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Dow Jones and Nasdaq Index: Indices Diverge as Blue Chips Gain While Tech Stocks Slide
Dow rises while Nasdaq falls as tech stocks drop on AI spending fears, with traders assessing Fed cuts and sector rotation across US indices.
Global Central Banks Turning Hawkish & Markets Holding A.I. CapEx Story
The international banking front is turning hawkish, says @CharlesSchwab's Michelle Gibley. She explains what it means for stocks and the U.S. dollar.
Economic storm BREWING as Fed resistance sends SHOCKWAVES through the markets
Former World Bank President David Malpass joins 'Mornings with Maria' to warn that the Federal Reserve's outdated models and delayed rate cuts are slowing growth, keeping mortgage rates high and threa...
September wholesale inventories: +0.5% vs. +0.1% estimate
CNBC's Rick Santelli breaks down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
KG: ORCL Pullback "Healthy" with Rotation, SPX Retreat & Silver Soars
As the Oracle (ORCL) sell-off beats down the SPX and NDX, Kevin Green considers the price action "healthy" as assets move elsewhere in the stock market. However, the SPX continuing to trade in a range...
Howard Marks Sees No Need for More Rate Cuts
Oaktree Capital Management LP co-founder Howard Marks says interest rates don't need to go much lower than they are now. “I believe that the Fed should be passive most of the time and only come to the...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Economy and Fed still have a lot of 'red flashing lights'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Federal Reserve, Warren's posture on future rate cuts and much more.
Fed meeting turned out to be pretty risk on, says PIMCO's Richard Clarida
Richard Clarida, former Fed vice chairman and PIMCO global economic advisor, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest Fed meeting, the overall market fundamentals and much more.
Unemployment Applications Surged By Most Since 2020 Last Week
This is a developing story.
The Wrap-Up for Thursday, December 11
The top headlines that could drive today's trading.
Steve Eisman on AI: LLM improvements will begin to gradually slow but not selling AI stocks I own
Steve Eisman, former Neuberger Berman senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Eisman's health troubles, the markets and AI trade.
The Most Bullish Fed Meeting That I Can Remember
The Fed's 25bp rate cut and dovish outlook signal a bullish shift for equities, especially small caps. Fed projections support a soft landing: GDP growth raised to 2.3%, core PCE inflation seen fallin...
U.S. Trade Deficit Fell to 5-Year Low in September
The U.S. trade deficit decreased in September, declining to the lowest level in five years as trade patterns adjust to the steep new tariffs levied by President Trump.
Trump's Tariffs Shrank the U.S. Trade Deficit in September
U.S. imports and exports ticked up from lows the previous month when the president's global tariffs went into effect, while the trade deficit continued to fall
Jobless Claims Rose Last Week But Remained Modest
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week but stayed well within the range that has prevailed over the past year.
Initial jobless claims comes in at 236,000 for first week of December
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Fed delivers third straight rate cut but dot plot projects just one cut in 2026
Federal Reserve policymakers cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third straight meeting, though their dot plot projections suggest only one interest rate cut expected in 2026.
O'Leary calls out Fed missteps, predicts TURBULENT months ahead
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss why more rate cuts are unlikely, the growing divide within the Federal Reserve and the global fallout if political influe...
Jobless claims surge after Thanksgiving, but low layoffs is still the prevailing trend in the labor market
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits after Thanksgiving jumped to a three-month high, but the increase was exaggerated by the holiday and there's little evidence of rapidly risin...
Ferguson: Powell saying we are at a wait and see moment tells me they are data dependent
Roger Ferguson, Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and CNBC contributor, says the Fed's message was undecided, stresses a wait-and-see, data-dependent approach, and sees AI as a potential productivi...
Interview: brace for volatility as AI reshapes markets in 2026, says Erlen Capital's Schneller
2025 delivered no shortage of drama across the global economic, business, and financial landscape. From DeepSeek's shockwaves to tariff battles and the relentless march of AI reshaping boardrooms and ...
Kalshi, Crypto.com launch prediction markets coalition as investor interest soars
Kalshi and Crypto.com said on Thursday they had launched a national alliance of prediction market operators that includes cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase , retail trading platform Robinhood and sport...
Manthey: This is a perfect environment for a broader set of equities to do well
Beata Manthey, Head of European Equity Strategy at Citi, says the Fed's cut strengthens the backdrop for equities, with Europe, emerging markets, banks and cyclicals offering the best value into next ...
