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This Political Event Should Occur In 2026 And Could Boost Your Portfolio
I reiterate a buy recommendation on assets tracking main American indices, supported by robust trading data and positive macro signals. Put/call ratio at a four-year low and record foreign inflows sig...
Possibility of market pullback in 2026, says Interactive Brokers' Sosnick
CNBC's “Closing Bell Overtime” team discusses markets with Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, and Brij Khurana, portfolio manager at Wellington Management.
The voting Fed members who could dissent on rate cut, Michael Burry's latest bullish stance
Market Domination host Josh Lipton breaks down the day's market headlines ahead of the closing bell on December 9, 2025. GammaRoad Capital Partners CIO Jordan Rizzuto joins the program to discuss how ...
From mortgages to car loans: How affordability rises and falls with the Fed
Affordability in America increasingly comes down to one institution, the Federal Reserve, whose decisions ripple through nearly every household budget.
Tech earnings will be more important Fed rate cuts next year, says Truist's Keith Lerner
Truist's Keith Lerner joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the latest news prior to Tuesday's close.
US consumer bureau to issue 'interim final' open banking rule, cites funding shortfall
The top U.S. watchdog agency for consumer financial protection said Tuesday it will issue interim regulations for "open banking" and consumer data rights because it expects to run out of money before ...
SpaceX to pursue 2026 IPO raising above $30 billion, Bloomberg News reports
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering that would seek to raise significantly more than $30 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing familiar with the ...
Fed likely to lower rate but may pause follow-up cuts
The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell‘s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest...
Technology Stocks Appear Ready For Another Six Month Advance
Investors in technology and AI stocks are showing a high degree of bearish positioning with prices near their highs. This is highly unusual - and very bullish.
The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here's what to expect
The Federal Reserve is poised to deliver its third straight interest rate cut Wednesday, while simultaneously firing a warning shot about what's ahead. The rate-setting FOMC is split between members w...
Neutral late is lower than many in the market think, says Treasury Sec. counselor Joe Lavorgna
Joe Lavorgna, Counselor to Treasury Secretary Bessent, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the expectations for the Federal Reserve, the state of the economy and much more.
Private Equity Stocks Rally In Sync: Here's Why Something Big Is Brewing
A synchronized rally of private-equity titans unfolded on Tuesday as investors rushed into alternative-asset plays ahead of a widely expected Fed rate cut and after JPMorgan Asset Management unveiled ...
Weaker parts of the economy will rebound in 2026, says CIO Group's Steven Wieting
Steven Wieting, CIO Group chief investment strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the upcoming Fed meeting, the state of the labor market and much more.
Fed's completing the normalization process, says Georgetown's Paul McCulley
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Paul McCulley, former PIMCO chief economist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, the path going forward and much more.
Trump Wants ‘Immediate' Rate Cuts. Markets Are Acting Like He Won't Get Them.
The president has long advocated for lower interest rates, saying they're supercharge the domestic economy, unlock a stagnant housing market and lower borrowing costs for the federal government.
Russell 2000 Hits Record Highs, Silver Rallies To $60: What's Moving Markets Tuesday?
U.S. small caps climbed to fresh record highs Tuesday as traders nearly fully priced in a Federal Reserve rate cut at Wednesday's policy meeting.
Tech Stocks Are Rebounding. Two Reasons It Can Continue.
Rather than worry about AI spending, investors should take heart from the continued adoption of AI, which is poised to fuel tech stocks higher in 2026.
Stocks close lower, what a Fed rate cut would mean for homebuyers
Market Domination Overtime Host Josh Lipton recaps some of the top stories on Monday, December 8, including all three of the major averages closing lower and how a Federal Reserve rate cut could impac...
Kevin Hassett says he would rely on his own judgment and not bow to political pressure to decide whether to cut interest rates if he becomes the next chairman of the Federal Reserve
But favorite to be next Fed chairman agrees with Trump there is “plenty of room” for cuts in coming months.
