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Fed minutes show ‘strongly differing views' over whether to cut interest rates again in December
Fed officials noted last month elevated uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook.
Divisions over whether the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates next month deepened at officials' October meeting
The central bank's most recent meeting featured “strongly differing views” over what the Fed should do next month.
Fed minutes show divide over October rate cut and cast doubt about December
While the Federal Open Market Committee approved a cut at the meeting, the path forward looks less creation. Disagreements stretched into the outlook for December, with officials expressing skepticism...
Trump Says He Would ‘Love' To Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump on Wednesday deepened his criticism of the Federal Reserve and said he would “love” to fire Jerome Powell, whom Trump has chastised throughout his second term for not lowering i...
This surprising stat could be a bullish signal for Big Tech stocks
Megacap technology stocks haven't been this “under-owned” in active funds going back at least 16 years, according to Morgan Stanley.
Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent are talking nonsense on inflation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent popped up on the Maria Bartiromo program on Fox Business on Sunday, and then with Bret Baier on Fox News on Tuesday night. And both times he came supposedly bearing go...
October jobs report canceled and November employment to come out late
The October employment report has been canceled and the November report will come out late, the government said, depriving the Federal Reserve of critical information before it meets in early December...
Japan Breaks The Markets: Can The Fed Fix Them?
Japan's monetary tightening and government stimulus have triggered global market volatility, ending years of easy money and cheap liquidity. The unwinding of the yen carry trade is draining liquidity ...
BLS to Publish November Jobs Data on December 16
The report will include the October payrolls data that was delayed due to the government shutdown, but no data on the October unemployment rate, the BLS said.
We won't get an October jobs report because of the government shutdown
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release an October jobs report due to the government shutdown. Lack of data collection during the shutdown halted the report.
BLS Scraps October Jobs Report on Lack of Household Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that it will not publish an October employment report but will incorporate those payrolls figures into the November report set to be published on December 16. ...
What Consumers Are Really Spending On Right Now
Here's what's filling holiday shopping carts -and what Americans are cutting back on. 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:29 – Biggest Risks to Holiday Spending 00:01:32 – Technical Glitches vs.
BLS says full October jobs data won't be released, available figures to be included in next report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday it will not release a full U.S. jobs report for the month of October.
Beyond Retail: 3 Industries To Consider For Investment This Holiday Season
In the past, the holiday season was always a high-performance time for the retail sector, which expected to end the year with strong sales figures. From Black Friday sales and gift shopping to Christm...
Tech Stocks Have Had It Tough. Why Investors Shouldn't Get Too Defensive Just Yet.
There are still reasons to consider buying the dip.
The AI Bubble May Have Already Popped. The Rally Can Still Survive.
There's been more separation in AI stocks than you might think.
An epic rally in small-cap stocks is fading fast. These charts show why they may never catch up to the big dogs.
All hope isn't lost, but several factors could keep a lid on small caps relative to their larger peers.
U.S. economy grew at an above-average speed before shutdown, delayed reports show. What about now?
The U.S. economy was still expanding at an uneven but somewhat robust pace as summer drew to a close, a trickle of economic reports delayed by the government shutdown have shown. However, there's a bi...
U.S. Trade Deficit Shrank In August As Trump's Tariffs Took Effect, Delayed Data Shows
The Federal Reserve of Atlanta expects the U.S. gross domestic product to increase by 4.2% in the third quarter, with exports accounting for up to 0.78 percentage points. The GDP increased by 3% in th...
US Trade Deficit Shrank in August on Decline in Imports
The US trade deficit narrowed in August with imports declining by the most in four months. The goods and services trade gap narrowed almost 24% from the prior month to $59.6 billion.
Tariffs Are Reshaping American Manufacturing, For Better And Worse
Tariffs are shaking up American manufacturing. Hurting some, helping others, and changing how every company plays the game.
Tariffs Once On Are Hard to Take Off, Says Raimondo
The one thing for sure is there will be tariffs, says Gina Raimondo, former US Secretary of Commerce, at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum.
