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Nikkei Rises 0.4%, Led by IT Services Stocks

Japanese stocks were higher following overnight gains in U.S. technology shares.

7 minutes ago - WSJ

Asian Currencies Consolidate Ahead of Fed Warsh's Speech

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar ahead of Fed Chairman Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole later.

37 minutes ago - WSJ

Trump Administration in Advanced Talks for Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields

The deal would give the U.S. a direct stake in 17 of Venezuela's most promising oil-and-gas fields that house some 90 billion barrels of crude oil reserves.

45 minutes ago - WSJ

U.K. Business Confidence Jumps Despite Lingering Energy Shock

Oil and gas prices remained elevated amid uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, but firms appear increasingly confident that strong consumer demand and a resilient economy can offset the pressure...

55 minutes ago - WSJ

U.S. Servicemember, KPMG Employee Are Targets of Prediction Markets Crackdown

Charges could come this fall as part of a new batch of insider trading cases.

58 minutes ago - WSJ

U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Investors Await Warsh’s Remarks

U.S. stock futures were near flat Thursday evening as traders digested earnings and waited for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s address. Investors are focused on Warsh’s Friday speech at Jackson Hole…

2 hours ago - TipRanks

Market "Hyperventilating" Over Economy? Gauging Fears of Interest Rates, Treasury

Joe Lavorgna, chief economist at SMBC Nikko Securities America and former Treasury advisor under President Trump, believes investors are "hyperventilating" over bond moves and interest rates. He belie...

2 hours ago - Schwab Network

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack says she sees a labor market 'broadly in balance'

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack joins Edward Lawrence to discuss Federal Reserve monetary policy, inflation, and the labor market. The panel reacts to Hammack's comments on rate hikes.

4 hours ago - Fox Business

Market Will Be Disappointed By Warsh: Gerrity

Kelley Gerrity, fixed income client portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." They discuss Gerrity's expectations ahead of Fed chair Kevin ...

4 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Rally on Tech Gains ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed higher on Thursday as tech stocks rallied. The S&P 500 finished with a 0.66% gain, while the…

4 hours ago - TipRanks

Fmr. Cleveland Fed Pres.: Treasury's bond intervention 'complicates things a bit' for Fed's Warsh

Loretta Mester, fmr. Cleveland Fed President, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what to expect from Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech.

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

Today's Interest Rates: Not the New Normal, Just Normal

Markets are largely reducing expectations for a near-term U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike, and we agree. July's weak jobs report, the underwhelming retail sales report, and continued softening of...

5 hours ago - ETF Trends

Nasdaq 100 Forecast: Coiled and Ready to Break — Will Bulls Target 30,750 or Bears Drag It to 27,000?

The Nasdaq 100 is coiling in a Bollinger squeeze, with Elliott Wave counts pointing either to new highs (30,500-30,750) or a sharp decline (~27,000).

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/27/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) closed with a 0.72% gain on Thursday as tech and software stocks rallied. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. Today’s Top-Performing Sector Information technology wa...

5 hours ago - TipRanks

The Pain Trade Is Too Much Cash — Here's Where to Put It to Work

Andrew Graham of Jackson Square Capital explains where the biggest opportunities sit across tech, healthcare, and consumer stocks — and the oversold trigger he watches before putting cash to work.

5 hours ago - The Street

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh delivers his key Jackson Hole speech Friday. Here's what to expect

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivers the keynote speech Friday at the central bank's Jackson Hole, Wyoming symposium. Prior central bank leaders have used the event to discuss broad policy in...

5 hours ago - CNBC

Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America amid U.S.-Canada Trade Feud

President Trump signed a directive on Thursday to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. The lake is one of the five Great Lakes of North America and forms part of…

6 hours ago - TipRanks

How will stocks perform when the Fed chair speaks at Jackson Hole? Here's what history tells us.

Kevin Warsh is due to deliver his first Jackson Hole speech since taking the helm at the Federal Reserve. Here's what to expect from markets.

6 hours ago - Market Watch

Yields on Seven-Year U.S. Treasurys Sold at Auction Near Two-Year High

The Treasury auctioned $44 billion in seven-year notes at a yield of 4.512%, the highest since December 2024.

6 hours ago - WSJ

What Warsh will say and how the market will react, according to prediction markets

Prediction market traders give only 20% odds that Warsh will mention "bond market" and a 17% chance he says "yield curve," two terms that could refer to highs in yields last week. Kalshi odds also sho...

