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S&P 500, Trump, And The Markets: The Scorecard So Far, Where To Look Next
The S&P 500 Industrials sector trades at a forward P/E of 26.5x, a record premium to the S&P 500. This is a long-standing issue, but price action is starting to follow.
Trump digs in his heels on tariffs — with major implications for the U.S. dollar
Market strategists were weighing in on President Donald Trump's State of the Union address late Tuesday and coming away with some important implications for the U.S. dollar.
Evercore's Roger Altman: The economic outlook is good, but the K-shaped economy remains
Roger Altman, Evercore founder and senior chairman, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address, what to expect from the November midterm elections, state of the economy...
US primary credit market competition hits record high as bond demand surges, report shows
U.S. primary credit markets are now the most competitive on record, based on Barclays' analysis of over one million investor records since 2017, driven by high demand for new corporate bonds.
Trump's New Tariffs Could Be Higher Than 15% For Some Countries, Top Trade Official Says
New 15% tariffs President Donald Trump announced in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning his sweeping Liberation Day tariffs on Friday could apply only to some countries and be higher for others,...
How history will judge Fed Chair Jerome Powell | Trader Talk
Did Jerome Powell misjudge inflation and cost the economy precious time? Trader Talk host Kenny Polcari sits down with Lou Basenese, Mark Malek, and Mike Lee to debate Powell's transitory inflation ca...
Government spending lifts global debt to a record $348 trillion in 2025, says IIF
Global debt climbed to a record $348 trillion at the end of 2025, after nearly $29 trillion was added over the year in the fastest yearly build-up since the pandemic surge, a banking trade group repor...
IBM Is Just AI's Latest Victim
February 2026, could in hindsight, mark a pivotal moment when investors realized how disruptive AI could potentially be on various industries. This began with the "Saaspocalyspe" that wipe over $275 b...
DAX, CAC and MIB Forecasts – EU Stock Markets Look Strong on Wednesday
The European indices look strong in early Wednesday trading, as we continue to see a “buy on the dips” attitude play out on the continent.
Peter Navarro on Tariffs 'Plan B'
Speaking in December, Peter Navarro told Mishal Husain the Trump administration has a "plan B" on tariffs. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
Financials Are Selling Off Due To AI, Creating Buying Opportunity In These 2 Stocks
Financials stocks like large banks are selling off due to increasing AI risks with many down year-to-date. AI disruption, Stablecoins, and macro risks have also pressured Mastercard and Visa, but thei...
Bond Investors Embrace Maturity Risk In 2026
The risk appetite in the bond market has picked up this year as investors grow more comfortable with the economic outlook and the path of interest rates. Long‑dated Treasuries continue to lead by a co...
Trump's New Tariff Is A Stimulus For The Economy And Bull Market
Technology stocks rebounded as Anthropic clarified its AI tools will complement, not replace, existing platforms. The Trump administration's new 10% global tariff, lower than threatened, reduces costs...
'CRAZY': State of the Union sparks fight over tariffs and SAVE America Act
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discuss Republicans' midterm agenda after President Donald Trump's 'record-long' State of the Union speech on 'Mornings with Maria.' #f...
US Trade Representative Greer on 15% Tariff, USMCA, EU Trade Deal
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says President Donald Trump will sign a supplemental proclamation to increase the tariff level to 15% “where appropriate,” as the US seeks “continuity” on tariff...
US tariffs could rise to 15% or more after supreme court blow, trade representative says
Jamieson Greer warns tariffs may climb from 10% after Trump imposed global levy amid US supreme court setback
Nasdaq lifts medium-term revenue target for key unit on capital access platforms boost
Nasdaq raised the medium-term revenue forecast for its biggest division on Wednesday, banking on strength in its data, listing and index businesses.
US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says
The U.S. tariff rate for some countries will go up to 15% or higher from the newly-imposed 10%, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday, without naming any specific trading partners...
Small caps' ‘recovery' is a myth built on unprofitable stocks. Here's what history says happens next.