Fed's Miran calls for exempting Treasuries from bank leverage rule
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran on Wednesday called for regulators to exempt U.S. Treasury bonds from a key bank leverage ratio, arguing agencies should go further than previously proposed plan...
Easing regulations could lead to smaller Fed balance sheet, Miran says
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said on Wednesday that easing financial firms' regulatory burden could allow the U.S. central bank to shrink the size of its balance sheet again in the future.
Is the AI bubble about to burst? What to watch for as the markets wobble
The global investment frenzy around AI has seen companies valued at trillions of dollars and eye-watering projections of how it will boost economic productivity.
How To Build A Bond Ladder That Beats The S&P 500 The Rest Of This Decade
A zero coupon US Treasury bond ladder is the core of my risk-managed, all-weather portfolio, offering predictable long-term returns and stability. Current long-term Treasury yields (4.5%-5.0%) present...
Mixed Market Sentiment In An Improving Economy
Even with the recent market pullback, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) remains 12.5% higher on the year. The recent pullback represents only a -3.97% decline from the high reached on October 28.
The Fed Will Cut Rates In December, Supporting Year-End Rally
Stocks are in a pullback, but sector rotation is underway as small-cap bargains attract investor interest amid tech weakness. I expect the Fed to cut rates in December, with upcoming economic data lik...
European defence stocks fall on signs of U.S. push over Ukraine war
European aerospace and defence stocks fell more than 3% on Wednesday on signs of a fresh U.S.-led push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which also lifted Ukraine's government bonds.
Trump's Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August
The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a significant contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.
London's FTSE 100 steadies after four-day slide; inflation data boosts rate cut bets
London's FTSE 100 was little changed on Wednesday, after falling for four consecutive sessions, as gains in healthcare and consumer staples kept the market afloat, while a slowdown in inflation lifted...
A Brewing Supply Chain Crisis Raises The Stakes For The Sprott Critical Materials ETF
While individual innovations such as artificial intelligence have dominated business headlines, the enormous success and blistering demand imposed by tech juggernauts have forced a worldwide supply ch...
Bankers to the super rich reveal how the wealthy see the economy and markets
The bankers to Warren Buffett and some of the nation's richest families spoke to our Robert Frank in an exclusive interview. CNBC's Robert Frank joins 'Squawk Box' with the highlights.
Market moves are an AI specific pullback, says analyst
5 Things To Know: November 19, 2025
CNBC's Joe Kernen reports on the 5 things to know on November 19, 2025.
Singapore woos growth firms with plans to make SGX-Nasdaq dual listing easier
Singapore's central bank said on Wednesday it would make it easier for companies to establish dual listings on the Singapore Exchange and the Nasdaq, aiming to boost the city-state's appeal as a hub f...
Big Tech Fatigue Puts Stocks in a Funk.
The S&P 500 is having its worst November since 2008. Is help on the way?
Markets Will Wobble But Not Collapse: 3-Minute MLIV
Anna Edwards, Valerie Tytel, Kriti Gupta and Skylar Montgomery Koning break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:03 - N...
The U.S. Economy Is Ready To Grow Again—If Washington Lets It
Over the last few years Washington tried to micromanage the economy—and the results speak for themselves. When regulators second-guess business decisions, slow-walk mergers and erect new barriers to g...
What Fed cut? US repo rates still high as liquidity tightens into year-end
The cost of U.S. overnight funding in the repo market has stayed stubbornly high and is expected to remain elevated going into year-end despite recent Federal Reserve easing, adding another layer of s...
The Outlook For S&P 500 Dividends In November 2025
The S&P 500's dividend outlook for the final quarter of 2025 brightened in the month since our last snapshot of their outlook. On 15 October 2025, the CME Group's S&P 500 Quarterly Dividend Index' Fut...
Blip, dip, pullback or the beginning of the end? Global investors weigh in on equities sell-off
European and Asia markets have seen days of consecutive losses, tracking their U.S. counterparts lower as pressures mount on AI-related stocks and their valuations. All eyes are on Nvidia, considered ...
