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Here's what investors want even more than a Fed interest-rate cut this week
Investors are rotating out of tech stocks and into other sectors of the market as the U.S. economy chugs along.
Liquidity May Be Tightening Again - And Markets May Soon Feel It
Equity markets have stagnated since October, with the S&P 500 barely positive and the NASDAQ 100 still below its highs. Liquidity has tightened as the Treasury ramps up T-bill issuance and the Treasur...
Smothers: AI Buildout Biggest 2026 Risk, FOMC to Cut Interest Rates 100bps
The biggest risk of 2026 according to Dale Smothers: companies cutting back costs on AI infrastructure buildout. If businesses realize they don't need as much AI as originally budgeted, it could hit B...
S&P 500: 2 Reasons For Accelerated Rotation To Value
Value stocks and funds like VOOV and SCHD are beginning to outperform the S&P 500, reversing a multi-year trend. Recent fund flow data shows net outflows from SPY and strong inflows into value-oriente...
The Fed Preview: A Defiantly Hawkish Pause
The Fed is set to leave the federal funds unchanged, which ends the policy easing cycle and starts a likely long pause. The issue of the Fed's credibility is the major problem, which might force the F...
This One Macro Shift Is Quietly Reshaping My Entire Portfolio
A major macro shift is taking place that could leave traditional portfolios behind. I discuss why inflation and policy risks may be far from over.
The Industrial Economy Is Giving A False Sense Of Security
The industrial sector shows mixed signals: robust recent performance but underlying economic weakness and signs of softening demand. Key industrial indicators like new orders and production are up yea...
Wall Street Has Fallen Out of Love With Software Stocks
Declines show how quickly sentiment can shift as money pours into the next hot investment.
No Cut in January or 2026? Interest Rate Roundtable Ahead of FOMC Meeting
The FOMC meets next week to decide if they will cut interest rates in January. Neither guest on today's panel agrees, with Ben Emons making the case as to why a divided Fed will meet in the middle for...
How to use relative strength to gauge a market rally and pick winners
Relative strength is a technical way to compare two assets' performance. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre examines whether the bull market rally is broadening by comparing the S&P 50...
Crypto Corner: BTC Underperforms Silver & Gold, BTGO IPO's Wall Street Significance
@CharlesSchwab's Adam Lynch returns to Crypto Corner and analyzes the latest moves in Bitcoin, which has sharply underperformed silver and gold. He explains why bitcoin and crypto as a whole struggled...
Above The Noise: Look Beyond Distracting Headlines
Markets are broadening despite the incessant noise from ongoing geopolitical maneuvering and Fed independence. We maintain our view that investors will gradually diversify away from US assets, suggest...
Did everyone forget about DeepSeek? What Wall Street is getting wrong about Chinese AI.
Shares of U.S. hyperscalers seem to have put DeepSeek in the rearview mirror. But if you look closely, a different story emerges.
These 4 charts capture the whirlwind action in global markets so far this year
Investors are facing tumult in Japan's bond market, a big rally in small-cap stocks, and surging prices for natural gas, gold and silver. And the year has only just begun.
Investors came to Davos for AI. They left talking about Greenland
Panels and private meetings were packed with talk of AI moving from hype to production, from data centers to energy demand. Trump's Greenland remarks changed the mood overnight, while Musk's AI vision...
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street closed the trading week lower, though equities rebounded from intra-week lows following a volatile stretch marked by heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Markets digested a steady stream o...
Bank Margins, Earnings Set To Expand, Possibly Defy Credit Concerns
US bank earnings have continued to grow as strong margin expansion and benign credit quality supported performance. Banks will continue to benefit from the remixing of their balance sheets as funding ...
Record Amount Of Utility Rate Requests In 2025 Amid Affordability Concerns
Another year of record utility rate requests was established in 2025. Rate requests in 2025 were again dominated by electric utilities, which requested $18.23 billion in aggregate rate increases, whil...
