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Hormuz Tensions Rise as US, Iran Seek Leverage

Iranian state TV aired what it says is a video of Iran's navy seizing vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US said it intercepted two Iranian supertankers trying to evade its blockade, as talks ...

21 minutes ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

CFOs Are Flying Blind on Counterparty Risk as Cross-Border Uncertainty Spikes

Cross-border commerce has long been constrained by cost and its cousin, speed. That hierarchy, however, is increasingly shifting toward a new axis: counterparty risk.

36 minutes ago - PYMNTS

Cannabis rescheduling fuels optimism across industry

The U.S. Department of Justice is immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes t...

38 minutes ago - Reuters

Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work?

Trying to book a flight right now can feel absurd. Qantas and Virgin Australia are warning that higher fuel costs and disruption linked to the Middle East conflict are putting pressure on fares and fo...

39 minutes ago - TechXplore

S&P500: Stock Market Pulls Back From Record High, Forecast Turns Cautious

Stocks pull back after record highs as S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip early. Weak earnings and Tesla concerns drive losses while markets pause for next catalyst.

54 minutes ago - FXEmpire

DOJ Met With TV Station Executives as Part of Sports TV Probe

Justice Department officials met with broadcast-television station operators earlier this week as part of its antitrust investigation into the sports-media marketplace, according to people familiar wi...

55 minutes ago - WSJ

U.S. inflation picture is the worst in almost 4 years

S&P Global surveys show that companies are willing to pay more for scarce supplies, in an echo of the pandemic.

1 hour ago - Market Watch

White House alleges China stole AI at industrial scale: report

The White House has accused Chinese entities of conducting “industrial-scale” theft of intellectual property from American artificial intelligence labs, marking a fresh escalation in tensions between ...

1 hour ago - Invezz

Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say

Bending Spoons, a European tech firm whose business ‌model is based on reviving companies, has picked banks to organise a potential $20 billion U.S. initial public offering this year, two people close...

1 hour ago - Reuters

GSAM's Calnon on Markets, Investment Strategy

Greg Calnon, Global Head of Public Investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses his outlook for markets and investment strategy. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen on Bloomberg...

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Japan's Katayama stresses close US contact on yen

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama tells Bloomberg's Shery Ahn that Tokyo is in constant contact with US officials as it stays on high alert over speculative moves weakening the yen. Past inter...

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

US Jobless Claims Rise to 214,000 With Layoffs Limited

Applications for US unemployment benefits increased by 6,000 to 214,000 last week but remain at a level consistent with low layoffs. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Top Fiber Optics Stocks In 2026

The building of AI data centers is going from a technology story to a full-scale infrastructure play. Hyperscaler spending on AI-related builds is expected to hit $700 billion this year alone.

1 hour ago - FXEmpire

Ping Pong Robot Uses Agentic AI

Scientists at Sony AI have developed a table tennis robot with enough speed and precision to beat even some expert ping pong players in the latest matchup between biological and artificial intelligenc...

1 hour ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

A market pullback is more likely than a continued rally, Goldman Sachs says

Goldman's warning comes as the stock market has enjoyed a strong rally off the lows hit on March 30.

2 hours ago - Market Watch

Canada Producer Prices Rise in March

Producer prices in Canada climbed again last month, driven by a record jump for energy products and big rises for chemicals with the escalation in the Iran war.

2 hours ago - WSJ

Dow Jones falls 253 points as Iran tensions, earnings weigh mood

Wall Street opened weaker on Thursday, as investors paused after a recent rally, weighed down by persistent geopolitical tensions and a mixed batch of corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Aver...

2 hours ago - Invezz

U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week

The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 214,000 in the week through April 18, higher than the 208,000 reported a week earlier, the Labor Department said.

3 hours ago - WSJ

Why it's the luckiest U.S. stock market in history, according to one strategist

Financial conditions are easy and the AI boom is driving the economy forward, despite war, tariffs and other headwinds, says this strategist

3 hours ago - Market Watch

Americans cut spending due to higher gas prices and see no relief in sight, CNBC survey finds

Americans are feeling the pinch of higher gas prices, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey. They are spending less on entertainment, travel and even essential items like groceries and med...

