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Opinion | A ‘Fed-Treasury Accord' Could Work

Warsh and Bessent should be comfortable with such a banking maneuver from their days on Wall Street.

35 minutes ago - WSJ

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.

45 minutes ago - Investopedia

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.

51 minutes ago - WSJ

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...

1 hour ago - CNBC Television

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.

1 hour ago - New York Post

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.

2 hours ago - Fox Business

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 ...

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

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.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

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.

2 hours ago - Forbes

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...

2 hours ago - CNBC Television

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.

3 hours ago - CNBC Television

Fiscal risks and stagflation fears will support gold prices even without Fed rate cuts – HSBC

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3 hours ago - Kitco

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.

4 hours ago - WSJ

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.

4 hours ago - Market Watch

Markets Are Ignoring Geopolitics—Here's How to Invest Right Now

Markets Are Ignoring Geopolitics—Here's How to Invest Right Now.

4 hours ago - The Street

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.

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

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'

4 hours ago - CNBC

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...

5 hours ago - Reuters

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.

5 hours ago - Investopedia

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.

5 hours ago - Barrons

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.

5 hours ago - Schwab Network

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...

5 hours ago - Reuters

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...

6 hours ago - Schwab Network

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.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

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.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on prediction markets

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins discusses the agency's priorities nearly one year on the job as chairman.

6 hours ago - CNBC Television

'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.

7 hours ago - Business Insider

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.

7 hours ago - New York Post

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...

7 hours ago - CNBC International TV

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...

7 hours ago - Invezz

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...

8 hours ago - CNBC

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...

8 hours ago - Fast Company

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...

8 hours ago - Schwab Network

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...

8 hours ago - CNBC Television

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.

8 hours ago - Market Watch

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 ...

8 hours ago - Schwab Network

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.

9 hours ago - CNBC

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...

9 hours ago - Investopedia

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 ...

9 hours ago - Reuters

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...

10 hours ago - CNBC International TV

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.

10 hours ago - Barrons

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.

10 hours ago - Barrons

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' ...

10 hours ago - Reuters

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 ...

11 hours ago - CNBC

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 ...

11 hours ago - Market Watch

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.

11 hours ago - WSJ

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.

11 hours ago - Market Watch

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...

11 hours ago - Reuters

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.

11 hours ago - Invezz

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.

12 hours ago - WSJ

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.

12 hours ago - CNBC International TV

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.

13 hours ago - Reuters

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."

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Slip, Oil Climbs as Tensions Over Hormuz Continue

Stock futures point to moderate pullback after Friday's rally

13 hours ago - WSJ

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.

14 hours ago - FXEmpire

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...

16 hours ago - CNBC International TV

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.

20 hours ago - WSJ

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.

1 day ago - Market Watch

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.

1 day ago - Barrons

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.

1 day ago - Fox Business

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.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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...

1 day ago - Reuters

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.

1 day ago - WSJ

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.

1 day ago - Fox Business

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.

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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.

2 days ago - Market Watch

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...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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...

2 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

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.

2 days ago - Fox Business

Panic and concern has been SET ASIDE in the markets: Kenny Polcari

SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses market record highs, oil prices and more on ‘Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'

2 days ago - Fox Business

Taylor Riggs: The Nasdaq just had its best week since 1992

FOX Business contributor Lou Basenese and ‘The Big Money Show' co-anchor Taylor Riggs discuss the stock market's rally despite the war in Iran on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #new...

2 days ago - Fox Business

Review & Preview: The Nasdaq's Historic Week

The tech-heavy index rose for a 13th straight day and finished the week up 6.8%.

2 days ago - Barrons

What War? The Global Economy Is Poised for More Growth.

The IMF pared its global growth forecast for this year, but it is still above 3%. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on seasonal stock patterns, bank's boffo earnings, and bonds.

2 days ago - Barrons

Jim Cramer on the market's 'remarkable' rally — and what to watch in a big earnings week ahead

Jim Cramer said this week has been one of the most "remarkable" rallies he's seen. His game plan highlights key earnings that will determine whether the rally can continue.

2 days ago - CNBC

LARRY KUDLOW: Stocks Melt Up, While President Trump Marches to Victory

The growing likelihood that some kind of agreement will be made with Iran is driving the markets sky-high.

2 days ago - Fox Business

Biggest near-term hurdle for markets is rates and policy, says Morgan Stanley's Simonetti

Morgan Stanley's Katerina Simonetti joins 'Fast Money' to talk the state of the market, hurdles for the rally, and what she is looking at for both the near and long-term.

2 days ago - CNBC Television

Hedge funds' record Treasury bets risk sending a 'shockwave' through the global bond market, Apollo says

Investors now have one more reason to be worried about the world's largest debt market.

3 days ago - Market Watch

Stocks Rally as Investors Cheer Cease-Fire Progress

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at records after their best three-week run since 2020.

3 days ago - WSJ

Exclusive: US Fed has told big banks not to push back aggressively on new capital rules

The U.S. Federal Reserve's Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman has told ​big bank executives that she does not expect the ‌industry to stage another aggressive pushback in a bid win further cap...

