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Powell says criminal investigation by Trump's Justice Department threatens Fed's independence
The Justice Department served the U.S. Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Sunday, threatening an “unprecedented” criminal indictment against him over cos...
Asian Currencies Mixed; Fading Fed Rate-Cut Prospects May Weigh
Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar in the early morning session. A “glass‐half‐full” December U.S. payrolls report has increased risks that the Fed delays the rate cuts, OCBC said.
The Fed Receives Grand Jury Subpeona. Powell Says It's Really About This.
In a statement Sunday evening, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the subpoenas from the Justice Department should be seen in a broader context.
Fed's Powell says administration has threatened criminal indictment over his Senate testimony
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday the Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment over Congressional testimony he gave last summer, sending subpoenas to th...
Fed Chair Powell under criminal probe by federal prosecutors: Report
Fed Chair Powell under criminal probe by federal prosecutors: Report
The Federal Reserve received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department on Friday that threaten a criminal indictment relating to Chair Jerome Powell's testimony last summer about the central bank's building renovation project
The Fed received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department on Friday that threaten a criminal indictment relating to Chair Jerome Powell's testimony last summer about the central bank's buildin...
Stock Futures Drift Lower With Bank Earnings, CPI on Tap
The major banks will kick off fourth-quarter earnings season this week, and the economic data highlight of the week will be the consumer price index for December.
U.S. stock futures dip ahead of a busy week on Wall Street
With earnings season about to kick off, U.S. stock futures slipped Sunday, after the Dow and S&P 500 closed Friday at record highs.
Consumer sentiment rises above expectations in January but remains below last year's level
Consumer sentiment rose to 54 in the University of Michigan's latest survey, exceeding economists' expectations despite concerns about elevated inflation and a cool labor market.
Wall Street Brunch: Bank Earnings, CPI And Credit Card Crackdowns
JPMorgan (JPM) kicks off Q4 earnings, potentially setting the tone for sector rotation or broad de-risking depending on its report and outlook. Macro focus centers on December CPI, with headline and c...
Trump set to interview this final candidate before naming next Fed chair
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals Trump has one final interview before naming the next Federal Reserve chair, with decision expected by month's end.
JPMorgan, Delta, CPI and More to Watch
We'll also see earnings from Goldman Sachs, PNC, and Delta. The consumer price index will be the big economic data release of the week.
The December CPI May Bring A Hot Surprise For Markets
The December CPI report could decisively clarify if November's inflation reading was a distortion or a genuine downside surprise. CPI swaps markets are pricing in a year-over-year rate near 3%, notabl...
Qatar and UAE to join U.S.-led effort to bolster technology supply chain
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will soon join a U.S.-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains, Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg told Reuters in an inte...
Housing, Jobs, And The Affordability Agenda
U.S. equity markets rallied as investors parsed employment data pointing to measured cooling in labor markets and weighed a wave of policy “trial-balloons” from the White House centered on affordabili...
The Full Impact Of Tariffs Is Imminent - December CPI Preview
Falling rents are providing a disinflationary effect on service inflation; however, this is a sign of a weakening housing market. The full impact of tariffs will be felt in Q1 2026 as low levels of in...
The 1-Minute Market Report, January 11, 2026
Small caps led last week's rally, signaling a broadening bull market beyond the usual large-cap growth leaders. The S&P 500 hit two new highs, with small caps outperforming large caps—Russell 2000 up ...
Energy Is Still My No. 1 Buy - Even With Venezuela, Politics, And Everything Else
Energy remains my top sector, as Venezuela supply fears are overblown and long-term fundamentals remain intact. WTI below $60 pressures U.S. shale, but supply risks from Venezuela require massive, slo...
Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street has a busy week ahead that will see the start of the earnings season and a host of economic data.
Trump's defense, housing comments shake up Wall Street
Yahoo Finance looks at the latest policies from the Trump administration and the impact on Wall Street. Key topics addressed in this video are Venezuela, Greenland, and housing.
It's President Trump's Second Year. Here's What That Could Mean for Stocks in 2026.
Could the second year of President Donald Trump's second term buck theories suggesting headwinds for stocks? The data points to the likelihood of tough times ahead—but history doesn't tell the whole s...
Hedge Funds Get Ready for the ‘Donroe Doctrine' Trade
After the U.S.' capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, investors are racing to capitalize on President Trump's ambitions to dominate the Western Hemisphere.
America's Job Market Has Entered the Slow Lane
Hiring sputtered. The unemployment rate rose. 2025 put a decisive end to the hottest job market in a generation.
AI Reset Is Complete; Tech's Next Leg Starts Here
Tech remains resilient amid rotation, with higher-lows and higher-highs signaling continued momentum despite sector underperformance versus broader indices. AI adoption and infrastructure buildout are...
