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‘GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL': Legal analyst on Fed noncompliance with DOJ orders
Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discusses the Federal Reserve's noncompliance with Department of Justice subpoenas and whether President Trump has the authority to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell on...
Fermi rejects former CEO's call for sale of company
Fermi on Tuesday rejected former CEO Toby Neugebauer's call for an immediate sale of the U.S. power startup, saying such a move was "not in the best interest" of the company.
Review & Preview: Fundamentals Over Risk
Truth Time. Iran war jitters dragged all three major indexes into the red on Tuesday, but that dip may be short-lived. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran jus...
Jim Cramer says these stocks show why you need to trade on fundamentals, not fear
CNBC's Jim Cramer explained the need for investors to focus on fundamentals, not fear, when trading. He highlighted several stocks that recovered after being written off by Wall Street.
Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge — an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing
For travelers, the disappearing flights are translating into fewer route and connecting options, and of course higher fare prices.
Here are the moments that stood out at the Senate Banking Committee's hearing on Kevin Warsh's bid to become Fed chairman
Democrats pressed him on his financial disclosures and thoughts on Fed independence.
Senator Warren on War in Iran, Warsh Hearing and Fed Independence
US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, says Republicans need to "grow a backbone" and stand up to President Donald Trump regarding the war in Iran. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Eveni...
Iran Cease-Fire Extended Indefinitely
President Trump announced that the U.S. will extend its cease-fire with Iran and continue the blockade of the country's ports until its leaders could present “a unified proposal.”
Crude Oil Price Forecast: Counter-Trend Bounce Meets Downside Risk
Crude oil rebounds from key support but faces resistance near the 20-day average, with broader bearish structure suggesting risk of renewed downside if recovery stalls.
Opinion | How to Ease the Fed off Quantitative Easing
Kevin Warsh wants to reduce the balance sheet. Congress could help by creating a resolution fund.
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Tariff Refund Process Starts & Warsh's Fed Plan
As stocks see-sawed throughout Tuesday's trading session, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas focus on stories you may have missed underneath the slew of earnings and geopolitical headlines. They highlight a ...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Wedge Breakdown Signals Downside Risk
Gold breaks down from a bearish wedge, testing key support levels as momentum shifts lower, raising the risk of deeper correction toward lower channel support zones.
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Extended Despite Calling Off Negotiations
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday, despite calling off negotiations and warning earlier in the day he would resume bomb...
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Trump didn't order him to cut rates in heated Senate hearing
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh denied that President Trump demanded he lower interest rates in a heated Senate hearing Tuesday.
Markets Extend Downturn | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Dow Jones sinks 293 pts as Iran fears, Fed tensions hit stocks
US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran and concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence weighed on investor sentiment. Markets had...
Warsh will be worried about his legacy over the Trump administration, says Fed's Richard Fisher
Former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Warsh's hearing in front of Congress, the nominee's ability to cut rates and much more.
Fed chair pick Warsh makes case for smaller Fed holdings in hearing
Kevin Warsh, tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, told a Senate panel on Tuesday he would work with the Treasury Department to help achieve his goal of a smaller Fed balance ...
GOP senator will block Warsh nomination until 'bogus' Powell probe ends
Sen. Thom Tillis says he'll block Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve chairman nomination unless DOJ drops probe into Chair Jerome Powell.
Labor Secretary's Departure Gives Trump an Opening to Focus on His Agenda
President Trump accepted Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation ahead of an internal investigation into her conduct at the department.
Analysis: Warsh emerges from a difficult hearing with his Fed 'regime-change' plan intact
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faced a grilling from the Senate Banking Committee focused on his independence from President Donald Trump and his murky finances. But Warsh took the opportunity to publi...
Wall Street veteran Amy Butte on leadership being 'authentic'
Amy Butte, a four-time CFO and Wall Street veteran who has taken three companies public, talks with CNBC's Julia Boorstin about how she learned to create personal boundaries in a demanding career.
The Inflation Hedge Most Investors Still Miss
In this episode of ETF Spotlight, Hakan Zaya breaks down how investors can use commodities to hedge inflation, diversify risk, and capture emerging opportunities.
Fed's Waller calls for overhaul of regional Fed bank operations
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Tuesday laid out his vision for revamping the operational structure of the Federal Reserve system's 12 regional banks, calling for consolidation of ke...
Earnings Are Set to Surge 18% This Year. The Bull Market Still Has Room to Run.
investors worried the Middle East conflict would derail the bull market, but earnings strength makes that unlikely.
Iran Is Becoming a Talking Point on Earnings Calls. What Executives Are Saying.