Supreme Court may leave big questions unresolved on Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
U.S. Supreme Court justices appear reluctant to grant President Donald Trump's request to let him immediately remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. But their eventual ruling following this week's...
Markets Weekly Outlook: Get Ready For An Agitated FOMC Week
Metals have shone brightly throughout the week, all gapping higher at the weekly open and extending to continuous record highs as the week progressed. Except for Stocks, which have remained resilient ...
2026 Year-Ahead Outlook: Macro, Equities, Funds, RMBS, CMBS And CLO Insights
Although global risks remain, including geopolitical, outright recession risks in the US and globally appear relatively low in 2026, and compelling evidence of bubbles in credit and equities is hard t...
Weekly Commentary: Issues 2026
Three weeks into the new year, markets hint at unbelievable possibilities. The UK's January Composite PMI index surged to a stronger-than-expected - and a 21-month high - 53.9.
This Week In Markets: Geopolitics, More Selective AI Investment, Steady Macro Backdrop
Escalating, then rapidly de-escalating, U.S.–EU tariff threats tied to Greenland triggered sharp volatility, technical damage, and a swift relief rally across risk assets. Diverging signals from chipm...
Volatility Fades As Markets Refocus On Fundamentals
Markets swing on geopolitical headlines. U.S. labor market shows signs of stability.
Data Update 2 For 2026: Equities Get Tested And Pass Again
It was a disquieting year, as political and economic news stories shook the foundations of the post-war economic order, built around global trade and the US dollar. In this post, I will focus on US eq...
Supply Chain 'Bottlenecks' May Be An Investment Opportunity
Supply Chain 'Bottlenecks' May Be An Investment Opportunity
Tech Rebalance And Volatility Catalysts: Dow Jones And U.S. Stock Index Outlook
Stock traders are rebalancing their positions ahead of next week's FOMC and key earnings. After the past two rebounding sessions, weekend risks and high-tier events stall the impulse.
Hedge Funds Are Back on Top After a Long ‘Alpha Winter'
Nearly half of investors plan to increase exposure to hedge funds, according to a Goldman Sachs survey.
After a Week of Global Turmoil and Talk, Nothing Was Solved
Global stocks staged a relief rally after Trump rolled back his threat to take Greenland by force, recouping most of their earlier losses, just as they have after previous episodes.
Cramer's week ahead: It's a jam-packed week of earnings with a Fed meeting on top
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan.
Markets Passed a TACO Test. Another Kind of Stress Test Is Coming.
One clear beneficiary of the turmoil: precious metals. Silver has been unstoppable, hitting $100 for the first time in history with a 43% year-to-date gain.
Winter storm's impact on business and markets could last 'well past the weekend': G2 Weather's Walsh
G2 Weather Intelligence's Paul Walsh joins 'Fast Money' to talk the impact of the upcoming snowstorm on the stock market.
Trump's Davos speech: Greenland, tariffs, Europe and what it means for investors and the US
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, this week that struck a softer tone around Greenland and NATO tariff threats. Earlier in the week, US lead...
Why Investors Should Stick With Stocks This Year Despite Volatility, According to This Wall Street Expert
Investors may be tempted, after three years of double digit gains, to ditch the stock market amid this year's bout of volatility. Jim Lacamp, senior vice president with Morgan Stanley Wealth Managemen...
S&P 500 Ends Week Lower After Volatile Trading | 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 ...
Disappointing earnings season could drive contingent selling, says Ned Davis' Tim Hayes
Ned Davis' Tim Hayes joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk his approach to the current market momentum and if it could continue.
Why a weak labor market could be good for markets, Gen Z pulls back on retirement savings
Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for January 23, 2025. Talley Léger, The Wealth Consulting Group Chief Market Strategist, discusses why cracks in the la...
U.S. Stocks Zigzag on Geopolitical News, Ending Week Where They Started
The Dow Jones Industrials and the S&P 500 edged lower on Friday.