How you could benefit from Trump's plan for buying mortgage bonds
Borrowers with 6% and 7% mortgage rates might see a refinancing opportunity if things work out as Trump foresees.
Trump's plan for U.S. economic growth has a new twist — include Venezuela and Greenland
Charlie Garcia responds to readers' concerns about oil, rare-earth minerals and America's foreign policy.
Countdown To March: Jobs Report Locks In Rate Cut
December's jobs report signals a weak labor market, supporting expectations for a Fed rate cut in March. Job growth remains sluggish, with downward revisions and a declining workweek indicating underl...
David Sykes On What Matters For Investors In 2026
How events in Venezuela change the investment picture. Outlook for earnings growth in 2026.
A bad year for the U.S. jobs market can't get any worse. Or can it?
The best thing that could be said about the U.S. jobs market at the end of 2025 is at least it didn't get any worse. And maybe — just maybe — hiring might improve in the new year.
Roaring '20s: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love This Market
I've shifted from a bearish stance to embracing the current bull market, recognizing that optimism has historically outperformed pessimism. Key 2025–2026 market themes include AI advancements, broaden...
Are we in an AI bubble? What 40 tech leaders and analysts are saying, in one chart
Record valuations and deals driven by AI excitement have led to some concerns that the AI boom is a bubble waiting to burst. Others have argued that the massive investments are necessary to meet data ...
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street closed out the first full trading week of the new year at record levels on Friday, with the benchmark S&P 500 index (SP500) ending about 34 points shy of the historic 7,000 mark. A revival...
The real AI bubble may be in the private market
xAI, OpenAI and Anthropic have been rapidly raising more money, adding to the notion of “aspirational” valuations across the AI startup scene.
Weekly Commentary: Full CBB To Be Posted This Weekend
The S&P 500 gained 16% (up 1.8% y-t-d), and the Dow rose 2.3% (up 3.0%). Federal Reserve credit declined $3.5 billion last week to $6.540 TN, with a four-week gain of $49.2 billion.
Stock market ticks up toward records after mixed job market data
U.S. stocks are rising toward records Friday following a mixed report on the U.S. job market, one that may delay another cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve but does not slam the door on it.
Markets Weekly Outlook: CPI Is Back On Time
Investors are betting that "America First" is no longer just an isolationist slogan, but a policy that places US strategic interests above all else - including international norms. Metals are once aga...
America's unemployment rate is low. But so is its job growth.
Job hunts are getting desperate for Americans who find themselves locked out of stable, full-time work in a stagnant job market.
The Federal Reserve should pay attention to this, chief strategist advises
QI Research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses economic growth during decreasing job growth on 'Making Money.'
Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market moving moments
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan.
What's happening is a broad rally encompassing many overlooked areas, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan.
Bessent: Goal of MBS buys is to match Fed run-off
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the goal of the Trump administration's launch of mortgage-backed securities purchases is to roughly match the rate at which those bonds are rolling...
Wall Street's move after the 2008 housing crash to buy and rent out single-family homes is coming under fire from the Trump administration
The move after the 2008 housing crash to buy and rent out single-family homes is coming under fire.
People feeling good about taking on more risk right now, says Wells Fargo's Michael Schumacher
Wells Fargo's Michael Schumacher joins 'Fast Money' talks if investors are getting complacent in teh current market environment.
Things That Can't Go On Forever
Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital Management recently highlighted that the AI Bubble will eventually end like all technology paradigm shifts before it. As highlighted in the article below, historical va...
Jobs report doesn't motivate the Fed to move at end of month, says Fmr. Dallas Fed President Fischer
Richard Fisher, Former Dallas Fed President, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what is ahead for the Federal Reserve following the latest batch of economic data.
Dow, S&P, and Russell 2000 close at record highs
Sam Stovall, CFRA chief investment strategist, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's record market action.
'Fed Will Not Be Cutting In January': Lindsay Rosner
"January is unambiguous, the Fed will not be cutting." Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Lindsay Rosner joins "Bloomberg Real Yield" to give her reaction to today's US jobs report that showed nonfarm p...
Investors See Bright Side in Economic Outlook, Push Stocks to New Highs
The stock market is off to a hot start in 2026, a good omen for the rest of the year.
Friday's stock-market rally reveals what investors are really focused on in 2026
U.S. stocks pressed higher on Friday after the December jobs report helped quiet concerns about the state of the U.S. labor market.
Overall landscape for owning common stocks is 'tremendous' right now: Rich Saperstein
CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses markets, investment strategy and more with Rich Saperstein, founding principal and chief investment officer of Treasury Partners.
Stocks Could Keep Rising Even if AI Spending Slows Down. Here's Why.
Big tech's massive investments in artificial intelligence propelled stocks to record after record last year. They may not need another year of big spending to keep climbing in 2026.
