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S&P Global downgrades ASX after Australian regulator finds governance, risk failures
S&P Global Ratings on Thursday lowered its issuer credit rating for the Australian Securities Exchange to "A+/A-1" from "AA-/A-1+", two weeks after a local regulator flagged governance and risk manag...
The market is seeing a feverish rotation. Here's Cramer's advice on how to play it
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the market is rotating out of former winners into previously lagging stocks. Rotations are "tricky" to navigate, the "Mad Money" host said.
The ‘ultimate contrarian trade' is starting to pay off for investors. Why it might have more room to run.
After a long stretch of sharp underperformance, software stocks may be poised to catch up to semiconductor names, as the gap between the two groups has become so extreme that it may be ripe for a reve...
S&P, Nasdaq Hit Records on Ceasefire Hopes | 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.
Wall Street scales fresh record high as investors bet on end of Iran war
The S&P breached 7,000 points for the first time in history, in a rally that erased stark losses incurred at start of war
Wall Street's Big Banks Signal The Next Credit Risks
The six largest U.S. banks—Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo—delivered broadly solid first-quarter 2026 results. Trading revenues benefited fro...
Trading stocks as they approach new highs
The Investment Committee debate how to trade the market as it approaches new highs.
No justification for Fed to raise interest rates into a supply shock: Harris Financial's Jamie Cox
Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group, to discuss oil prices, market themes, and more.
Inflation: A Molehill, Not a Mountain
Apart from the current energy shock, prices are looking pretty good Late last week, investors were hit with news of the worst inflation spike in nearly two years. But a closer look “under the hood” re...
Fed Beige Book Says Iran War Driving New Wave of Uncertainty
US economic activity continued to increase at a slight-to-modest pace across most regions as the war with Iran generated a new wave of uncertainty and higher energy costs, the Federal Reserve reported...
Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post
Regulators are examining a handful of unusual oil futures trades that took place minutes before a surprise announcement by President Trump last month, according to Bloomberg News. The investigation is...
Iran war is a major source of uncertainty for U.S. businesses, Fed's ‘beige book' says
U.S. businesses are pulling back from making major decisions due to uncertainty stemming from the war with Iran, according to the Federal Reserve's latest report on regional economies, known as the “b...
Retail Investors Keep Getting Burned in the Stock Market. They're Piling In Again Now.
The little guy tends to invest in stocks in bull markets and get crushed in bear markets.
Industrial Stocks Are Getting Hammered. Here's Why.
Tariff fears have flared up again, sending shares of BRP down 37%.
U.S. stocks may be moving past the Iran conflict — but these markets aren't sending the ‘all clear' just yet
No matter how you slice it, U.S. stocks seem to be already moving past the Iran conflict. But commodity markets and other financial assets aren't ready to turn the page just yet.
Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said Wednesday that the central bank is weighing threats to both inflation and employment and should keep interest rates on hold as conditions evolve.
Exclusive: Two Sigma, D.E. Shaw join Wall Street push against US SEC's bid to relax quarterly reporting
Two Sigma Investments and D.E. Shaw are among several Wall Street investment firms and hedge funds that are fighting a proposal to allow companies to opt out of quarterly reporting, according to peop...
Powell's term as Fed chair is coming to an end. Trump wants to fire him anyway.
President Donald Trump and Department of Justice officials aren't showing signs of backing down in a standoff over the leadership of the Federal Reserve, even as current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term...
Wall Street still betting on 2026 deal boom, but Middle East unrest adds caution
Wall Street's biggest banks still expect 2026 to be a strong year for dealmaking, although turmoil in the Middle East that has roiled global markets has tempered executive optimism.
Franklin Templeton CEO says U.S. is still the ‘best place to invest' despite widespread frustration
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt and FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam sit down with CNBC's Sara Eisen at the second annual Invest in America Forum to discuss market themes, ...
Short-Term "Overbought" Market Shows "Bear Trap" in Software
@CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson says we are overbought in the short-term and expects to see sideways consolidation. That said, if bulls "punch above" S&P 500 (SPX) record highs, he sees a more intere...
Former Fed president Gary Stern: Fed should not try to be heroic and stay in wait and see mode
Former Minneapolis Fed president Gary Stern joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the economic impact of the Iran war, and the Federal Reserve.
IMF's Georgieva Says Markets Need to Be More Cautious
The IMF has downgraded its global growth forecast and warns a prolonged war in Iran could trigger a recession. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says markets need to be more cautious in this ...
Jeanine Pirro pursues Fed pressure while clock ticks on her appeal in Powell probe
Investigators from the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro visited a Federal Reserve construction site Tuesday, according to a Fed attorney. Pirro has yet to show a ...
Here are all the ways the Iran war has been affecting the U.S. economy so far
The Iran war is starting to show up in ways both obvious and not so much, with soaring energy costs leading the impact and potential hits on broader growth simmering beneath the surface. Should the cu...