Why the dollar just had its worst week in 8 months despite Trump's pivot on tariffs
While stocks and Treasurys put in a partial recovery after President Trump's pivot on Greenland, the greenback struggled to keep pace and booked its worst week in eight months.
Consumer Sentiment Improves Even as Financial Strains Persist
Consumer outlook improved in January, reversing some of the sharp deterioration seen at the end of last year, though the recovery remains tentative. The University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sent...
These Two Charts Sum Up the AI Stock Rally in 2026
Artificial intelligence is once again fueling a scorching tech stock rally, but the rising tide is notably not lifting all boats.
Inflation is an ‘economic thief.' Can the Fed finally arrest the frustrating rise in prices?
The last time U.S. inflation was below 2%, Tom Brady was the reigning Super Bowl MVP as a member of Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Earnings that reveal more about consumer will be critical, says Apollo Global's Torsten Slok
Torsten Slok, Apollo Global economist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the upcoming week for the economy,
2 Factors Keeping Markets In Overbought Territory
Despite a spike in volatility early in the week, investors have again "bought the dip" and equities have rallied again to near all-time highs. The stock market continues to trade at valuation levels n...
Japan Rate Decision And Its Butterfly Effects On S&P 500
Japan's central bank held short-term rates at 0.75%, maintaining the highest levels since 1995 and signaling a shift in global capital flows. Sharply narrowed yield spreads between Japanese and US bon...
AI honeymoon is over and this will be its hardest year yet, says Deutsche Bank's Adrian Cox
Slow Ventures' Sam Lessin and Deutsche Bank's Adrian Cox join 'The Exchange' to discuss OpenAI, its business model and much more.
Business Leaders Weigh In On US Economy, Outlook for US Credit Market | Real Yield 1/23/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Schwab Center for Financial Research Chief Fixed Income Strategist Kathy Jones, BlackRock Deputy CIO of Globa...
What to watch for in the pivotal week ahead for markets
The Investment Committee debate the huge week ahead for the markets with Mega Cap Earnings reporting next week.
Is it time to load up again on the ‘Magnificent Seven' stocks?
Also: How Nvidia stands out as a bargain stock, warnings for investors and a bitcoin-related IPO.
US consumer sentiment rises in January, though worries over prices, jobs persist
US consumer sentiment improved modestly in January, showing gains across demographic groups even as Americans remained uneasy about high prices, job prospects and the broader economic outlook, accordi...
Many investors let politics influence their portfolio decisions. That's a big mistake.
Politics and the stock market don't mix. Yet looking at the political environment to make stock-market predictions is common in election years like this.
Trump's Greenland Gambit Signals a New World Order for Markets
Trump's actions are accelerating a shift toward a multipolar world and new alliances. Here's what strategists say it means for portfolios.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Rate Decision in Focus
Focus will return to economics and monetary policy in the week ahead, with a Federal Reserve meeting likely to be the highlight of the days to come.
Nasdaq Gains Over 100 Points; US Consumer Sentiment Rises In January
U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points on Friday.
Morgan Stanley's Jim Lacamp says he ‘would caution' people about getting out of this market
Jim Lacamp, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management senior vice president, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the S&P's third negative week, a "rodeo" bull market, Fed independence, and more.
Small-Cap Resurgence in 2026
A new year is bringing in a huge market rotation and new leadership for equities.
Now is not the time to own bonds, says Bank of America. These are safer bets.
International stocks, emerging markets and gold will shine in the second half of the 2020s, as investors have made clear that it's time for anything but bonds, Band of America says.
We have ‘two more rate cuts coming,' says Wharton's Jeremy Siegel
Jeremy Siegel, Wharton professor emeritus, joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss the broadening of the market, consumer sentiment and more.
Ignore the macroeconomy and buy the micro, says Requisite Capital's Bryn Talkington
Requisite Capital's Bryn Talkington joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the market's response to Tuesday's lows, Talkington's thoughts on small cap stocks and much more.
