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We need to see sustained oil prices lower, says UBS' Alli McCartney
Alli McCartney, managing director at UBS Alignment Partners, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss market themes, uncertainty surrounding the Iran war, and more.
Tech Dominates SPX Record Run: What Does Rally Need to Sustain?
The astounding recovery in the S&P 500 (SPX) is something Liz Ann Sonders attributes to short-term money entering the market entering a "very, very small handful of stocks." She wants to see strength ...
What Is Stagflation? This Economist Quantifies It.
There's no universally agreed-upon threshold for when stagflation is in effect.
The market's been 'well behaved and pretty rational,' says Citizens CEO Bruce Van Saun
Citizens Financial Group CEO Bruce Van Saun joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's latest earnings report, market themes, and more.
Dow surges 200 points as Trump announces Israel Lebanon ceasefire
Wall Street edged higher on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a development that investors interpreted as a potential step toward easing br...
New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war's impact on the economy, saying it already has shown signs of hiking prices and slowing growth.
Markets May Be Misreading The Inflation Shock
Higher energy prices may lift inflation for a time, but they say little about the broader economy or what policymakers may do.
The Case For Lower Rates Is Stronger Than It Looks
Oil has pulled back from recent highs, and investors seem to be looking past the conflict in the Middle East. Still, there's a view that the damage is already done, with higher gas prices likely to st...
SPX & NDX Record Highs Tested in Market Gyration & Examining Jobless Claims
The S&P 500 (SPX) slipped into red territory soon after the trading session began, something Kevin Green is watching in what has been a tech-led rally. As both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 (NDX) test re...
White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump's Timeline
Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
A bullish indicator for software stocks just flashed. Why a true comeback could be in the cards.
After a five-month slide fueled by AI disruption fears, the software sector has closed above its 50-day moving average in a key technical breakout.
Fed Chair Nominee Warsh Has to Win 'Hearts and Minds' of FOMC, Dudley Says
Bloomberg Opinion columnist and former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Bill Dudley says people would be upset if Fed Chair Jerome Powell was fired and he says Kevin Warsh, President ...
Dow Surges Over 100 Points; US Initial Jobless Claims Fall
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 100 points on Thursday.
Dow Jones rises 160 points as record highs test market optimism on Iran hopes
Wall Street opened higher on Thursday, extending the momentum from a strong prior session that saw the benchmark indices reach record levels. Investor sentiment has been buoyed by hopes that geopoliti...
An Acid Test for the Global Economy
Plus, Iran war benefits China's green industrial complex, NAACP sues Elon Musk's xAI over its gas turbines.
Start of Earnings Season Sets Tone for Mag 7 & Stock Market's Record Run
Jobless claims coming in slightly under Wall Street estimates add to Kevin Hincks's perspective that markets will remain resilient despite trading at all-time highs. However, have one eye on headlines...
Global stocks hit highs as US-Iran war tensions ease
Global equity markets have climbed back to record highs after a volatile six-week period dominated by geopolitical tensions. Investor sentiment has improved on signs of easing conflict risks and renew...
Unemployment Claims Declined Last Week
New jobless claims were down from a week ago, a sign that layoffs have remained limited even in a labor market that has cooled.
New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war's impact on the economy, saying it already has shown signs of hiking prices and slowing growth. "This has begun to pl...
Fed Rate Cut Expectations Whipsawed: Watch These Key Crude Oil Levels
Why did Fed rate cut odds collapse from 43% back to 14% in five days? March CPI hit 3.3% with energy up 10.9%, oil reversed back toward $100, and the FOMC minutes signaled patience.
This hidden oil price is ripping the hull out of the global economy
There are two oil markets. Your financial adviser — bless his expensive haircut — only knows about the fake one.
Markets Top Records. What Needs to Align for Stocks to Jump Higher.
Live Nation fallout, the biggest IPO of 2026, companies using AI as an excuse for layoffs, and more news to start your day.
Why this market rally still has room to run — until these two signals flash
Nomura strategist Charlie McElligott says there's no reason to abandon this market chase higher, but there may soon be.
Wall Street bank earnings in five charts as volatile markets take center stage
Major U.S. banks delivered a split picture this week, as Middle East-linked market volatility lifted trading in the first quarter but clouded dealmaking prospects.
Dow futures surge on Thursday: 5 things to know before market opens
Wall Street heads into Thursday's open with momentum still intact, but the next leg of the rally looks harder to earn. Investors have spent the past week looking through geopolitical risk and focusing...
Retail investors missed the rally. Why strategist Tom Lee says they'll lead the next one.