It's the End of the World as We Know It—and the Market Feels Fine
It seems tech can take a breather and stocks can still gain. So far this year, areas like materials and industrials are far outpacing tech names.
Traders See Minimal Chance of Jan. Rate Cut | Real Yield 1/9/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Goldman Sachs Asset Management Head of Multi Sector Fixed Income Investing Lindsay Rosner, RBC Capital Market...
Stocks and Bonds Both Had Good Runs in 2025. Even With Fed Cuts, That's Unlikely in 2026.
Bond yields look set to rise this year, despite the possibility of at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts. Even a small increase in yields can be a problem.
Job gains came to virtual standstill after first four months of 2025: KPMG's Swonk
CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses the weaker-than-expected jobs report, what the Fed's next move is and more with Diane Swonk of KPMG and Darrell Cronk of Wells Fargo Investment Management.
White House official: Trump's social media posts on jobs data were 'inadvertent public disclosure'
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the White House's response to President Trump's social media post that indirectly revealed data from Friday's market-moving nonfarm payrolls count, an apparent violation...
S&P 500, Russell 2000 Soar To Record Highs, Silver Jumps To $80: What's Moving Markets Friday?
Wall Street found firm footing to close the week as solid but unspectacular jobs data eased fears of a sharp labor market slowdown while keeping Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations intact.
White House says it's reviewing protocols after Trump reveals embargoed data before jobs report's release
A social-media post by President Donald Trump ahead of an important jobs report may have again violated federal guidelines barring officials from commenting on such information before its release.
Wall Street Roundup: Is Everything Priced In But Normalcy?
AI-driven demand is fueling outsized gains in memory, storage, and power infrastructure stocks, with SNDK up 71% in a month and MU up 230% in 2025. Geopolitical events, notably US action in Venezuela,...
Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: US Indices Eye Records as Jobs Miss Supports Rate Cut Bets
Nasdaq eyes record high at 24019.99 as weak jobs data boosts Fed rate cut bets. S&P 500 hits new record while Intel surges 9.78% on Trump meeting.
President Trump's social-media post showed job-creation totals that indirectly revealed information from December's Bureau of Labor Statistics report
The social-media post showed job-creation totals that indirectly revealed information from December's Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
2026 will be a ‘very good year' for M&A, says Citizens Commercial Bank's Mark Lehmann
Mark Lehmann, vice chair at Citizens Commercial Bank, joins ‘Money Movers' to discuss the outlook for dealmaking in 2026, which sectors to focus on, the AI revolution, and more.
Fed appoints regional bank board chairs and vice chairs
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the chairs and vice chairs of its 12 regional banks for this year, a list that includes Emerson Electric Co's chief executive Lal Karsanbhai as chair of t...
Trillion Dollar Market Cap Changing Of The Guard
For the past several months, NVIDIA has held the title of the world's largest stock by market cap. Additionally, we would note that AAPL is currently larger than Microsoft, but that gap has also been ...
Our Roundtable Pros See More Gains for Stocks, Especially Those Left Behind Until Now
This year's panelists offered plenty of reasons beyond AI to expect gains in 2026. Plus, 13 investment ideas.
Labor demand is even weaker than labor supply, causing unemployment to rise, says former CEA chair
Jared Bernstein, former chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the December jobs report, softening of the labor market,
Forget About A January Rate Cut
December labor market data was stronger than it appeared, with household survey metrics showing tightening conditions. The improved labor data reduces pressure on the Fed to cut rates at its January m...
Stocks Sail Past Jobs Data, Tariff Opinion Delay. Earnings Season Looms.
The market's solid early gains will be tested next week. But investors are feeling optimistic
U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident
The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.
Trump revealed some of Friday's jobs data early in post the prior day
President Donald Trump in a social media post Thursday evening indirectly revealed data from Friday's market-moving nonfarm payrolls count, an apparent violation of long-standing federal policy. Offic...
Goldman Sachs' Jan Hatzius finds December jobs report ‘not strong'
Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs chief economist, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the December unemployment rate, tariffs, and more.
Wolfe Research's Marcus on how the Supreme Court may rule on Trump administration tariffs
Tobin Marcus, head of U.S. policy and politics at Wolfe Research, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss potential outcomes for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the Trump Administration's tariffs.
How to Trade the Next Earnings Season? Goldman Says Try Options
Earnings season is around the corner. Goldman Sachs' analysts have ideas about how to trade it.
Trump Posted Unpublished Jobs Data Early
President Donald Trump posted a chart on social media Thursday evening that included figures in the yet-to-be released December employment report. The chart matched figures that were not publicly publ...
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data in Focus
U.S. inflation data for December will likely be the highlight of the week as investors continue to gauge the likely timing and extent of further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Consumer sentiment comes in at 54 vs. 53.5 estimate
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
We've probably seen Jerome Powell's last cut as Fed chair says Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss jobs growth, the affordability issue, the Fed rate cut and more.