There's a new idea of alpha in the market that big fund managers are pursuing
Small-cap equities, commodities, precious metals, and inflation-linked bonds are seeing renewed interest from investors. Multi-asset ETF managers say more investors should rebalance away from U.S. lar...
Markets On Thin Ice: Greenland Framework, Japan's Yield Shock, And A Fragile Tape
We are not out of the woods yet. President Trump's "framework" simply adds more uncertainty despite the 10% tariff pause on imports from eight European countries.
Consumer sentiment rises in January
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Jim Cramer explains why most CEOs don't speak up to President Trump
CNBC's Jim Cramer and Carl Quintanilla discuss President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Jamie Dimon and J.P. Morgan Chase over debanking.
Consumer Sentiment Improved in January, Michigan Survey Finds
Consumers felt a bit better about the economy in January as sentiment lifted off from near-historical lows reached late last year, according to the University of Michigan's monthly survey.
US Stocks Mixed; Dow Falls Over 200 Points
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 200 points on Friday.
US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI stands at 51.9 in January, comes in close to expectation
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest U.S. manufacturing PMI data.
Economy shows signs of cooling, S&P finds. Tariffs still weigh on growth and hiring.
The economy got off to a decent start in the first month of 2026, new surveys show, but growth appeared to cool due to ongoing stress from U.S. tariffs.
US stocks open flat as S&P 500, Nasdaq look set to end volatile week lower
US stocks were mixed on Friday as investors digested two days of gains driven by easing geopolitical tensions and turned their attention to corporate earnings and next week's Federal Reserve decision....
Trump 2.2: Can The Market Keep Rallying In His Second Year Of Presidency?
In a recent article, I projected the S&P 500 will reach 7,900 by end-2026, underpinned by AI-driven earnings growth and market resilience. Despite political volatility in the Trump 2.0 era, the market...
Former Richmond Fed Pres. Lacker: The Fed should provide guidance that's more 'two-sided'
Former Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate outlook, state of the economy, inflation concerns, strength of the labor market, and more.
Looking For Negatives In This Bull Market
Economic expansion remains robust, with Q3 growth revised to 4.4% and consumer spending accelerating, supporting continued stock market strength. Labor and housing markets are stagnant, but powerful t...
Why the Trump v. Cook outcome will matter for Fed independence
The Supreme Court seemed wary of Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook in a hearing on Wednesday. Bloomberg reporters Amara Omeokwe and Greg Stohr break down arguments from both...
Why tariff refunds may take years
If the U.S. Supreme Court decides that President Donald Trump's IIEPA tariffs are illegal, companies large and small may be eligible for refund payments that in total could reach hundreds of billions ...
'Global economic outlook': World Economic Forum wraps up in Davos
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin discusses the highlights from the closing panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Still believe we'll have a better-than-average year in 2026, says Carson Group's Ryan Detrick
Ryan Detrick, Carson Group chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, 2026 outlook, state of the economy, and more.
Leonard: Power prices depend on what happens to the grid
Daniel Leonard, Director of Forecasting at MetDesk, says a major winter storm and follow-up Arctic cold are driving the surge in natural gas. Grid risks appear manageable, but prolonged cold remains t...
Fernandez: This market is changing day to day based on headlines
Victoria Fernandez, Chief Market Strategist at Crossmark Global Investments, says headline-driven volatility calls for a tactical, defensive approach. She favors companies with strong cash flow and ba...
Wall Street braced for a private credit meltdown. The risk of one is rising
Private credit has surged in popularity since post-financial crisis regulations discouraged banks from serving riskier borrowers. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned after a pair of private credit-b...
Investor Emotional Cycle Is Alive And Well
Households and nonprofit organizations entered 2026 with a record near-half of their financial assets held in equities - the most ever. Professional fund managers are positioned with the highest equit...
Morning Bid: How Green is my rally?
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.