4 hours ago - CNBC

Morning Call Sheet: Markets hold near highs on earnings and AI bets

Dave Mazza, CEO of Roundhill Investments, Sylvia Jablonski, Co Founder and CIO of Defiance ETFs, and Steve Grasso, CEO of Grasso Global, say strong earnings and AI demand support markets despite risks

4 hours ago - CNBC Television

The Iran Cease-Fire Rallied Markets but There Are 4 Other Factors Keeping Investors Optimistic

The Strait of Hormuz is still a mess, but that's not slowing down investors.

5 hours ago - Barrons

Stock investors are living in a parallel universe where AI trumps all, tech guru Erik Gordon says

Investors are so detached from reality that they're living in their own universe, Erik Gordon says. The stock market "shrugs off" war, oil shocks, and job losses, the entrepreneurship professor said.

5 hours ago - Business Insider

Dow futures plunge 310 points: 5 things to know before market opens

Wall Street was poised for a weaker open on Thursday as investors paused after a recent rally, with renewed uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and its impact on oil prices clouding the outlook for ...

5 hours ago - Invezz

Politics and Your Portfolio Shouldn't Mix

The stalemate in Iran remains the main market driver nearly eight weeks into the conflict, and the mood has soured with oil prices higher overnight and stock futures pointing to losses.

5 hours ago - WSJ

Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out

U.S. stocks are rebounding and investors, reassured by diplomacy around the Iran war, are coming off the sidelines as AI-related spending and ​a strong start to the earnings season fuel a new fear: mi...

5 hours ago - Reuters

'No one immune to oil price volatility': IEA Chief

Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, told CNBC at CONVERGE LIVE that no country is immune to oil price volatility. 🔗Read more: cnb.cx/4ttRJWw

7 hours ago - CNBC International TV

U.S. Officials Try to Get a Grip on Risks Bubbling Inside Private Credit

In widespread requests, the SEC is seeking information about valuations, loan selection and other maneuvers by firms including Blue Owl.

13 hours ago - WSJ

Matthew Tuttle Advises Caution Near All-Time Highs, Offers Energy Opportunities

Markets don't seem to care about geopolitics or crude oil's uptick, says Matthew Tuttle, though he advises caution ahead. "You can't ignore the rally," says Matthew, "but the real tell is going to be ...

14 hours ago - Schwab Network

Review & Preview: Well Done Wednesday

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records as earnings foreshadowed the possibility of a profitable peace.

16 hours ago - Barrons

Jim Cramer's strategy to avoid missing out on big winners

Jim Cramer explained a strategy to help ensure investors don't miss out on big winners in the stock market. "You need to have the discipline which says you have to have the stock and you are not going...

17 hours ago - CNBC

The Treasury Market Might Be Sleeping on Risk

The 10-year U.S. Treasury note's yield matches its three-year average.

18 hours ago - Barrons

S&P and Nasdaq Set Fresh Records After Cease-Fire Extension

Brent crude tops $100 a barrel as longer-term peace remains uncertain.

19 hours ago - WSJ

Dow Jones jumps 340 pts as ceasefire, earnings fuel rally

US stocks moved higher on Wednesday, snapping a recent losing streak as investors responded positively to an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while a strong start to earnings sea...

19 hours ago - Invezz

Pirro says DOJ won't drop Fed probe, will appeal judge's order blocking Powell subpoenas

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro doubled down Wednesday on her controversial investigation of the Federal Reserve, saying she is "going forward." The probe has endangered the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, P...

20 hours ago - CNBC

Why Wall Street is growing optimistic about Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination

The optimism comes after Sen. Thom Tillis offered President Trump a so-called “off ramp” that would end a DOJ probe.

21 hours ago - New York Post

Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him

But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.

21 hours ago - CNBC

Nasdaq Index: Tech Stocks Hit Record High, US Indices Forecast Stays Bullish

Nasdaq hits a fresh record as tech stocks and earnings drive US indices higher. Oil and the Strait of Hormuz remain the key risks.

21 hours ago - FXEmpire

Balance Sheets, QE & Key Takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Senate Testimony

@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin recaps Kevin Warsh's Senate testimony and the key takeaways from the meeting. Warsh's desire to shrink the Fed's balance sheet is a process Collin believes will have hea...

