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Asian Stocks Get AI Boost as Middle East Worries Keep Oil High
The simultaneous gain in prices of crude and Asian stocks is notable, as the two have been mostly moving inversely since the Middle East conflict began.
It makes 'ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE' for the Fed to do this, expert says
Tressis chief economist Daniel Lacalle analyzes the Federal Reserve's moves amid geopolitical uncertainty on 'Making Money.'
The Fed Keeps Getting Hit With New Shocks in Its Yearslong Inflation Fight
A series of supply setbacks has kept prices above target for five years. Now officials have to put a number on what that means for interest rates.
SEC Prepares Proposal Ending Mandatory Quarterly Reporting
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to propose that it eliminate the quarterly reporting requirement and allow public companies to report earnings only twice a year, The Wall Str...
SEC preparing to scrap quarterly earnings requirement — a move Trump supports: report
The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal to scrap the requirement for companies to report their earnings every quarter and giving them the option to share results twice a year, t...
Moody's says a recession will be hard to avoid if oil prices stay elevated for even a few more weeks
The outlook for the U.S. economy will continue to darken as long as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil-tanker traffic, even though the U.S. now produces about as much oil and natur...
Rosen: Wall Street's Underestimating the Bull Narrative
Phil Rosen looks turns back the pages of history books to make his bullish case for markets this year. He doesn't think the story for investors has changed “that much” despite the U.S./Iran conflict.
Risks to the country's growth story are mounting, says Bartlett's Holly Mazzocca
Invesco's Brian Levitt and Bartlett's Holly Mazzocca join 'Closing Bell' to discuss if the war in Iran has created a buying opportunities for equities, the playbook for equities this year and much mor...
U.S. stocks have been surprisingly resilient as the Iran conflict threatens global economic disruption. Thank industry analysts?
It probably helps that Wall Street analysts have continued to raise their earnings forecasts, according to Ed Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research.
Monday's Final Takeaways: AI Back in Spotlight & U.S., China Paris Talks
Sam Vadas takes on Monday's final takeaways solo to start the new trading week by talking about the discussions between the U.S. and China in Paris. She also tackles the tech trade with a surge in AI ...
Private Credit Infecting Public Markets, Boaz Weinstein Says
While sitting for a "Bloomberg Money Stuff" podcast episode taping, Saba Capital Management CIO Boaz Weinstein speaks about private credit "infecting" public markets. -------- More on Bloomberg Televi...
Drop in Oil Prices Stems Slide in U.S. Stocks
A modest decline in oil prices proved enough to lift U.S. stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite rose 1.2% and the S&P 500 added 1%, with all of its sectors gaining.
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The Battle to Control Hormuz Will Be the ‘Worst Phase' of the Iran Conflict. Here's Why, According to Ray Dalio
The war in Iran represents the "final battle" that stands to change not just oil prices but the world, according to investor Ray Dalio.
The stock market actually doesn't care as much about oil prices as you think
Predicting the S&P 500's direction based on oil moves is an empty bet.
SEC Prepares Proposal to Eliminate Quarterly Reporting Requirement
President Trump has said that public companies should have to report earnings only twice a year.
US-China Summit Could Be Delayed. Why It May Not Rattle Markets.
A possible delay to a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may not derail the broader U.S.-China truce taking shape on trade and strategic issues.
Trump signals coalition to force open Strait of Hormuz is not ready yet: 'Some are less than enthusiastic'
President Donald Trump said Monday that some U.S. allies are not willing to join a coalition to protect tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said some countries have agreed to help, but he declined ...
Capital Needs Will Drive Startups to Go Public: Wellington's Witheiler
The IPO market will be slow until big names like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Databricks go public, says Matthew Witheiler, head of late-stage growth at Wellington Management. He discusses what will drive some...
A Bear Market Looms. This Isn't a Case of the Boy Who Cried Wolf.
The Iran was isn't something to be ignored. It is big enough that it could actually stop the rally in its tracks, experts say.
U.S., Mexico, and Canada are headed for talks on the USMCA trade pact. Here's what's at stake
Every day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States' borders with Canada and Mexico—U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for...
Ghabour: "High" Chance of 10% SPX Correction, Tech Buy Opportunities Coming
It's time to get defensive with your portfolios, says Eddie Ghabour, with his firm turning underweight on tech and growing its investments in gold. He adds that a "lose-lose" scenario with the FOMC's ...
Trump says ‘numerous countries' will help reopen the Strait of Hormuz but declines to name them
“Numerous countries have told me they're on the way,” says U.S. president.
Bill Gurley on AI bubble: A bunch of people got rich quick and a reset is coming
Bill Gurley, Benchmark general partner, said he sees an artificial intelligence "reset" coming. Gurley said, "bubbles only exist when the actual wave is real," and the AI wave has made a lot of people...