The Russell Microcap Index is surging — yet 57% of its members lost money last year. That never ends well.
This Is Not A Normal Rotation - It's A Regime Change
The post-pandemic market is driven by rapidly evolving macro themes, with AI now causing disruptive sector rotations and compressing software valuations. The Competitive Advantage Period concept expla...
Why this investor says you can make good money off software stocks — if you trade them like telephone directories
Deep value investor Lee Roach is looking at beaten-down software stocks for the first time ever.
Morning Bid: Another day, another AI mood swing
What matters in U.S. and global markets today
World Trade Surged in 2025, Despite Higher Tariffs
The volume of goods moving across national borders increased by 4.4% in 2025, a pickup from 2.5% in 2024, according to the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis.
Dividend Payers In The S&P 500
There are 503 stocks that make up the S&P 500 at the beginning of 2026. How many of them pay dividends to their shareholding owners?
The milestones keep coming for the world's hottest stock market
Exports are booming, the currency is improving and the government is pursuing a very ambitious programme of reform to boost the stock market. And it's working.
Global Markets, U.S. Stock Futures Gain
Global market sentiment lifted following a recovery in U.S. equities and President Trump's relatively uneventful State of the Union address.
Trump hails U.S. economy during record SOTU address
President Trump delivers the longest SOTU speech in history to defend his second-term record. Trump highlighted progress made on the economy and hailed the ‘golden age' of America.
Incredibly Bullish Macro Environment: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:20 - Incredibly Bu...
Renewables firm EDPR upbeat on U.S. growth after regulatory clarity, CEO says
EDP Renovaveis , the world's fourth-largest wind producer, is "very optimistic" about its continued growth in the U.S. market after much of last year's regulatory uncertainty was cleared, the company'...
Nasdaq Rises 1% As Tech Stocks Rebound: Investor Sentiment Improves, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Tuesday.
State Of The Union 2026 Rapid Recap: Trump's Biggest Economic Remarks
President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union speech on Feb. 24, the longest State of the Union speech in history. Economic topics included inflation, taxes, Trump accounts, tariffs, health ca...
Elements for a meaningful sell-off coming into place: Moody's Analytics' Mark Zandi
Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics discusses what he calls the fragility of the U.S. economy and financial markets, saying elements of a selloff appear to be coming into place. He also weighs in on Presi...
Global Capital Is Rotating Back To Brazil - Here's Why
While global investors have been focusing on other emerging markets, Brazil has been working through political and fiscal changes. Its equity market is up roughly 24% year-to-date, outperforming broad...
U.S. Insurance IPOs Thin On The Ground In 2025 As Companies Weigh Sales Instead
Insurance initial public offerings remained thin on the ground last year as insurers weighed the benefits of an outright sale rather than going public. 2025 insurance IPOs were largely concentrated am...
Trump: Tariffs are ‘SAVING OUR COUNTRY'
President Donald Trump discusses how his tariffs are beneficial for the U.S. economy and addresses the Supreme Court's recent ruling to strike them down at the State of the Union. #fox #foxnews #media...
U.S. Treasury Yields Edge Up, Curve Steepens Slightly
Treasury yields traded slightly higher, with the curve steepening modestly in Asian trade.
Statkraft, OX2 in Finland battery deal to iron out wind power volatility
Norwegian state-owned utility Statkraft said on Wednesday it had signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for two battery energy storage systems (BESS) developed by Sweden's OX2 in Finland, where rapid...
Trump's State of the Union Address: Key Takeaways of Economy-Focused Speech
President Donald Trump delivered a State of the Union address defending his administration and economic record, saying the US is "bigger, better, richer and stronger than ever before." The high-profil...
From Reform To Re-Rating: South America's Emerging Investment Opportunity
Politics, commodity exposure, and monetary policy are drawing eyes and capital to South America. Argentina has set an example, yet still trades at extreme discounts to the rest of EM.