Fed signals it may be done cutting rates for now
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the latest Federal Reserve meeting.
2 Crucial Market Predictions For 2026
AI-driven CapEx is not a bubble but a survival imperative, fueling a 'winner take most' dynamic among Big Tech and benefiting supply chain receivers. Accelerating AI spending acts as a QE-like tailwin...
Fed remains sensitive to downside risks to employment, says JPMorgan's Kelsey Berro
Kelsey Berro, JPMorgan Asset Management fixed income portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss why the market rose after the FOMC meeting, upcoming meetings and much more.
The Fed will help drive a 10% gain for stocks in 2026, says one of Wall Street's most accurate forecasters, Tom Lee
A wall of worry headed into 2026 won't stop stocks from logging more gains, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee.
The Fed's 'Gift' Is A Trap
The Federal Reserve just cut rates for the third consecutive time. However, the underlying data and a divided FOMC committee paint a grim picture.
'STIFF': Trump blames Fed for killing America's economic boom
President Donald Trump blasts the Fed, touts massive GDP growth, and says without the U.S. economy 'there is no world.' A panel on 'Mornings with Maria' weighs in.
Big central banks edge back towards hiking mode, but Fed keeps cutting
Central banks in big economies are signaling a change of stance, with many now on hold after a long easing cycle, and policymakers flagging that their next moves, in time, could be rate hikes.
FTSE 100 subdued as gains from less hawkish Fed comments tempered by global caution
London's FTSE 100 held steady on Thursday, as the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman's comments, suggesting a less hawkish stance than anticipated, were met with a global cautious sentiment that limited ga...
Federal Reserve signals future cuts might come with a higher bar
Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reports on the Federal Reserve cutting rates and President Donald Trump's efforts to shift public attitudes on the economy on 'Kudlow.' #fox #...
Gundlach keeps finding 1995 parallels as Fed finally catches up to 2-year Treasury
Trade Tensions And AI: The Big Market Themes For 2026
Expect U.S.-China trade to continue but likely with less volatility then 2025. Focus on high-quality names in tech as transition to AI economy may take longer than expected.
ECB Unlikely to Follow Fed For Now, But Currency Moves May Yet Prove Decisive
Policymakers in Europe may face growing pressure to also lower their key interest rates if the pace of easing significantly weakens the dollar.
Swiss central bank holds interest rate at 0% as inflation cools; European markets dip
European stocks were slightly lower on Thursday as investors digest the U.S. Federal reserve's rate cut and commentary.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Fall After Post-Fed Rally
Nasdaq-100 futures lead losses
Dow Jumps Around 500 Points Following Fed Decision: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.
Long-awaited Fed decision now in
The Fed delivers a rate cut - but the most significant dissent in six years, and division over the policy outlook, reveal a split within the central bank. Nasdaq futures falter as Oracle's data centre...
CNBC Daily Open: Much to like in Fed's meeting amid warnings of restraint
The Fed cuts rates by a quarter percentage point to a targeted range of 3.5%-3.75%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average popped 1.1% on Wednesday, rising alongside other major indexes.
10 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026
A stronger economy and Fed rate cuts could provide tailwinds for dividend stocks next year. Consider buying names such as AbbVie, FedEx, and Coca-Cola.
Economist reveals what 'surprised' people about Powell's rate cut
Wharton School of Finance professor emeritus Jeremy Siegel gives his take on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's interest-rate cut and sets the record straight on the effect of tariffs on 'The Clama...
President Trump wants lower interest rates and a new Fed chair. Wednesday's divisions suggest one won't guarantee the other.
President Trump wants lower interest rates and a new Fed chair. Wednesday's divisions suggest one won't guarantee the other.
CNBC Daily Open: Investors find cheer amid Fed's hawkish cut
The Fed cuts rates by a quarter percentage point to a targeted range of 3.5%-3.75%. But Trump thinks the cut should have "at least doubled.
With the Fed done for the year, we are not going to fight the tape, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reflects on today's announcement of a 25bps cut.
With this president, it won't be the last Fed cut, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer reflects on today's announcement of a 25bps cut.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that Fed staffers believe federal data could be overstating job creation by up to 60,000 jobs a month—which suggests the jobs market might be shrinking
Powell said that Fed staffers believe federal data could be overstating job creation by up to 60,000 jobs a month—which suggests the jobs market might be shrinking.
