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Trump surprised by stock market comeback amid Iran conflict, thought Dow would be down 20%
Trump surprised by stock market comeback amid Iran conflict, thought Dow would be down 20%
US retail sales surge in March on higher gasoline prices
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and receipts at service stations, while tax refunds supported spending elsewhere.
Retail sales jump to 3-year high, but it's due to high gas prices
Sales at U.S. retailers posted the biggest gain in March in three years, but the increase was driven by higher gasoline prices and rising inflation, both of which could sap the economy if they don't e...
The chatbot era is over — these 3 sectors are the real AI gold mines for 2026
Capital is flooding into AI. Defense, healthcare and agentics are the big winners, writes Mark Minevich.
Traders pile into call options as fear of missing out grows, according to Cboe
Easing geopolitical concerns turns focus more toward individual stock options amid earnings season
This Chip Stock Soared Almost 6,000% in a Year. Why It's Sinking.
AXT stock was dropping after huge gains in the past 12 months.
Morning Bid: Tech overwhelms Iran tension
Tech stocks are refusing to go to ground this week, despite ongoing Gulf tensions and the looming expiry of the current two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire on Wednesday.
Dow futures climb 270 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors leaned back into the artificial-intelligence trade, taking comfort from strong corporate earnings and fresh signs that big technology compan...
These AI Stocks Could Make Investors Queasy
Replacing the Federal Reserve's boss was never going to be easy. But President Trump's attacks on current chair Jay Powell haven't made things simple for his nominee, Kevin Warsh. Today's hearing shou...
How does Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh view the central bank's inflation goal?
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh is set to testify before the Senate Banking Committee and has previously signaled support for a range-based approach to inflation targets.
UK stocks edge higher on hopes of US-Iran talks
UK's main stock indexes posted modest gains on Tuesday, led by advances in financials, as hopes of possible ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran bolstered investor confidence.
As Warsh faces hearing, a framework for smaller Fed balance sheet emerges
Kevin Warsh would like to see the Federal Reserve slash its vast bond holdings, but has yet to flesh out just how he would do that if confirmed to be the next head of the U.S. central bank, a matter ...
Here's what to expect from Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's Senate hearing Tuesday
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh travels to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to convince lawmakers he can carry out a presidential push for lower interest rates while remaining free of political constraints. Poli...
Kevin Warsh: Trump's ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates
Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liability
Investors would be WISE to do this, expert says
Hennion and Walsh Asset Management president and CIO Kevin Mahn unpacks historic market performance on 'Making Money.'
Treasury yields are little changed as markets await Iran peace talks and Warsh hearing
Traders will also be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Exclusive: US trade rep tells Mexican companies Trump tariffs here to stay, sources say
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has told Mexico's auto and steel industries they should not expect the renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to remove President Donald Trump's ta...
India's Central Bank Warns of Persistent Inflation as Mideast Conflict Drags On
India's central bank governor warned of persistent inflation risks as the Middle East conflict continues, citing the country's exposure to the region.
Stock Market Today: Stock Futures Tick Up; Kevin Warsh Faces Congress in Fed Chair Hearing — Live Updates
Another round of imminent Iran-U.S. peace talks is perking up markets again. Though President Trump isn't inclined to extend a cease-fire with Iran past tomorrow evening, the talks appear to be on tra...
Global stocks have recouped Iran war losses to hit fresh records — but the shadow of Mideast conflict still looms
Global stocks rebounded above pre-war levels as investors unwind geopolitical hedges and chase AI-driven gains. Markets shifted from worst-case disruption fears to expectations of normalized energy fl...
AI Optimism Pushing Stocks Higher Despite Iran Risks: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:01 - S&P Futures, I...
Bullish case for stocks intact as earnings outweigh geopolitics: HSBC
HSBC's Max Kettner says equities have been slower than usual to recover from conflict-driven volatility, but improving earnings, strong tech momentum and light investor positioning leave scope for fur...
Fundamentals are driving the Wall Street rally, says strategist
Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, says that the recent Wall Street rally is due to the increasing alignment between equity prices and fundamentals. She expects rotation t...
Markets resilient despite uncertainty as fundamentals hold: Barclays
Barclays' Emmanuel Cau remains bullish on U.S. equities, arguing they are better placed to absorb the oil shock than Europe, where growth risks are rising as higher energy costs threaten to rekindle i...
Nasdaq Snaps 13-Session Win Streak On Hormuz Tensions: Investor Sentiment Improves Further, Fear Index In 'Greed' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Monday.
Morning Bid: Markets long for peace, prepare for Warsh
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: The clock is ticking for Iran's ceasefire with the U.S. to expire, though markets are looking through the risks for n...