Fundstrat found that while retail investors sold aggressively as the market bottomed at the end of March, hedge funds were buying the dip
Anthony Scaramucci says the US economy isn't facing a recession. It's already in one.
Anthony Scaramucci thinks a US recession is already here. Scaramucci criticized Trump's policies, linking them to economic decline and inflation.
Wall Street Is Spending Its Big Windfall on Wall Street
Banks are investing excess capital in expanding their Wall Street businesses.
The law doesn't clearly say what happens when the Fed chair's term expires without a confirmed successor. The White House and the Federal Reserve have very different answers.
The law doesn't clearly say what happens when the chair's term expires without a confirmed successor. The White House and the Fed have very different answers.
Wall Street surges as Iran peace hopes rise
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq post new record highs as investors signal hopes for an end to the ran conflict. The positive sentiment has also affected Asian equities with the Nikkei leading gains.
Stocks Rally, Oil Steady as Investor Risk Appetite Grows
Investors turned back to risk on hopes that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran would soon be agreed, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 looking to extend record highs.
AI Trade to Boost Stocks as Bonds Stay Cautious: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:10 - Global Stock H...
Don't call time on dollar dominance just yet, say analysts as 'petroyuan' call sparks debate
Strategists are debating de-dollarization again after a Deutsche note predicted the rise of the "petroyuan" amid the Iran war. Deutsche's analyst sees the dollar in structural decline but Franklin Tem...
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Tick Higher as Optimism Continues
S&P 500 poised for further gains after setting new record
Middle East war hangs over Europe Inc as earnings season kicks off
European companies are likely to deliver resilient first‑quarter earnings despite the Middle East conflict, but investors say that may mask mounting risks from higher energy prices, supply-chain disr...
‘Moment of ENORMOUS uncertainty': GOP senator calls for swift Fed changes
Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., discusses President Donald Trump's renewed threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Kevin Warsh's upcoming confirmation hearing on ‘Kudlow.
Allspring sees opportunity to add duration as inflation pressures begin to abate
Allspring Global Investments' George Bory says uncertain economic spillovers from the Iran conflict are likely to keep the Federal Reserve on hold for now and discusses the opportunity he sees with bo...
Asian Stocks Advance on U.S.-Iran Deal Hopes
Asian equities were broadly higher as investors remained hopeful that the U.S. and Iran will reach a peace deal soon, allowing the vital Strait of Hormuz oil-shipping lane to reopen.
Economy not derailed by energy shocks so market is looking past it, says Bespoke's Paul Hickey
Paul Hickey, Bespoke co-founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the Nasdaq's recent performance, the upcoming earnings results and much more.
Tom Lee: Stock market is in better position now than the all-time highs earlier this year
Fundstrat's Tom Lee joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what to expect from equity markets going forward, the international market compared to domestic and much more.
Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?
From Snap to Block to Amazon, a new template for ‘right-sizing' the workforce is spreading through C-suites—and other companies are taking notes.
‘HEAD SPINNING': Volatility from Iran conflict is ‘dramatic,' says ex-NEC director
Former National Economic Council director Gene Sperling assesses the market impact of the Iran War on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
Iuorio: Plunging Crude Oil Prices Next Catalyst for Equities
Jim Iuorio explains why fears of stagflation are fading as labor data and falling oil prices reshape the market outlook. He discusses how crude slipping toward key support levels will ease inflation p...
Review Preview: War & Peace?
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records with earnings season delivering a positive distraction.
The market is seeing a feverish rotation. Here's Cramer's advice on how to play it
CNBC's Jim Cramer said the market is rotating out of former winners into previously lagging stocks. Rotations are "tricky" to navigate, the "Mad Money" host said.
The ‘ultimate contrarian trade' is starting to pay off for investors. Why it might have more room to run.
After a long stretch of sharp underperformance, software stocks may be poised to catch up to semiconductor names, as the gap between the two groups has become so extreme that it may be ripe for a reve...
S&P, Nasdaq Hit Records on Ceasefire Hopes | 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.
Wall Street scales fresh record high as investors bet on end of Iran war
The S&P breached 7,000 points for the first time in history, in a rally that erased stark losses incurred at start of war
Wall Street's Big Banks Signal The Next Credit Risks
The six largest U.S. banks—Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo—delivered broadly solid first-quarter 2026 results. Trading revenues benefited fro...
Trading stocks as they approach new highs
The Investment Committee debate how to trade the market as it approaches new highs.
No justification for Fed to raise interest rates into a supply shock: Harris Financial's Jamie Cox
Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group, to discuss oil prices, market themes, and more.
