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Energy Drives Headline Inflation, Core Holds the Line
Recent inflation data is sending two distinct signals. Headline CPI has moved higher as energy prices surged following the escalation of the Iran conflict, pulling inflation measures upward in a visib...
How to trade the market amid the Iran war and earnings season
The Investment Committee debate how the war in Iran and earnings reports are guiding the market right now. They share their top strategies in this environment,
This is the real reason behind the U.S. dollar's climb as the Iran conflict drags on
The U.S. dollar is up this year, based on Monday afternoon trading levels, following failed talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend to end the conflict in the Middle East.
Blockade Plunges Oil Market Into Fresh Round of Turmoil
The loss of Iranian crude exports is likely to intensify a worldwide scramble for crude.
The Latest U.S. Strategy 'Could Work' With Iran—But This Markets Expert Says It Won't Play Out Quickly
Investors—and Washington—will need resolve to make it through the war in Iran, one market expert said today.
If you've ever been tempted to ‘sell in May and go away' — now is the time
The stock market's “Halloween Indicator” is statistically significant during just one year of the presidential cycle.
US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings
A slew of companies across sectors, from biotech to real estate investment trust, launched IPO roadshows on Monday, as issuers prepare to go ahead with their listing plans amid the Middle East confl...
The Stock Market Doesn't Care About Trump's Blockade — Here's Why
In about five hours, Trump will impose a blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, but the market doesn't seem to care.At first glance, Iran's perceived strategy to fight Tr...
Ways to Protect Portfolios as Stagflation Risks Climb
"We expect the Fed to remain on hold for several meetings," says Collin Martin (@CharlesSchwab). He points to inflation risks over the energy trade and rising possibility of stagflation as key headwin...
J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley see dip-buying chance as earnings hold up
Wall Street brokerages J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley say the recent bout of market weakness driven by Middle East tensions may present an opportunity for long-term investors, pointing to resilient co...
J.P.Morgan, Morgan Stanley urge buying the dip as US earnings stay resilient
Wall Street brokerages J.P.Morgan and Morgan Stanley said recent market weakness has created opportunities for long-term investors, arguing that resilient corporate earnings growth could cushion the f...
What Strait of Hormuz Blockade Means for Equities & Crude Oil
Breaking news from a report that Iran can come back to the negotiating table offered a market lift, reversing an initial down open for stocks. Kevin Green talks about what the headlines mean for equit...
Dow falls 350 points, oil surges above $100 after Trump announces Strait of Hormuz blockade
US stocks fell Monday morning as oil surged past $100 a barrel after President Trump announced a new blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – squashing hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East.
Trump's blockade is starting. Here's why stocks are only off modestly for now.
The American military on Monday was implementing a blockade on all ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, with the escalation pushing oil prices higher and weighing on U.S. stocks.
Dow Jones sinks 360 points as Iran talks collapse, oil surge rattles markets
US stocks fell sharply on Monday, having a weak start to the week as investors reacted to the collapse of weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran, alongside a surge in oil prices follo...
'STAGGRING AMOUNT': Trump THREATENS China with new tariffs if they do this
President Donald Trump joins FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo in an exclusive interview to discuss the latest on Iran, U.S. oil exports, NATO and China's role in the Middle East. #foxbusiness #morningswi...
Why the best stock-markets bets are Chinese tech stocks and this out-of-fashion sector, according to Bank of America
The stock market is now too big to fail, Bank of America's Michael Hartnett reckons. So no rate increases before the midterms and a Sino-American detente in May
Futures Fall as U.S. Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Earnings Season Starts
With the Middle East truce starting to show cracks after U.S. negotiations with Iran ended without a deal, stock futures are falling and oil prices are spiking on Monday morning. Kevin Green discusses...
Market is now bottoming, says Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's Skelly
CNBC's "Squawk Box" team discusses markets ahead of earnings season with Dan Skelly, head of market research and strategy at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are sinking Monday, and oil prices are on the rise.
Strait of Hormuz blockade, Goldman Sachs earnings, AI cybersecurity and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Energy prices have probably peaked. What that means for stocks, according to Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson.
Investors should be keeping a close eye on the difference between Brent and U.S. crude, which is sending a message that market worries over the crisis in Iran have peaked, says Morgan Stanley.
Morning Bid: Blockade takes its toll
What matters in U.S. and global markets today
Goodbye ‘Peace Dividend' as Iran War Risks Resume Grip on Global Stock Markets
Investors are ‘back to the drawing board' as oil prices surge, stocks fall, and sentiment turns cautious.