U.S. tech sell-off gathers pace while Europe equities nose-dive
Tech stocks continue to sell off Stateside while Europe's Stoxx 600 ends yesterday's session at a one-month low and the DAX plunges to its lowest level since June. Chip giant Nvidia results are due af...
Prediction Markets Face Next Test at CFTC Hearing
As prediction markets have soared in popularity, the U.S. commission tasked with regulating them has been without a permanent leader.
Goldman's Waldron Sees 'Healthy' Markets Pullback
Goldman Sachs Group President John Waldron says markets are primed for possible further declines, in an interview on the sidelines of the New Economy Forum 2025. -------- More on Bloomberg Television ...
U.S. Life Insurance Q3 2025 Recap: Execs Talk Private Credit, AI Investments
US life insurers used third quarter earnings calls to assure investors that they have a good handle on where their money is being allocated, from investments in private credit to developing and enhanc...
CNBC Daily Open: AI firms are getting money while their stocks are losing value
S&P 500 falls for a fourth straight day, while bitcoin briefly dropped below $90,000. Anthropic signs deal with Microsoft and Nvidia that values it around $350 billion.
U.S. Bank Profitability Reaches Highest Level In More Than A Decade In Q3 2025
US banks' pre-provision net revenue jumped in the third quarter, reaching its highest point since at least 2012. Banks have been able to boost loan yields while keeping funding costs in check, transla...
Will the Fed Cut, or Won't It? This ETF Move Works Either Way.
Investors concerned about volatility tied to the Dec. 10 Fed rate-cut decision can stake out a position with options on the small-cap iShares Russell 2000 ETF.
Bond Markets Have Europe's Biggest Economies in a Bind. Why It's a Warning for Trump.
The U.K. government has been struggling to plug a fiscal hole, shying away from both tax hikes and spending cuts.
Barclays Ex-CEO Diamond Sees 'Healthy Correction' in Risk Assets
Atlas Merchant Capital CEO and former Barclays chief Bob Diamond talks about stablecoins, risk assets and the "darkest cloud" hanging over markets, on the sidelines of the New Economy Forum 2025 in Si...
What really keeps Wall St. up at night: it's not AI or inflation
You can catch Trader Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. AI's runaway energy demand is igniting a massive new boom — and most investors aren't ready for it.
CNBC Daily Open: The flow of money in AI appears one-way at this point
S&P 500 falls for a fourth straight day, while bitcoin briefly dropped below $90,000. Anthropic signs deal with Microsoft and Nvidia that values it around $350 billion,=.
Technical Tuesday: SPX, MSFT & BBY
The S&P 500 (SPX) managed to hold its 200-day SMA, though @CharlesSchwab's Kevin Horner says the price action ahead will depend on how Nvidia (NVDA) moves after Wednesday's earnings. Turning to anothe...
The red-hot AI trade has cooled off. Jim Cramer offers a timeline of how it all went down
CNBC's Jim Cramer explained why Wall Street has soured on AI stock in recent months, citing in particular massive spending commitments from OpenAI. "You know I'm still a believer in artificial intelli...
Charles Payne: The headlines are screaming about this
FOX Business host Charles Payne looks at the cracks in the stock market on 'Making Money.'
Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 close in the red, bitcoin rebounds from 7-month low
Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton reports the latest market news for November 18, 2025. US stocks closed lower, with all three major indexes closing in the red.
Lack Of Data Making Fed's Job Harder, But No Doubt Economy Is Slowing
For the week (ended November 14), the major indexes were basically flat (see table), continuing the weakness seen so far in November. The exception was the small cap Russell 2000 as it continued its r...
Stocks Slide as Tech Weakens Ahead of Nvidia Earnings | 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.
What to really expect from the stock market in 2026
SoFi's Liz Thomas breaks down biggest risks and opportunities shaping the stock market in 2026.
The S&P 500 and Dow extend their losing streaks to a fourth day. Are stocks headed for a full 10% correction?