This Big Bull and Bear Agree on One Thing: The Market Thinks the War is Over
The stock market's gains suggest investors expect the Iran war to end soon.
KG: "We're Not Done" with Crude Oil Volatility, Watch Helium Price Action
President Trump expects U.S.-Iran negotiations to resume this week. Kevin Green tells investors to brace for further crude oil volatility.
Wall Street Is Searching for Cockroaches in Private Credit. Here's What Has Happened So Far.
The industry says it is safe, but investors have been on edge. Private credit was the shiniest thing on Wall Street for years. Investment firms started lending directly to private companies and others...
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell amid pressure campaign
US president says he has ‘held back' on firing the head of the Federal Reserve leading up to end of Powell's term in May
Northwestern's Schutte Says Investors Should 'Own Some Commodities'
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte says investors have "bid back up the markets" and have gone back to their old favorites. He says it's also a good idea to "own some commodities....
'I'LL HAVE TO FIRE HIM': Trump issues STARK ultimatum to Fed Chair Powell
President Donald Trump joins FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo to discuss the AI race with China, Iran tensions, NATO clashes, and his push to overhaul the Fed while touting a strong U.S. economy and glob...
Inflation watch: High oil prices boost the cost of imports again. How long will the pain last?
The cost of imported goods rose sharply in March for the third month in a row, heralding further increases in U.S. inflation in the next few months, mostly due to higher oil prices.
US stock open higher: S&P eyes new ATH, Dow jumps 0.3%
US equities moved higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 approaching a fresh all-time intraday high. Investor sentiment improved on expectations that the Iran conflict could be nearing a resolution.
Retail vs. institutional trading during sell-off, Santa Claus rally hopes, AI labor market impact
Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton examines the key themes and top takeaways from the trading week. Stocktwits' head of markets and retail investor insights, Tom Bruni, discusses sentiment on Wall St...
Trump Says He'll Fire Fed Chair Powell If He Doesn't Leave 'in Time'
President Donald Trump says he'll fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave the post "in time." Trump made the comments in a Fox Business interview.
August CPI report: 3 takeaways as Fed plans to cut rates
August's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in-line with economist estimates. However, there was a slight surprise in the core CPI print — a measure that leaves out food and energy costs— which crep...
Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the central bank is weighing threats to both inflation and employment and should keep interest rates on hold as conditions evolve. "I think there's risks that...
Sen. Steve Daines on energy prices: This is a short-term price for 'tremendous long-term benefits'
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss efforts to stop the war in Iran, volatility in the energy markets, funding efforts for the Department of Homeland Security, and more.
Fed's Beth Hammack says she expects rates will 'remain on hold for a good while'
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the surge in energy prices, recent economic data, whether the labor market is a source of inflationary pressure, ...
U.S. Import Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March
U.S. import prices rose less than expected in March from February and were driven by higher costs for fuel imports, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed.
Q2 Market Outlook: Why a Stock Barbell Strategy Is Ideal for Today's Market
#stockmarketoutlook #economicoutlook #stockpicks We expect volatility to persist in 2026 and recommend balancing undervalued growth stocks with high-quality value stocks. In this bonus episode of The ...
Market Becoming Complacent in U.S.-Iran War? Robert Conzo's Bull Case
Why are markets rallying even as the war between the U.S. and Iran continues? That's the question Robert Conzo recaps the events leading to a ceasefire and addresses worries of complacency among inves...
Trump Says He'll Fire Jerome Powell If He Doesn't Leave—As DOJ Probe Continues
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he'd “have to fire” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave his post amid the president's investigation into him, arguing he'd already “held back”...
New York Fed Survey Shows Manufacturing Expansion
Manufacturing activity in New York state picked up in April, according to the latest monthly edition of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey.
Trump Says He'll Fire Powell if Fed Chair Stays in Role After Term Expires
Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair is set to expire on May 15.
Trump threatens to fire Fed's Jerome Powell if he does not step down
President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down – adding that he has no intention of ending the government's criminal investigation into him.
Trump Renews Threats to Fire Fed Chair Powell
Powell's term as Fed chair ends in May, but his term on the Fed board lasts until 2028.
Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own
If Chair Jerome Powell Powell stays on as a Fed governor after his successor is confirmed, President Donald Trump said he'll have him removed from office. Trump said the investigation into the renovat...
These stocks and ETFs can beat the ‘sell in May' slump — and dodge the 2026 midterm blues
You don't have to exit the market to survive a summer lull. Here's your ‘stay and play' strategy for the 2026 election cycle.
Stocks Complete Speedy Iran War Round Trip. The Next Leg of the Journey Awaits.
The S&P 500 had its best 10-day stretch since the Covid pandemic.