Bonds sell off on inflation fears, oil backwardation hints Iran war won't last 12 months: CIO
Mark Tinker, Managing Director and CIO of Toscafund Hong Kong, says the market is currently reacting to the Iran war with a new "inflation pulse" driven by supply chain bottlenecks, similar to the sho...
Dow futures tumble 250 points: 5 things to know before market opens
Wall Street futures fell on Monday after weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran failed to produce a ceasefire deal, though losses remained more contained than the gravity of the confl...
Heard on the Street: Pharmaceutical companies are opting to make smaller biotech acquisitions. That's great news for biotech stocks.
Smaller acquisitions and disciplined pricing are proving to be big benefits to a wider number of companies
Wall St set for subdued open as failed US-Iran peace talks fuel investor angst
Wall Street's main indexes were set to open lower on Monday after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to deliver a deal to end the war, threatening a nascent recovery in equities and riski...
Keep calm and carry on buying the dip, says JPMorgan
Any investor who has a time horizon of at least three months should use any weakness in stocks to buy, says a new research note from JPMorgan strategists.
Executives expect to keep dealing with tariffs for years — no matter who is in the White House, a new survey says
Tariffs are now a fact of life for businesses, executives said in a survey last month. Many expect President Donald Trump's signature economic policy to outlast his presidency.
Why elevated U.S. tariffs could stick around for years — even after Trump leaves office
A substantial majority of American business leaders are planning for U.S. tariffs to stay elevated for years — and that's a reasonable expectation, according to trade specialists at PwC.
Buffett Indicator hits 232%: is a US stock market crash coming?
There is a peculiar moment in every great valuation cycle where the data stops being abstract and starts being personal. For the US stock market, that moment may be now, as one of the bluntest and mos...
Treasury yields rise as collapse of Iran talks clouds inflation outlook
Treasury yields rise as collapse of Iran talks clouds inflation outlook
Shallow Losses for Stocks Despite Hormuz Blockade: 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 - Iran War Escal...
Dow Dips Over 250 Points: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a slight increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.
UK fintech firm Wise's quarterly cross-border volumes surge ahead of Nasdaq debut
British fintech group Wise said on Monday cross-border transaction volumes rose 26% in the fourth quarter to 49.4 billion pounds ($66.2 billion), reinforcing its expectation that annual profit marg...
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Oil Prices Move Higher
Treasury yields rose. The failure of U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend has caused oil prices to increase again.
European stocks set to start the week lower as Iran peace hopes fade
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as global traders assess developments in the Middle East.
Oil Climbs, Asian Equities Fall as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse
Stock markets in Japan, South Korea and Australia lose ground following the stalemate in U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Move now to seize this potential stock-market crisis and opportunity
If you have a wish list of stocks or closed-end funds that you have wanted to buy if they go on sale, now is the time to get it ready.
Trump says he's closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?
News over the weekend illustrates once again the advantage of having oil stocks in your retirement accounts.
Stock-market futures drop, oil surges above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend
Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and...
Stock, Oil Futures Poised to Open Amid Blockade Threats, End to Iran Talks
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. Navy would begin blockading “any and all” ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
Opinion | Why AI Is Like a Gold Mine
Some tech stocks pay off eventually, but only after a long period of volatility.
April's stock-market rebound is about to face its first major test as earnings season swings into gear
The recovery in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of April could soon face its first critical test, as the first-quarter corporate earnings season is about to get underway.
US small caps surge ahead: what's driving the market shift now
US small-cap stocks are staging a notable comeback in 2026, outperforming their large-cap peers after years of lagging returns, as sector dynamics, valuation resets, and improving earnings prospects r...
INVESTOR SENTIMENT: Markets look past short-term geopolitical shocks | Sunday Prep
FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell.
Top catalysts for the Dow Jones Index this week
The Dow Jones Index rebounded last week, reaching its highest point since May 4 as the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire. It rose to $48,250, up by 6.45% from its lowest level this month.
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks to end the Iran war sputtered over the weekend. In this article @CL.1
Recent months have been marked by slower growth, stubborn inflation and a weaker job market. Economists worry the war in Iran could exacerbate all three.
Forecasters in the Journal's survey see hits to GDP, inflation and the job market from the conflict with Iran.
The Market's Next Test Is Already Here
After weeks of scouring headlines and watching tanker traffic, investors are eager to get back to the fundamentals of corporate earnings.
Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting.
Markets were pointing to a shaky start, based on trading via a decentralized crypto-based trading platform.
Stocks are 'starting to come back,' portfolio manager says
Bullseye American Ingenuity Fund portfolio manager Adam Johnson discusses March inflation, the probability of Federal Reserve rate cuts and economic growth outlook on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'
SPX to 8,100? Dow Jones to 100,000 by 2030?