We remain 'constructive' on the market, says Piper Sandler's Michael Kantrowitz
Michael Kantrowitz, chief investment strategist at Piper Sandler, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss his market expectations, the areas he is watching, and more.
Jeremy Siegel expects a ‘hawkish cut' from Fed on Dec 10
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its next interest rate decision on December 10, a meeting that comes amid unusual uncertainty. With official economic data releases disrupted by the government s...
Goldman Sachs CFO expects M&A momentum to continue into 2026
Goldman Sachs says this year is on track to become the second-biggest in history for announced mergers and acquisitions industrywide, an encouraging sign for 2026, according to its finance chief Denis...
Why the A.I. Boom Is Unlike the Dot-Com Boom
Silicon Valley is again betting everything on a new technology. But the mania is not a reboot of the late-1990s frenzy.
LA Ports See Fewer Imports From China Due to Tariffs
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka says imports from China have slipped due to tariffs. But he says overall business is up since "we've picked up a lot of trade from Southeast Asia.
Goldman Sachs' Jonny Fine: The Fed will cut rates on Wednesday
Jonny Fine, global head of investment grade credit at Goldman Sachs, joins CNBC's ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss his expectations for the Fed on Wednesday, his market outlook, and more.
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the market's Santa Claus rally, SailPoint CEO talks AI agents
Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi keeps an eye on several of this morning's top trending stocks and stories on December 9,2025. A panel of Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferré, Siebert Fi...
Bracing for Hawkish Fed & SPX Needs Muscle for Santa Claus Rally
Nathan Peterson with @CharlesSchwab says he's surprised the chances of the FOMC cutting interest rates Wednesday are high. He warns investors to brace for a hawkish cut if it happens.
Job Openings Reached Five-Month High In October—As Hiring Slowed
Job listings in the U.S. rose to a five-month high in October, according to delayed federal data released Tuesday, as Federal Reserve officials have warned about a cooling labor market in recent month...
It's been well telegraphed that the Fed will cut rates on Wednesday, says Bespoke's Paul Hickey
Paul Hickey, Bespoke Investment Group co-founder, joins CNBC's ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the October JOLTS report, the latest market trends, and more.
U.S. Leading Indicators Point to Economic Slowdown in 2026
The Leading Economic Index, published by research group The Conference Board, fell 0.3% to 98.3 in September, after a similar 0.3% decrease in August.
Layoffs Ticked Up in a Mostly Steady Job Market, JOLTS Report Suggests
Layoffs crept higher in recent months, but the job market remained fundamentally steady since the summer, the Labor Department reported in its monthly survey of job openings and labor turnover.
KG: JOLTS Improve, Watch FOMC Dot Plot & HD Shows "What You Want to See"
There's plenty on Tuesday's radar to watch as the Fed starts its interest rate meeting ahead of Wednesday's decision. Kevin Green turns to the better-than-expected JOLTS print giving markets a bump so...
Will The Bond Market's 2025 Rally Extend Into The New Year?
The rearview mirror paints a rosy picture. All the primary sectors of the US bond market are posting solid year-to-date gains, based on a set of ETFs through Monday's close (Dec. 8).
Job openings rebound — but hiring doesn't — in low hire, low-fire U.S. economy
Job openings in the U.S. rose sharply in the fall and layoffs remained low as businesses geared up for the holiday season , but the number of people actually being hired was still down in the dumps.
Job openings unchanged in October; hires, quits slide
CNBCs'sRick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
2026 Outlook: Market May Fall 15%, With A Rotation To SMID Caps
I expect the S&P 500 to decline ~15% in 2026 due to extreme valuations and AI monetization risks. Rotation out of large-cap growth is likely.
What to Expect From Fed Decision on Wednesday
Jonathan Pingle of UBS Investment Bank says it's normal to see dissents when it comes to Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. He expects a large majority of FOMC members to support a 25 point rate...
S&P 500, Nasdaq open flat ahead of the Fed decision
Stocks were little changed on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Federal Reserve's final policy decision of the year, keeping major indices largely rangebound. The S&P 500 hovered...