22 hours ago - Schwab Network

Market Wrap

Over the last month, markets have been turbulent amid escalating tensions in Iran, with the VIX currently sitting around 25. For historical context, the VIX spiked above 50 during last year's “Liberat...

23 hours ago - ETF Trends

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, financial regulation and Iran

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, concerns around private credit, regulation in the banking...

23 hours ago - CNBC Television

The top four takeaways from Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing, according to strategist Tom Lee

Tom Lee, of Fundstrat, outlined independence, forward guidance, inflation and the Federal Reserve's inflation measurement as the key takeaways

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Inflation, Not Growth, Is the Issue—For Now

Keep your eyes on real yields for signs of the economy's health Oil-driven inflation fears have investors increasingly convinced the Fed won't be cutting interest rates anytime soon—a sentiment shift ...

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Strait of Hormuz remains basically closed as Iran seizes ships after Trump ceasefire extension

The Strait of Hormuz has not broadly opened to ship traffic after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is still trying to control ship traffic in the sea lane, while the U.S. ...

1 day ago - CNBC

The Nasdaq Just Touched New Highs, and BlackRock Says the AI Trade is Back. Here's Why.

What's in this spring? The AI trade, according to BlackRock.

1 day ago - Investopedia

First came the price rises. Now output is falling in industries ranging from airlines to chemicals.

Companies have moved on from lifting prices to now reducing output as a result of the war in Iran.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Oil Higher, Stocks Higher: Investors Turn Away from Iran & Toward Earnings

Markets are transitioning from geopolitical risk and focusing more on earnings, says Kevin Green, pointing out the "oil higher, stocks higher" trend as a key indicator. Don't discredit headlines aroun...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Iran Conflict Derails Recent Market Progress, Equities and Bonds Fall in March

HIGHLIGHTS: Stocks: In March, the S&P 500 Index posted its worst month since 2022. Bonds: Rates moved sharply higher during March, creating a difficult environment for bonds.

1 day ago - ETF Trends

Senate Grills Trump's Fed Chair Pick Warsh Key Takeaways

Senate Grills Trump's Fed Chair Pick Warsh Key Takeaways.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Private credit funds' shares trade at steep discounts as concerns grow

Shares of private credit funds are trading at their deepest discounts to net asset values in more than 5-1/2 years as investors ​grow more sceptical of valuations and mounting stress in the sector.

1 day ago - Reuters

It's a great time for buying across private equity and private credit, says Steve Klinsky

Steve Klinsky, New Mountain Capital founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of private credit and private equity, latest market trends, private equity and private credit's retail push...

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Dow Jones jumps 417 pts as Trump extends Iran ceasefire

US stock indices moved higher on Wednesday, signaling a positive open for Wall Street after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, even as uncertainty persisted over the durability o...

1 day ago - Invezz

Time for Bull Run? Alec Young's Bullish Case in AI, Earnings & Fundamentals

Alec Young (@MoneyFlowsCom) believes the stock market hit the bottom on March 30 when the S&P 500 (SPX) hovered around 6,300. He believes we're in a set-up where a sharp and steady rebound will shape ...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Swedish central bank's Thedeen says inflation risks have increased, pointing to Middle East conflict

Swedish central ​bank Governor Erik Thedeen ‌said on Wednesday the risk has risen somewhat that inflation could ​be higher than the Riksbank ​expected a few weeks ago.

1 day ago - Reuters

Increasing market risk is the new normal on Wall Street, and CME is loving it

CME set a record daily trading activity, but the stock was set to fall as revenue was only in line with high investor expectations.

1 day ago - Market Watch

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Stock futures are rising after two days of losses as investors respond to the latest developments in the Iran war; President Trump said a ceasefire would be extended indefinitely ahead of a potential ...

1 day ago - Investopedia

Trump's Fed nominee, a wealthy investor, will face tough Senate questions about transparency

Kevin Warsh is taking another step toward his decade-long goal of winning the top job at the Federal Reserve by appearing at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. But the role that...