"Let's hope" peace between the U.S. and Iran can be finalized, says James Demmert, who recently predicated a sharp decline in crude oil prices helping markets rally on Wednesday. He remains very bulli...
A Rare Event You Might Have Missed
In 1989, the first Dividend Aristocrats list was published. At the time it was just a curated list of twenty companies that had increased their dividends for 25 consecutive years.
A short-covering rally has stocks on shaky footing. Here's what could happen next.
U.S. stocks have staged a blistering rebound, but who exactly has been doing the buying?
It's been one of Wall Street's most heated AI debates — and it may be totally missing the point
Are copper cables or optical components best positioned to support the AI-networking boom? An analyst sees room for both technologies to win big.
Trump's tariffs face a fresh legal test in federal court
The centerpiece of President Donald Trump's economic policy—sweeping taxes on global imports—is under legal assault again.
The Crazy Math Confronting Everyday Investors in Private Markets
Private-credit fund investors keep heading for the exits, worried in part about valuations of underlying assets. Private-equity funds haven't faced such woes—but they could be next.
Jim Cramer Flags Overbought Stocks Amid Fragile Iran Truce As Wall Street Cheers: 'Bulls Need To Pull In Their Horns A Little Bit'
On Friday, Wall Street's sharp rally following a temporary truce between Iran and the U.S. prompted caution from Jim Cramer, who warned that investors may be getting ahead of themselves.
Panetta: Iran's Grip on Hormuz Puts Pressure on US Economy
Leon Panetta, Former Defense Secretary under the Obama Administration, says Tehran's control of the Strait gives it significant leverage and is driving inflation and fuel costs, making it central to n...
Review & Preview: Stocks' Stellar Week
The major indexes had their best week of the year. A fragile cease-fire plus the start of earnings season had investors buying the dip.
Fed asks about US banks' exposure to private credit firms, Bloomberg reports
The Federal Reserve is asking major U.S. banks for details about their exposure to private credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans in the industry, Bloomb...
Cramer warns of ‘incredibly overconfident' market after U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Jim Cramer explained why the market seems "overconfident" right now after the S&P 500 posts its best week since November. In the week ahead, Cramer will be following earnings from banks like Goldman a...
Forget GDP. Meet GDI: The new economic scorecard for AI power
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Wall Street creates new credit-default swap index to bet against private credit
S&P Dow Jones Indices is launching a new credit-default swap index linked to the private credit market, giving investors a tool to bet against a sector that has faced turbulence in the last few mont...
Inside the Consumer Price Index: March 2026
Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of the most closely watched economic indicators. What does inflation mean at the micro level — specifically...
Friday's Final Takeaways: AI Doubts, Global Inflation, & Geopolitical Risk Ahead of Earnings Season
Pressure continues to build in software as ServiceNow (NOW) leads a broader pullback tied to fading confidence in A.I. positioning.
Investors are gloomy about inflation and risk-taking ahead of Saturday's Iran talks
The economic toll of the Iran conflict is starting to show up at home.
Inflation SHOCKS markets, Fed debates rate cuts, Bank earnings preview » Market Movers Apr 10, 2026
Today's Executive Summary — April 9, 2026: Market and Industry Outlook In this dynamic market update, inflation remains the central concern, with experts dissecting the latest CPI report and the outlo...
Tim Pagliara on Long-Term Strait of Hormuz Disruptions & Unsung Tech Stocks
Tim Pagliara talks about the disruptions he sees happening over a long period of time around the Strait of Hormuz. Those disruptions are one he says go beyond crude oil, pointing to commodities like s...
The sell-the-rip vs. buy-the-dip debate
The Investment Committee debate whether the worst of the sell-off is over and how they are trading it today.
War? Inflation? The Market Is Moving On.
The cease-fire announced on Tuesday led to the best day for the stock market in almost exactly a year. But it's too soon to look past the war.
U.S. Stocks Roared Back This Week, Buoyed by a Middle East Cease-Fire
The major indexes stumbled into the weekend after a Friday report showed consumer prices inching higher.
Private-Credit Concerns Hit Muni Market
Bloomberg's Erin Hudson joins Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg Real Yield." The concerns building in the private-credit industry are starting to inflict pain in a rapidly growing segment of the US municip...
Don't share the widespread economic optimism on Wall Street, says Allianz' Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz, and Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the latest economic data, the Federal Reserve's next moves and much more.
Few Ships Are Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz. Why Traffic Is Still Blocked.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely constrained despite a cease-fire, with high tolls, insurance costs, and lingering security risks keeping global energy supplies tight.
The Mag 7, Transports, and VIX: What the Charts Say Now
Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies and a market technician, sees a mixed picture for the megacap tech stocks, but upside for the Dow transports.