Renewables firm EDPR's 2025 recurring profit jumps 50% on U.S. growth
EDP Renovaveis , the world's fourth-largest wind energy producer, said on Wednesday recurring net profit rose 50% in 2025, driven by strong U.S. capacity expansion, even as capital gains fell.
Data Update 8 For 2026: Time For Harvesting - Dividends And Buybacks
In this post, I will look at the decision by businesses on how much cash to return to their owners and in what form (dividends or buybacks) and how that decision played out globally in 2025. I will ar...
In a Chaotic Market, Take the Long-Term View
Our “time arbitrage” strategy, which monetizes short-term volatility for long-term gain, provides a simple framework for making decisions amid uncertainty.
AI-fuelled optimism meets policy risks for European clean energy stocks
Investors in European clean-energy producers are bracing for fresh turbulence as a months-long rally, fuelled by hopes of AI-driven power demand, collides with a resurgence of policy risk.
India's solar manufacturer stocks tank after preliminary US duties on imports
Shares of Indian solar equipment manufacturers fell between 4% and 11% on Wednesday after the United States announced preliminary duties on solar imports from India and some other Asian countries.
Trump backs stock-trade ban for Congress during State of the Union. Here's where the effort stands.
President Donald Trump got applause from Democrats and Republicans alike when he called in his State of the Union address for Congress to stop insider trading among lawmakers.
The ('AI') Capital Cycle
AI investment has contributed roughly $250 billion to US GDP, as capital expenditures by hyperscalers increased from $160 billion to an estimated $415 billion last year. Previous investment cycles hav...
Trump touts stock market highs during SOTU address
President Donald Trump touted stock market highs during his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening.
Trump Says Stock Market Hit 53 New Highs on His Watch
President Donald Trump touted stock market records reached during his administration. “The stock market is at 53 all-time record highs since the election," he said during his State of the Union addres...
SpaceX IPO will reprice the entire private space market, says Space Capital's Chad Anderson
Space Capital's Chad Anderson joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the future of the space sector as the market looks ahead to a possible SpaceX IPO.
The global M&A boom is rolling into 2026 as AI sparks deal frenzy — but cash is getting tight
Merger-and-acquisition activity roared back to life last year despite a sluggish start. Markets are betting that the surge will continue.
Emerging Markets And The AI Surge
Seven of the ten largest contributors to the MSCI EM Index return in 2025 were AI-related and accounted for more than 40% of the index's 34% return. Significant portion of the AI physical infrastructu...
Industry Group Rotation Since The Last Market High
As of 2/23, the S&P 500 was down about 2% since 1/28, while the mega-cap heavy Nasdaq 100 was down 5%. Within the broader large-cap Russell 1000, the average stock in the index is down just 0.3% since...
Consumer confidence rebounds in February as Americans grow less pessimistic about jobs
February consumer confidence improved but stayed below 2024 peaks as households continue weighing job market prospects against persistent cost worries.
Jim Cramer's simple framework for identifying winners in a market fearful of AI disruption
CNBC's Jim Cramer offered up a framework for identifying winning stocks in this market. "We want companies that make things and do stuff that we can understand," the "Mad Money" host said.
Why Daily Stock Picks' Gary Vaughan Likes Large Cap Tech (And Energy)
Nvidia remains a core holding for Gary Vaughan from Daily Stock Picks, but he trimmed his position ahead of earnings due to market cap constraints and potential competition from AMD. Apple is his high...
‘WALL OF WORRY': Economist sounds alarm on new economic data
Piper Sandler chief global economist Nancy Lazar analyzes surging consumer confidence, the job market and more on ‘Making Money.'
Trump's New 10% Global Tariffs Take Effect
US President Donald Trump's new 10% global tariffs have gone into effect, kicking off a White House effort to preserve the president's trade agenda after the Supreme Court struck down his original swe...
Why did AI ‘science fiction' spur market panic? We asked a behavioral-finance expert to find out.
Amid high AI valuations and fears of software displacement, a blog post from Citrini Research ignited a selloff as investors tried to front-run the exit
Stocks Rise After AI-Fueled Selloff 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, Kristine Aquino, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. -------- More...
