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The true cost of daylight-saving time is a $672 million hit to the U.S. economy
Research suggests the U.S. loses more than just an hour of sleep when we spring forward by turning the clocks back.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran: Labor demand isn't strong enough because monetary policy is too tight
Fed Governor Stephen Miran joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the state of the latest jobs report, energy market themes, and more.
Boston Fed President Collins Argues for Holding Rates Steady
Boston Fed President Susan Collins, who is not a voting member of the FOMC this year, said the central bank should maintain rates at their current levels for some time.
The Fed's biggest fear has always been having to choose between fighting inflation and protecting jobs. Friday's employment report brought that dilemma a step closer
A softening labor market and rising energy prices are pulling the central bank in opposite directions.
3 Fast Food Stocks to Buy Right Now
Social media erupted in early March after Chris Kempczinski, CEO of McDonald's, posted a LinkedIn video previewing the company's new “Big Arch” burger. Instead of focusing on the new menu item, viewer...
Fed Governor Miran says job losses in February add to the case for more interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said in a CNBC interview on Friday that the weak February jobs report bolsters the rationale for the central bank to lower interest rates further. If Miran had h...
Trump tariffs: Customs and Border Protection tells judge it can't comply with refund order
U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a Court of International Trade judge on Friday that it is not currently able to comply with his order to begin refunding reciprocal tariffs imposed last year by...
NYSE fined $9 million by SEC over glitch that disrupted stock market
The New York Stock Exchange has agreed to pay a $9 million civil fine to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges over a computer glitch that disrupted the stock market open in January...
Emerging market equity funds slide as Iran conflict sparks selloff
Emerging market equity funds have posted steep declines this month as investors cut exposure to risk assets amid the escalating Iran conflict, making them among the worst performers across asset cla...
Retirees, Don't Do Anything Rash With Your Portfolios
This market is volatile, but the S&P 500 is still up around 18% over the past 52 weeks.
The Stock Market's New Fear Is an 11-Letter Word That Crushed the Economy in the '70s
Superstitions are funny. Actors won't say “Macbeth” in a theater, baseball players won't talk to a pitcher when he's throwing a no-hitter, and White House staff won't say “recession” when the economy ...
Jamie Dimon Warned Of 'Cockroaches' — Now Mohamed El-Erian Says More 'Bugs' Are Crawling Out In Private Credit
Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz chief economic adviser, is pointing to widening cracks in private credit markets. He said the signs mirror JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon‘s earlier “cockroa...
'NOT A GOOD REPORT': Labor sec acknowledges WEAK February jobs numbers
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer joins 'Varney & Co.' to address February's weak jobs report and rising unemployment.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Middle East Developments, Oil Prices in Focus; U.S. Inflation Due
All eyes will be on developments in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran and the conflict spread to various countries across the region.
Trump-tariff refunds being hashed out in closed-door ‘settlement conference'
Businesses have raised concerns about what they expect to be a months- or years-long process to get refunds.
Fed's Dual Mandate Conundrum: "Pretty Weak" Jobs Report v. Oil's Inflation Woes
@CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard calls February's jobs report "pretty weak" where it's "hard to find a silver lining." It adds to inflation pressure facing the FOMC due to crude oil's huge price spike t...
San Francisco Fed's Daly says jobs report complicates interest rate call
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said Friday the weak February jobs report adds to a difficult policymaking environment.
Navigating Energy Sector Surge & Options Amid Iran Volatility
After crude oil's parabolic rally this week, Neal Dingmann turns to the energy sector and explains how the massive move is small when you compare it to the one-year chart. He highlights stocks to watc...
'LOSS OF 92,000 JOBS': Stunning reversal ROCKS markets
'Mornings with Maria' panel reacts to shocking February jobs miss as payrolls fall 92,000 and oil prices surge. 0:00 – Breaking: February Jobs Report Numbers & Market Reaction 1:18 – The AI Productivi...
Outlook On Energy Markets Following US–Iran Conflict
Escalating conflict involving Iran has quickly become one of the most influential factors on global energy markets. War in the Middle East has historically had a major influence on oil prices because ...
Trump tariffs: Customs and Border Protection tells judge it can't comply with refund order
U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a Court of International Trade judge it cannot comply with his order to begin refunding reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The Supreme Court ...
Why the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February
The US labor market shrunk by 92,000 non-farm payroll jobs in February, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), well below economist estimates of an addition of 55,000. The unemployment r...