A 15% Pullback Is Coming — Here's Where To Buy The Dip
Justin Bergner, Portfolio Manager at Gabelli Funds says a 10-15% pullback could be ahead and shares exactly where smart investors should be investing before the market turns around.
The U.S. dollar and crypto are both benefiting from the Iran crisis, in an unusual move
One of the more unusual takeaways from the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran is which winners and losers are emerging in financial markets.
Wall Street's Bullish Stock Market Narrative Is Starting to Unravel
Investors expected another strong year for stocks. Slowing growth, higher oil prices, and rising Treasury yields are challenging that narrative.
One Number Separates This Oil Shock From A Full-Blown Recession — Fidelity Did The Math
Oil broke above $100 a barrel this month for the first time since 2022. The war in Iran has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, gasoline prices are surging, and the S&P 500 just posted its first three-wee...
Markets 'A Bit Complacent' on Iran War, JPM's Parker Says
Stephen Parker, co-head of global investment strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, discusses how US and European markets are reacting to the Iran war.
Judge orders unsealing of motion to reconsider in government case against Jerome Powell
CNBC's Steve Liesman has the latest on a federal judge blocking subpoenas issued by a grand jury to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation of Chair Jerome Powell.
FOMC to "Take Their Time" Cutting Interest Rates?
Today's @CharlesSchwab big picture panel focuses on the FOMC and what Fed governors will say regarding Wednesday's interest rate decision. Collin Martin talks about the conundrum the committee has whe...
Private credit strains ripple through Wall Street as investors grow wary
Private-credit market jitters have spilled onto Wall Street, with some major U.S. banks tightening lending while the funds have capped withdrawals as mounting concerns prompt firms to curb risk and br...
IEA members could release more oil stocks 'as and if needed,' agency chief says
Member countries of the International Energy Agency could release more oil into the market later "as and if needed" after they have already agreed the largest-ever reserve release, Executive Directo...
Scottie Pippen Helps Sell Wall Street on Prediction Markets
At a finance conference in Boca Raton, Florida, when Wall Street traders weren't shooting hoops with Scottie Pippen, they were talking about prediction markets and what they might mean for the industr...
Dow Jumps Over 500 Points; NY Empire State Manufacturing Index Falls In March
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 500 points on Monday.
New York Manufacturing Activity Contracts in March
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that its statewide manufacturing index of business conditions weakened unexpectedly in March to minus 0.2 from 7.1 in February.
Powell Could Stay on Fed Long Enough to Complicate Things for Trump, Seif Says
David Seif of Nomura Securities International says he doesn't think Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will stay on until the end of his term in 2028, but he could stick around just long enough compl...
Treasury Secretary Bessent: U.S. is allowing Iranian tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss key takeaways from his meeting with Chinese officials, U.S.-China trade talks, President Trump's tariff agenda, state of the Iran war, im...
Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady Due to War, Energy Shock
Federal Reserve officials are widely expected to hold interest rates steady at their meeting on Wednesday due to uncertainty from the war in the Middle East. This will be the first time we hear from C...
Uncertain Macro Environment May Call for Autocallable ETFs
2026 may only still be in its nascent days, but the market is already seeing plenty of indicators of looming uncertainty. Similar to that of last year's macroeconomic picture, this uncertainty is comi...
Markets Have Yet to See a ‘Deflush,' Strategas' Verrone Says
Christopher Verrone, partner and chief market strategist at Strategas, examines market reaction to the Iran war and the policy response he expects from the Federal Reserve. -------- More on Bloomberg ...
Treasury yields move lower as investors continue to monitor oil prices and look ahead to Fed interest rate decision
U.S. Treasury yields moved lower to start the week as investors monitored oil prices and looked to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week.
The Market's Seen This Movie Before. It's Not an Oscar Winner for Investors.
Nvidia's big AI event is this week, Fed's Powell likely to stay on board if investigation continues, Berkshire's stock buybacks could reach $50 billion, and more news to start your day.
Risks of a bear market are growing, says Goldman Sachs. Here are the trades to make.
Elevated oil prices can hurt economic growth, making cyclical stocks less attractive
A big buying opportunity is looming, say two of Wall Street's biggest banks
Morgan Stanley says get your shopping list ready while JPMorgan says use any stock-market weakness to add to positions.
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Has the Stock Selloff Ended? Wall Street Sees Value but Remains Focused on Oil Markets.
The S&P 500 looks cheap. Is it time to buy?
Worst Month Since 2022 Can Get Worse: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:29 - Higher Gas P...