As war continues in the Middle East, companies are baking quicker inflation and higher interest rates into forecasts.
Warsh Says He'd Be an Independent Actor as Fed Chair
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, says he'd be an independent actor if confirmed, and he says Trump never asked him to commit to any particular rate decision. Wa...
Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing
Sullivan & Cromwell, a premier Wall Street law firm, apologized to a federal judge for submitting a court filing with inaccurate citations and other errors generated by artificial intelligence.
Trump's nominee for Fed chair faces tough questions in Senate hearing
Kevin Warsh said he would maintain his independence – but wouldn't say Trump lost 2020 presidential election
The Dow Jones Transportation Average is on a historic tear. Here are 6 charts you need to see.
The Dow Jones Transportation Average, seen as a proxy for the health of the U.S. economy, has been on a historic run lately following a protracted period of subpar returns.
"Respect the Trend" Higher in Tech, Just Mind Selling Risk
Big Tech is back in full force with the SOX and IGV ETFs both moving sharply to the upside, says Nathan Peterson of @CharlesSchwab. He tells investors to "respect the trend" but warns the rallies can ...
Kevin Warsh says Fed is dealing with 'fatal policy error'
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh said the Fed is still grappling with policy missteps during the Covid pandemic.
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh: The economy's potential is growing quite quickly
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs holds a nomination hearing for President Donald Trump's Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh.
Corporate America Is Making Billions. That Might Not Matter if Growth Doesn't Improve.
Collective S&P 500 profits are forecast to rise more than 14% over the first quarter, to just under $608 billion.
Tillis Says DOJ Investigation of Fed Has to End
Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, says he supports Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but says he can't vote for President Trump's nominee until a "bogus invest...
Senator Tillis on why he won't vote to confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
Senator Tillis's objection has nothing to do with the nominee and everything to do with the DOJ investigation into current Fed chair Powell.
Warsh Vows to Protect Fed Independence in Senate Hearing Opening Remarks
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh delivers his opening remarks before the Senate Banking Committee. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
Current Rally is 'V-Shaped Recovery for the Ages' Says Troy Gayeski
Troy Gayeski, Chief Market Strategist at Future Standard, discusses investment opportunities in volatile markets. A slew of strong corporate earnings lifted stocks, which also rose on hopes Iran will ...
Kevin Warsh says there's no threat to Fed independence from elected officials
“I do not believe the independence of monetary policy is threatened when elected officials state their views on rates,” Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh said in his prepared opening remarks before the Banki...
Senator Warren grills Warsh over Fed independence
Senator Warren grills Warsh over Fed independence.
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh: We are still dealing with legacy of 'policy errors in 2021 and 2022'
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh faces the Senate Banking Committee for a confirmation hearing.
Trump surprised by market comeback: I thought stocks would be down 20% during Iran war
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was surprised by the resiliency of the stock market amid the Iran conflict and assumed the financial damage would be even worse.
Warsh Says the Fed Must Stay in Its Lane
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, says monetary policy independence is essential. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Warsh sa...
Sen. Warren: Kevin Warsh is 'uniquely ill-suited for the job as Fed chair'
Senator Elizabeth Warren blasts Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh in her opening remarks as the confirmation hearing kicks off. Warsh, she said, “is uniquely ill-suited for the job as Fed chair.
KG: Broadening Market Adds Muscle to Rally, Keep Eye on Warsh Confirmation
Stocks are moving higher to start Tuesday's trading session, and Kevin Green wants to see markets broaden to have more confidence the uptrend will sustain. However, any breakdown in talks between the ...
Time for Tactical: The Era of “Easy Beta” May be Over
1Q26 Quarterly Commentary For whatever reason, the end of the first quarter has become a consistently eventful time for both markets and the broader world. So far 2026 has looked eerily similar to the...
Trump says he'll be disappointed if Warsh doesn't cut rates right away
Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh is taking the hot seat on Tuesday for his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. President Donald Trump told CNBC ahead of the hearing that he will ...
U.S. Pending-Home Sales Rose in March
The number of homes going under contract in the U.S. rose 1.5% in March, according to the National Association of Realtors' pending home sales index.
Dow jumps 300 points, oil prices dip as investors shrug off Iran war uncertainty
US stocks jumped Tuesday morning as oil prices dipped and investors largely looked past uncertainty around the Iran war – instead hoping for a peace deal and focusing on strong earnings.
Mike Pyle: Markets are looking through uncertainty and focusing on resilience
Mike Pyle, Deputy Head of the Portfolio Management Group at BlackRock, says markets remain resilient amid uncertainty, with AI and dispersion driving returns as investors seek diversification beyond b...
