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Dow Jones Today: DJIA Set to Break Five-Day Winning Streak as Oil Rebounds
The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened higher on Thursday but is now trading in negative territory. The index is set to break a five-day streak of higher closes alongside a rise…
Sen. Warren is pressing the Commerce Department for details on upcoming changes to official inflation numbers, the latest corner of the typically obscure federal statistics system to spark a political squabble
Coming revisions to a key price index are likely to nudge inflation readings lower.
Sequoia Capital's $10 Billion Plan for the AI Economy
Sequoia Capital has backed many of the defining companies of the last half-century, from Apple and Google to Nvidia and SpaceX. Now, co-stewards Alfred Lin and Pat Grady join Bloomberg to discuss the ...
Mortgage rates hit highest level in over a year
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.69%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.
The dollar's global dominance is starting to slip. This was the tell.
President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent chalked up last week's historic joint intervention to support the yen as a friendly gesture in support of an ally.
10-Year Treasury Yield Ticks Higher on Rate Hike Prospects
The 10-year Treasury yield rose three basis points to 4.647% on Thursday as rate hike odds continue to rise. As expectations for higher rates build, investors sell bonds, pushing yields…
Russia's oil output rises in July on firm exports, refinery run recovery, sources say
Russia slightly increased crude and condensate output in July from June by around 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) to above 9 million bpd, supported by strong oil exports and a recovery in refinery thro...
The ‘Pain Trade' Has Officially Arrived for Software Stocks
Software stocks feel the pain after a slew of earnings. Some were good and some were bad but it doesn't matter to investors.
The Big Picture: D.C. Developments for Fed, Iran, Senate
Mike Townsend (@CharlesSchwab) provides his D.C. insights on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's relationship with President Trump and what it means for the current rate cycle.
Traders on Kalshi now think it's likely that the S&P 500 will hit 8,000 in 2026
Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi now see about a 66% chance that the S&P 500 hits 8,000 in 2026. Those high odds come after the broad index surged more than 5% over just four sessions as t...
Fed Chair Warsh Open to September Rate Hike if Inflation Runs Hot
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is prepared to hike interest rates at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting if upcoming inflation data surprises to the upside, sources told the…
Layoffs fall to the lowest level since the U.S. put men on the moon. Here's what that says about the economy.
The last time layoffs in the U.S. were as low as they are now, NASA was landing astronauts on the moon, young Americans were rocking out at Woodstock and President Richard Nixon was moving into the Wh...
Where REIT Investors Have Earned the Best Returns
The U.S. market has been best for real-estate investment trusts over the past 10 years, led by funds focused on data centers.
S&P 500 Gains after Iran and Oman Reach Hormuz Deal ‘In Principle’
The S&P 500 (SPX) is trading slightly higher on Thursday after Iran said a deal over the Strait of Hormuz with Oman is in sight. “An understanding in principle has…
China's Robots Know Kung Fu and Can Scale Walls. Can They Woo Investors?
Unitree Robotics wants to raise about $900 million in an I.P.O. that tests market interest in humanoid robots, a technology that wows but has yet to prove its viability.
How to earn a 9% dividend yield while cutting your risk in the stock market
A stock market that is rapidly climbing a wall of worry could give some people reason to pause and consider ways to protect their investments.
Dow opens 40 pts higher as chip stocks tumble despite Hormuz deal optimism
US stocks gained on Thursday as Wall Street was optimistic about a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, technology stocks were weak following the latest corporate earnings reports.
Dow Jones Edges Higher as Initial Jobless Claims Stay Subdued
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is set to open in the green on Thursday following new jobs data from the Department of Labor. For the week ended August 1, initial jobless claims rose…
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday
Stock futures are pointing to a mixed open for major indexes after the Dow closed at another record high yesterday; SpaceX has reached the expiration of its first lock-up period, putting many more sha...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Thursday
Stock futures are pointing to a mixed open for major indexes after the Dow closed at another record high yesterday; SpaceX has reached the expiration of its first lock-up period, putting many more sha...