Everyone is 'on the edge of their seats,' investing expert says
Siebert Financial CIO Mark Malek analyzes how investors should respond to market volatility on 'The Claman Countdown.'
AI Trade: Short CapEx, Long Profits
AI hyperscalers are ramping up CapEx for 2026, but this risks declining ROIC/ROCE and shifts value capture opportunities to suppliers in the AI value chain. I recommend going long on GPU designers, me...
What investors should do about the fear of AI taking over everything
Investors learned to live with tariff uncertainty last year. Now, it's all about coping with the threat of AI changing everything.
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: WBD Bidding War Continues & Consumer Confidence Improves
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) makes another move in its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), a story Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas believe investors shouldn't miss from Tuesday's session.
Two Fed officials don't see major upheavel from artificial intelligence
Two Federal Reserve officials on Tuesday said they do not expect artificial intelligence technology to drive a massive upheaval in the economy.
Nasdaq 100: Stock Market Rebounds as AI Disruption Concerns Fade
Nasdaq 100 leads US stocks higher as AI fears fade, software rebounds, and traders reassess stock market risk and resistance levels.
Stock Markets Hold A Tight Range In A Cloudy Picture - Dow Jones And U.S. Index Outlook
US Stock Benchmarks rebound after yesterday's rough open. Indexes maintain a tight consolidation range as uncertainty still looms on sentiment.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee Throws Cold Water on Rate Cuts
Three-percent inflation isn't good enough for the Federal Reserve—and it isn't low enough to justify cutting interest rates.
Investors brace for a State of the Union speech that may fuel anxiety
The State of the Union speech from President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening comes at a pivotal point for investors, sideswiped by market turbulence in recent months and craving stability.
AI jitters are turning discount chains and shampoo makers into the stock market's hottest trade — and that's risky
Consumer staples, long seen as a safety play when tech stocks sell off, are now among the riskier bets on Wall Street.
The growing divide between retail and institutional ETF investors
An interesting trend is taking shape in the world of ETFs. Institutional investors vs.
Consumer Discretionary In The Great Rotation
The Great Rotation is moving capital from tech to value, defensives, and emerging markets. Strong gains in consumer staples signal a defensive shift, not necessarily a recession call.
Citrini Research's '2028 Global Intelligence Crisis': How Worried Should We Be?
The Citrini Research report sparked market fears of severe AI-driven disruption, projecting unemployment over 10% and a sharp S&P 500 decline by 2028. AI is already impacting stocks—IBM fell 13% on An...
2026 will favor U.S. equities, says Wells Fargo's Paul Christopher
Paul Christopher, Wells Fargo head of global market strategy, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the recent deal between AMD and Meta, his outlook for markets and much more.
Much of world economy has coped better than expected with tariffs, SNB chairman says
U.S. tariffs and uncertainty have weighed on global economic growth, but many parts of the economy have proved more resilient than expected, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Tuesda...
Warsh, Then Repeat
The past week or so, the market has had a lot of news to absorb. President Trump's appointment of Kevin Warsh to Fed Chair sparked volatility in the US dollar, rates, and precious metals. In addition,...
A Shift to Value Could Make Stocks Look Cheaper—but Also Mean Lower Returns
A rotation into value stocks might make the market look cheaper. History suggests it could also bring weaker returns and more volatility.
A Fictional Memo Just Moved Real Markets. Here's Why It Matters
The most important financial document this week is not an earnings report or a Fed statement. It is a speculative macro memo written as though it's June 2028.
Trump's Tariffs Are Adding Steel Mill Jobs, and Crushing American Factories
Tariffs unaffected by President Trump's Supreme Court loss are adding costs for many U.S. manufacturers that use steel, limiting exports and jeopardizing jobs.
Sen. Warren: Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh is a 'sock puppet'
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Friday's Supreme Court decision on tariffs, the Federal Reserve, and more.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO: Tariffs should be a congressionally mandated tool
Suzanne Clark, U.S. Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, discusses her thoughts on the Supreme Court tariff ruling.