Over 320 of the S&P 500's components ended trading at least 10% below their 52-week highs on Tuesday, while the index was off 4% from its recent high
The Market Is Tanking. It's an Odd Time for Defensive Stocks.
Recent market turmoil led by an artificial-intelligence selloff seems like the perfect opportunity for lagging, less risky areas of the market to shine. Not all seem up to the task.
Retirees, Don't Panic About the Stock Market Pullback. Do This Instead.
If the market pullback has you queasy, consider it an opportunity to take stock of your investments. Retirees have less wiggle room to weather volatility than younger investors, and it's important to ...
The Stock Market Faces A Steeper Decline
November's market weakness is driven by unwinding dispersion trades, tight liquidity, and unexpected macro pressures. Implied correlation remains low while S&P 500 dispersion is high, suggesting furth...
Not Expecting Big Market Downturn: Allspring's Patel
Margie Patel, senior portfolio manager and head of capital allocation at Allspring Global Investments, says she doesn't expect to see a large market correction, even as investors evaluate AI spends. S...
US stocks fall midday: Dow slides 1.2% as Nvidia, AI stocks weigh on sentiment
Wall Street stumbled into midday trading on Tuesday as investors pulled back from technology and artificial intelligence stocks, sending major indices lower in a cautious session ahead of Nvidia's piv...
Stocks Are Getting Slammed Again. This Isn't the Time to Panic.
The latest market sell-off is another sign of tech/AI froth. But there are other pockets of the market that still look attractive.
Stock market slips again as Nvidia, bitcoin, and other stars keep falling
The U.S. stock market is slipping again on Tuesday, following a global sell-off, as Nvidia, bitcoin and other Wall Street stars keep falling on worries that their prices shot too high. Home Depot is a...
Trump: "I think I already know my choice" for Fed Chair
Trump: "I think I already know my choice" for Fed Chair.
AI: The Mother Of All Investment Bubbles
The article revisits the current state of the AI Revolution, highlighting its transformative impact on technology and the economy. More importantly, it delves into the increasing number of pundits rai...
Richmond Fed chief Thomas Barkin says assessing inflation is especially challenging in the absence of official statistics
The Richmond Fed chief says assessing inflation is especially challenging in the absence of official statistics.
Fed's hawkish rate cut tone is behind bitcoin pullback, says Pantera's Jiang
CNBC's “The Exchange” team discusses what is behind bitcoin's recent pullback with Cosmo Jiang, general partner at Pantera Capital.
Trump: 'People are holding me back' from firing Fed chair Powell
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports President Trump's commentary after his meeting with Saudi Arabia's Mohammed Bin Salman.
Dow plunges 500 points on fears of AI bubble, waning hope for Fed rate cut
The S&P 500 dipped 0.8% while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 1.1% as investors panicked over whether AI firms have been overvalued – extending a rocky tech rout into its third week.
Neuberger Berman's Holly Newman Kroft: Market is showing us it's time to rebalance portfolio
Holly Newman Kroft, Neuberger Berman Private Wealth managing director, joins CNBC's 'Money Mover's to discuss market outlooks.
S&P500 and Nasdaq Index: Traders Brace for Jobs Data as Weak Breadth Raises Concerns for US Indices
Weak breadth and tech stock pressure hit US indices today, as S&P500 and Nasdaq decline ahead of key jobs data that may shape stock market direction.
The red flags are going up across the stock market. Will investors notice?
It's always a good time to check the risk in your retirement portfolio and to ask yourself what you would do if — if — the stock market fell by, say, a third or even half. That's what can happen in a ...
Stock Market Trend Signals Remain Constructive Despite Elevated Valuations
Valuation concerns persist, but trend metrics show no decisive shift in market momentum. Risk appetite still appears firm, with defensive sectors underperforming broad equities.
HSBC: Companies have a better outlook than 6 months ago
Companies have a better outlook than 6 months ago.
Option Data Is Very Bullish For Technology And AI Stocks
Technology sector "directional put buying" is surging, despite no recent price decline, which is a strong indication for higher prices. Both QQQ and XLK show near-record levels of dollar-based "direct...