Dow Tumbles After Surprise Job Market Decline—As Trump's Iran Comments Boost Oil Prices
How much further oil prices increase by. Saad al-Kaabi, Qatar's energy minister, told the Financial Times that crude prices may reach $150 per barrel if tankers are unable to pass through the Strait o...
Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed's Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk
The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.
BlackRock's Rick Rieder Says US Economy Is ‘Doing Fine'
Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at BlackRock, says “the economy and employment are quite different conditions,” as he reacts to the February jobs report and explains why he still sees 2.5% - 3...
Fed's Goolsbee Weighs In on Jobs Report, Stagflationary Concerns
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee reacts to the latest US employment report and warns the economic shocks like the recent surge in oil prices can lead in a stagflationary direc...
February Payrolls Drop 92,000, Undercutting Jobs Outlook
The February jobs report shows payrolls dropped by a whopping 92,000, confounding economists' views that the job market was starting to gain strength.
Hassett on Oil Price Pressure, US Jobs Report
National Economic Director Kevin Hassett says the White House has no plans to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to bring down oil prices. He says the US nonfarm payrolls report for February, which s...
Analysis: Tough jobs report puts Trump's Iran war plans to the test
The jobs report released Friday showed a loss of 92,000 jobs in February. Unemployment rose to 4.4%.
Winter Storm Fern cast a chill on retail sales, but spending slump is unlikely to last
Sales at U.S. retailers fell in January for the first time in three months as Winter Storm Fern depressed spending at car dealers, gas stations and brick-and-mortar stores.
San Francisco Fed Pres. Daly on February jobs report: No one month of data is decisional
CNBC's Steve Liesman and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the February jobs report, strength of the labor market, state of the economy, impact on the Fed's interest r...
Nasdaq Down Over 300 Points; US Economy Loses 92,000 Jobs In February
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 300 points on Friday.
Feeling Anxious About The Markets? How To Invest Responsibly During Global Uncertainty
When global headlines turn alarming, investors often feel an urge to overhaul their portfolios, but that instinct is usually the wrong one. Markets tend to recover far faster than our emotions do, eve...
Large Payroll Drop In February Weakens Jobs Outlook but Paves Way for Fed Rate Cut
Payrolls dropped by a whopping 92,000 in February, confounding economists' views that the job market was starting to gain strength.
San Francisco Fed's Daly says jobs report complicates interest rate call
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said Friday the weak February jobs report adds to a difficult policymaking environment. In a CNBC interview, Daly did not commit to a position on inte...
U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
The U.S. economy lost jobs in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 for the month, compared to the estimate for 50,000 and below the downwardly revi...
How one Bank of America strategist says investors should trade the Iran conflict
Markets need an improvement in Trump's poll ratings, one strategist says.
Jobs Plummeted Unexpectedly In February As Unemployment Rate Rose
This is a developing story.
US Unexpectedly Loses 92,000 Jobs in February
Nonfarm payrolls dropped by 92,000, analysts expected a gain of 55,000. The unemployment rate climbed to 4.4%.
Retail Sales Sagged in January
Sales at retailers declined in January, the Commerce Department said, extending a tepid trend for U.S. shopping since late last year.
U.S. Economy Shed 92,000 Jobs In February, Including Drop In Entertainment Industry Employment
The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, in a report that was weaker than expected.
The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in a shocking February jobs report.
US lost 92,000 jobs in February in surprisingly weak report
Hiring in February was surprisingly weak, signaling the labor market might not be as stable as Federal Reserve officials hoped – further thwarting the path to interest-rate cuts as the conflict in Ira...
US economy shed 92K jobs in February, well below expectations
The U.S. economy shed jobs to start the year, as the Labor Department reported that employment decreased by 92,000 jobs in February 2026, when economists expected a gain of 59,000.
US lost 92,000 jobs in February just before Trump joined Iran conflict
The unemployment rate was 4.4% in February, with 130,000 jobs added in January
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said Friday, missing expectations.
The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said Friday, missing expectations.
U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Fed's Christopher Waller on War-Related Inflation, Jobs, Private Credit
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller discusses the potential inflationary impact of war with Iran, US payrolls, ongoing risks from tariffs, and his view of private credit markets on “Bloomberg ...
Anthropic's meteoric rise shocked the market — but the AI crown remains up for grabs
A year ago, Anthropic was a niche artificial-intelligence lab in the shadow of OpenAI. Now, Anthropic's Claude sits at the top of the App store in 16 different countries.
What to know about the jobs report.
Employment data for February will be released by the Labor Department on Friday.