1 day ago - Fast Company

Investors rediscover a taste for extremely speculative stocks as market rips higher in April

“Magnificent Seven” tech stocks are finally riding high once again in April after a months-long bout of underperformance. Yet the real winners of the April stock-market rebound — at least, so far — ar...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Why the confusion around the Iran situation could get worse. How to profit anyway

My sources tell me it is not clear who is actually "running" Iran, which Trump essentially confirmed Tuesday night when he extended the ceasefire. This ceasefire may be longer than the markets expect ...

1 day ago - CNBC

Why a global oil spike will hit the U.S. harder than China

China has multiple sources of energy imports and it has prepared well for a sustained period of high oil prices. Unlike America.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Trump Cease-Fire Extension Lifts Stocks. Why Markets Are Still on Edge.

U.S. stocks are set to advance through another extended deadline on peace talks with Iran, with markets poised for solid gains following their first two-day decline in three weeks. But oil prices are ...

1 day ago - Barrons

Mortgage rates sink again, and home buyers jump back in

The average rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances decreased to 6.35% from 6.42% Last year at this time, the 30 year fixed was 55 basis points higher.

1 day ago - CNBC

The U.S. stock market is progressing toward a bubble — and here's where the extremes are right now

As the market moves toward a bubble, BofA analysts highlight where the froth already is.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Stock Markets Must Play a Waiting Game Amid Iran and Fed Standoffs

Iran war weighs on forecasts, Prudential outlines financial hit in Japan, Warsh asserts independence from Trump, and more news to start your day.

1 day ago - Barrons

Morning Bid: Another deadline dodged

President Donald Trump unilaterally extended the Iran war ceasefire beyond Wednesday's deadline, but it's not clear whether anyone else involved in the conflict has agreed. That partly explains why cr...

1 day ago - Reuters

Are Meme Stocks Headed for Your Index Fund?

Stocks are looking up, but oil prices are too. President Trump blinked in his game of chicken with Iran as talks were called off at the last minute. Extending the cease-fire is seen as positive but do...

1 day ago - WSJ

Dow futures surge 214 points: 5 things to know before market opens

US stock index futures climbed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the United States would indefinitely postpone any attack on Iran. The development eased immediate concerns over a broader ...

1 day ago - Invezz

More Banks Are Earning $100 Million Fees for Advising Big M&A Targets

Investment banks are bagging lush payments as mergers and acquisitions boom.

1 day ago - WSJ

Why Trump's pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

Kevin Warsh, Trump's ‘central casting', has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest rates

1 day ago - The Guardian

U.S. Futures Rise, Bitcoin Hits 11-Week High as Investors Welcome Cease-Fire Extension

Trump's announcement that the cease-fire would hold—after markets closed Tuesday— encouraged investors, even as the potential for further, more damaging developments in the war remained.

1 day ago - WSJ

Kevin Warsh grilled in Senate hearing for Fed chair

Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni discusses Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh being questioned by Democrats during his confirmation hearing on ‘The Bottom Line.' #fox #media #break...

1 day ago - Fox Business

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise After Mideast Truce Is Extended

Investors await Tesla earnings later Wednesday

1 day ago - WSJ

Bond Market Weathers Warsh Hawkish Hint: 3-Minutes MLIV

Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:02 - Iran War: Trump Ceasefire Ex...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Nasdaq Dips Over 100 Points Amid Iran Ceasefire Jitters: Investor Sentiment Declines, But Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Tuesday.

1 day ago - Benzinga

Statistically the market is still 'expensive': Savita Subramanian

Bank of America Securities head of U.S. equity and U.S. quantitative strategy Savita Subramanian analyzes S&P 500 valuations, earnings revisions and consumer impact on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #us ...

1 day ago - Fox Business

EQT Says Fundraising Momentum Remains Strong Despite Challenges

The private-equity firm continues selectively pursuing thematic investments, the vast majority of those focused on the AI opportunity, it said.

1 day ago - WSJ

Don't Lose Your Head in This Heady Market. Use This Options Strategy Instead.

The hidden institutional drivers powering today's bull market might not end well for individual investors. Pay attention.

1 day ago - Barrons

‘GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL': Legal analyst on Fed noncompliance with DOJ orders

Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discusses the Federal Reserve's noncompliance with Department of Justice subpoenas and whether President Trump has the authority to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell on...

