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JGBs Edge Higher, Tracking Gains in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs edged higher in morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.
Review & Preview: Rally On
‘We've got a task force for that.' Despite renewed fighting in the Middle East, oil prices fell on Thursday, and all three major indexes posted gains in a broad market rally. Plus, Federal Reserve Cha...
New Fed task force members share Chairman Kevin Warsh's embrace of AI
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh announced the leaders of five task forces who will advise the Fed on areas where he wants to see policy and institutional change. The AI task force includes venture capitalist...
U.S. Stock Futures Flat After a Positive Session
U.S. stock futures were little changed on Thursday evening following a positive regular session. Markets continue to closely track ongoing military friction between the U.S. and Iran. Futures on the N...
Jim Cramer says investors are making a mistake with the trillion-dollar tech giants
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday urged investors to ride it out with underperforming tech giants. The "Mad Money" host said a powerful rally will likely ensue when their AI bets start to pay off.
Why a hidden divergence between the VIX and Nasdaq volatility has the smart money on edge
Traders are completely enthralled by the bull market — but surging Nasdaq volatility suggests it is time to hedge.
Significant slowdown in AI payoff could tip economy into a recession, says Apollo Global's Slok
Torsten Slok, Apollo Global chief economist, joins 'Fast Money' to talk his note on how an AI drop off could have a negative impact on the economy.
The Chip Trade Is Helping Wall Street Shake Off Latest Iran Strikes
Flaring tensions in the Middle East were overshadowed by a burst of enthusiasm for the market's favorite memory stocks.
A slower AI payoff risks tipping the economy into recession, Apollo says
Artificial intelligence has been “the one thing” propping up the economy and global markets, according to Apollo Global Management. And that sets up a precarious situation.
Mortgage rates tick slightly higher but remain near 6.5%
The 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.49% this week as Freddie Mac's Sam Khater says housing affordability continues to improve for homebuyers.
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Shrug Off Fresh Strikes on Iran as AI Stocks Rebound
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed higher on Thursday as investors shook off escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. News That Moved the Stock Market Today…
Dow rises 139 points as chip stocks rally despite renewed US-Iran strikes
US stocks closed higher on Thursday as a rally in semiconductor shares offset concerns over renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran, while easing oil prices helped support broade...
U.S. Stocks Rise As War Jitters Ease
U.S. stocks rose as fears about a return to full-blown war in Iran subsided.
The key geopolitical risk factor for the markets isn't Iran, it's Russia: Analyst
Independent geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro likens MOUs to "toilet paper" unlike treaties which actually have signatory international law behind them, and that the markets are telling the U.S. and ...
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 7/9/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) closed higher on Thursday as investors looked past escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and bid up AI-related stocks. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Perfor...
The Federal Reserve named more than a dozen external advisers to lead five task forces that will re-examine how the central bank operates
The external advisers will lead five task forces that will re-examine how the central bank operates.
A huge trade just happened on the Nasdaq 100. Bulls are taking notice
Tech bulls may not have to wait much longer for fresh highs, if the single-biggest trade in the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF on Thursday is any indication.
Kevin Warsh names members of his Federal Reserve task forces, including Marc Andreessen, Doug McMillon
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday released names of the experts who will comprise five task forces to examine the institution's operations.
Fed's Warsh taps broad group of central bank outsiders to oversee review
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh tapped a broad and intellectually diverse group of economists and former central bankers to oversee the five task forces he is establishing to review the U.S. ce...
Prediction markets spark insider trading concerns. Here's how Goldman and other companies are responding
Concern over insider trading risk tied to prediction markets is prompting companies to update their policies aimed at protecting their business and employees, legal experts say. Several companies, inc...
Kalshi traders see roughly 50% odds of a rate hike in 2026 as Fed is split on policy
The Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes issued Wednesday indicated that central bank officials were divided on where rates will be at the end of this year. In turn, Kalshi traders now see a 54% lik...