Stock Market Today: Brent Crude Climbs Above $100, Dow Futures Edge Higher
Energy shock from closure of Strait of Hormuz ripples around globe
Congress Stock Trading Ban: Prediction Market Bets Against Passage This Year
Punters are skeptical that a ban on congressional stock trading will be enacted this year, despite the ongoing conflict‑of‑interest debate.
U.S. Oil Benchmark Nudges $100 As Trump Demands Countries Send Warships To Police Strait Of Hormuz
The president did not name the countries he had spoken to, but said: “China, as an example, gets about 90% of its oil from the Hormuz Strait and it would be nice to have other countries police that wi...
Nasdaq Falls Over 200 Points Amid GDP Revision: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Friday.
Bank of Japan Faces Familiar Dilemma as Iran Conflict Stirs Inflation
With the conflict in Iran rattling financial markets and oil prices, the Bank of Japan finds itself in a familiar dilemma, weighing a policy pause against the continued push for rate hikes.c
EU scrambles to curb energy costs as Iran war hits markets
European Union energy ministers will meet to weigh up options to curb energy costs on Monday, as officials draft emergency plans to temper the impact of surging oil and gas prices triggered by the I...
Iran conflict leading energy markets towards the "oh dear" moment: Kpler
Matt Smith of Kpler discusses the various alternative routes to the Straits of Hormuz, probability of the U.S. attacking Kharg Island and the impact of the IEA's coordinated SPR releases.
U.S. stock futures dip, oil climbs again as investors brace for escalation of Iran conflict
U.S. stock-index futures declined on Sunday as the market braced for another surge in oil prices this week, with the conflict with Iran threatening to escalate further.
Stock Futures Barely Budge As Oil Prices Edged Higher
Investors are awaiting the start of another week, with the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision coming on Wednesday.
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Iran holds the key to reopening global energy markets
When Saudi Aramco told its oil buyers in a letter this week that it had no clear idea which port it would use for April exports, it laid bare a new reality: Iran, not the United States, holds the key...
Global week ahead: Price pressure in the pipeline
The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of England are set to make policy decisions in the coming days. Sovereign debt sell-off has spooked bond investors.
Japan to release oil stocks as US says buy American
Japan plans to start releasing oil from its stockpiles on Monday to soften the shock from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, a stark reminder of the oil crisis half a century ago that prompted Tokyo to c...
The Week Ahead: Markets Watch Fed Signals, Energy Volatility and Inflation Data
Markets face a week dominated by the Fed meeting, inflation data and major earnings as investors assess energy volatility and the outlook for interest rates.
The financial sector is sending some spooky technical signals about the stock market
Broken trendlines and a looming ‘death cross' pattern bode badly for the financial sector, and therefore the rest of the stock market.
Is the US Jobs Market Starting to Crack? Steven Rattner on Tariffs, AI and Stagflation
The latest jobs data is pointing to a softer US labor market, even as overall economic conditions have remained relatively solid. Steven Rattner of Willett Advisers unpacks what is driving that discon...
U.S. trading partners are pushing President Trump to stick to previously agreed tariff levels
Countries are pushing the president to stick to deals made last year, and some are bristling at U.S. allegations of unfair trade practices.
It was unthinkable a couple of weeks ago, but could the next move by the Fed be a rate hike?
With fuel prices soaring since the start of the war with Iran, a question has surfaced that was almost unimaginable a few weeks ago: Could the next move by the Federal Reserve be an interest-rate hike...
A court ruling throwing out a pair of criminal subpoenas was a vindication for Fed Chair Jerome Powell. But it shows that Fed independence now depends on judges.
The decision was good news for Jerome Powell, but it shows that Fed independence now depends on judges.
Panic is slowly gripping the stock market. Expect the selling to pick up next week.
Options traders are signaling trouble, and systematic funds are expected to cut their exposure to U.S. stocks.
A slew of data released Friday portrayed an economy showing cracks, from weaker household spending to cooler consumer sentiment and higher inflation. Oil prices could aggravate all three.
Consumer spending was slow and inflation was stubborn even before the attack on Iran sent oil prices soaring.
Traders Tell Us How They're Dealing With the Fog of War
They face some of the wildest commodity trading on record, whipsawing oil prices and market swings
Homebuying Is More Affordable. Why Rising Oil Prices Could Spoil the Party.
National Association of Realtors data show first-time home buyers returning to the market. But supply is still tight, and war-induced inflation could drive up mortgage rates.
Review & Preview: Oil Up, GDP Down
The Fed's Dilemma. The week closed as it began, with oil prices setting the direction for stocks. Today, Brent crude, the global benchmark, closed at $103.14 a barrel, its highest level since August 2...