US Indices Forecast – Rising Yields Pressure Wall Street After Multi-Day Run
US indices are a bit mixed in the early part of the Thursday session.
US weekly jobless claims edge up; planned layoffs decline in July
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor market.
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
U.S. jobless claims ticked up last week, but were still in a range suggestive of a healthy labor market. The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 199,000 in the week through Aug. 1...
Futures Mixed as Traders Assess Potential Hormuz Deal, SanDisk and Other Earnings
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Thursday morning as investors assessed updates on a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the latest corporate earnings, including SanDisk’s ($SNDK)…
How Friday's Jobs Report Could Push Treasury Yields Lower
Treasury yields have eased from multiyear highs. A softer jobs report could push them even lower.
Expect two rate hikes this year or early next year, says Roger Ferguson
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and The Business Council Vice Chair Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate outlook, Google's AI leadership shake-up, latest results f...
Wall Street futures trade mixed today: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures were mixed on Thursday as Wall Street's record-setting advance ran into a fresh test from the most crowded corner of the AI trade. Dow futures added 123 points or 0.3% and S&P 500 con...
The Morning Risk Report: U.S. to Halt Key Metal Waste Exports in Push to Break China Reliance
Plus: White House AI guidelines exempt U.S. open models from government review, and U.K. regulator eases listing rules
Hedge funds forced out of tech stocks may leave the market at the mercy of retail traders
JPMorgan strategists say some big hedge fund groups took heavy hits from the July tech selloff, and they may be buying far less of those stocks going forward.
Dogs days of summer? July jobs report likely to show soft pace of hiring.
The U.S. jobs market isn't getting much better for people looking for work — but it's not getting any worse, either.
Stock Markets May Be Tired of Iran But a Hormuz Deal Is Vital
Google shakes up AI leadership, IonQ's revenue nearly quadruples, Berkshire's earnings report is near, and more news to start your day.
‘Perps' Are the Risky New Derivatives That Could Amplify Stock Blowups
Results from computer memory stocks Sandisk and Western Digital weren't quite good enough, casting a pall over the broader AI and tech stock complex this morning. Another concern is that the first bat...
Stock Market News Today, 8/6/26 – Futures Mixed Ahead of SpaceX Lock-Up Expiration
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high in the previous session. Investors were also monitoring reports of…
S&P 500, Dow futures steady as MidEast deal in focus; chips stumble
S&P 500 and Dow futures were steady on Thursday after this week's record-breaking rally as investors awaited details on a Middle East peace deal, while Nasdaq futures slipped as strong forecasts fro...
Investors are misreading this major economy — and creating a rare opportunity in government bonds
The U.K. may have had seven prime ministers since the Brexit referendum in 2016, and it may face a very challenging government budget backdrop, but right now the country's bonds are the more attractiv...
U.S. Stock Futures Mixed as Nasdaq Slips on AI Anxiety
Chip stocks fell in Asia and the U.S. as investors once again grew nervous about the durability of artificial-intelligence spending, while oil held steady in early European trade.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Slip on AI Anxiety
Anxieties about the AI trade are front and center again this morning. Tech stocks sold off after results from Sandisk and Western Digital—while both showing strong growth—failed to live up to investor...
Emerging markets look increasingly compelling as U.S. rally reaches its 'final innings': CITIC CLSA
CITIC CLSA's Shaun Cochran argues China's strengths in open-source AI and robotics give it an edge over the U.S. while a widening in credit spreads that forces Big Tech to rein in AI capex would be th...
Stock Futures Mixed as Investors Weigh Dow’s Record Close and U.S.-Iran Talks
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Thursday’s session after the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high in the previous session. Investors were also monitoring developments surround...
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon warns of high leverage: 'Somebody will disrupt the market'
JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon warned that leverage across financial markets remains elevated. "Margin debt is the highest it has ever been," he said in an interview with CNBC's Leslie P...