6 hours ago - CNBC

Fed's Collins Says Rate Increase Warranted If Inflation Disappoints

The Boston Fed president, who has been part the central bank's more cautious center, says recent data have been mixed.

6 hours ago - WSJ

CEOs at these ‘low wage' S&P 500 companies enjoy lavish salaries while their workers struggle: report

As the wealth gap continues to widen in our K-shaped economy, the gulf between workers and their CEOs is growing too.

7 hours ago - Fast Company

When Will the AI Bubble Burst? History Says Not Anytime Soon.

The spending on artificial intelligence will end, but probably not when investors suspect it will.

7 hours ago - Barrons

Bank of America Stays Firm on Street-Low S&P 500 Target amid ‘Flak’ from Peers

Bank of America analyst Savita Subramanian has the lowest 2026 year-end S&P 500 (SPX) price target on Wall Street at 7,100. That’s well below the average price target of 7,901. However,…

7 hours ago - TipRanks

Brian Sullivan: Gulf nations are unlikely to agree to a toll plan for Strait of Hormuz safe passage

The latest I'm hearing on the Strait of Hormuz. The three mega cap oil stocks that stand to benefit from the removal of Syria from the terrorism sponsor list.

7 hours ago - CNBC

Former Minneapolis Fed President Gary Stern: We need to keep our eyes on inflation expectations

Gary Stern, former Minneapolis Fed president, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's anticipated Jackson Hole keynote speech.

7 hours ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Climbs on Tech Rally as Jobless Claims Slip

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is up 0.33% on Thursday, boosted by earnings reports from Nvidia ($NVDA) and Salesforce ($CRM). Nvidia carries a 2.53% weight in the index, while Salesforce tallies…

8 hours ago - TipRanks

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh takes the stage in Jackson Hole on Friday with an unusual presence looming over him: a Treasury secretary stepping closer to terrain long treated as the Fed's

The Treasury secretary's plan to buy back long-dated debt is the latest in a string of moves raising questions about his ambitions.

8 hours ago - WSJ

Gold Targets Strongest Single-Month Surge Since 1999 as Markets Eye Jackson Hole Remarks

Gold (CM:XAUUSD) continues to trade near $4,605 per ounce as it closes out its strongest monthly performance in almost 30 years. A 15% price climb throughout August gave the metal…

8 hours ago - TipRanks

A new tax on these companies would help Washington shrink the deficit

This month, the U.S. Treasury Department made two ominous announcements: that it will no longer require shell companies to identify who owns them, and that the U.S. federal debt has hit $40 trillion.

9 hours ago - Market Watch

Treasuries Look Vulnerable to Another Vague Warsh Speech

Kevin Warsh's inauspicious start as chairman of the Federal Reserve has guaranteed that his speech on Friday at the central bank's annual Jackson Hole conference will command rapt attention.  Bloomber...

9 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Fed’s Schmid Sounds Alarm on Inflation Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid warned ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium that inflation remains a major issue for the economy. Interest rates are “very accommodating” at the…

9 hours ago - TipRanks

Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack told CNBC on Thursday that the central bank needs to act now to bring down inflation. Even with recent data indicating a slowing pace of price increases, the polic...

10 hours ago - CNBC

Fed Chair Warsh Has Challenges Ahead in Jackson Hole

Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz is in Jackson Hole, Wyoming ahead of the Federal Reserve's annual gathering. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his highly anticipated speech Friday morning.

10 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Why Is the Stock Market Up Today, 8/27/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are in the green on Thursday. The S&P 500 is up 0.52%, while the Nasdaq 100 is trading higher by…

10 hours ago - TipRanks

The Diary of Different Yields

SUMMARY Earnings and dividend yields are important metrics for evaluating stocks. SEC yields net dividend and interest income against fund fees, in order to determine income potential for the next yea...

10 hours ago - ETF Trends

S&P 500 Rallies after Nvidia’s Blowout Earnings

The S&P 500 (SPX) is up 0.41% on Thursday after Nvidia ($NVDA) shared its highly-anticipated earnings report. The semiconductor leader posted revenue growth of 106% to $96.2 billion, above expectation...

10 hours ago - TipRanks

Family offices are making a bullish bet on the stock market, according to CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker

The private investment firms of the ultra wealthy raised their stock holdings in the second quarter, according to the latest CNBC Family Office Portfolio Tracker. Family offices also trimmed their exp...

