anthropic is giving tech...
Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Global Tech Movers & Earnings Season Looms
Sam Vadas and Alex Coffey offer a closer look into headlines that slipped under the main development on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Among Sam and Alex's picks: a South Korean-led tech rally and Wall Stre...
Rate Cut Reality Check » Market Movers - Apr 8, 2026
Today's Executive Summary — April 8, 2026: Market and Industry Outlook Geopolitics and Oil Volatility The US-Iran ceasefire is considered "fragile," as kinetic action continues in the Gulf, keeping th...
Bonds may be the real winner now that the world economy has sidestepped a historic oil crisis
The Iran crisis threatened “the largest geopolitical oil supply disruption in history,” the Dallas Fed warned.
Dow Jones closes 1300 pts higher as US-Iran ceasefire sparks global rally
US stocks surged on Wednesday, capping a powerful global rally after a last-minute ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran eased geopolitical tensions and triggered a sharp drop in oil ...
Markets Rally on Iran Deal — Is the Risk Really Over?
Stocks are surging on a 2-week Iran ceasefire, but is this the all-clear or just a relief rally? What's safe to buy right now?
Stocks Rally, Oil Falls on Iran Truce | 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.
How the ‘TACO' trade went from a light-hearted Wall Street joke to a serious moneymaker
Since the start of President Trump's second term, nine of the 10 top days for the S&P 500 have been spurred by de-escalation either involving tariffs or Iran.
Stock market celebrates the Iran cease-fire, but bond market shows we're not out of the woods yet
“We have to get a better sense of whether this conflict is over or just paused,” one analyst said.
More Interest Rate Cuts Could Happen If Iran War Drags On, Fed Says
23.7%. Those are the odds the Fed will cut interest rates during its December meeting, the highest of any of the central bank's remaining meetings this year, according to CME's FedWatch tool. Odds of ...
Pirro's Powell probe faces a difficult road to appeal, former prosecutors say
A criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is holding up the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, the nominee to replace Powell. A federal judge recently quashed U.S. Attorney Jeanine P...
Odds for interest-rate cut in 2026 triple amid Iran war uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials still projected one interest-rate cut this year at their meeting in March despite uncertainty around the war in Iran – and those odds climbed even higher Wednesday following ...
Fed policy rate is 50 bps too restrictive, says Ironsides Macroeconomics' Barry Knapp
Ironsides Macroeconomics' Barry Knapp, and Peter Institute's Adam Posen join 'Power Lunch' to discuss how the Federal Reserve should proceed with the current macroeconomic environment.
Goldman Sachs uncovers troubling pattern behind AI and tech job losses
Workers displaced by artificial intelligence and other tech take longer to find new jobs -- and when they do, they're stuck earning less for years, a new study found.
U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends Wall Street soaring, with crude oil prices down 16%
Wall Street surged in Wednesday premarket trading as oil prices plunged 16% after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Futures for the S...
Rate hike could be appropriate if inflation were to remain above target levels, Fed minutes show
The Fed minutes for March show that the consensus was to keep rates steady as they observed conditions unfold, with officials also expressing concern that the Middle East hostilities could result in s...
FOMC minutes show a Fed worried about the impacts of Iran and viewing a rate hike as likely as a cut as risks become increasingly two-sided
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The cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran offers a chance to defuse the latest serious threat to the global economy. But for the Federal Reserve, it may have replaced one problem with another.
Minutes from the Fed's March meeting showed officials continued pushing back their expectations about when inflation might resume a decline toward their 2% goal.
Why Fed Rate-Cut Prospects Have Dimmed, With or Without a Cease-Fire
Minutes from the Fed's March meeting showed officials continued pushing back their expectations about when inflation might resume a decline toward their 2% goal.
Minutes Show Fed Officials See Differing Risks From Iran War
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee's March 17-18 meeting show most Fed officials worried the war could hurt the labor market and warrant lower interest rates. At the same time, many policyma...
Some Experts Say a Ceasefire Pact Means Stock-Market 'Euphoria' Is Back
After six weeks of holding their breath, investors are letting out a big sigh of relief—and buying stocks.
Mike Townsend on Trump's Midterm Pressures from Iran & Energy Disruption Timeline
@CharlesSchwab's Mike Townsend says Wednesday's relief rally has "rational exuberance" but remains riddled with uncertainty. While Mike believes President Trump "bought himself a couple of weeks," ris...
Many Fed officials think next move will be a rate cut, March meeting minutes show
Federal Reserve were split about whether the war with Iran would hurt the labor market or boost inflation, but more officials were worried about the outlook for jobs, minutes of the Federal Reserve's ...
Fed officials still foresee rate cut this year, despite war impacts, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials at their March meeting still expected to lower interest rates this year, even with a high level of uncertainty from the Iran war and tariffs, according to minutes released We...
Inflation isn't going to slow anytime soon, even if the Iran cease-fire holds. Here's why.
The ceasefire with Iran has driven oil prices lower, but the cost of the conflict is primed to show up quite visibly on Friday in the latest monthly snapshot of consumer prices. Nor is inflation likel...
What the Cease-Fire With Iran Means for U.S. Consumer Spending
The magnitude of the ongoing hit to consumer spending hinges on where domestic oil prices settle, says Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM.
Iran Ceasefire Sends Stocks To 1-Month High, Crude Down 15%: What's Moving Markets Wednesday?
U.S. stocks surged to one-month highs on Wednesday as a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran triggered the biggest single-day oil price collapse in years, easing concerns about energy-driven ...
Private Credit Worries Still Brewing, Insurance Company Investment Strategist Warns
The market is rallying on hopes of an end to the Iran war. But private credit fears haven't disappeared just yet.
Markets surge as U.S.-Iran ceasefire sends oil tumbling — but how broad is this rally?
Stocks jumped Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he was suspending Iran attacks for two weeks, pausing a five-week conflict that closed a crucial waterway for global energy supply and sent eq...
Your local banker is getting worried that credit stress will bring the economy to its knees
Regional CEOs warn that lower-income families are hitting a breaking point as wages lag inflation and credit-card balances surge.
Interest rates are headed lower — real yields suggest a half-point Fed cut is coming
It's a good bet that interest rates will be lower in coming months — notwithstanding the ultimate resolution of the war in Iran, beyond the temporary cease-fire agreement, and the extraordinary volati...
"Short Covering Rally" Takes Over Trading & Gearing Up for Earnings Season
@CharlesSchwab's Joe Mazzola believes there's more going on than short covering in Wednesday's trading action after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. That said, he warns investors that...
There's a simple reason for the stock market's huge relief rally on the Iran cease-fire
A huge relief rally was underway in the stock market Wednesday following a two-week cease-fire deal between the U.S. and Iran.
Markets cheer ceasefire, but risks linger over Hormuz flows and oil stability
Oil slumped, and risk assets surged late on Tuesday after news broke of a ceasefire between the US/Israeli coalition and Iran. The announcement came less than two hours before President Trump's deadli...
Exclusive: US SEC taps Gibson Dunn attorney to be new enforcement director, sources say
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has tapped a white collar enforcement lawyer and former agency official to be its next enforcement director after the regulator's top cop abruptly quit ...
The Bond Index Isn't Dead — It's Just Getting Smarter
The first quarter of 2026 was a masterclass in fixed income volatility. After a blistering start, markets pivoted toward safe haven Treasuries as geopolitical tensions drove the 10-year yield hit 4.48...