Scott Bessent's Yen Trade Has Unintended Consequences for the Markets
The way it's being done should make us worry that the Federal Reserve is being roped into ease monetary conditions.
JGBs Rise, Tracking Gains in U.S. Treasurys
JGBs rose in early Tokyo trade, tracking overnight price gains in U.S. Treasurys.
Nikkei Falls 1.3%, Dragged by Electronics Stocks
Japanese stocks were lower in early trade following Wednesday's sharp gains led by artificial intelligence-related shares.
Asian Currencies Consolidate Amid Wait-and-See Mood on Possible Hormuz Reopening
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade amid a wait-and-see mood on the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Review & Preview: The Dow's Streak Survives
Another One. The Dow Jones Industrial Average weathered a slide in a handful of key stocks on Wednesday to notch its third closing high in a row.
Jim Cramer says the market's biggest opportunities have room for multiple winners
CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors often make the mistake of treating fast-growing industries as winner-take-all markets, even when multiple companies can succeed. He pointed to AI chips, cybersecurity ...
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Investors Await More Earnings
U.S. stock futures were nearly flat on Wednesday evening with investors turning their focus to another round of corporate earnings. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 ($NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (...
Stocks extend record highs: The Investment Committee's strategy
The Investment Committee debate whether the S&P 500 is headed for 8,000 as stocks extend their record highs.
Here's the 'UNDERAPPRECIATED STORY' with AI, investment strategist says
Partners Group chief investment strategist Anastasia Amoroso assesses Nvidia's market session, AI CapEx spending and the IPO market on 'Making Money.'
Confluence Asset Allocation Quarterly
Third Quarter 2026 Asset Allocation Outlook Recession likelihood is low over our three-year forecast period. Economic growth continues near trend, with policy spurring business investment.
Strong Earnings Power Dow to Another Record
Blue-chip average notches 24th high of the year, while Nasdaq slips.
Fed Governor Cook says she's 'prepared to act' on rate hike to address inflation
Fed Governor Lisa Cook said Wednesday that inflation is still too high and she is "prepared to act" on an interest rate hike. Cook voted with the majority last week to hold rates steady but said that ...
U.S. Stocks Mixed as Tech Wobbles Offset Hormuz Hopes
U.S. stocks finished mixed as optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was offset by more volatility in artificial-intelligence wagers.
Dow hits record high as Nvidia rallies, S&P 500 slips from fresh peak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another record high on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market as gains in Nvidia and strong corporate earnings offset weakness in several major technolo...
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Lose Steam on AI Jitters as Trump Calls for Hormuz Deal
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) fell from their early morning highs and closed in negative territory on Wednesday. News That Moved the Stock…
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/5/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) closed lower on Wednesday as several notable AI stocks came under pressure. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Materials was the top-p...
Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe meant to counter China
The Trump administration will announce as soon as Thursday a 15% tariff and a series of price floors on products made from polysilicon, the key raw material used in solar panels and semiconductors,...
Fed's Kashkari says central bank should raise interest rates now to avoid 'entrenched inflation problem'
Neel Kashkari says corporate earnings and a resilient labor market show monetary policy isn't restrictive enough to bring inflation back to target.
As Warsh and the Fed contemplate fewer meetings, markets brace for potential volatility ahead
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has floated the idea of holding fewer policy meetings than the current eight. The plan would further the strategy of reducing the central bank's communications to financial ma...
Wall Street's 'fear gauge' is doing something unusual as stocks hit record highs
Stocks and the Cboe Volatility Index move together only about 20% of the time.
Market expert eyes the ‘BIGGEST RISK LURKING OUT THERE'
'The Big Money Show' panel analyzes the stock market as Eli Lilly surges on raised guidance and the S&P 500 eyes a record close. The panel also debates SpaceX spending concerns and rising Treasury yie...