Dow Jones falls 260 points, indexes mixed as Iran tensions, CPI weigh
US stocks closed mixed on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 ending lower while the Nasdaq Composite posted gains, as investors remained cautious ahead of the weekend and monito...
Stocks Halt Winning Streak | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Katie Greifeld, Bailey Lipschultz, Emily Graffeo and Tim Stenovec.
Consumer prices in March rose at their fastest annual rate in two years, thanks to Iran war sending gasoline prices above $4 a gallon. And that has severely eaten into U.S. paychecks
Americans' paychecks are falling into their gas tanks. Consumer prices in March rose at their fastest annual pace in two years thanks to the Iran war, which has sent gasoline prices skyrocketing above...
Inflation Soared to 3.3% in March, Putting the Fed in a Tight Spot | WSJ
WSJ's Konrad Putzier explains the factors that led inflation to surge in March and discusses the implications for the U.S. economy and the Fed. #WSJ #Inflation #GasPrices
New Orleans' Credit Rating Slashed by S&P on Financial Troubles
Bloomberg's Aashnah Shah joins Katie Greifeld on "Bloomberg Real Yield." S&P Global Ratings dropped its credit rating on New Orleans by one notch, as the city confronts one of the worst financial cris...
Investors Weigh Impact of War, US Inflation Accelerates By Most Since 2022 | Real Yield 4/10/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: MissionSquare Managing Vice President Fixed Income Yulia Alekseeva, JPMorgan Asset Management Kay Herr, Axoni...
What's at stake for markets as the U.S. and Iran talk this weekend
The Iran war has jolted oil prices and stocks over the past six weeks, leaving investors on edge over negotiations slated for this weekend.
‘That is painful': Inflation is on the verge of rising faster than your pay
The big story about March's inflation data might not be the price of gas — it's how inflation is almost eating up the entirety of Americans' wage gains. And it could get worse in the coming months.
Fund Investors Absorb a Tough Quarter
The average U.S.-stock mutual fund or ETF fell 2.8% to start the year. Plus: A flashback to the Dow's 3000 milestone, 35 years ago.
The U.S. and Iran Will Meet This Weekend. What to Expect.
U.S. and Iranian officials are set to meet in Islamabad as investors watch for clues on sanctions, uranium enrichment, and whether the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.
Dale Smothers on Finding New Value in Stock "Planting Season"
"The path to peace" is what Dale Smothers sees driving markets higher. He points to the latest economic data surrounding inflation causing a downbeat tone and a key reason investors have their eyes on...
Nasdaq Moves Higher; US Inflation Rate Accelerates In March
U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 50 points on Friday.
Wall Street Loves This Cease-Fire Rally. Consumers and Retail Investors Aren't as Convinced.
Consumers and retail investors remain wary of Wall Street's cease-fire rally as inflation fears, bond-market caution, and geopolitical risks continue to weigh on sentiment.
Don't Sit in Cash — Here's Exactly Where To Put It Now
Rebecca Walser, CEO, Walser Wealth Management shares the smartest places to put your money right now as AI accelerates and geopolitical risks shake the market.
The War Isn't Over Yet—But Investors Are Already Betting on Back to Normal
Investors are celebrating early even as an end to the war in Iran remains uncertain. Stocks are up for the week, the VIX is down, and prediction markets bettors put money on a return to normal by the ...
Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination delayed as Senate hearing is pushed past next week
A nomination hearing for Kevin Warsh – President Trump's pick to replace Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve – has been delayed after it was initially slated for April 16, a source familiar with the ...
‘Tip of the inflation iceberg': Social Security's COLA forecast rises to 3.2%
Consumer prices surged in March, thanks to the conflict with Iran.
This might be the best time for you to load up on Big Tech stocks
If you are a long-term investor who believes giant U.S. tech-oriented companies will resume leading the broad stock market higher, this might be the perfect time to jump in.
CPI "Not as Hot" as Wall Street Expected, Crude Oil's Impact on Fixed Income
A hot CPI print wasn't as hot as markets expected, something @CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard sees as a key reason markets are brushing past the print. He explains where he sees inflation impacting the ...
U.S. Inflation Surged in March as Iran War Pushed Up Prices
Soaring energy costs led to the biggest monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index since the peak of the post-pandemic inflation crisis in June 2022.
Consumer Sentiment Sours Economic Outlook as Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty Lingers
The April 2026 preliminary consumer sentiment report "is a hard one to spin as a positive," says Alex Coffey. The report showed a plunge month-over-month.
Consumer sentiment hits record low - inflation fears rise amid Iran war
Consumer outlook plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the broader impact of the Iran war, according to a University of Michigan survey Friday.