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed board; probe to continue
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat as a member of the U.S. central bank's Board of Governors if Powell does not vacate t...
Why JPMorgan's Monica DiCenso sees opportunity in financial and healthcare stocks
Monica DiCenso, JPMorgan Private Bank global investment opportunities head, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss this week's market rally, how to position, concerns around private credit, and more.
Major stock-market indexes approach ‘overbought' territory after swift rally
Last time momentum measures were this high indices saw notable pullbacks in the next few weeks
AI Boom Is Back Despite Iran Fears. Why Tech Stocks Can Keep Rallying.
ASML and Broadcom offer some AI optimism, bank executives describe economy as resilient, Amazon's Globalstar deal, and more news to start your day.
Power Insider: The markets are obsessed with the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters less than you think
Retail and pro traders are obsessed with gauging the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, thinking they can gain an edge on where oil prices are going. They can't.
Morning Bid: Back to business
Global stock markets are largely back near pre-war levels and Wall Street is once again flirting with record highs, as the mood music from the Middle East and Washington turns positive on hopes of mo...
Iran war 'very close to over,' Trump says — and the stock market 'is going to boom'
President Donald Trump insisted the war is "very close to over." The comments come amid growing market optimism that a diplomatic solution to the U.S.-Iran war can be found, despite the failure of pea...
Dollar sheds bulk of Iran war premium, but few expect a sharper drop
The U.S. dollar has given back most of the gains sparked by the Iran war, as a tentative ceasefire revived appetite for riskier currencies, but investors said robust demand for U.S. assets and waning...
Dow futures muted as Iran tensions loom: 5 things to know
US stock index futures were little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed hopes of renewed diplomacy between Washington and Tehran against escalating US measures targeting Iran's maritime trade. Th...
European Luxury Stocks Drop as Iran War Stymies Sector's Comeback
Hermes said its performance in the Middle East was significantly impacted and results in France—where more than 50% of sales are linked to travelers—were also hit.
Wall Street Has an Elite Coffee-Tasting Force. It's Struggling to Find Recruits.
The pros who sit around and sniff beans and slurp coffee help set the U.S. futures market for arabica and, in turn, the global coffee industry.
Wall St indexes set for breather after rally as focus shifts to earnings
Wall Street's main indexes were poised for a subdued open on Wednesday as investors paused after a recent rally to take stock of the latest developments in the Middle East conflict and a fresh batch...
S&P500: Investors Eye Record High Ahead of Bank Earnings Today
US stocks hold near highs as S&P 500 eyes record, with tech stocks leading and focus on bank earnings today.
Iran war will hit global growth hard: IMF
IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas says Iran war is weighing on global growth outlook, speaking to CNBC's Karen Tso. 📺️Watch more: cnb.cx/4chu6ck
First Light News: Recovery in Full Swing
Risk assets remained bid on Tuesday, with global equities on the front foot.
Nasdaq Surges 2% Amid Progress In Iran Talks: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Neutral” zone on Tuesday.
What This Market Needs Is a Good Helping of Fear
Since the financial crisis, stocks have benefited from a prolonged period of low interest rates, and technology has made stock and options investing like playing videogames. Investors seem to have los...
Iran war causing 'very significant' growth downgrade - IMF's Gourinchas
Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist at the IMF, discusses the impact of the Iran war on the global economy and explains how central banks should respond.
US prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve office
Prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office made a surprise visit on Tuesday to the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation project, as the Trump administration continues its pressure cam...
Navigating U.S.-Iran Volatility & How Options Influenced Recent Moves
After a month-long spree of volatile days in the stock market, Zed Francis recaps what he saw in implied and real volatility trends amid the U.S.-Iran War shakeout. One trend he found interesting was ...
Nasdaq Logs Longest Winning Streak Since 2021 as Investors Look Beyond War
The S&P 500 stands 0.2% from a record hit in January. Never mind that one of the world's most-important energy chokepoints remains closed. Markets are roaring back anyway.
Review & Preview: Banking on Resilience
Oil Down, Earnings Up. Hope is a powerful market force. Even in the face of continued pessimism from energy analysts, transportation exports, and geopolitical strategists, stocks rose on Tuesday. Ther...
Cramer: The market's biggest fears 'just didn't happen' – and that's why you can't leave the game
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Tuesday said the stock market has been able to rally in recent days because three predictions failed to materialize. "What we have is a rally that appears to be based on nothing,"...
History says there's a good chance we haven't seen the stock-market lows yet
The U.S. stock market has suffered a significant correction in every single midterm election year since 1950, warns Lansing Street Advisors.
Larry Kudlow: There is a whiff of optimism in the air
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the outlook of the financial markets on 'Kudlow."