Markets "Nervous" Ahead of FOMC Rate Decision, NVDA's Next Moves
The Fed starts its interest rate meeting today, and Kevin Hincks notes jittery markets as talks begin. He explains how the FOMC's prior decision left investors "nervous" for December.
Trump Threatens ‘Severe' Tariffs on Canadian Fertilizer: Q&A
President Trump answers questions from reporters in the cabinet room after announcing $12 billion in aid to American farmers. The president spoke about the health care fight, the EU's fine on Elon Mus...
Reagan Institute's Zakheim on "Dollar Diplomacy"
JPMorgan plans to invest $10 billion dollars of its own capital in the defense, aerospace, health care and energy sectors. Roger Zakheim, director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, discusses how these t...
CNBC Fed Survey: 45% of respondents say the Fed should cut by 25 bps in December
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest results from the CNBC Fed Survey.
Former Cleveland President Mester: I hope the Fed pauses for a while after December rate cut
Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate decision, what to expect from the central bank's policy meeting this week, inflation concerns, rate ...
Hawkish Risks Are Mounting: 3-Minute MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Skylar Montgomery Koning break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:07 - Global Inflation...
CFOs upbeat on economy, don't expect recession: CNBC survey
Chief financial officers worry about consumer demand, but are generally upbeat on the U.S. economy and do not see a recession in the cards in 2026, according to the Q4 CNBC CFO Council Survey.
The Impact Of Rising Long-Term Interest Rates
The Fed's upcoming rate cut is widely anticipated, but Powell's commentary and SEP projections will drive market sentiment. A hawkish tone from Powell may prompt a post-cut selloff, presenting a buyin...
Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson: The Fed has more room to cut next year than people think
Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley CIO and chief U.S. equity strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's interest rate decision this week, rate path outlook, strength of the...
Weekly ADP Update Suggests Private Companies Added Jobs
Private companies grew their payrolls slightly on net through much of November, human-resources firm ADP said.
Why the record rally for small-cap stocks could run into a big problem in 2026
Rising Treasury yields could be an roadblock for small caps, but fundamentals finally have started to improve, says one money manager.
AI stocks are flashing ‘Code Red' — insiders at these familiar companies are seeing green
The end of the AI boom has begun, and these consumer-focused stocks are playing to win.
Shah: It's very likely we will see another rate cut tomorrow
Seema Shah, Chief Global Strategist at Principal Asset Management, expects a likely “hawkish” Fed cut, long-term support for the Mag-7 and AI productivity gains benefiting sectors like healthcare.
Thomas: We're at peak 18-year-olds, and that will reshape the U.S. economy
Lisa Thomas, Deputy Head of Global Research at TD Cowen, highlights 2026 themes driven by demographics, aging populations, AI-powered healthcare, autonomous vehicles, an
Payrolls Mirror 2008 Stress - Not Cutting Rates Would Be A Mistake
Payrolls are flashing the same warning signs that preceded the 2008 Financial Crisis, were witnessed in the middle of the Dot-Com bust, and observed at the onset of the COVID-crash. Inflation is quiet...
What the bears are getting wrong on AI — and why these stocks will keep climbing the wall of worry
Alpine Macro is pushing back on three big pillars of investor AI worries, offering investment ideas to think about.
Bond Markets Don't Expect a Dovish Fed. That Could Test the Santa Claus Rally for Stocks.
A rate cut from the central bank that is considered hawkish could keep stock market gains muted in December.
US private credit defaults to ease in 2026, but fragility to persist, says BofA
Private credit defaults are set to edge lower next year as interest rates drop, strategists at BofA Global Research said, but warned that the red-hot sector remains among the most fragile parts of the...
Tech bull run to continue for two more years, says Wedbush's Dan Ives
Dan Ives, Global Head of Tech Research at Wedbush Securities joins CNBC's Squawk Box Europe, discussing the outlook for artificial intelligence, and how long he expects the tech bull run to continue f...