The case for a U.S. bear market was already building before Trump upset foreign investors
There are two important measures that point to a downturn for stocks, according to Longview Economics.
Chart Of The Day: Small Caps Feast In Whirlwind Week
Right now, money is rotating into smaller stocks because they're perceived to be bigger beneficiaries of easier monetary policy. The MoneyShow Chart of the Day shows the year-to-date performance of th...
Kevin Warsh Is Too Hawkish - A 'Dark Horse' Could Win The Fed Chair Race
Kevin Warsh, the current frontrunner for the new Fed chair, is too hawkish, and thus unlikely to be nominated for the position. It will be difficult to find a candidate for the new Fed chair who share...
From potential Treasury Secretary to a $5 billion lawsuit: Trump and Jamie Dimon's on-again, off-again relationship
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Donald Trump have had a testy relationship over the years. Their relationship has been marked by public clashes and periods of close alignment.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 Futures Decline After 2 Consecutive Days Of Gains—Intel, CSX In Focus
U.S. stock futures declined slightly on Friday after major benchmark indices posted their second consecutive day of gains on Thursday.
December Labor Economy Wage Gains Could Add $32 Billion to GDP, Even as Worker Confidence Lags
“Wage to Wallet™ Index: The Divided Recovery: Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments. This month's report examines th...
Osterweis Capital Management Q1 2026 Equity Outlook
The S&P 500 Index saw a total return of 17.9%, U.S. real GDP accelerated to 4.3% annual growth in the third quarter of the year, and unemployment stayed relatively tame at 4.4% as of December 2025. 20...
Did Trump TACO on Greenland? Don't Bet on It.
Trump's Greenland reversal wasn't a capitulation to markets. The president often takes big risks—and only pulls back when geopolitics demand it.
European Utilities To See Steady Currents In 2026
For the European utilities sector, trends observed in 2025 are continuing into 2026. For integrated utilities, cash flow generation is set to stabilise.
Small Caps & Retail Traders Drive Markets as AI Rotation Continues
Leadership in markets continue to change, says @CharlesSchwab's Liz Ann Sonders. She believes small cap stocks are muscling markets forward due to their ties in international economy drivers and evolv...
Stocks Climb as Small Caps Extend 13-Day Winning Streak | The Close 1/22/2026
Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Corient's Amy Kong, Minnea...
Jim Cramer says he's not bailing on the Mag 7 cohort even after slow start to 2026
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer discusses momentum in the market as stocks rally for second straight day.
Japan's Consumer Inflation Cooled in Last Month of 2025
Consumer prices rose at a slower pace, reflecting the Japanese government's measures and the peaking of food inflation.
This is a bubbling up of economic activity with inflation in check, expert says
Goldman Sachs Asset Management Fundamental Equity managing director Greg Tuorto discusses market outlook and economic activity on 'The Claman Countdown.'
U.S. GDP Beats And Monday Gaps Fill: Dow Jones And U.S. Stock Index Outlook
This morning brought a fresh wave of optimism to Wall Street. First, traders received an update from the Trump Administration regarding Greenland.
The rally in storage stocks is taking money away from the Mag 7, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer discusses momentum in the market as stocks rally for second straight day.
Bond investors should worry less about Treasury yields, and watch this move instead
Tensions between the U.S. and its NATO allies over Greenland put some investors on edge
Earnings season expected to drive markets higher, plus signs the bull market is broadening
Asking for a Trend anchor, Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market moves for January 22, 2026. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferré joins Asking for a Trend as part of this rendition of the Inve...
Wall Street clocks in a rally for second day across tech stocks, small caps and long-term Treasurys
Everything from technology stocks to small caps advancing on Thursday, while longer-term Treasurys eased for a second day.
The AI-Optimist Take On Markets
a16z's 'State of Markets' presentation projects strong AI-driven growth in both private and public markets through 2026. Private AI-focused firms are outpacing non-AI peers in revenue growth, though p...