President Trump picked Kevin Warsh for Fed chair expecting lower interest rates. How Warsh navigates their relationship could shape what he can actually deliver.
Trump expects lower interest rates. How Warsh navigates their relationship could shape what he can actually deliver.
Wall Street Brings Sophisticated Quant Trading to the Masses
JPMorgan's revenue from quantitative investment strategies for clients is up 30% this year from the same period in 2025, making it one of the bank's fastest-growing businesses.
Review & Preview: Volatility Returns
Peace Proves Elusive. Last week provided a large dose of optimism that the U.S. could be entering the final stretch of its war with Iran. But the story changed over the weekend and today vessel traffi...
Jim Cramer gives four reasons why the market keeps shrugging off the Iran war
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the stock market was largely unfazed by recent headlines about Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz again. He pointed to four reasons why investors keep shrugging off the Iran war.
Wall Street Mentalist Oz Pearlman joins the 'Fast Money' trading desk
Mentalist Oz Pearlman joins the 'Fast Money' desk to blow away the traders ahead of his appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Opinion | A ‘Fed-Treasury Accord' Could Work
Warsh and Bessent should be comfortable with such a banking maneuver from their days on Wall Street.
Stocks Are Trading at Records—Strong Earnings Could Send Them Even Higher
Wall Street was expecting a lot of first-quarter earnings. A week in, it's going even better than expected.
Fresh Middle East Strains Drag on Stocks
The S&P 500 lost 0.2%, while Brent crude climbed back above $95 a barrel. Stocks tied to the so-called real economy rallied.
Kevin Warsh will 'err on the side of lowering rates earlier,' says Allianz' Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, The Wharton School Rene Kern professor and Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the latest news around Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, his outlook on intere...
Fed nominee Kevin Warsh to face Senate grilling over independence, interest rates at Tuesday confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to lead the Fed, is expected to face a heated grilling in a Senate hearing Tuesday over his commitment to independence and whether he plans to slash interest rates.
The one line in Warsh's testimony signaling a break from the Fed's status quo
President Donald Trump's Fed pick Kevin Warsh hints at a shake-up, drawing a line on independence while signaling changes to the central bank's broader role.
Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must 'stay in its lane' to maintain independence
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh said Monday that the central bank must be largely independent of political influence but also should stay focused on its primary goals. Warsh's speech, to be ...
Stock market's rally to record highs faces these two looming risks
A touch-and-go situation in the Strait of Hormuz isn't the only risk facing investors this week.
The Oil Trend Matters More Than The Oil Price For Airlines
Last Friday, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, prompting a sharp decline in oil prices and a surge in airline stocks.
Tom Lee: Retail investors will fuel this stock rally by re-entering markets following war panic
Tom Lee, Fundstrat head of research, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss market trends since the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, recent behaviors among retail investors, the state of the U.S. consumer, and m...
What's next for the market: Pause or a greater pullback?
The Investment Committee debate the uncertainty in the Middle East and how it will affect the markets and your money.
Fiscal risks and stagflation fears will support gold prices even without Fed rate cuts – HSBC
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Senate Democrats plan to press Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh on Tuesday over perceived gaps in his financial disclosures
A staff memo shows Democrats might focus on the Fed nominee's opaque investments as they try to rally opposition in Tuesday's confirmation hearing.
Kevin Warsh's testimony to Congress is out early. He wants the Fed to ‘stay in its lane.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, will tell Congress that he wants the central bank to “stay in its lane” and focus on its task of fighting inflation.
Markets Are Ignoring Geopolitics—Here's How to Invest Right Now
Markets Are Ignoring Geopolitics—Here's How to Invest Right Now.
Fed Chair nominee Warsh: Fed extended its reach and stretched its hard-earned credibility
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Halftime Report' to report on the latest news around Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh.
Fed Chair nominee Warsh says monetary policy must remain independent, but Fed must 'stay in its lane'
Fed Chair nominee Warsh says monetary policy must remain independent, but Fed must 'stay in its lane'
Fed nominee Warsh commits to central bank's independence, with limits
Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, will tell lawmakers at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that he is "committed to ensuring that the conduct of moneta...
War Optimism Had Stocks At Records Last Week. Now They're Slipping.
The state of the Iran-U.S. conflict remains uncertain—and it shows in markets.
Emerging Market Bonds Withstand the Iran War. It Isn't Irrational Exuberance at Work.
Many dollar-denominated emerging market bonds are backed by investment-grade issuers.
FOMO Overcoming Fear: Markets Getting Energy Risks Wrong?