Dow Jones rises 220 pts as AI optimism offsets Iran tensions, boosts earnings
US stocks moved higher on Tuesday as investors balanced renewed optimism around artificial intelligence-driven growth with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict. The Dow Jo...
Dow Gains Over 200 Points; US Retail Sales Top Estimates
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points on Tuesday.
President Trump: Surprised by stock market comeback amid Iran war, thought Dow would be down 20%
President Donald Trump joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest on U.S.-Iran negotiations, whether a peace deal can be reached, state of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, the confirmation hearing of Fed ...
How the Federal Reserve shapes your wallet – and why it matters right now
High interest rates are squeezing Americans. Here's how the Fed shapes your wallet and why Kevin Warsh's hearing before the Senate matters now.
Navigating "Noise" on U.S.-Iran War & Factors Driving Retail Sales
Kevin Hincks says it's important for investors to differentiate what he calls "noisy" headlines from the negotiations behind the scenes. As the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, he paints a picture on ho...
US Retail Sales Soar in March Led by Spending on Gas
Americans spent 15.5% more on gas in March as prices surged due to the war in Iran. Retail sales rose by 1.7% topping analyst estimates.
Higher Gasoline Prices Lifted March Retail Sales
Total retail sales rose by 1.7% in March, following a 0.7% increase in February, as Americans paid more at the pump due to a sharp rise in gasoline prices amid the war in Iran.
Stock Market "Too Complacent?" Max Wasserman on "Overly Optimistic" Moves
Max Wasserman believes investors are pricing markets to perfection, accounting for zero risk from the Middle East as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. He adds that crude oil prices remain a long-te...
Trump surprised by stock market comeback amid Iran conflict, thought Dow would be down 20%
Trump surprised by stock market comeback amid Iran conflict, thought Dow would be down 20%
US retail sales surge in March on higher gasoline prices
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and receipts at service stations, while tax refunds supported spending elsewhere.
Retail sales jump to 3-year high, but it's due to high gas prices
Sales at U.S. retailers posted the biggest gain in March in three years, but the increase was driven by higher gasoline prices and rising inflation, both of which could sap the economy if they don't e...
The chatbot era is over — these 3 sectors are the real AI gold mines for 2026
Capital is flooding into AI. Defense, healthcare and agentics are the big winners, writes Mark Minevich.
Traders pile into call options as fear of missing out grows, according to Cboe
Easing geopolitical concerns turns focus more toward individual stock options amid earnings season
This Chip Stock Soared Almost 6,000% in a Year. Why It's Sinking.
AXT stock was dropping after huge gains in the past 12 months.
Morning Bid: Tech overwhelms Iran tension
Tech stocks are refusing to go to ground this week, despite ongoing Gulf tensions and the looming expiry of the current two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire on Wednesday.
Dow futures climb 270 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday as investors leaned back into the artificial-intelligence trade, taking comfort from strong corporate earnings and fresh signs that big technology compan...
These AI Stocks Could Make Investors Queasy
Replacing the Federal Reserve's boss was never going to be easy. But President Trump's attacks on current chair Jay Powell haven't made things simple for his nominee, Kevin Warsh. Today's hearing shou...
How does Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh view the central bank's inflation goal?
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh is set to testify before the Senate Banking Committee and has previously signaled support for a range-based approach to inflation targets.
UK stocks edge higher on hopes of US-Iran talks
UK's main stock indexes posted modest gains on Tuesday, led by advances in financials, as hopes of possible ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran bolstered investor confidence.
As Warsh faces hearing, a framework for smaller Fed balance sheet emerges
Kevin Warsh would like to see the Federal Reserve slash its vast bond holdings, but has yet to flesh out just how he would do that if confirmed to be the next head of the U.S. central bank, a matter ...
Here's what to expect from Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's Senate hearing Tuesday
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh travels to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to convince lawmakers he can carry out a presidential push for lower interest rates while remaining free of political constraints. Poli...
Kevin Warsh: Trump's ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates
Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liability
Investors would be WISE to do this, expert says
Hennion and Walsh Asset Management president and CIO Kevin Mahn unpacks historic market performance on 'Making Money.'
Treasury yields are little changed as markets await Iran peace talks and Warsh hearing
Traders will also be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Exclusive: US trade rep tells Mexican companies Trump tariffs here to stay, sources say
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has told Mexico's auto and steel industries they should not expect the renegotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to remove President Donald Trump's ta...
India's Central Bank Warns of Persistent Inflation as Mideast Conflict Drags On
India's central bank governor warned of persistent inflation risks as the Middle East conflict continues, citing the country's exposure to the region.