The Space Boom's Biggest Bottleneck
Money is flooding into the space economy, from SpaceX's record IPO to Blue Origin's first outside fundraising effort. But while capital is abundant, rocket launches are not.
Wall Street Fears AI Spending Will Slow — Here's Why They Are Wrong
Is Wall Street overreacting about AI capex spending? Andrew Graham, Managing Partner, Jackson Square Capital explains why AI demand is still accelerating and how to reload on the tech names after a re...
AI sector now checks all the classic bubble signs, says Rockefeller International's Ruchir Sharma
Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International chairman, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how geopolitics have impacted equity markets, threats to equities and much more.
Fed's Perli reiterates flexible path of reserve management buying
The official responsible for implementing monetary policy at the New York Federal Reserve reiterated on Thursday that Treasury bill-buying aimed at managing market liquidity levels can go up or down ...
Fed’s Williams Raises Alarm Over AI-Driven Inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams has zoned in on AI as a driver of inflation, warning that excess demand could force the Fed to raise interest…
Fed's Logan says Fed open market operations would benefit from voluntary central clearing
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said on Thursday a shift to central clearing in central bank monetary policy operations would likely be a benefit to the financial system.
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Climbs Despite Elevated U.S.-Iran Friction as Jobless Claims Remain Subdued
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading higher on Thursday as investors shrug off a renewal of tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Over the past two days, the U.S. has…
A Multidecade High for Japanese Yields Is a Coded Warning for US Stocks
A long-awaited shift in Japan's $12 trillion bond market is under way.
Mortgage rates jump as tensions with Iran spook bond investors
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is driving mortgage rates up, adding hundreds of dollars a month in extra costs for prospective home buyers.
June Jobs Report Signals Fed's Inflation Tilt, "MUSES versus AAMMO" AI Dynamics
Despite the June jobs report coming in weaker than expected, @CharlesSchwab's Kevin Gordon considers the inflation story the main focus of the Fed's forward momentum. He urges investors pay attention ...
Fed's Williams Says Inflation Still Too High, Expects Retreat in Energy Prices
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams noted that policy would have to respond if inflation ends up being more persistent and meaningfully higher than his baseline forecast.
Former Fed Advisor on Inflation & Kevin Warsh's "Less is More" Approach
Danielle DiMartino Booth (@DanielleDiMartinoBoothQI) calls the first FOMC minutes under Kevin Warsh "clean" as most Fed members expressed clear stances on energy's inflationary impact. She discusses w...
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 7/9/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading higher on Thursday as investors look past escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. has targeted…
Global M&A activity on track to eclipse 2021 deal boom, Morgan Stanley says
Morgan Stanley expects global mergers and acquisitions activity to hit a record $6.4 trillion in 2026, overshadowing the levels seen in 2021 as buoyant equity markets and renewed corporate confidence...
Fed's Williams doesn't expect sustained surge in energy prices
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday that despite the renewal of war in the Middle East, he was not looking for a sustained rise in energy prices over the remainder...
Trump's Spain comments take UNEXPECTED twist
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to detail President Donald Trump's push to rewrite USMCA, reduce the trade deficit with Mexico and bring critical supply chains bac...
Market Open: Stocks Mixed; Continuing Jobless Claims Rise Again • 7/9/26
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The Yen Is Sinking. For Now, Takaichi, Bank of Japan Forge Ahead.
The outlook for the yen is for further declines so long as the prime minister keeps talking about spending increases and tax cuts.
Bernstein Boosts Gold Price Target to $4,533 on Central Bank Buying Frenzy
Bernstein hiked its 2026 year-end gold (XAUUSD) price target to $4,533 from $4,375 on Thursday. The firm cited strong demand from central banks, limited ETF outflows, and modest rate hikes.
Dow Jones slips even as chip stocks offset renewed US-Iran tensions
US stocks opened higher on Thursday as gains in semiconductor shares helped offset renewed geopolitical concerns after fresh exchanges of attacks between the United States and Iran threatened to prolo...