Morning Bid: No quiet on the eastern front
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
The Iran War Is Hitting Gulf Markets, Lifting Israel and Shifting Risk Across the Region
The conflict has upended long-held assumptions in Gulf markets, pushing investors to factor in new dangers.
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Tumble Ahead Of February Employment Data—Marvell Technology, Gap, Oracle In Focus
U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following Thursday's negative close. Futures of the major benchmark indices were lower amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict.
Big Revisions Are a Reason to Question the Jobs Numbers, Not to Dismiss Them
Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding.
Dow Tumbles Almost 800 Points Amid Iran Conflict: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Thursday.
Foreign outflows from Indian IT stocks at 7-month high in February on AI shockwaves
Foreign outflows from India's information technology stocks hit a seven-month high in February, on worries that artificial intelligence-led disruption could squeeze earnings.
What Iran Really Means for Markets
From inflation and interest rates to a stock market reshuffling and the federal deficit, this war could have far-reaching financial effects. Investing moves to consider.
South Korea's Stocks Go on a Wild Ride
The market, the world's hottest of 2025, plunged as the Iran war broke out.
U.S. markets complacent, USD decline to resume: Brookings
Robin Brooks of Brookings Institution discusses the impact of the geopolitical events on the impact for oil prices, and the dollar strength. He says the dollar has become 'temporary safe harbor' and t...
Tariffs Are Lower and Businesses Are Racing to Take Advantage
The race is on to speed up shipments, step up production and secure refunds.
Jim Cramer says the market is stuck in limbo – and the Iran war isn't the only cause
CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday that it's more than just the war in Iran that's moving stocks. "The bottom line is we have to face the fact that the market's in limbo," Cramer said.
The K-Shaped Economy and AI's Role
The concept of a K‑shaped economy gained traction during the COVID‑19 pandemic as economists tried to describe the shape of the eventual recovery. A “V‑shaped” recovery implies a sharp rebound, while ...
Middle East War Hits Stocks. But AI ‘Is Still the Most Important Dynamic in the Market.
‘Over the medium to longer term, absolutely AI is still the most important dynamic in the market,' said John Belton, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds.
Oil Prices Could Become a Real Problem for Stocks. This Is the Number to Worry About.
Oil prices have become a focus since the U.S. started military strikes targeting Iran.
Oil Prices Are Surging—And It's Making Stock Investors Anxious. Here's Why.
Stocks tumbled again Thursday. You can blame the price of oil.
Thursday's Final Takeaways: Software Sees Strength, Memory Stocks Under Pressure
Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas go beyond the geopolitical headlines and turn to stock stories through a recent software rebound and memory chips facing new pressure. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empo...
Friday's market may struggle amid current news cycle, says Cerity Partners' Jim Lebenthal
Jim Lebenthal, Cerity Partners chief market strategist, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the prospects for Friday's market performance, nerves around the future of the economy and much more.
Buying Into Close Lifts Flailing Markets | 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. -------- More ...
Dow tumbles nearly 800 points as surging oil prices raise fears about economic toll of Iran conflict
Stocks resumed their decline Thursday after a one-day respite as concerns over the Iran war flared up again with U.S. crude topping $80 per barrel.
Dan Niles: Investors need to be broadly diversified to get through market period in better shape
Dan Niles, Niles Investment Management founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the broader market sell-off, recent software stock performance and much more.
What to Expect From the February Jobs Report
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, discussed the upcoming February employment report, expected to show around 50,000 job additions. He speaks on "Bloomberg The Close.
Something on Wall Street 'Smells Like' 2008, Says Former Goldman Sachs Chief. Here's What It Is.
The man who led Goldman Sachs through the 2008 financial crisis is sounding the alarm on private credit, joining a chorus of Wall Street veterans expressing concern at a pivotal time for the industry.
Oaktree's Howard Marks: There's no systemic problem with private credit
Veteran investor Howard Marks said he doesn't see a widespread problem brewing in private credit, but warned that the sector's rapid expansion over the past 15 years could expose weaker lenders when m...
Treasuries Face Worst Four-Day Skid in Months as Iran War Continues
The duration and the cost of the war are key factors for the U.S. federal budget.
Investor dilemma: To buy or not to buy the dip
The Investment Committee debate how to play the volatile markets and whether investors should buy the dip or not.
Dow Drops 1,000 Points As Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Price Surge
Stock declines for Nvidia and AMD came as Bloomberg reported the U.S. drafted regulations restricting AI chip shipments without U.S. approval, requiring companies to seek permission for nearly all exp...
Investors betting on international stocks trouncing the U.S. are getting a rude awakening from the Iran conflict
The outperformance of international stocks is faltering as oil prices climb to $80 barrel.