Fed's Barr: Bank regulation, supervision changes 'present real dangers to the American people'
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest news on the Federal Reserve.
A.I. "Capitulation" Still to Come? Sour Sentiment Keeps Market Tethered
@CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson talks about how the A.I. narrative shifted strongly toward negativity as concerns of hyperscalers taking on debt added to concerns of stifled profits.
CFRA's Sam Stoval: Market pullback is 'healthy & normal'
Sam Stoval, CFRA Research chief investment strategist, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss market outlooks.
Investor nervousness creeps into markets, bitcoin falls to lowest level since April
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi reports the latest market news for November 18, 2025. Stocks continue to be under pressure.
Fed's Barkin looks forward to more economic clarity as data flow resumes
Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday he hopes coming data and ongoing community interviews will help clarify where the economy is heading, with U.S. central bank policymake...
US stocks under pressure, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince bin Salman visits the White House
Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market moves for November 18, 2025. Growing concern over stock valuations and interest rate uncertainty weighs on investor sentiment.
US corporate credit spreads widen as equities market falls
U.S. corporate credit spreads widened on Monday as the U.S. stock market closed below a key technical indicator for the first time in months.
Tech And Utilities Still Lead U.S. Equity Sectors This Year
Stocks in the technology sector, closely followed by utilities, remain the hot hands for the US stock market in 2025, based on a set of ETFs through Monday's close (Nov. 17). Although tech has pulled ...
SPX Faces Critical Support Level Amid A.I., Crypto Deleveraging
Kevin Green points to the SPX slip under 6,600 as notable, though it's 6,550 he's watching as the crucial level for the index. With a market that's "not selling everything," KG expects the 200-day SMA...
Jeffrey Gundlach dubs stock market ‘least healthy' he's seen in his career
The US stock market has done incredibly well over the past seven months, with the S&P 500 index currently up more than 30% versus its year-to-date low in early April. Much of this rally is attributed ...
Some jobless-claims numbers missing since shutdown leak out. Here's what they tell us — and what they don't.
The website of the federal agency that reports the number of people who apply for unemployment benefits each week shows that layoffs stayed quite low during the middle of the government shutdown.
Baron Opportunity Fund Q3 2025 Portfolio Update
This quarter, we re-established a position in Arista Networks, a leading provider of high-performance networking solutions for data centers, cloud providers, and enterprises. We initiated a starter po...
US stocks slip at open: Dow crashes 400 points, S&P falls 1%
US equities fell sharply on Tuesday as investors retreated from major technology names, and sentiment across risk assets deteriorated further. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 466 points, or ...
Dollar Could Fall Sharply if Fed Bows to Political Pressure to Cut Rates
The dollar is likely to come under significant pressure in the coming year if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates more than expected due to political pressure, Commerzbank said.
JPMorgan Vice Chair Daniel Pinto Says ‘Correction' Coming for AI Valuations
JPMorgan Chase Vice Chairman Daniel Pinto said Tuesday (Nov. 18) that artificial intelligence valuations need re-examination. He also warned that a downturn among AI companies would have a broader imp...
A.I. "Jitters" Bring Risk-Off Attitude, Jobless Claims Higher, Bitcoin Erases 2025 Gains
There are numerous risk-off signals hitting markets Tuesday morning, though Kevin Hincks points to A.I. speculation as the biggest.
Jobless Claims Rose More Than Expected Last Month To 232,000, Delayed Data Shows
Whether the Labor Department's jobless claims data will be updated later this week. Several other economic reports were delayed during the shutdown, including September and October unemployment data, ...
Is the party over on Wall Street? Not necessarily.
Why are so many investors surprised that the stock market has dropped since last Wednesday?
Why Strategy Investors Are Starting to Worry About 2028
Strategy stock has come under pressure lately along with Bitcoin
The Market Is Crashing: Here Is What I Am Buying
The consumer and labor markets are weakening, and this has caused my sectors of the market to crash. If you ignore AI companies, the stock market is surprisingly weak.