Inflation: A Molehill, Not a Mountain
Apart from the current energy shock, prices are looking pretty good Late last week, investors were hit with news of the worst inflation spike in nearly two years. But a closer look “under the hood” re...
Fed Beige Book Says Iran War Driving New Wave of Uncertainty
US economic activity continued to increase at a slight-to-modest pace across most regions as the war with Iran generated a new wave of uncertainty and higher energy costs, the Federal Reserve reported...
Regulators are reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of market-moving Trump post
Regulators are examining a handful of unusual oil futures trades that took place minutes before a surprise announcement by President Trump last month, according to Bloomberg News. The investigation is...
Retail Investors Keep Getting Burned in the Stock Market. They're Piling In Again Now.
The little guy tends to invest in stocks in bull markets and get crushed in bear markets.
Iran war is a major source of uncertainty for U.S. businesses, Fed's ‘beige book' says
U.S. businesses are pulling back from making major decisions due to uncertainty stemming from the war with Iran, according to the Federal Reserve's latest report on regional economies, known as the “b...
Industrial Stocks Are Getting Hammered. Here's Why.
Tariff fears have flared up again, sending shares of BRP down 37%.
U.S. stocks may be moving past the Iran conflict — but these markets aren't sending the ‘all clear' just yet
No matter how you slice it, U.S. stocks seem to be already moving past the Iran conflict. But commodity markets and other financial assets aren't ready to turn the page just yet.
Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'.
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said Wednesday that the central bank is weighing threats to both inflation and employment and should keep interest rates on hold as conditions evolve.
Exclusive: Two Sigma, D.E. Shaw join Wall Street push against US SEC's bid to relax quarterly reporting
Two Sigma Investments and D.E. Shaw are among several Wall Street investment firms and hedge funds that are fighting a proposal to allow companies to opt out of quarterly reporting, according to peop...
Powell's term as Fed chair is coming to an end. Trump wants to fire him anyway.
President Donald Trump and Department of Justice officials aren't showing signs of backing down in a standoff over the leadership of the Federal Reserve, even as current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term...
Wall Street still betting on 2026 deal boom, but Middle East unrest adds caution
Wall Street's biggest banks still expect 2026 to be a strong year for dealmaking, although turmoil in the Middle East that has roiled global markets has tempered executive optimism.
Franklin Templeton CEO says U.S. is still the ‘best place to invest' despite widespread frustration
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt and FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam sit down with CNBC's Sara Eisen at the second annual Invest in America Forum to discuss market themes, ...
Short-Term "Overbought" Market Shows "Bear Trap" in Software
@CharlesSchwab's Nathan Peterson says we are overbought in the short-term and expects to see sideways consolidation. That said, if bulls "punch above" S&P 500 (SPX) record highs, he sees a more intere...
Former Fed president Gary Stern: Fed should not try to be heroic and stay in wait and see mode
Former Minneapolis Fed president Gary Stern joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the economic impact of the Iran war, and the Federal Reserve.
IMF's Georgieva Says Markets Need to Be More Cautious
The IMF has downgraded its global growth forecast and warns a prolonged war in Iran could trigger a recession. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says markets need to be more cautious in this ...
Jeanine Pirro pursues Fed pressure while clock ticks on her appeal in Powell probe
Investigators from the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro visited a Federal Reserve construction site Tuesday, according to a Fed attorney. Pirro has yet to show a ...
Here are all the ways the Iran war has been affecting the U.S. economy so far
The Iran war is starting to show up in ways both obvious and not so much, with soaring energy costs leading the impact and potential hits on broader growth simmering beneath the surface. Should the cu...
This Big Bull and Bear Agree on One Thing: The Market Thinks the War is Over
The stock market's gains suggest investors expect the Iran war to end soon.
KG: "We're Not Done" with Crude Oil Volatility, Watch Helium Price Action
President Trump expects U.S.-Iran negotiations to resume this week. Kevin Green tells investors to brace for further crude oil volatility.
Wall Street Is Searching for Cockroaches in Private Credit. Here's What Has Happened So Far.
The industry says it is safe, but investors have been on edge. Private credit was the shiniest thing on Wall Street for years. Investment firms started lending directly to private companies and others...
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell amid pressure campaign
US president says he has ‘held back' on firing the head of the Federal Reserve leading up to end of Powell's term in May
Northwestern's Schutte Says Investors Should 'Own Some Commodities'
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte says investors have "bid back up the markets" and have gone back to their old favorites. He says it's also a good idea to "own some commodities....
'I'LL HAVE TO FIRE HIM': Trump issues STARK ultimatum to Fed Chair Powell
President Donald Trump joins FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo to discuss the AI race with China, Iran tensions, NATO clashes, and his push to overhaul the Fed while touting a strong U.S. economy and glob...