What the Fed's rate cuts really mean for jobs and the 2026 market outlook
Humilis Investment Strategies CEO and chief investment officer Brian Belski reveals his theme for 2026 and breaks down how the Fed's rate cuts are reshaping employment and driving stock buying on 'Mak...
'Fast Money' traders talk aftermath of FOMC meeting
The 'Fast Money' traders talk aftermath of FOMC meeting.
LARRY KUDLOW: Mr. Trump is a better forecaster than all of the Fed's economists put together
The Fed did what everybody expected them to do, by cutting their target rate by a quarter of a point
Powell: There's been a 'systematic overcount' in payroll numbers that will be 'corrected'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that job growth is worse than the official data suggests, saying that there has been a "systematic overcount" by an estimated 60,000 per month.
This positive tone by Powell gave the markets holiday cheer, expert says
'The Claman Countdown' panelists Meera Pandit and Kenny Polcari analyze Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's rate decision. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #thecl...
'Fast Money' traders talk Fed's decision to cut interest rates 25bps
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins the 'Fast Money' traders to talk the FOMC's latest interest rate cut.
Powell declines to weigh in on potential successors as Trump eyes next Fed chair
Jerome Powell refused to comment on President Donald Trump's search for his Federal Reserve replacement, saying the process doesn't affect his current chair role.
Investors expect relief in money markets as Fed resumes T-bill purchases
The Federal Reserve's move to expand its balance sheet again by buying Treasury bills is expected to ease money-market strains, calming investor worries that years of bond-portfolio runoff had drained...
Powell: Housing market faces 'significant challenges'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday said that the housing market faces "some really significant challenges" and that the U.S. "needs more housing of different kinds."
Powell's Hawkish Talk Could Just Be Talk. Why the Fed Might Not Be Done Cutting Rates.
Markets continue to price in over two cuts in 2026, betting that labor-market softness will outweigh lingering inflation pressures.
Powell: I don't think a rate hike is anybody's base case at this point
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that a rate hike is not "anybody's base case" in his estimation.
FOMC December 2025: $40B In 30 Days - The Fed Knows Something You Don't
The Fed cut rates by 25 bps to 3.50–3.75%, but internal division and a static dot plot signal heightened uncertainty. $40 billion in immediate Treasury bill purchases is a liquidity stabilization move...
Powell calls December rate cut decision a 'close call'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday's decision to cut rates was anything but straightforward. “I could make a case for either side.
Here are the five big takeaways from Wednesday's Fed rate decision
The Fed approved a much-anticipated quarter percentage point interest rate cut at a meeting that was packed with intrigue and surprises.
Powell says central bank needs to 'wait to see' before moving again
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve is in a "wait to see" mode as it decides future monetary policy decisions.
SpaceX Said to Pursue 2026 IPO, Raising Far Above $30 Billion
Phil Haslett, co-founder and chief strategy officer at EquityZen, one of the largest platforms for pre-IPO shares - weighs in on Bloomberg's exclusive report that SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for...
Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points at December meeting: Biggest takeaways from FOMC, Powell comments
Market Domination hosts Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman cover the latest headlines and interest rate decisions out from the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025. Yahoo Finance senior Fed reporter Jennifer...
Powell says the Fed is "well-positioned" to see how the economy evolves.
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Wednesday's Final Takeaways: FOMC Rate Cut & Global Yields Climb
Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk all about Wednesday's decision from the Fed to cut interest rates by 25bps. They also explain the moves it has on both U.S. and global bond markets.
Dow gains almost 500 points, S&P 500 ends shy of record high after Fed's final rate cut of 2025 bolsters case for early start to ‘Santa Claus rally'
The S&P 500 index narrowly missed a fresh record close Wednesday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished with strong gains after the Federal Reserve's decision to deliver a final quarter-point r...
Fed forecast 'very dovish', says Jefferies' David Zervos
David Zervos, Jefferies, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the Fed's decision to cut 25bps.
Stocks Rise After Fed Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points | 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.
Trump Says Fed Could Have ‘Doubled' Latest Interest Rate Cut
Trump, a critic of Powell who he's consistently accused of being “too late” to cutting interest rates, said the Fed's move to lower interest rates by a quarter-point could have been “at least doubled....