China's Answer To Tariffs Is A $1T Trade Surplus
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This Wall Street Expert Is Less Bullish on Big Tech Stocks Now. Here's Why.
Why ask for the moon, when there are plenty of stars to go around? That's the latest take from a Wall Street expert regarding the S&P 500.
Micro Is Macro In Mega AI Buildout
We remain pro-risk and see the AI theme still the main driver of U.S. equities. Identifying the winners as AI revenues spread is an active investment story.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to push for an interest-rate cut this week and signal a higher bar for further easing
Despite unease among voters, Chair Jerome Powell appears set to lower interest rates again and signal a higher bar to further easing.
Consumer Loans Are Getting Harder to Tally—and the Risks Harder to Gauge
Tracking borrowing gets complicated when more lending is funded beyond banks and public markets.
Diane Keaton's L.A. home is back on the market for $27 million, 2 months after her death
One of the last homes that Hollywood legend Diane Keaton renovated before her death has been put back on the market.
Global Stocks Trade in Narrow Range Ahead of Key Fed Meeting
U.S. stock futures inched slightly higher ahead of the start of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting.
What to expect from the last Fed meeting of 2025 — and what a rate cut could mean for your wallet
The Federal Reserve will decide on a possible interest rate cut at its final 2025 meeting. The government shutdown delayed economic data, making the central bank's decision more difficult.
Consumers Expect Inflation to Stay High and Financial Stress to Rise
Inflation expectations are steady, but households are not. The latest results from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released on Monday (Dec. 8th) show consumers believe prices will continue rising...
Huge divisions at Fed cause market trepidation
The Federal Reserve is deeply divided over its December rate decision as hawkish commentary around the FOMC's two-day meeting causes jitters among investors. President Trump is set to authorise export...
ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary And Commentary
Market sentiment steadied this week as major ETFs posted measured, broad-based gains following the volatility of November. Technology again led the advance, with QQQM up 1.34%, while cyclical sectors ...
Dow Dips Over 200 Points Ahead Of Fed Decision: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Monday.
U.S. Treasury Yields Mixed Amid Investor Caution Pre-Fed Meeting
Treasury yields were mixed amid investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision Wednesday.
Precious Metals Enter Pivotal Week as Traders Brace for Fed's Final 2025 Rate Decision
The most highly anticipated FOMC Meeting of 2025 and quite possibly the most pivotal moment in monetary policy history is finally here.
The consumer is the 'engine of growth': Market strategist
J.P. Morgan Asset Management global market strategist Jack Manley discusses the 2026 investment outlook, highlighting AI's sustained impact and economic volatility on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #us #...
Consumer Stocks Vs. Consumer Sentiment
While sentiment surveys show that US consumers are not very happy right now (especially boomers), many consumer-related stocks have been telling a different story lately. Our equally weighted basket o...
Markets Eye China Economic Summit for Clues on 2026 Policy Plans
High on the to-do list will be ensuring the economy is ready for another round of tussles with the U.S., as signaled by the emphasis Chinese leaders have placed on reducing reliance on foreign technol...
A Debt-Driven Credit Crisis May Be On The Horizon
The U.S. faces a $15T debt wall from 2026–2028, risking a severe liquidity crisis and historic refinancing risk. Refinancing pandemic-era debt at quadruple interest rates will spike net interest costs...
Review Preview: Fed Jitters
The Fed is expected to cut rates another quarter point on Wednesday. The question is what comes next.
Trump Insists Tariffs Will Buoy the Economy and Ease Cost Concerns
The president rolled out a $12 billion bailout for farmers as he makes the case that his policy is working — or will soon.
World Markets Watchlist: December 8, 2025
All nine indexes on our world markets watch list have posted gains through December 8, 2025. Hong Kong's Hang Seng is in the top spot with a year-to-date gain of 31.3%.
Dow transports are on a roll. Why investors shouldn't ignore the bullish message.