Inflation and uncertainty on oil shock means Fed should wait and see, says PIMCO's Richard Clarida
Richard Clarida, former Fed vice chairman, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Bessent's recent comments on the Federal Reserve, if the Fed's right to wait and see and much more.
The Iran War Isn't Over, So Why Are Stocks Back Near Record Highs?
In the Middle East, not much has changed on the ground in the past week—fighting continues in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, and negotiators left this weekend's peace talks ...
Wholesale Inflation Remains Stable in March Despite Gas Price Surge
The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose less than expected in March amid the spike in energy prices due to the war in Iran. The PPI increased 0.5% during the month, which was the same as February and lowe...
That Was Then. This is Now.
“The constant lesson of history is the dominant role played by surprise. Just when we are most comfortable with an environment and come to believe wefinally understand it, the ground shifts under our ...
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: PPI Dips & Quantum Stocks Soar
A tech-led rally may have taken the market headlines, but quantum computing stocks added unseen muscle to that move higher. PPI coming in below Wall Street's expectations offered some reprieve on the ...
Dow Jones rises 300 pts as S&P 500 nears record on Iran deal hopes
Wall Street's major indexes moved higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 approaching record levels as investors weighed easing geopolitical tensions, fresh inflation ...
All‑Time Highs by May? How to Position Your Cash Now
Eddie Ghabour, co-founder and CEO of Key Advisors Wealth Management explains why he's deploying cash now and how investors can position for a market he believes will hit all‑time highs by May.
Stocks Are Back to Pre-Iran War Levels. Earnings Will Dictate Where They Go Next.
Global investors are cautious, but not betting against stocks. Earnings are likely why.
Wall Street monitors private credit risk as AI disruption, outflows cause concern
Wall Street executives said they were stress‑testing or monitoring private credit portfolios as the asset class comes under scrutiny, but said they were comfortable with their exposure.
Fund Managers Are the Most Bearish in Nearly a Year. Why That Could Be Bullish.
Bank of America's latest survey shows investor sentiment at its most pessimistic level in months—but that may be a contrarian signal for stocks.
Kevin Warsh's hearing is set for next week. What to watch as Trump's pick for Fed chair faces Senate spotlight.
Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said Tuesday that his panel will hold a hearing next week to consider President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chief, Kevin Warsh, and predicted th...
Market and economy largely isolated from oil shock of Iran war, says Wells Fargo's Ohsung Kwon
Ohsung Kwon, Wells Fargo chief equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss Kwon's thoughts on equity markets and much more.
How to navigate the market rebound
The Investment Committee debate whether the market can hit new highs despite geopolitical uncertainty and how you should trade it.
Tech-Heavy Nasdaq 100 Eyes Best Run in Years
Tech stocks climbed higher and investors reacted to news that Amazon is seeking to buy satellite operator Globalstar in a $11.6 billion deal. Lei Qiu, head of thematic innovation equities at AllianceB...
NEC Director Kevin Hassett: An increase in oil prices doesn't cause an increase in inflation
NEC Director Kevin Hassett discusses the impact of the war on Iran on inflation, adding there "is still room for the Fed to cut still."
Stocks Rally Toward Record Highs, Oil Crashes 7% As Iran Talks Show Progress: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?
U.S. stocks pushed back toward pre-war highs Tuesday, with the S&P 500 reclaiming the 6,960 level and small caps leading a broad-based advance as investors cheered fresh signs of progress in U.S.-Iran...
Opinion | America Benefits From Unstable Energy Markets
Our economy is better equipped than most to absorb shocks and attract capital seeking safety.
NEC Director Kevin Hassett: We have a good inflation story in terms of the numbers
NEC Director Kevin Hassett joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss inflation, the Iran war, and more.
Higher oil prices, higher yields, no more rate cuts? No problem for US stocks
The U.S. stock market is back to where it was when the Iran war began over six weeks ago, which investors say is a reflection of bets that the conflict will not be long-lasting. But what if that think...
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Trump's Fed pick discloses $131M fortune as nomination faces headwinds
President Donald Trump's Fed pick Kevin Warsh reveals a $131 million fortune, potentially making him the richest chair in history as his nomination faces Senate hurdles.
Fed nominee Warsh filings detail vast wealth, far exceeding past chairs
Kevin Warsh's wealth eclipses that of all recent Federal Reserve chairs, newly released financial disclosure forms show.
Inside the personal finances of Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chair
Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to be the next Fed chair, filed his financial disclosure. It shows that he's worth well over $100 million and made millions in income.
Iran war spikes U.S. consumer prices: CNBC Survey
CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports on how the war on Iran is affecting U.S. consumers.
Here's how Trump's tax cuts and the World Cup could push stocks higher over the next three months
An economic “sugar high” created by a combination of factors could push the S&P 500 as high as 7,300 by July, according to a team of equity strategists at Wells Fargo.