Inflation watch: High oil prices boost the cost of imports again. How long will the pain last?
The cost of imported goods rose sharply in March for the third month in a row, heralding further increases in U.S. inflation in the next few months, mostly due to higher oil prices.
US stock open higher: S&P eyes new ATH, Dow jumps 0.3%
US equities moved higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 approaching a fresh all-time intraday high. Investor sentiment improved on expectations that the Iran conflict could be nearing a resolution.
Retail vs. institutional trading during sell-off, Santa Claus rally hopes, AI labor market impact
Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton examines the key themes and top takeaways from the trading week. Stocktwits' head of markets and retail investor insights, Tom Bruni, discusses sentiment on Wall St...
Trump Says He'll Fire Fed Chair Powell If He Doesn't Leave 'in Time'
President Donald Trump says he'll fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave the post "in time." Trump made the comments in a Fox Business interview.
August CPI report: 3 takeaways as Fed plans to cut rates
August's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in-line with economist estimates. However, there was a slight surprise in the core CPI print — a measure that leaves out food and energy costs— which crep...
Cleveland Fed President Hammack expects interest rates to stay on hold 'for a good while'
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the central bank is weighing threats to both inflation and employment and should keep interest rates on hold as conditions evolve. "I think there's risks that...
Sen. Steve Daines on energy prices: This is a short-term price for 'tremendous long-term benefits'
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss efforts to stop the war in Iran, volatility in the energy markets, funding efforts for the Department of Homeland Security, and more.
Fed's Beth Hammack says she expects rates will 'remain on hold for a good while'
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the surge in energy prices, recent economic data, whether the labor market is a source of inflationary pressure, ...
U.S. Import Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March
U.S. import prices rose less than expected in March from February and were driven by higher costs for fuel imports, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed.
Q2 Market Outlook: Why a Stock Barbell Strategy Is Ideal for Today's Market
#stockmarketoutlook #economicoutlook #stockpicks We expect volatility to persist in 2026 and recommend balancing undervalued growth stocks with high-quality value stocks. In this bonus episode of The ...
Market Becoming Complacent in U.S.-Iran War? Robert Conzo's Bull Case
Why are markets rallying even as the war between the U.S. and Iran continues? That's the question Robert Conzo recaps the events leading to a ceasefire and addresses worries of complacency among inves...
Trump Says He'll Fire Jerome Powell If He Doesn't Leave—As DOJ Probe Continues
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he'd “have to fire” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he doesn't leave his post amid the president's investigation into him, arguing he'd already “held back”...
New York Fed Survey Shows Manufacturing Expansion
Manufacturing activity in New York state picked up in April, according to the latest monthly edition of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey.
Trump Says He'll Fire Powell if Fed Chair Stays in Role After Term Expires
Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve Chair is set to expire on May 15.
Trump threatens to fire Fed's Jerome Powell if he does not step down
President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down – adding that he has no intention of ending the government's criminal investigation into him.
Trump Renews Threats to Fire Fed Chair Powell
Powell's term as Fed chair ends in May, but his term on the Fed board lasts until 2028.
Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own
If Chair Jerome Powell Powell stays on as a Fed governor after his successor is confirmed, President Donald Trump said he'll have him removed from office. Trump said the investigation into the renovat...
These stocks and ETFs can beat the ‘sell in May' slump — and dodge the 2026 midterm blues
You don't have to exit the market to survive a summer lull. Here's your ‘stay and play' strategy for the 2026 election cycle.
Stocks Complete Speedy Iran War Round Trip. The Next Leg of the Journey Awaits.
The S&P 500 had its best 10-day stretch since the Covid pandemic.
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed board; probe to continue
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat as a member of the U.S. central bank's Board of Governors if Powell does not vacate t...
Why JPMorgan's Monica DiCenso sees opportunity in financial and healthcare stocks
Monica DiCenso, JPMorgan Private Bank global investment opportunities head, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss this week's market rally, how to position, concerns around private credit, and more.
Major stock-market indexes approach ‘overbought' territory after swift rally
Last time momentum measures were this high indices saw notable pullbacks in the next few weeks
AI Boom Is Back Despite Iran Fears. Why Tech Stocks Can Keep Rallying.
ASML and Broadcom offer some AI optimism, bank executives describe economy as resilient, Amazon's Globalstar deal, and more news to start your day.
Power Insider: The markets are obsessed with the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters less than you think
Retail and pro traders are obsessed with gauging the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, thinking they can gain an edge on where oil prices are going. They can't.