@CharlesSchwab's Michelle Gibley believes markets are showing signs of FOMO as uncertainty continues between the U.S. and Iran. "Things could get worse before they get better," she warns.
Fed chief nominee Warsh pledges new divestment in updated financial filing
Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh has pledged to divest from a foreign-oriented investment fund if confirmed to lead the U.S. central bank, according to an updated financial disclosure filin...
KG: Watch for Volatility Ramp, Investors Not Pricing in Energy Shocks & FOMC Risks
Volatility's far from gone, according to Kevin Green, pointing to conflicting headlines around the Strait of Hormuz. Watch crude oil for a sharp, tentative upside move, as KG argues investors aren't p...
Bonds could lag stocks for the rest of 2026, according to this contrarian signal
Bond mutual funds and ETFs tend to be below-average performers for several months following large inflows of new money — which is just what happened in the first quarter.
NEC's Kevin Hassett on Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett shares his thoughts on Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh. Check the related video for full interview.
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on prediction markets
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins discusses the agency's priorities nearly one year on the job as chairman.
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry doesn't expect the red-hot stock rally to crash out — at least not yet
Michael Burry doesn't expect the record stock rally to be immediately followed by a crash. He wrote on Substack that a "needle top is like a unicorn, mythical until proven.
Stocks fall, oil surges after US seizes cargo vessel and Tehran wavers on peace talks
US stocks fell and oil prices surged Monday morning as tensions over the war in Iran heated up again, after President Trump announced the US Navy had seized an Iranian cargo vessel.
Iran, earnings and Kevin Warsh: What investors are watching this week
Markets are bracing for a busy week as investors track geopolitical risks and key earnings. A fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire is in focus while Tesla, Nestlé and SAP are among the companies reporting resu...
Dow Jones flat as Iran tensions rise; S&P 500, Nasdaq slip
Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday, as renewed tensions between the US and Iran weighed on investor sentiment following a record-setting rally last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Averag...
Investors are misreading news about the Iran war, analysts say as markets whipsaw
Investors are misreading developments in the Iran war as the status of the Strait of Hormuz continues to whipsaw markets, say analysts. The current market environment differs from President Trump's ‘l...
Oil prices tank and stocks climb after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped more than 10% Friday, and U.S. stocks raced toward another record after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf to cus...
Krakauer: "Think Globally" for Equities Amid Strait of Hormuz Volatility
When looking into how much consumers can handle fluctuating crude oil prices and geopolitical volatility, David Krakauer tells investors to look at the economic data. He points to prints this week lik...
The Morning Call Sheet: Markets steady as earnings and geopolitics collide
Hightower's Stephanie Link, Miller Tabak's Matt Maley and Veda Partners' Henrietta Treyz says resilient consumers and earnings offset geopolitical risks, though volatility and policy uncertainty remai...
Not just ‘complacency.' Here's why asset markets are so resilient when it comes to energy shocks.
Deutsche Bank strategist Henry Allen says markets and investors are right not to overreact to the Iran war.
Energy Shortage Concerns Swell with Strait of Hormuz Closed Again, SNDK Joins NDX
The Strait of Hormuz is closed again as geopolitical turmoil between the U.S. and Iran escalates. Kevin Green talks about the social and societal impacts countries across the globe face should energy ...
U.S. seizes Iranian-flagged ship, Warsh's big week, Cursor funding and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are moving lower to kick off the week after events over the weekend created uncertainty about the prospects for a peace agreement in the Middle East (more on that below). Futures tied to...
Bond investors propose crisis 'pause clauses' for emerging countries
Major bond investors including Amundi and T. Rowe Price have proposed adding clauses to sovereign bonds that would allow emerging countries to pause debt payments for up to a year without defaulting ...
Market is reading disinformation as bullish sign, says strategist
Iran is looking to play on divided opinions across the U.S. around the Middle East conflict, says Matt Gertken, Chief Geopolitical Strategist at BCA Research, as the U.S. and Iran are expected to hold...
Why Stock Markets Remain Bullish Though ‘Mood Music' Is One of Concern
Stock markets are pointing to concerns, but not capitulation, over the latest wrinkle in U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Trump, Iran, Oil, Hormuz. Markets Face Familiar Fears This Week, But There's Hope.
Nexstar will appeal merger ruling, AST SpaceMobile satellite launch fails, Berkshire Hathaway is unloading stocks, and more news to start your day.
Green light, red light
Stop-go, stop-go. Friday's market exuberance at the opening of the Strait of Hormuz was doused again on Monday as the weekend saw Iran turn its green light to red again because of the United States' ...