Dow Jones Steady as U.S.-Iran Tensions Ramp Higher
The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened Thursday slightly higher as the U.S.-Iran war escalates with the ceasefire under pressure. On Wednesday evening, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had comple...
Expect "Messy" U.S.-Iran Headlines to Leave Lasting Volatility as Tech Finds Footing
Kevin Hincks believes calls headlines on the U.S.-Iran war "messy," urging investors to brace for volatility to continue hitting Wall Street. It also comes as tech experiences a pullback with AI chips...
U.S. Jobless Claims Edged Lower Last Week
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 215,000 in the week through July 4, lower than the upwardly revised 217,000 reported a week earlier, the Labor Department said.
The U.S. and China are today's leaders in AI. These countries could be the next-stage champions.
Economists at Bank of America spotlight South Korea and the United Arab Emirates as likely to gain from both the build-out and adoption of artificial intelligence.
Stock Futures Mixed amid Middle East Tensions; Chip Stocks Rise
U.S. stock futures were mixed on Thursday morning amid tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, chip stocks trended higher in pre-market trading. Shares of Micron Technology ($MU), Advanced Micro Devic...
Nasdaq 100: Semiconductor Stocks Rally in Pre-Market as Fed Uncertainty Lingers
Semiconductor stocks lift the Nasdaq in pre-market while the Dow slips as traders weigh Fed divisions, Iran risks, and next week's CPI data.
Shifting Fed Policy and Rising Bond Yields Could Finally Crack the Stock Market
The Fed's talking about AI inflation risks. Bond markets are listening.
A warning for the U.S. dollar: The historic bond-market buffer that protected the currency is fading.
Major dislocations in America's foreign policy have given a stimulus to a dedollarization trend among central banks.
The dot-com crash was a $5 trillion blip. Why the next financial crisis could hit 4 times harder.
The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold.
Fed EXPOSES new force FUELING inflation
Wall Street Journal chief economics correspondent Nick Timiraos says Federal Reserve officials increasingly see the AI infrastructure boom as a new source of inflation pressure that could keep interes...
Schwab strategists warn of a major market shift: The era of easy index gains is officially over.
More geopolitical instability, more frequent supply shocks and macro volatility are facing investors in an era that's just starting, says Charles Schwab.
Nasdaq futures surge 190 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US futures steadied on Thursday, suggesting investors were not ready to abandon risk after another flare-up in the Gulf. Fresh US strikes on Iran and Tehran's response had briefly pushed oil higher an...
US relies more on foreign stock than debt flows, a dollar risk, Deutsche Bank warns
The United States is relying more than ever on international flows into its companies' shares than investments in its debt to fund itself, a shift that could make the dollar riskier, Deutsche Bank sa...
Markets remain long TACO
What matters in U.S. and global markets today. Military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran intensified overnight as President Donald Trump seemed to double down on his view that Tehran was an unrelia...
The U.S. Tech Selloff Is Over and an Unlikely Hero Can Kickstart the Rally
Apple inks $30 billion Broadcom deal, Fed meeting minutes show policymakers' split, the cease-fire is over, and more news to start your day.
Stock Market News Today, 7/9/26 – Futures Rise as Investors Weigh U.S.-Iran Conflict
U.S. stock futures edged higher ahead of Thursday’s session despite escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and the Dow Jones ...
As Iran war rolls on, some executives say the 'worst is behind us'
As countries and companies globally grapple with the impact of the Iran war and the largest energy shock in history, some say the worst is over, while others see the conflict as a window of opportun...
China Weighs Limits on the AI Models American Companies Love
As the race for artificial-intelligence supremacy heats up, Beijing is considering tightening its grip on homegrown technology.
China's Tech Stack Outshines its Economy: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Oil Steadies Following U.S.-Iran Escalation; Stock Futures Rise
Oil prices pared some gains in early European trade, but remained above pre-war levels after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh fire.