Trump's New Tariffs Face Legal Challenge From States
President Donald Trump is facing a major legal challenge from a group of states that are planning to file a lawsuit over his order placing a 10% tax on goods entering the US after the Supreme Court st...
This magazine profile is “absolutely embarrassing for young Wall Street”: Sozzi
“This piece is absolutely embarrassing for young Wall Street and embarrassing for the firms they work for.” - Sozzi Yahoo Finance's panel weighs in on gives their thoughts on the recent profile of fou...
Real World Worries Are Ruling the Stock Market
Worries about global conflicts are overshadowing the AI enthusiasm that once dominated the market.
U.S. stocks swept up by growing fears of an oil shock
The U.S. stock market was jolted sharply lower on Thursday, while domestic oil prices touched $80 a barrel and Treasury yields marched higher on concerns about an oil shock.
The February jobs numbers are coming out Friday. Here's what to expect
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the February nonfarm payrolls report Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET. Economists expect growth of 50,000 and a stable unemployment rate at 4.3%.
US layoff announcements ease in February after elevated cuts in prior month
U.S. layoffs dropped 55% in February to 48,307 job cuts after elevated January numbers, offering relief amid ongoing economic uncertainty and rising costs.
Tactical Rules Trigger Bullish Signal
The Fed is on the investor's side as it pivots to fight inflation. The US Trend remains positive but slows to a more sustainable level.
These stocks are set for high-stakes earnings moves. Here's your trading playbook.
S&P 500 remains stuck in a range — despite the bears' best efforts to swipe it down.
Federal trade judge orders Trump administration to start refunding $130B in tariffs
Meanwhile, state attorneys general including New York's Letitia James filed suit against President Trump's newly imposed global tariff regime
The Wealth Effect – A Double-Edged Sword
There has been no shortage of market‑moving events in 2026, and the pace of headlines alone has been enough to keep investors on edge. Geopolitical concerns remain elevated, the labor market is decele...
Dow plunges nearly 800 points as inflation fears, Iran war spook Wall Street
Crude prices jumped 6% to trade above $79 a barrel.
Wall Street "Bending, Not Breaking" Amid Volatility Whiplash
Markets are moving but not to the extended to the downside that would worry Jay Woods. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.
2026 Market Outlook Commentary
Over the Horizon – Opportunity & Risk Highlights We believe: The economy is in solid shape and continues to surprise to the upside. The second quarter of 2025 posted 3.8% growth and accelerated in Q3 ...
Fed terminates enforcement action imposed on Wells Fargo due to fake accounts scandal
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced Thursday that it had terminated the enforcement action it imposed on Wells Fargo following the bank's widespread fake accounts scandal, saying the bank had su...
States led by New York sue to block Trump's latest tariffs, calling them an illegal end-run around Supreme Court
New York AG Letitia James and other state prosecutors sued to block Trump's new tariffs and demand refunds after the Supreme Court struck down his previous IEEPA tariffs. The lawsuit says Trump is mis...
"Mixed at Best" ADP & Jobless Claims Data into Jobs Report, Crude's Bullish Cross
A "mixed at best" economic data slate Thursday has Kevin Green questioning the Fed's interest rate outlook as the balance between inflation and jobs shift. He talks about the latest challenger jobs cu...
War Creates Uncertainty for Rate Path Says Fed's Kashkari (Full Panel)
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari, who had penciled in one interest-rate cut this year, said the attacks on Iran make him less certain about that. “Now, with the geopolitical...
Goldman's Solomon Says Markets Trying to Figure Out Iran Endgame
Goldman Sachs Chair and CEO David Solomon says he is surprised by the benign reaction to the Iran attacks but doesn't see complacency in the markets during an interview with Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Blo...
There's No Escaping It. The Strait of Hormuz Must Be Reopened.
The Trump administration's efforts to support some transit in the strait won't be enough to stabilize the energy market over the longer run, Ben Cahill writes in a guest commentary.
Pivotal February jobs report likely to show less hiring — but the unemployment rate is crucial
An increase of about 50,000 in February would be seen as another sign the labor market is thawing.
What Importers Need To Know As Tariff Refund Battles Begin
The Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose tariffs, invalidating those imposed under that authority by the Trump administra...
Fed Is Still Assessing Impact of Iran War, Barkin Says
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin says it's too soon to tell how policymakers will respond to the Iran war, but he says they are tracking the price of gasoline closely. He also say...
Layoffs Plunged In February—But Iran Conflict May Cause More Job Cuts, Report Says
This is a developing story.