Independence, Inflation, and the Next Fed Era Under Warsh
On Friday, President Trump announced his pick for FOMC chair after a closely watched series of interviews with candidates.
Rotation The Has Been Underway. The Case for Thoughtful Diversification Grows Stronger
Broad Market Leadership Opens 2026 Despite early volatility driven by global bond market stress, tariff-related tensions, renewed inflation concerns, and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve leader...
Credit Spread Seasonality – An Auspicious Sign for Corporate Bonds?
While the equity market has its well‑known “January Effect,” credit markets also show a seasonal pattern. Looking back over nearly three decades of data, January tends to be one of the better months f...
Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: AMD–Meta Deal Lifts Tech as Software Stocks Stage Recovery
US stocks rebound as tech stocks and software names surge, boosted by the AMD–Meta AI deal while tariffs and geopolitical risks keep traders cautious.
Breaking Down the Viral Memo That Spooked Markets
Citrini Research's post on AI risks appears to have sparked a stock selloff.
KG on Consumer Sentiment, Financial Sector Woes & Crude Above $65
February's consumer confidence showed a slight improvement over the previous month, though the Richmond Fed presented volatility on the manufacturing front. Kevin Green talks about what the latest pri...
AI will lead to mass unemployment, a new paper says — but other researchers are skeptical
The Citrini Research paper imagines a scenario in which widespread AI adoption leads to disruption and societal chaos. Evercore called it “thought-provoking” but “implausible.
Diversification: It's Not Just for Defense Anymore
Most investors seem to think of diversification as defense. Suddenly, it's playing offense. While the S&P 500 has wrenched up and down but gone pretty much nowhere this year, international, emerging-m...
US Consumer Confidence Ticks Up on Stronger Job Prospects
The Conference Board's gauge of consumer confidence increased to 91.2, from an upwardly revised 89 last month, data out Tuesday showed. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called f...
Fed's Goolsbee on Inflation Risk, Tariffs and Powell
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee says he is more concerned about inflation amid a "steady" job market. Speaking with Mike McKee on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Goolsbee also com...
Consumer Confidence Improved In February
Research group The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index rose to 91.2 from an upwardly revised 89 in January. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a reading of 86.8.
Consumers are more upbeat about the U.S. economy than previously thought
While not ecstatic about the outlook, consumers are more upbeat about the economy than it appeared last month, the Conference Board said Tuesday.
A Fed in Transition
SUMMARY Rate moves on hold, as labor market stabilizes and the upside risk to inflation has diminished. Leadership transition faces obstacles due to DOJ subpoenas.
Classic 'TACO'? Investors shrug off Trump's latest tariff announcement
Global investors appear to be shrugging off President Donald Trump's new global tariffs. Trump announced that a new, blanket 15% global levy would be applied to imports after the Supreme Court struck ...
U.S. Home-Price Growth Slows In December
U.S. home-price growth slowed to its lowest annual level in over a decade as mortgage rates and inflation continued to weigh on home buyers.
Fed's Waller says central bank deploying AI tech cautiously
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Tuesday the U.S. central bank is carefully moving to adopt artificial intelligence technology in a system-wide approach.
More Tariff Turmoil
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled against the tariffs imposed by Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Based on the financial world's initial reactio...
This Small-Cap Biotech Stock Is Soaring 35%. Investors Are Excited Over a Prostate Cancer Drug.
Vir Biotechnology lands a license agreement with Japan's Astellas Pharma for its lead drug candidate.
Look Past The Ominous Headlines
Recent risk-off sentiment is driven by AI disruption fears and renewed tariff uncertainty, pressuring software and financial stocks. AI's potential to displace white-collar jobs and impact sectors lik...
Solid Economy Should Keep Fed's Focus on Inflation, Chicago Fed's Goolsbee Says
A solid consumer economy and steady labor market mean that the Fed should be primarily focused on addressing elevated inflation, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said.