As Dow transports have rallied — which the Dow Theory says is a good sign for the stock market — most of the components remain cheaply priced.
BLS to Include October PPI Data in November PPI Release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will not produce an October 2025 Producer Price Index (PPI) news release, according to a revised news release dates page on its website. The agency will instead pu...
Stocks Dip Ahead of Fed Decision as Tech Stays Green | 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 Matt Miller.
The 2026 Market: Why Wall Street sees a 12% S&P surge ahead
Year-end momentum could set up huge 2026 gains, according to this market pro
Bull market will continue run in 2026, will be bumps in the road: Hennion & Walsh's Kevin Mahn
Kevin Mahn, Hennion & Walsh and Victoria Greene, G Squared Private Wealth, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.
Dow Falls as Investors Count Down to Fed Meeting
Stocks drifted lower as the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery went hostile and investors expected a Fed rate cut this week.
Santa Claus Has A Favorite Index, And Santa's Rally Has A Favorite Start Date
The Fed's interest rate decision and press conference on Wednesday are expected to deliver a 25 bps cut, and then the market will immediately focus on the odds of future cuts based on Chair Powell's c...
Mortgage rates are surging ahead of the Fed's expected rate cut. What gives?
Mortgage rates are rising sharply even though the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates later this week.
Why the SEC's Top Accountant Is Weighing Changes to Audit Inspections, Conflict-of-Interest Rules
Kurt Hohl, who became the securities regulator's chief accountant in July, talks about his plans for oversight.
Fed cuts in January are not a foregone conclusion, says JPMorgan's Jordan Jackson
CNBC's Michael Santoli and Jordan Jackson, JPMorgan global market strategist, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the market action this week.
The Fed can cut rates again Wednesday, but higher yields are a threat to markets
Treasury yields were climbing on Monday, stoking fears that more interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve might ultimately leave anyone hoping for lower borrowing costs disassapointed.
U.S. Tech Stocks May Not Be So Exceptional in 2026
Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research is calling for a change in one of the most successful investment strategies of recent years.
Fed still has room to go with rate cuts, says BlackRock's Rick Reider
Rick Reider, BlackRock CIO of global fixed income, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, the state of the labor market and much more.
Market Outlook 2026: The World Outside The S&P 500 Is Getting Louder
The U.S. economy avoided a widely expected recession, despite a deeply inverted yield curve historically signaling downturns. Massive AI-driven CapEx by hyperscalers has created a parallel economic bo...
Jamie Dimon sends STARK inflation warning ahead of Fed decision
‘The Big Money Show' panel discusses President Donald Trump's new affordability tour, stubborn inflation and whether the Fed's upcoming rate decision could make or break the market's year-end rally.
Soloway: Santa Claus Rally Not Likely, Technical Weakness in A.I. & Bitcoin
@verifiedinvesting's Gareth Soloway isn't convinced Santa Claus is coming to the stock market. A Yen Carry Trade unwind is something he considers a real possibility, which will lead to a major selling...
Tiger Global plans cautious venture future with a new $2.2B fund
Tiger Global, the investor that spurred the VC bull market of 2020-2021, is reportedly raising a fresh $2.2 billion fund.
Fed commentary and tone much more important than rate decision, says Citi Wealth's Kate Moore
Kate Moore, Citi Wealth CIO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and its impact on markets.
This top Wall Street strategist is pulling back on Big Tech
Yardeni Research president Ed Yardeni says it "no longer makes much sense" for the firm to recommend being Overweight on tech given the sector's dominance in the S&P 500. Yardeni's statement marks the...
2026 Market Outlook: S&P 500 To 7600, Healthcare, Renewable Energy, Industrials Will Lead
I rate the S&P 500 Index as a Buy with a 2026 price target of 7,600, expecting continued upward momentum. AI-driven big tech and semiconductor firms should sustain growth, but I anticipate sector rota...
AI Powered the Market Rally. Watch These Sectors for Continued Growth.
Plenty of strategists see another year of double-digit gains to come, but it won't be all about AI.