11 hours ago - CNBC

Dow Jones Slips after U.S. Goods Trade Deficit Surges to 16-Month High

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down 0.13% after the Commerce Department released the latest goods trade balance update. The U.S. goods trade deficit climbed 17.2%, or $17.4 billion, to $118.8…

11 hours ago - TipRanks

Former Fed Gov. Stephen Miran: It'd be 'weird' to hike rates in light of better inflation data

Stephen Miran, Hudson Bay Capital senior strategist and former Fed governor and CEA chair, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, rate path outlook, his tho...

11 hours ago - CNBC Television

U.S. Jobless Claims Pull Back Again

The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 203,000 in the week through Aug. 22, 4,000 lower than the upwardly revised 207,000 reported a week earlier.

12 hours ago - WSJ

Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 Rise on Nvidia as Dow Jones Lags

Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 gain after Nvidia earnings while Dow Jones lags, with 53,000, 7,600 and 7,800 marking key levels in the index outlook.

12 hours ago - FXEmpire

Nasdaq Futures Rise as Nvidia’s Strong Earnings Drive Chip Stocks Higher

Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) were up 0.97% at 8:28 a.m. EDT on August 27, while futures tied to the S&P 500 Index (SPX) rose 0.44% after semiconductor giant Nvidia’s ($NVDA) strong Q2…

12 hours ago - TipRanks

Kansas City Fed's Schmid says inflation 'stubborn' and 'sticky,' policy rate not restrictive

Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid said Thursday that inflation has been "stubborn" and "sticky" though he did not commit to supporting an interest rate hike. However, he said he doesn't see the...

12 hours ago - CNBC

Bond jitters, AI demand and tariff threats. Inside the new darling of the hard-asset trade: copper.

Copper just hit a fresh record, while one ETF tracking the metal is up nearly 20% in August and on pace for its best month on record.

12 hours ago - Market Watch

Zandi: AI Drives at Least 25% of Growth

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, says Nvidia is a “juggernaut” and that AI accounts for at least a quarter of economic growth. Zandi thinks AI is already supporting the demand side of...

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

3 Reasons the AI Stock Boom Is Very Much Back

Nvidia, Salesforce, and CrowdStrike prove it pays to bet on the AI veterans, stock futures jump, and AMD partner Nutanix's earnings beat.

13 hours ago - Barrons

Fed's Schmid Talks Policy, Inflation, Credibility, Communication

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid said monetary policy may be accommodative rather than restrictive, citing underlying demand pressures that could justify a rate hike as soon a...

13 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Nasdaq futures surge 300 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens

US stock futures rose on Thursday as Nvidia's blockbuster outlook reignited the AI trade, pushing Nasdaq 100 futures up about 1% and lifting semiconductor and software shares across global markets. Nv...

13 hours ago - Invezz

Fed's Warsh faces challenge whether inflation is a problem or not

U.S. auto prices rose at a roughly 5% annualized pace in July, housing and utility costs increased at more than a 3.5% rate, and recreational goods prices soared by a double-digit ​pace as households ...

13 hours ago - Reuters

Jackson Hole is Warsh's chance to win over his Fed colleagues — and investors

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has yet to earn the trust of his central-bank colleagues or financial-market participants who remain wary of his approach to curbing inflation and his ties to ...

13 hours ago - Market Watch

2 charts show why beaten-down Treasury bonds may be due for an epic rebound rally

The mounting U.S. debt is an intractable problem. A quick look at the numbers shows how interest payments are set to snowball, but short-term relief could be coming.

13 hours ago - Market Watch

Kevin Warsh Has to Pick a Side in the Bond-Market Battle

Plus, Nvidia's commitments and a prolonged Canada trade dispute.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Fed Chair Warsh faces Jackson Hole spotlight with inflation, rate path in focus

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first Jackson Hole keynote as bond yields near highs and markets demand clarity on the Fed's rate path.

14 hours ago - Fox Business

Stock Market News Today, 8/27/2026 – Nasdaq Futures Rise on Nvidia’s Strong Results

U.S. stock futures rose ahead of Thursday’s session after chip giant Nvidia’s ($NVDA) strong quarterly results and upbeat guidance sent shares up 7% in premarket trading. Salesforce ($CRM), CrowdStrik...

15 hours ago - TipRanks

The selloff in U.S. Treasurys has captured global attention, but bond markets overseas have been getting hit even harder. Here's a breakdown of the forces fueling the overseas rout.

Countries with large debt burdens—France, Italy, the U.K., Japan—have come under the heaviest pressure in recent months.

15 hours ago - WSJ

Treasury yields ease ahead of jobs data and Jackson Hole

Treasury yields were slightly lower as investors gear up for an initial jobless claims print and a highly-anticipated speech from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.