Brace for Three Rate Hikes in 2026, Says Bank of America’s CEO
Bank of America ($BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan reiterated the firm’s forecast for three rate hikes this year. Moynihan pointed to persistent inflation as the main driver behind BofA’s forecast, which…
The K-shaped economy isn't dead yet
The shape of the economy, and which letter best describes it, has become a point of contention. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the K shape is over, and the C shape is in.
Major Wall Street hedge funds targeted in attempted cyberattacks, Bloomberg News reports
Hackers attempted a series of sophisticated cyberattacks on major Wall Street money managers in recent days, targeting their information systems, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people ...
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Rallies on Hormuz Optimism as Rate Hike Odds Slip
The Dow Jones (DJIA) climbed to a new all-time high on Wednesday as momentum toward a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continues to build. The U.S., Iran, and Oman…
Two regional Fed banks to launch pilot survey of private credit market
The Dallas and New York Federal Reserve banks plan to launch a pilot survey into the estimated $1.3 trillion private credit market after the end of the third quarter, the New York Fed said in a stat...
Stocks Rise on Earnings and Hopes for Hormuz Deal
A slew of strong corporate profits sent stocks to fresh all-time highs, with the market also rising as President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is possible as early as Wednesday. Whi...
Tech Melt-Up Drives $3.5T Nasdaq 100 Gain in Four Days
A dramatic turnaround in technology stocks has powered a $3.5 trillion increase in the Nasdaq 100's market capitalization in just four days, driven by strong earnings that have emboldened investors ab...
What the Stock Market's Record Highs Are Hiding
As stocks hit new highs, it pays to keep an eye on what's bubbling beneath the surface.
5 things investors should know about the stock market's latest rapid-fire comeback
What a difference a week makes. The S&P 500 has surged more than 6% over the past five days, its biggest gain since last year's tariff tantrum.
The Big Picture: WHat's Fueling Current Market Rally
With the markets notching new highs, Nate Peterson and Kasey McCurdy join Sam Vadas to make sense of the momentum fueling recent performance. Nate says "everything about this market is tied into earni...
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 8/5/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are in the green on Wednesday, with the former securing a new intraday all-time high. U.S. equities received a boost…
It's the worst time in years to invest in AI credit markets: ‘Almost no upside and plenty of downside'
Researchers at Andromeda Capital Management are worried about the uncertain return on investment for investors who are financing the AI capex bonanza.
Trump admin. refunds $100 billion in 'liberation day' tariffs
The Trump administration said it has refunded about $100 billion of the tariff revenue that was collected through President Donald Trump's 2025 "liberation day" duties. The Supreme Court scrapped thos...
FATE UNKNOWN: If CLARITY DIES Democrats KILLED IT, Lummis says
Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., discusses the expected CLARITY Act vote, the budget agenda before recess, Congress' August checklist and the Democratic Party's direction after Tuesday's primaries on ‘Mor...
Why Is Silver Up 4% Today, 8/5/26?
Silver (XAGUSD) is up by over 4% on Wednesday amid rising optimism for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. So, how exactly does this affect silver? Hormuz accounts for…
U.S. Services-Sector Activity Continued to Expand in July
The Institute for Supply Management's purchasing managers index for services providers was 54.1 in July compared with 54 in June.
U.S. economy keeps up the momentum, but rising costs put a cap on new hiring
The largest part of the economy grew in July at a robust pace, but scattered shortages of key supplies and dogged inflation raised the cost of business and companies responded by keeping a lid on hiri...
Progressive Michigan Win Makes General Election Challenging, Morgan Stanley's Salvatore Says
Ariana Salvatore, head of US public policy strategy at Morgan Stanley, says a win by progressive Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic US Senate primary in Michigan “makes it really challenging as a genera...
Fed’s Schmid Calls for Higher Rates to Tackle Inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid believes that higher rates are necessary to bring inflation down to the central bank’s 2% target. Inflation has remained above that level…
Wall Street Bonuses Poised to Increase as Deals Surge
Wall Street bonuses are projected to rise 10% to 15% or more for investment and commercial bankers as their results outpace other sectors of finance. Katherine Doherty reports on "Bloomberg Open Inter...