Kevin Warsh would be the first tech bro Fed chair. How Silicon Valley shaped him
Kevin Warsh may face questions about his close ties to Silicon Valley when appears in front of a Senate committee Tuesday for a confirmation hearing. Warsh ran venture-capital investments in tech for ...
Why the hidden mechanics behind the market's record run may no longer be helping stocks
The remarkable April rally that saw the S&P 500 register one of its sharpest rebounds on record and finish last week at a new peak has some investors bewildered. How, they ponder, can the Wall Street ...
The Iran Relief Bounce: Is This Time Different?
The celebration over the Strait of Hormuz reopening faded over the weekend. Following Friday's bounce, stocks are set to open lower while oil prices have retraced some of their losses.
Why a $33 billion stock market buying spree is now winding down
Goldman has been warning that the latest leg higher for stocks is “a bit much,” and that a big wave of buying could be about to slow.
Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel
After more than a decade criticizing the U.S. central bank, former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh faces a mark-to-market moment in a Senate hearing on Tuesday when lawmakers will likely press th...
Dow Jones futures are falling today: will the earnings season trigger a rebound?
The Dow Jones Index futures slipped on Monday as concerns about the rising US-Iran tensions rose. They dropped by over 300 points to $49,185, down from last week's close of $49,445.
Kevin Warsh pitched a case for Fed rate cuts. His future colleagues are skeptical.
He has argued an AI boom will ease price pressures, citing Alan Greenspan's patience in the 1990s. His future colleagues see an economy that looks nothing like it did then.
Strait of Hormuz U-turn: Are markets overpricing the chance of a deal?
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on hopes of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Those hoped faded, however, after tensions flared again over the weekend.
Value of global dealmaking recovers as firms pursue big transactions after Iran war
The value of global dealmaking has rebounded after a sharp slump in the weeks after the start of the war in Iran, as companies and investors shrug off volatility and press ahead with larger deals.
Equities Weaker but Not Overly Concerned on Iran: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, Oil Climbs as Tensions Over Hormuz Continue
Stock futures point to moderate pullback after Friday's rally
Nasdaq 100: Tech Stocks Fall in Premarket as US Indices React to Iran Tensions
US stock futures fall in premarket as Iran tensions rise after ship seizure. Nasdaq 100 leads decline while oil surge lifts volatility outlook for US indices.
No returning to low inflation and high growth, but major downturn still unclear: Analyst
Brian Arcese, Portfolio Manager and Equity Analyst from Foord Asset Management, says that the longer the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the higher the risk is to global economies. He also thinks inv...
Stocks Are Back at Records, but Bond Investors Haven't Joined the Party
Bond yields and oil futures are still trading above where they were at the start of the Iran war.
Investors brace for renewed volatility after this weekend's Iran developments
After a three-week-long rally that's brought the S&P 500 to new record highs, investors are again bracing for uncertainty following a whirlwind of weekend developments concerning the war with Iran.
Stock, Oil Futures Poised to Open Ahead of New Iran Talks
All three U.S. stock market indexes closed up for the third straight week.
DON'T MISS THIS: Market outlook as Middle East diplomacy gains momentum | Sunday Prep
FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell.
What to Expect From Fed Chair Nom. Kevin Warsh's Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing at 10 a.m. on April 21 for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair.
Investors pile into US stocks as 'TINA' revival knocks 'TIARA' trades
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire in early April appears to have revived so-called TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, driven by peace hopes, soaring U.S. earnings growth and the relative insulation of th...
The Record Stock Market Rests on Some Big One-Offs
There are two significant reasons earnings expectations have soared—and they are both probably temporary.
Expert reveals what's blocking fed's roles in addressing home shortage
Altman Brothers real estate owner Josh Altman joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss how the federal government can address a shortage in single family homes and a survey on the best time to sell a home.
Bloomberg This Weekend | Iran Restricts Strait, Oil Futures Down, Stocks Rally
The news doesn't stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend's biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.
Trump expects his Fed chair nominee to cut interest rates. Here's how Kevin Warsh might try to do it.
Warsh will be pressed on his outlook for rates at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Causes Stocks to Jump
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and news that Iran allegedly decided to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping sent risky assets surging anew on Friday. This surge exte...
Hank Paulson on Iran War, Inflation, and Market Risk
The war in Iran is putting pressure on global energy markets, but its broader economic impact could be even farther-reaching. Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson says the conflict is likely to p...
Teen investor boom: Why Wall Street is chasing youngest generations earlier than ever
Major brokerages are targeting younger investors with teen accounts, competing with platforms like Robinhood to capture the next generation of clients.