1 day ago - Fox Business

No Peace Plan, No Problem: Why the Wartime Market Keeps Rising

Bad news stirs even greater interest among investors who see only prospects for the stock market to keep setting records.

1 day ago - WSJ

Review & Preview: Fundamentals Over Risk

Truth Time. Iran war jitters dragged all three major indexes into the red on Tuesday, but that dip may be short-lived. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran jus...

1 day ago - Barrons

Jim Cramer says these stocks show why you need to trade on fundamentals, not fear

CNBC's Jim Cramer explained the need for investors to focus on fundamentals, not fear, when trading. He highlighted several stocks that recovered after being written off by Wall Street.

1 day ago - CNBC

Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge — an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing

For travelers, the disappearing flights are translating into fewer route and connecting options, and of course higher fare prices.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Here are the moments that stood out at the Senate Banking Committee's hearing on Kevin Warsh's bid to become Fed chairman

Democrats pressed him on his financial disclosures and thoughts on Fed independence.

1 day ago - WSJ

Senator Warren on War in Iran, Warsh Hearing and Fed Independence

US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, says Republicans need to "grow a backbone" and stand up to President Donald Trump regarding the war in Iran. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Eveni...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Iran Cease-Fire Extended Indefinitely

President Trump announced that the U.S. will extend its cease-fire with Iran and continue the blockade of the country's ports until its leaders could present “a unified proposal.”

1 day ago - WSJ

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Counter-Trend Bounce Meets Downside Risk

Crude oil rebounds from key support but faces resistance near the 20-day average, with broader bearish structure suggesting risk of renewed downside if recovery stalls.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Opinion | How to Ease the Fed off Quantitative Easing

Kevin Warsh wants to reduce the balance sheet. Congress could help by creating a resolution fund.

1 day ago - WSJ

Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Tariff Refund Process Starts & Warsh's Fed Plan

As stocks see-sawed throughout Tuesday's trading session, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas focus on stories you may have missed underneath the slew of earnings and geopolitical headlines. They highlight a ...

1 day ago - Schwab Network

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Wedge Breakdown Signals Downside Risk

Gold breaks down from a bearish wedge, testing key support levels as momentum shifts lower, raising the risk of deeper correction toward lower channel support zones.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Five things we learned at Fed nominee Warsh's Senate hearing

Warsh promised ​broad reform at the Fed so as to trim its balance sheet.

1 day ago - Reuters

Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Extended Despite Calling Off Negotiations

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday, despite calling off negotiations and warning earlier in the day he would resume bomb...

1 day ago - Forbes

Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Trump didn't order him to cut rates in heated Senate hearing

Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh denied that President Trump demanded he lower interest rates in a heated Senate hearing Tuesday.

1 day ago - New York Post

Markets Extend Downturn | Closing Bell

Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Dow Jones sinks 293 pts as Iran fears, Fed tensions hit stocks

US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran and concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence weighed on investor sentiment. Markets had...

1 day ago - Invezz

Warsh will be worried about his legacy over the Trump administration, says Fed's Richard Fisher

Former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Warsh's hearing in front of Congress, the nominee's ability to cut rates and much more.

1 day ago - CNBC Television

Fed chair pick Warsh makes case for smaller Fed holdings in hearing

Kevin Warsh, tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, told a Senate panel on Tuesday he would work with the Treasury Department to help achieve his goal of a smaller ​Fed balance ...

1 day ago - Reuters

GOP senator will block Warsh nomination until 'bogus' Powell probe ends

Sen. Thom Tillis says he'll block Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve chairman nomination unless DOJ drops probe into Chair Jerome Powell.

1 day ago - Fox Business

Labor Secretary's Departure Gives Trump an Opening to Focus on His Agenda

President Trump accepted Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation ahead of an internal investigation into her conduct at the department.

1 day ago - NYTimes

Analysis: Warsh emerges from a difficult hearing with his Fed 'regime-change' plan intact

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faced a grilling from the Senate Banking Committee focused on his independence from President Donald Trump and his murky finances. But Warsh took the opportunity to publi...

1 day ago - CNBC