Dow Jones Climbs as Hormuz Reopening Deal Gains Momentum
The Dow Jones (DJIA) opened Wednesday in the green as the U.S., Iran, and Oman continue to make progress in reaching an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Regional…
Situational Awareness hedge fund meltdown was a warning shot for leveraged markets, BofA CEO says
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan called the near-collapse of hedge fund Situational Awareness a warning shot for leveraged financial markets. Bank of America was among the prime brokers for the hedg...
Private sector added 44,000 jobs in July, below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists' estimates of an increase of 70,000 jobs. The prior month's reading was revised lower to 95,000.
Mandatory AI Safeguards May Be Needed: Gibson
Retired Lieutenant General Karen Gibson, a former deputy director of national intelligence for national security partnerships, says the newly disclosed incidents involving OpenAI models show that a pr...
Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari: 'Now is the time to start slowly moving' rates up
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, interest rate outlook, his thoughts on how many meetings the Fed needs, and m...
Private-Sector Hiring Missed Expectations In July, ADP Report Says
Private companies added a net 44,000 jobs in July after adding a revised 95,000 jobs in June, human-resources company ADP said.
Treasury Decides Not to Increase Long-Term Bond Issuance Anytime Soon
The Treasury on Wednesday said it will not change the amount of notes and bonds for sale for at least the next several quarters, in keeping with Wall Street's expectations.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Wednesday
Stock futures are pointing to modest gains this morning after the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 soared to record highs yesterday; SpaceX shares are tumbling after the Elon Musk-led company ...
U.S. to Ban Exports of Recycled Battery Metals and Tungsten
The move comes as Washington races to secure raw materials that are crucial for defense and other industries.
The government owns some of the same stocks you do. Here's why that is risky.
Recent deals to have the U.S. take a stake in companies mark something new: Government ownership used as a standing industrial-policy tool rather than an emergency backstop.
Stock Futures Rise as Investors Assess Major Earnings Reports
U.S. stock futures trended higher on Wednesday morning, continuing the solid momentum in the previous trading session, as investors assessed the latest earnings releases, including reports from SpaceX...
Stock bears obliterated as Nasdaq 100 logs top 10 bullish stat of past decade
"Pessimists threw in the towel and optimism was running amok today," said Nations Indexes president Scott Nations.
Fed's Kashkari says 'now is the time to start slowly moving' rates up
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Wednesday that he thinks higher interest rates are needed now to bring down inflation and avoid more drastic increases later.
Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, below expectations, ADP reports
Private companies added 44,000 jobs in July, a slowdown from the 95,000 the prior month and below market expectations, ADP reported Wednesday. Virtually all of the job gains came from healthcare relat...
Markets Fall Back in Love With the AI Trade, Fueling a Surprise August Rally
It's August, not April, but tech stocks are powering markets higher once again.
Reports of the 60/40 portfolio's demise are proving to be premature
The balanced stock-bond portfolio is defying the widespread argument that it is no longer an appropriate approach.
Dow futures jump 195 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures were mixed on Wednesday as optimism over a possible Middle East agreement supported the Dow and S&P 500, while post-earnings selling in SpaceX and AMD weighed on the Nasdaq. At 7:00 a...
Mortgage rates hit their highest level in over a year, causing demand to drop below year-ago levels
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, $832,750 or less, increased to 6.81% from 6.76% Applications to refinance a home loan fell 2% for the...
Wall Street warms to healthcare stocks as tech trade faces turbulence
Investors are pouring money into U.S. healthcare stocks, betting that improving earnings, rising dealmaking and attractive valuations will extend the sector's rebound after years of underperformance.
The Dividend Mind Trick
SpaceX stock looked to have finally achieved liftoff after a rocky start, but then investors got spooked by some otherworldly AI spending plans announced alongside its generally good results. Along wi...