Stocks Suffer Third Straight Weekly Loss as Investors Brace for Longer Conflict
Stocks slipped for a third straight week, with investors weighing the risk of a prolonged Middle East conflict on energy prices and economic stability. All three major indexes logged a weekly decline ...
Fmr. Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher of Powell investigation: Pirro will lose these appeals
Fmr. Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's comments on a judge striking down subpoenas targeting Fed Chair Powell.
Judge blocks justice department from subpoenaing Fed chair Jerome Powell
A federal judge on Friday blocked the justice department from serving subpoenas to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell in an inquiry purported to be about the management of the central bank's renovati...
Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation faces new delay, key senator says. Here's why.
A key U.S. senator warned that Kevin Warsh's confirmation as the next head of the Federal Reserve faces a fresh delay amid a legal setback to the Justice Department's criminal investigation into curre...
Judge Blocks US Investigation of Fed Chair Powell, DOJ to Appeal
A federal judge rejected Justice Department subpoenas seeking records from the Federal Reserve Board related to its headquarters renovations and Chair Jerome Powell's comments to Congress. The judge s...
Markets End Another Week Down—Dropping Over 1%—As Oil Still Above $100 Amid Iran War
All three major U.S. indexes slid at least 1.3% this week as the U.S. and Israel continue a war with Iran, which has also sent the price of crude oil surging over 7% since Monday.
Think Russian oil will calm the Iran conflict's supply panic? Here's what the math reveals.
Russian oil can reach markets fast. The Iran conflict's supply fears, however, are much bigger.
Krugman Says Pirro Is Harassing Fed Chair Powell
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, a City University of New York professor, reacts to a federal judge's ruling that blocks a federal investigation of Fed Chair Powell. Krugman says President Trump and US At...
Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell citing 'essentially zero evidence'
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on news regarding the Federal Reserve.
US stocks close in red as S&P 500 dips on oil rally and geopolitics
US stocks closed red on Friday, despite showing some recovery and optimism after the opening bell. The benchmark S&P 500 index slipped 0.61%, leaving it about 5% below its most recent peak.
Warren Buffett's sage advice about fear and greed is a trap in this market
Contrarian investors recently have been buying more stocks as the market's “fear gauge” has climbed. History is not on their side.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro responds to judge blocking subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro speaks to journalists after a judge blocked subpoenas of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Trump Can't Subpoena Fed's Powell, Judge Rules—Says President Just Trying To ‘Harass' Fed Chair
A federal judge denied the Trump administration's subpoena against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, ruling the criminal investigation into the Fed chief was being used as a “pretext” to ...
US Attorney Pirro Says Powell Is Not Above the Law
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro rails against a federal judge's decision to block a federal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. She says "no one is above the law" an...
Dan Ives Says Tech Has Bottomed—Here's How to Invest Now
Dan Ives, Managing Director And Senior Equity Research Analyst, Wedbush Securities breaks down why this tech sell‑off may be the bottom — and where investors should look for opportunity as AI spending...
Judge blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
A federal judge in a scathing ruling blocked subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation of its chair, Jerome Powell, by the prosecutors in the office of U.S. Attorney ...
Change in Data Sources Led to Lower Inflation Reading
A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq face a lost decade as 2000 dot-com bubble parallels turn real
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JPMorgan Just Made A Call That Contradicts Everything The Market Is Doing Right Now
As of Thursday morning, that condition hasn't come close to being met, and the window to act may be narrower than most investors realize.
WATCH: Pirro briefs press on DOJ investigation into Fed chair
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro holds a press conference on the investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
Judge Rejects Subpoenas of Fed Board in Powell Case
A federal judge rejected subpoenas of the Federal Reserve board, according to a court document. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg The Close.
Investors are shunning U.S. debt as a haven play during the Iran conflict
The 10-year Treasury yield was headed for its steepest two-week climb in almost a year amid the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran.
Why a Wall Street Insider Warns Markets Feel ‘Ominously' Like They Did in 2008
Investors are increasingly worried that, despite talk of "unprecedented" times, we have been here before—and the first go didn't turn out well.
A federal judge threw out a pair of subpoenas the Justice Department issued to the Federal Reserve, dealing a heavy blow to the department's criminal investigation into Chair Jerome Powell
The central bank had challenged the subpoenas as improper.
Fed Chair Powell criminal investigation update from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro
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Judge blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Jeanine Pirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, is set to give an update on the criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Pirro's planned statement comes as Sen.
Rotation, Not Recession: A Broadening Market Emerges
We have recently experienced market volatility and obvious signs of rotation among stock market sectors. Currently, most of the damage to the stock market seems to be concentrated within software busi...
The Stock Market Got Hit by Oil Fears. What to Watch for Next.
The Iran war won't go on forever. And when it ends, the stock market could resume its winning ways.