3 days ago - Reuters

Friday's Final Takeaways: Semis, Software & Travel Lead Market's Record Rally

Marley Kayden closes out the week with her final takeaways by examining some of the biggest winners on Friday. Both software and hardware stocks gave the tech trade lots of muscle, while a big slip in...

3 days ago - Schwab Network

Wall Street Extends April Surge As The Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Speculation the Iran war is poised to end sent risky assets surging anew, extending a month-long rally that's lifted the S&P 500 Index to a succession of records, added around $12,000 to the price of ...

3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Oil prices could still yet drive equities lower, says Capital Wealth's Kevin Simpson

Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning founder and CIO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Simpson's view on equities, what to expect next week and much more.

3 days ago - CNBC Television

Stocks surge, crude tumbles: How investors should trade it

The Investment Committee debate how to position your portfolio after Iran's Foreign Minister declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain open during the ceasefire.

3 days ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones surges 860 pts as Hormuz reopening lifts stocks to highs

US stocks surged on Friday, with major indexes hitting fresh records as investors cheered Iran's decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and growing optimism around a potential end to the Middle East ...

3 days ago - Invezz

Investors Weigh Impact of Iran War, Expectations For Credit Market Economy | Real Yield 4/17/2026

"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: BoFA Securities Senior US Rates Strategist Meghan Swiber, Neuberger CIO & Global Head of Fixed Income Ashok B...

3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Nasdaq heads toward its longest winning streak since 1992 as historic stock-market comeback continues

A rally that has already catapulted stocks higher with a velocity rarely seen before continued to pick up speed on Friday.

3 days ago - Market Watch

U.S. Stocks Surge on Hope Iran War Nearing End. Foreign Leaders Have a More Sober View.

Saudi Arabia's finance minister warned that normalizing energy and commodity flows will take time because of the logistics involved.

3 days ago - Barrons

Peace, Earnings, and AI Lead Stocks to New Records

The “end” of the Iran war spurred a market celebration this week, even if the conflict is nowhere near officially over.

3 days ago - Barrons

Stocks Hit Records on Iran Truce Hopes. Why the Rally May Have Further to Run.

U.S. stocks rallied to fresh highs as hopes for a U.S.-Iran truce pushed oil prices lower and boosted investor sentiment.

3 days ago - Barrons

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

"High inflation and a weak labor market would be very complicated for a policymaker," the central banker said for a speech in Alabama. "If I face this situation, I'll have to balance the risks to the ...

3 days ago - CNBC

Fed's Waller turns cautious on rate cuts and warns of a 'lasting increase in inflation'

Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller said the surge in oil prices tied to the Iran war and lingering effects from U.S. tariffs could “lead to a more lasting increase in inflation,” potentially forcin...

3 days ago - Market Watch

'WHATEVER WE WANT': Trump DROPS major update that lifts global markets

'The Big Money Show' discusses possible Iran talks this weekend as stocks rally and oil concerns ease, with the Strait of Hormuz open and markets betting on a potential deal.

3 days ago - Fox Business

What's next for investors after the stock market's rebound?

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3 days ago - Market Watch

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Retail Sales, PMI Data Due as Focus Remains on Middle East

U.S. retail sales data and provisional purchasing managers' indexes from the U.S. and Europe will be watched to see how badly the Middle East war and the spike in energy prices have impacted consumer ...

3 days ago - WSJ

Nasdaq 100 Eyes Historic Daily Win Streak: When Could All-Time Record Be Broken?

Here's a look back at the other times the index has had a 12-day win streak and how close the record is from being broken.

3 days ago - Benzinga

Trump says Iran to scrap nuclear program; stocks hit record highs

US markets rallied sharply on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open and US President Donald Trump signaled progress toward a broader agreement to end hostilities in the region. Tr...

3 days ago - Invezz

Fixed Income Strategies as U.S.-Iran Volatility Wanes

Expect longer-term yields to stay elevated, says @CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard. He looks at both the headwinds and tailwinds he sees in the bond market even as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding th...

3 days ago - Schwab Network

Detrick: Rally Foundations Intact Despite Iran Volatility

Ryan Detrick explains why the recent volatility was a rapid reset rather than the start of a bear market. He highlights a rare surge in momentum, stable credit signals, and weak defensive sector leade...

3 days ago - Schwab Network

KG Gauges Path to Crude Oil "Equilibrium" in Recent Price Plunge

Crude oil is back to levels just above $80 after Iranian headlines pointed to the Strait of Hormuz being "completely open." However, Kevin Green notes conflicting headlines raising question marks for ...

3 days ago - Schwab Network

Is the inflation scare over? Iran cease-fire leads to hope for more Fed interest-rate cuts.

U.S. inflation is going to get worse before it gets better, but price increases tied to the Iran war could start to evaporate during the summer and open the door for the Federal Reserve to cut interes...

3 days ago - Market Watch