Citadel's Purchase of Situational's Stocks at Discount Is Already Paying Off
Citadel's purchase of the bulk of the stock portfolio of the AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness helped propel its performance last month.
Bankers' bonuses to rise most on Wall Street
Bank executives' compensation will rise the most among all financial sectors on Wall Street, as record revenues on trading and deals boost bonuses, according to Johnson Associates, a financial compe...
Bankers Are Betting on Supersize Bonuses This Year With Profits Surging
Volatile markets and huge stock offerings have been fueling profits on Wall Street.
Trump Criticizes Oil Companies for ‘Making Too Much Money’ – 3 Oil Stocks to Watch
President Donald Trump criticized major oil companies for “making too much money” as crude prices remained elevated during the Middle East conflict. He urged energy producers to lower gasoline prices…
Stock Market News Today, 8/5/26 – Futures Wobble as Investors Weigh Earnings and Middle East Hopes
U.S. stock futures traded mixed ahead of Wednesday’s session as sharp pre-market declines in SpaceX ($SPCX) and AMD ($AMD) weighed on Nasdaq futures. Meanwhile, investors welcomed hopes of a U.S.-Iran...
S&P 500, Dow futures inch up as MidEast hopes offset SpaceX, AMD drag
Contracts tracking the S&P 500 and the Dow edged up on Wednesday on hopes of a Middle East peace breakthrough, while Nasdaq futures lagged as upbeat forecasts from SpaceX and AMD failed to impress i...
U.S. Treasury yields fall as traders monitor possible Iran war deal
Treasury yields moved lower as investors eye a potential deal to unlock the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Futures Higher, Oil Holds Around $80 on Hopes for Imminent Hormuz Reopening
A rally across global stock markets continued, with sentiment boosted by the prospect of a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Stock Market Today: Stock Futures Tick Up, SpaceX Stock Slides
Brent crude hovers around $80 as investors remain optimistic on Mideast talks
Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be Open 'Very Soon'
The prospect of an interim deal focused on the Strait of Hormuz gained traction after Qatar said a proposal had been drafted. A short-term deal could help normalize commercial shipping in the strait a...
What Leopold Aschenbrenner's Fall Says About This Overleveraged Market
Margin debt is at record highs. Leverage is too easily available—a big problem that multiplies volatility in ways that are hard to track and little understood.
Inflation Problem Isn't Only About Energy, Fed's Schmid Says
Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve's inflation problem isn't only about energy, and bringing inflation down to the Fed's 2% objective will require tighter poli...
‘ECONOMY IS BOOMING': Kudlow makes strong economic case
Citi Wealth head of economics Conrad Dequadros and FOX Business co-host Taylor Riggs analyze the S&P 500 hitting all-time highs under President Donald Trump's economic policies on ‘Kudlow.'
AI Just Went Rogue Again. This Time It Turned to Deception.
A U.K. government-backed research group said OpenAI and Anthropic systems took unsanctioned actions and behaved deceptively during testing.
China AI hardware stocks slump after news US plans to ban imports of Chinese components
China's artificial intelligence hardware stocks slumped on Wednesday after news that the Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new models of Chinese data centre components.
U.S. says Strait of Hormuz is 'free and open' as Bessent says deal with Iran is close
CENTCOM said the "southern route of the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open," referring to a path through Omani territorial waters. This comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that ...
Fed's Schmid says finances around AI buildout merit watching
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid said on Tuesday the financial situation involved in building out the artificial intelligence sector bears watching.
We have to make sure Iran doesn't become a regional HEGEMON: Nathan Sales
Former Trump State Department official Nathan Sales discusses Iran's efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran and Oman negotiate a temporary agreement over the strategic waterway on 'The Even...
Asian Currencies Consolidate; May Gain on Hopes for Hormuz Reopening
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may strengthen on hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz which could bolster appetite for risky assets.