17 hours ago - CNBC

Dan Niles: AI is ‘100%' in a bubble but don't expect it to pop yet

Niles Investment Management founder Dan Niles says AI is “100%” a bubble but sees little risk of it bursting for at least another year. He remains constructive on Nvidia's risk-reward, while cautionin...

17 hours ago - CNBC International TV

This Market Strategist Sees Trouble Ahead for AI Stocks. What to Buy Instead.

Michael O'Rourke, chief investment strategist at JonesTrading, sees echoes of the dot-com era in today's market. He likes large-cap pharma and consumer staples.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Six months of war: How the Middle East conflict has shaped financial markets

Friday marks six months since the U.S. and Israeli bombing of Iran triggered a conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies and sent ripples through global financial markets.

18 hours ago - Reuters

Stock Futures Rise after Nvidia’s Strong Results

U.S. stock futures rose ahead of Thursday’s session after chip giant Nvidia’s ($NVDA) strong quarterly results and upbeat guidance eased concerns about AI spending. Salesforce ($CRM), CrowdStrike ($CR...

19 hours ago - TipRanks

Bessent, Warsh diverge on who should set the price of money

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh appear at odds over a question at the heart of U.S. financial policy. How hands-off can policymakers be when it comes ​to sett...

19 hours ago - Reuters

Forget the VIX—Bond Yields Are the Market's New Fear Index

The myriad issues facing the economy aren't being reflected in traditional risk gauges. But you can't fool the bond market.

19 hours ago - Barrons

INFLATION RUNS HOT: What it means for the Fed's next rate move

FOX Business contributor Lou Basenese and Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni analyze the PCE inflation report showing a 3.7% annual rise and debate how the data could impact the Federal Res...

23 hours ago - Fox Business

Nikkei Rises 0.7%, Led by Chip Stocks

Japanese stocks rose after Nvidia's strong quarterly results alleviated concerns about the sustainability of AI-related spending.

1 day ago - WSJ

Fed's Lisa Cook denies committing mortgage fraud, says Trump has no grounds to remove her from office

Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday denied White House allegations that she had committed mortgage fraud and said there were no grounds for President Donald Trump to oust her from her posi...

1 day ago - Market Watch

MARKET MOVER: Quantitative intelligence's impact on the market

Robinhood Markets CIO Stephanie Guild discusses quantitative intelligence's potential effects on the market and rising pressure on long-term bonds on ‘Making Money.'

1 day ago - Fox Business

U.S. Stock Futures Rise After Solid Results from Nvidia, Salesforce, and Okta

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday evening as investors digested fresh tech earnings from Nvidia ($NVDA), Salesforce ($CRM), and Okta ($OKTA). Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DJIA), th...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Investors Brace for Less-Than-Perfect Nvidia Results, Pull Stocks Lower

The major stock indexes edge lower on Wednesday in light trading.

1 day ago - WSJ

U.S. Stocks Tick Down as Traders Weigh Inflation Data

U.S. stocks ticked down after surprisingly heated inflation data as traders kept their powder dry ahead of earnings from artificial-intelligence bellwether Nvidia after the bell.

1 day ago - WSJ

Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ as PCE Inflation Comes in Hot; Nvidia Blasts Past Earnings Estimates

Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed slightly higher on Wednesday. SPY finished with a 0.02% gain, while QQQ rose 0.08%. News That Moved…

1 day ago - TipRanks

Here's what's at stake for Wall Street in the upcoming midterm elections

With election day ten weeks away, the stock market is beginning to care about the midterms. Wall Street is preparing for a range of scenarios, from the possibility of contested or delayed election res...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid

President Donald Trump ​signed an executive order on ‌Wednesday banning the use of some foreign equipment in the U.S. electricity ​grid, the White House said.

1 day ago - Reuters

S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/26/26

The S&P 500 (SPX) finished with a 0.02% loss on Wednesday as investors reacted to a higher-than-expected Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) print. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performa...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Hormuz Traffic Teeters as Iran-Oman Agree to Revenue-Sharing Framework

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to just five vessels on Tuesday, well below the 10-day average of 15, according to data analytics firm Kpler. The decline comes amid…

1 day ago - TipRanks

The U.S. economy is better than it looks — but it might be due for a slowdown

Don't pay much attention to a seemingly soft 1.5% annual rate of growth for the U.S. economy in the spring. The economy did all right — and it's still growing at a stable pace. The latest update to U....