Taiwan central bank chief warns of AI bubble risk
The governor of Taiwan's central bank said on Thursday that while the growth driving the AI boom is real, so are the risks of an AI bubble.
Stock Market Today: Stock Futures Gain as Investors Take Mideast Fighting in Stride
Oil prices are stabilizing this morning and stock indexes around the world are mostly higher. In the U.S., futures contracts tied to the Nasdaq-100 are leading gains. Treasury yields are little change...
This Earnings Season Is the Stock Market's Biggest Test
The looming second-quarter earnings season has investors on edge.
Stock Futures Rebound Despite Escalating U.S.-Iran Strikes
U.S. stock futures edged higher ahead of Thursday’s session despite escalating military tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500 Index (SPX), and the Dow Jones ...
Back-to-School spending to dip 6% amid economic worries, Deloitte forecasts
Back-to-school spending among U.S. households with school-age children is expected to decline about 6% this year on an inflation-adjusted basis, as consumer sentiment weakens amid rising economic unc...
Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Be Weighed by Mideast Tensions
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be weighed by Middle East tensions.
JGBs Fall, Tracking Declines in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs fell in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys.
Less concerned about Trump's rhetoric, more about market supply: Jim Cramer
CNBC's Jim Cramer discusses the day's market action after U.S. President Donald Trump told the NATO summit in Turkey that the ceasefire with Iran is “over” amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East.
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire "Over" & What it Means for Upcoming Earnings Season
Ahmed Riesgo offers more insight into crude oil's spike as President Trump declares the U.S.-Iran ceasefire "over." He explains how the lasting geopolitical tensions impact the upcoming earning season...
Review & Preview: Energy Shines
The Fed is still worried about inflation. And that was before the Mideast peace deal fell apart,
Wall Street's Peace Trade Collides With Renewed Iran Fighting
The Dow fell as global oil prices posted their steepest climb since May.
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Geopolitical Worries Rise
U.S. stock futures were slightly down on Wednesday evening after a weak session due to renewed geopolitical concerns. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA), and th...
Jim Cramer sees a big risk to the bull market resurfacing — and it's not the Iran war
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the growing wave of stock offerings and debt issuance is the next big threat to the bull market. While the market has so far absorbed the surge in new supply, he warned that too...
Fed policymakers' inflation worries weighed on rate cut outlook at Warsh's first meeting
FOMC minutes reveal policymakers debated rate hikes amid scenarios where AI demand, Middle East conflict or tariffs keep inflation elevated.
Traders haven't been this bullish on the dollar in a decade. How the buck can keep climbing.
A crowded bet on a stronger U.S. dollar may depend on whether Wednesday's jump in oil prices proves lasting, as renewed Middle East tensions revive inflation concerns and bolster expectations that the...
Inflation Fears Retake the Stage
Markets tumbled after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran may be over. Speaking in Turkey at the NATO summit, the president said the U.S. was likely to continue strikes.
Market Close: Stocks Mixed, Dow Down 500; Oil Jumps After Ceasefire Ends • 7/8/26
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U.S. Stocks Mostly Lower After Trump Threatens to Strike Iran, Declaring Ceasefire Over
U.S. stocks ended mostly lower after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over.
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Mixed as Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire ‘Over’; Oil Surges 5%
The S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) were mixed on Wednesday, with the former closing in the red and the latter finishing higher. News That Moved the…
Dow falls over 500 points as Trump-Iran tensions send oil prices higher
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply on Wednesday as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran rattled financial markets, sending oil prices higher and prompting investors to reasse...
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 7/8/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) faced pressure on Wednesday after President Trump questioned the validity of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and warned the U.S. could strike Iran again. Let’s break down the sectors behind ...
Higher gas prices aren't the only way rising tensions with Iran will hit home
Wall Street expects President Trump's call that the Iran cease-fire is over will hurt airlines and home builders more than it will help oil companies.