Stock Market Today: Stock Futures Tick Up; Kevin Warsh Faces Congress in Fed Chair Hearing — Live Updates
Another round of imminent Iran-U.S. peace talks is perking up markets again. Though President Trump isn't inclined to extend a cease-fire with Iran past tomorrow evening, the talks appear to be on tra...
Global stocks have recouped Iran war losses to hit fresh records — but the shadow of Mideast conflict still looms
Global stocks rebounded above pre-war levels as investors unwind geopolitical hedges and chase AI-driven gains. Markets shifted from worst-case disruption fears to expectations of normalized energy fl...
AI Optimism Pushing Stocks Higher Despite Iran Risks: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:01 - S&P Futures, I...
Bullish case for stocks intact as earnings outweigh geopolitics: HSBC
HSBC's Max Kettner says equities have been slower than usual to recover from conflict-driven volatility, but improving earnings, strong tech momentum and light investor positioning leave scope for fur...
Fundamentals are driving the Wall Street rally, says strategist
Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, says that the recent Wall Street rally is due to the increasing alignment between equity prices and fundamentals. She expects rotation t...
Markets resilient despite uncertainty as fundamentals hold: Barclays
Barclays' Emmanuel Cau remains bullish on U.S. equities, arguing they are better placed to absorb the oil shock than Europe, where growth risks are rising as higher energy costs threaten to rekindle i...
Nasdaq Snaps 13-Session Win Streak On Hormuz Tensions: Investor Sentiment Improves Further, Fear Index In 'Greed' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Monday.
Morning Bid: Markets long for peace, prepare for Warsh
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter: The clock is ticking for Iran's ceasefire with the U.S. to expire, though markets are looking through the risks for n...
President Trump picked Kevin Warsh for Fed chair expecting lower interest rates. How Warsh navigates their relationship could shape what he can actually deliver.
Trump expects lower interest rates. How Warsh navigates their relationship could shape what he can actually deliver.
Wall Street Brings Sophisticated Quant Trading to the Masses
JPMorgan's revenue from quantitative investment strategies for clients is up 30% this year from the same period in 2025, making it one of the bank's fastest-growing businesses.
Review & Preview: Volatility Returns
Peace Proves Elusive. Last week provided a large dose of optimism that the U.S. could be entering the final stretch of its war with Iran. But the story changed over the weekend and today vessel traffi...
Jim Cramer gives four reasons why the market keeps shrugging off the Iran war
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the stock market was largely unfazed by recent headlines about Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz again. He pointed to four reasons why investors keep shrugging off the Iran war.
Wall Street Mentalist Oz Pearlman joins the 'Fast Money' trading desk
Mentalist Oz Pearlman joins the 'Fast Money' desk to blow away the traders ahead of his appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Opinion | A ‘Fed-Treasury Accord' Could Work
Warsh and Bessent should be comfortable with such a banking maneuver from their days on Wall Street.
Stocks Are Trading at Records—Strong Earnings Could Send Them Even Higher
Wall Street was expecting a lot of first-quarter earnings. A week in, it's going even better than expected.
Fresh Middle East Strains Drag on Stocks
The S&P 500 lost 0.2%, while Brent crude climbed back above $95 a barrel. Stocks tied to the so-called real economy rallied.
Kevin Warsh will 'err on the side of lowering rates earlier,' says Allianz' Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, The Wharton School Rene Kern professor and Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the latest news around Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, his outlook on intere...
Fed nominee Kevin Warsh to face Senate grilling over independence, interest rates at Tuesday confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to lead the Fed, is expected to face a heated grilling in a Senate hearing Tuesday over his commitment to independence and whether he plans to slash interest rates.
The one line in Warsh's testimony signaling a break from the Fed's status quo
President Donald Trump's Fed pick Kevin Warsh hints at a shake-up, drawing a line on independence while signaling changes to the central bank's broader role.
Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Fed must 'stay in its lane' to maintain independence
Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh said Monday that the central bank must be largely independent of political influence but also should stay focused on its primary goals. Warsh's speech, to be ...
Stock market's rally to record highs faces these two looming risks
A touch-and-go situation in the Strait of Hormuz isn't the only risk facing investors this week.
The Oil Trend Matters More Than The Oil Price For Airlines
Last Friday, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, prompting a sharp decline in oil prices and a surge in airline stocks.
Tom Lee: Retail investors will fuel this stock rally by re-entering markets following war panic
Tom Lee, Fundstrat head of research, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss market trends since the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, recent behaviors among retail investors, the state of the U.S. consumer, and m...
What's next for the market: Pause or a greater pullback?
The Investment Committee debate the uncertainty in the Middle East and how it will affect the markets and your money.