Jobs report for December forecasted to show modest gains in U.S. workforce
Hiring likely remained subdued last month as many companies have sought to avoid expanding their workforces, though the job gains may be enough to bring down the unemployment rate.December's jobs repo...
Good, Bad & Ugly in December Jobs, Questions Around SCOTUS Tariff Outlook
Friday's December jobs report can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. @CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin considers the unemployment drop to 4.4% a "welcome development" to a stagnating jobs p...
The US added 50K jobs in December: What it means for Wall Street, the Fed, and the economy
Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest December jobs report and financial news for January 9, 2026. We speak with market insiders about what the latest job numbers mean for investors,...
US Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.4%, But Payrolls Fall Short of Forecasts
US job growth fell below expectations in December, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 50,000 last month after downward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data ...
Don't Fight The Trump QE
Trump's administration is aggressively boosting liquidity, directing $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities purchases to lower housing costs and support markets. These measures, alongside resumed ...
US Added Jobs in Right Places, Sonderling Says
US Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling says jobs are being added in the right spots, pointing out that the private sector is growing. Sonderling also expects more manufacturing jobs to come bac...
December Jobs Report Sets The Stage For Fed Decisions In 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics job market report for December, the last one for 2025, mostly shows a continuation of what we saw in earlier months: the labor market continues to create modest numbers ...
Dow Jones and S&P500: US Indices Climb as Markets Digest Mixed Employment Data
Dow Jones and S&P 500 climb today as unemployment drops to 4.4%. US indices digest mixed jobs report while Supreme Court delays tariff ruling.
Is The Infamous 'Wall Of Worry' Finally Crumbling?
The Sentiment King Wall of Worry (WOW) indicator suggests the current bull market is not yet over. Despite widespread optimism for 2026, the WOW indicator remains below prior peaks, indicating we have...
Consumer Sentiment Edges Higher, Michigan Survey Finds
Consumers' mood improved slightly in January, yet Americans remain mired in anxiety about affordability and sluggish hiring, the University of Michigan's latest survey indicated.
Dow Edges Higher; US Economy Adds 50,000 Jobs In December
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 0.2% on Friday.
Consumer sentiment improves on signs of ‘modest improvement' in economy
The University of Michigan's gauge of consumer sentiment rose to 54 in a preliminary January reading from 52.9 in the prior month. This is the second straight gain and the highest level since Septembe...
Wait, Tesla Is a Value Stock? Welcome to the Wacky World of Factor ETFs
Investors who buy look-alike funds can end up with sharply different returns.
December Job Report: 2 Cuts, Not Yet
The U.S. labor market is stable but not strong, with equilibrium driven by reduced labor supply pressures rather than robust demand. Recent employment data shows job creation hovering just above a low...
U.S. Added Just 50,000 Jobs In December, Entertainment Industry Employment Falls
Employers added just 50,000 jobs in December, affirming an end-of-the-year hiring slowdown even as the economy has shown significant growth. Jobs in movies and music fell by 2,100 to 394,300, accordin...
Jobs Report For December: Labor Market Limps Along, As It Has All Year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics job market report for December, the last one for 2025, mostly shows a continuation of what we saw in earlier months: the labor market continues to create modest numbers ...
Watch CNBC's full discussion with the ‘Squawk on the Street' crew
CNBC's Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber discuss the recent news affecting markets.
US stocks jittery at open after jobs data: S&P up 0.2%, Nasdaq flat
US stocks were little changed on Friday as investors digested a softer-than-expected jobs report and awaited a potential ruling from the US Supreme Court that could have significant implications for t...
EXCLUSIVE: 'Big Short' Investor Danny Moses: Ignore Prediction Markets At Your Own Risk
For years, prediction markets lived on the fringes of finance — interesting, occasionally accurate, but easy for investors to dismiss. Danny Moses says that complacency is becoming a mistake in 2026.
December Jobs Report: A Positive But Cooling Finish To 2025 Payrolls Calendar
The Labor Department released its final jobs report of 2025 on Friday. The December jobs report showed employers adding 50,000 jobs during the month.
2027: Defense Boom As The AI Trade Unwinds
Defense spending is entering a structural supercycle as geopolitical risk and deterrence priorities drive sustained budget increases across NATO and allied economies. Equity markets are highly overval...
US jobs add 50,000 in December, miss estimates as unemployment dips to 4.4%
US job growth slowed further in December, underscoring signs that the labour market remains stuck in a prolonged period of weak hiring despite steady economic growth. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,...
Roger Ferguson on December jobs report: I'd take a pause in January
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the December jobs report, impact on the Fed's interest rate outlook, and more.