Fed Minutes Signal No Interest Rate Cuts Until 2027—As Renewed Iran Conflict Spikes Rate Hike Odds
A “few” central bank officials said there was a case for hiking interest rates, but they later supported a decision to leave rates unchanged, minutes show. Other officials viewed the Federal Reserve's...
More than two-thirds of tech stocks are at least 20% off recent highs. What's happening to the AI trade?
Major semiconductor names have been falling hard as investors take profits following a blockbuster second quarter.
Watch CNBC's Fed roundtable discuss the latest FOMC minutes
Jefferies' David Zervos, CNBC's Steve Liesman and Rick Santelli discuss the latest FOMC minutes.
Has the stock market become too big to fail?
or decades, banks were considered "too big to fail." Has the stock market joined that list? Julie Hyman, Rohan Goswami, and Pras Subramanian debate a provocative new idea gaining attention on Wall Str...
10-Year Treasury Yield Gains Alongside Oil Spike
The 10-year Treasury yield rose 4.2 basis points to 4.571% on Wednesday, marking its highest level since late May. Rising inflation expectations caused by higher oil prices are behind the…
FOMC minutes show a Fed united on rates and communications, but concerned about impacts of Iran, tariffs and AI on inflation
The minutes from the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting showed members united on monetary policy and changes to the Fed's post-meeting communications but concerned about the econo...
New York Fed Finds Tariff-Driven Price Hikes Will Stretch Past 2026
More than a year after the first tariffs of the current Trump administration were implemented, about half of companies are still raising prices to pass through those costs to consumers, New York Fed e...
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh facing deep divisions over future path of inflation, meeting minutes show
Policymakers generally expected inflation would decline as gas prices cooled and the effect of tariffs faded.
Minutes From Warsh's First Meeting Show Divided Fed
A few Federal Reserve officials in their most recent policy meeting said there was a case for raising interest rates, though they ultimately supported the decision to leave rates on hold, according to...
Fed officials weighed rate hikes as inflation risks from tariffs, oil and AI investment complicated the outlook for monetary policy
More officials pointed to the artificial intelligence build-out as a source of persistent inflationary pressures at Chairman Kevin Warsh's first meeting.
A ‘few' Fed officials said there was a case for a rate hike in June, minutes from Warsh's first meeting show
A “few” Federal Reserve officials said there was a case for raising interest rates in June, according to minutes released Wednesday from the central bank's meeting last month.
Trump says he's 'not sure' he wants Iran deal as Hormuz Strait strife deepens
President Donald Trump said he may no longer be interested in even trying to reach a deal with Iran. Trump earlier declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire "over" in light of renewed hostilities in and around...
Fed officials were split on direction of interest rates at last meeting, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials were split last month about the future of interest rates, with policymakers entertaining scenarios in either direction, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday.
Beat the S&P 500 — Here's the Strategy Investors Are Switching To
In this episode of ETF Spotlight, Matt Kaufman, Global Head of ETFs at Calamos, explains why investors are moving beyond the 60/40 and using auto‑callable ETFs like $CAGE and $CAIE to seek higher inco...
Rate Hike Odds Surge as Rising Oil Prices Renew Inflation Fears
Interest rate hike odds are on the rise again following an escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions that sent oil prices surging. On Tuesday, the U.S. revoked Iran’s sanctions waiver to sell…
Market Midday: Stocks Plunge, Dow Down 700 as Trump Ends Iran Peace Pause • 7/8/26
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Dow Jones Today: DJIA Dips after Trump Declares U.S.-Iran Ceasefire ‘Over,’ Threatens to Restore Naval Blockade
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down by over 1% on Wednesday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate. This morning, President Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is “over” while…
Broadening Trade Returns as Conflict Eases. Can It Outlast a Hawkish Fed and Fading Liquidity?
First Half of 2026 Sees a Shift in Leadership Despite conflict in the Middle East, sharp oil price swings, and resurging inflation concerns, equity markets posted positive returns in the first half of...