1 day ago - Market Watch

Economists want Warsh to share more on his view of the economy at Jackson Hole, says CNBC survey

Eighty percent of CNBC Fed Survey respondents say the Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh should provide more insight into his economic views. Warsh is scheduled to deliver his first keynote speech at the ...

1 day ago - CNBC

The ugly math on interest expenses, yields and the $40 trillion U.S. national debt

“The interest payments are starting to snowball,” said Joe Boyle at Hartford Funds.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Dow Jones Today: DJIA Slips on Elevated PCE Inflation Data as Treasury Yields Climb

The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down 0.34% on Wednesday following an unexpected inflation print that sent Treasury yields higher. In July, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index climbed 0.2%, above...

1 day ago - TipRanks

Beneath the Headlines: An Economy in Transition, Not in Trouble

Key Takeaways The July jobs report headline (-23,000 payrolls and a combined -103,000 in prior-month revisions) glances over a more nuanced picture: layoffs remain historically low and job openings re...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/26/26?

Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are in the red on Wednesday. The S&P 500 is down 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is facing a…

1 day ago - TipRanks

The bull market in our view is very much intact, says Truist Wealth's Keith Lerner

Keith Lerner, Truist Wealth CIO and chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest market action.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Dow holds steady at open after inflation tops expectations as Nvidia results loom

The S&P 500 was little changed Wednesday after the latest inflation data showed price pressures remain elevated. The broad-market index rose 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite traded around the flatline...

1 day ago - Invezz

Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Brace for Jackson Hole Signals

Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Dow Jones trade cautiously ahead of Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole, with Fed policy signals set to shape the market outlook.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

The Strait of Hormuz is just one of many choke points being squeezed right now, says Jeff Currie

Jeff Currie, Real Macro CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest oil price trends, ongoing choke points for fuel products, impact on the Fed's interest rate decision, and more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Fed's Preferred Inflation Meter Unchanged In July—Here's Why Interest Rates Hikes Are Now More Likely

The Federal Reserve's favored inflation reading was unchanged in July, according to federal data reported Wednesday, as central bank officials have signaled interest rate hikes unless they see improve...

1 day ago - Forbes

U.S. 2Q GDP Growth Unchanged at 1.5% in Second Estimate

The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2026, the Commerce Department said in an updated estimate.

1 day ago - WSJ

10-year Treasury yield is flat after PCE inflation report is mostly as expected

Treasury yields were broadly flat on Wednesday, as investors assessed the publication of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric.

1 day ago - CNBC

Dollar and bond markets 'on edge' ahead of Jackson Hole as Bessent's market intervention piles pressure on Warsh

Global economic leaders and experts will gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's annual economic policy symposium. Bank of America labeled the conferen...

1 day ago - CNBC

Consumer spending posts smallest increase in 14 months. Is the economy getting weaker?

Consumer spending rose in July at the slowest pace in seven months, suggesting the U.S. economy lost a little steam after the end of the 2026 Word Cup and start of the third quarter.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Remains Above Target Range

The personal-consumption expenditures price index rose by 0.2% in July, from a decrease of 0.1% in June. Excluding the volatile good and energy categories, core PCE rose by 0.2%.

1 day ago - WSJ

U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Rose More than Expected in July

Total orders for durable goods—which comprise goods meant to last three years or more—increased in July by 1.1% to $339.3 billion, compared with a 0.5% increase in June.

1 day ago - WSJ

Fed's favored inflation gauge rose more than expected in July

The Fed's favored inflation gauge remained well above the central bank's 2% target in July after the Commerce Department released the PCE inflation report.

1 day ago - Fox Business

U.S. inflation rises in July and stays well above Fed's target

The main inflation gauge used by the Federal Reserve to set U.S. interest rates rose at a slightly elevated rate in July, leaving it an open question as to whether the central bank will raise interest...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Inflation Remains Elevated as Energy Costs Push on Prices

The Personal Consumption Expenditure index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation tracker, held steady in July.

1 day ago - NYTimes

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

1 day ago - CNBC

5 Things to Know Before The Stock Market Opens on Wednesday

Stock futures are holding steady as investors await a key inflation report this morning and prepare for AI chipmaker Nvidia to release its quarterly results; the PCE price index will be closely monito...

1 day ago - Investopedia

Wall Street's biggest optimist says ‘I wouldn't jump into the AI trade right now'

Ed Yardeni, who has been called the most bullish person on Wall Street, says he hasn't been bullish enough on the stock market.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Vanguard Buys Wealth Management Platform Altruist in $4 Billion Deal

The world's second-biggest investment firm is making a bigger push into financial advice.