Powell: 'There is no risk-free path for policy'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday said there is no risk-free path for policy as the central bank navigates the tension between its employment and inflation goals.
Pres. Trump confirms meeting with Fed Chair contender Kevin Warsh
CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with the latest from the White House.
U.S. Stocks Jump After Fed Signals an Opening for Additional Interest-Rate Cuts
The S&P 500 ends higher on Wednesday, but just misses another record close.
DoubleLine's Gundlach: I've turned positive on commodities broadly
CNBC's “Closing Bell” team discusses Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point wi...
Bigger tax refunds — up to $2,000 on average — could give stocks a boost next year
Tax-rebate checks are expected to arrive in the second quarter for consumers, but the bulk of relief from Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is geared toward businesses
Fed now on hold, but ‘I don't think that a rate hike is anybody's base case' – Fed Chair Powell
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DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach: I don't feel like that was a hawkish cut
CNBC's “Closing Bell” team discusses Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point wi...
Trump Says Fed Rate Cuts Could Have Been Doubled
President Donald Trump says a quarter-point rate cut by the Fed is not enough. Trump called that “a rather small number that could have been doubled, at least doubled,” and criticized Powell as a “sti...
Powell blames elevated inflation on tariffs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said inflation has remained “somewhat elevated” due to the impact from tariffs. “These readings are higher than earlier in the year, as inflation for goods has pick...
Powell refuses to weigh in on Supreme Court case threatening Trump's tariff policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell refused to comment on the Supreme Court case that could impact President Trump's trade agenda, citing ongoing court proceedings.
Dow soars over 550 points, S&P 500 hits new record after Fed rate cut
US stocks surged after the Federal Reserve delivered its third straight quarter-point rate cut on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones jumping over 550 points and the S&P 500 notching another record close. T...
December Fed Meeting: FOMC Lowers Rates, Overcomes The Divide
The FOMC followed through on another interest rate reduction at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday. Though expected, the decision is notable given the scale of dissenting opinion withi...
4 key takeaways from Powell as the Fed cuts interest rates
The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday. The meeting featured the most dissent among officials since 2019.
Trump says Fed could have 'at least doubled' latest interest rate cut.
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on President Trump's commentary after the Federal Reserve moved to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point.
U.S. Could Consider an Exit From Mexico and Canada Trade Deal, Official Says
Exiting, revising, or renegotiating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is “all on the table.”
US rate futures raise rate-pause odds in January; still see two cuts in 2026
Futures on the federal funds rate, which measure the cost of unsecured overnight loans between banks, raised the odds on Wednesday that the Federal Reserve will pause its easing cycle at the next poli...
Powell's not affected by the President openly discussing the search for his replacement
Powell's not affected by the President openly discussing the search for his replacement.
Fed Chair Powell: I want to turn this job over to whoever replaces me with the economy in good shape
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.
Fed Chair Powell: Housing market faces significant challenges
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.
Trump says Fed could have 'at least doubled' latest interest rate cut
President Donald Trump said the Federal Reserve's latest decision to cut benchmark interest rates by a quarter percentage point could have been "at least doubled." Trump, who has long urged the centra...
Fed Chair Powell: We're seeing higher productivity, but quick to say it's generative AI
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.
Fed Chair Powell: There's an overcount in the payroll job numbers continuing, it will be corrected
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.
Fed Chair Powell: A lot of high costs are embedded due to higher inflation in 2022 and 2023
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.
Fed Chair Powell: Job creation may actually be negative
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell takes reporter questions after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third straight interest rate cut.
Fed Can Wait and See How Economy Evolves, Chair Powell Says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says officials are “well positioned” to wait and see how the economy evolves from here. He spoke at a news conference in Washington, DC after the central bank's pol...
Fed Chair Powell: If no new tariffs, goods inflation should peak in 'first quarter or so'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.
Fed Chair Powell: We haven't made any decision about January
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.
Fed Chair Powell: Labor market has cooled 'a touch more gradually' than we thought
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters after the Federal Open Market Committee announced its third interest rate cut this year.
Fed Powell: Spending on AI and data centers has been "holding up business investment."
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The Fed's Cuts Are a Moment of Truth for Europe
The European Central Bank is holding, driving increasingly diverging economies, Pierre-Antoine Dusoulier writes in a guest commentary.