Why Is Silver Down Today, 7/8/26?
Silver (XAGUSD) is down by over 3% on Wednesday as the precious metal’s performance continues to disappoint investors. The decline comes amid surging Brent crude oil (BZ) prices, which are rallying…
Kevin Mahn on Strait of Hormuz Pressures & "AIR 7" Outperformance v. Mag 7
The base case for a bull run and crude oil prices coming down center on the Strait of Hormuz staying open, says Kevin Mahn. Both are at risk with tensions flaring up once again between the U.S. and Ir...
Financials Have Been 'Less Loved,' Hermann Says
Julia Hermann, Global Market Strategist at New York Life Investment Management, says financials have been "less loved" by the market, but she says the sector is not strapped for cash and is a high qua...
Market Open: Stocks Fall, Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Over; Oil Jumps • 7/8/26
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Trump Threatens to Reimpose Naval Blockade on Iran
President Trump warned Wednesday that the U.S. may resume its blockade against Iranian ports as tensions ramp up between the two countries. The U.S. lifted the blockade last month as…
Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 7/8/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Wednesday as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran. On Tuesday evening, the U.S. struck over…
Dow falls 500 points as Trump's Iran remarks send oil prices higher
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said an interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran was "over," triggering a broad risk-off move across global markets as ...
Inflation Back in Fed's Focus After U.S. Strikes on Iran Push Crude Oil Higher
Futures moved off lows after the U.S. made retaliation strikes against Iran following an attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Kevin Hincks urges investors to brace for an "unsteady" t...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Wednesday
Stock futures are sharply lower and oil prices are surging as investors react to the escalating tension between Iran and the U.S.; the two countries traded strikes overnight and President Trump said t...
Iran war will leave an inflation scar on the U.S. through 2027, IMF says
The conflict with Iran hasn't hurt the U.S. and global economies as much as expected, but it will leave a lasting legacy: Another bout of high inflation that won't disappear quickly.
Why Wall Street is Separating AI Winners from Losers
Shay Boloor explains why the market is becoming more selective within the Mag 7, with investors rewarding winners over laggards as AI matures. He also discusses why the debate around AI CapEx is now i...
Global Economic Output Looks Slower for 2026, IMF Says
The I.M.F. projected world output would fall to 3 percent for the year, a number pushed down by high commodity prices.
The IMF trimmed its global growth forecast to 3% for 2026 from 3.1% forecast in April, but no longer projects that a prolonged Iran war could trigger a global recession
Global growth forecast is trimmed slightly, but it no longer warns of a prolonged war triggering a global recession.
IMF Says Global Economy Weathered Iran War Better Than Expected
The International Monetary Fund said stronger AI-related investment and a more resilient global economy helped offset the impact of the Iran war, though inflation and geopolitical risks remain elevate...
Treasury Yields Rise as Hopes of Middle East Peace Fade
Treasury yields rose as hopes of Middle East peace faded, with bonds selling off around the globe.
Yardeni Says Inflation, Fed Back in Play on Iran Crisis
Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, says the flare-up of fighting with Iran rekindles market concern that rising oil prices will stoke inflation -- and force the Federal Reserve to hike interes...
Fed meeting minutes to show 'family fight' over rates. The squabble could drag on for a while
Fed officials indicated that they will address persistent inflation this year with one interest rate hike, then hold off. History, though, suggests that policymakers will have a hard time stopping the...
AI fundamentals have become detached from their stock prices: Michael Green
Michael Green, chief market strategist and portfolio manager at Simplify Asset Management, says it is "totally absurd" that investors are putting a multiple on Google's earnings which were boosted by ...
Global M&A Sent Surging This Year With Massive AI Deals
Blockbuster artificial-intelligence deals and a rush to lock down transactions in the U.S. powered global merger-and-acquisition volume to more than $3 trillion in the first half of 2026, according to...