1 day ago - WSJ

Wall Street's massive bet against long-term bonds is a recipe for a painful bearish unwind, says Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities' strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be one-sided against long-term bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Wall Street futures flat ahead of NVDA earnings: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock futures were little changed on Wednesday as Wall Street prepared for a rare double test: Nvidia's quarterly results and the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. Dow futures hovered ar...

1 day ago - Invezz

Mortgage rates hit highest level in 3 weeks, weakening demand further

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances increased last week to 6.78%. Applications to refinance a home loan fell 17% from the same week one ye...

1 day ago - CNBC

The Morning Risk Report: Bessent's D-Day Unlikely to Be Game Changer

Good morning. The U.S. is looking to increase economic sanctions on Iran and its trade partners. But the new measures might not land a sought-after knockout blow, Risk Journal reports.

1 day ago - WSJ

Why Lower Energy Prices Aren't the Inflation Fix Markets Need

Treasury yields have dropped since Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's pledge to increase bond buybacks but it's not a lasting solution.

1 day ago - Barrons

Kevin Warsh faces his biggest audience this week with one question hanging over him: Is inflation high because of one-off shocks such as tariffs and a war, or because the economy is running too hot?

Kevin Warsh has kept his views on interest rates close to the vest, leaving investors and Fed officials to guess how he plans to tackle persistent inflation.

1 day ago - WSJ

Oil Extends Falls, Nasdaq Futures Lower Before Nvidia Earnings

Oil prices slid in early European trade on fresh Middle East optimism, while Nasdaq futures fell as investors anticipate Nvidia's narrative-setting earnings and U.S. inflation data.

1 day ago - WSJ

‘Let the market speak': Expert analyzes Bessent's bond buyback strategy

Allianz chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian shares his thoughts on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond buyback plan on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #br...

1 day ago - Fox Business

Asian Currencies Consolidate, May Be Buoyed by Signs of Mideast Talks

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar but may be supported by signs of Middle East talks, which could support risk appetite.

2 days ago - WSJ

Mark Walter's Troubles Are Disrupting the Insurance World's Hottest Trade

Investors are questioning a $4.1 billion takeover of Brighthouse Financial because of some parallels to Walter.

2 days ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: Risky Business

Chip stocks were Tuesday's standout as investors brace for Nvidia's earnings report.

2 days ago - Barrons

U.S. ‘Economic D-Day' Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran's gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here's why that matters.

2 days ago - NYTimes

Stock market has used up a lot of capacity, says economist Jim Paulsen

Jim Paulsen, Paulsen Perspectives author, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk recent market trends and what they are reflecting compared to historic standards.

2 days ago - CNBC Television

The midterm elections are 10 weeks away. Here's what markets are watching for

With election day ten weeks away, the stock market is beginning to care about the midterms. Wall Street is preparing for a range of scenarios, from the possibility of contested or delayed election res...

2 days ago - CNBC Television

Tech Stocks Lead Major Indexes Higher

The benchmark Treasury yield notches its biggest decline since June.

2 days ago - WSJ

Market Close: Stocks Rise, Iran-Oman Hormuz Talks, Consumer Confidence Falls • 8/25/26

CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger - Markets & Business News With Expert Analysis From Top Business Names. Visit CNBC.com For More.

2 days ago - CNBC Television

Here's why markets are starting to care about the 2026 election 10 weeks out

Markets are starting to care about the 2026 midterm election, which looms less than three months away and could rip control of Congress from President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Democrats ...

2 days ago - CNBC

Bond rout ending? Massive bets on bond rally dominate options market

There's an old Wall Street adage: Stocks float on a sea of bonds. Options traders are betting the tide is going out.

2 days ago - CNBC

Is there an AI bubble? No, but some tech companies show signs

Like past transformative technologies, from railroads and radio to the internet, artificial intelligence has attracted optimistic investors and inflated valuations, and with them speculation of a bubb...

2 days ago - TechXplore

The Fed Gets Some Breathing Room

A wait-and-see approach? A Fed interest rate hike this year (once seen as a near certainty) is looking a bit less likely these days.

2 days ago - ETF Trends

This chart shows exactly why investors should worry about rising yields — even if they don't own any bonds

Strong earnings growth over the past few quarters has helped lift U.S. stocks into record territory. Now, rising Treasury yields are threatening to temporarily derail the rally.

2 days ago - Market Watch