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Economists Are Studying the Slowing Job Market—and Feeling It Themselves
Economists will tell you that it is a tough time for people entering the job market. They can relate: It is the worst market young economists have faced in memory.
Big Tech stocks are quickly falling out of favor. Here's the market's new momentum trade.
The U.S. stock market has pushed higher this year despite angst over the Federal Reserve's independence and heightened tensions around U.S. foreign policy.
Wall Street Brunch: Disputes In Davos
Geopolitical tensions and U.S.-EU trade friction, plus AI's 'Co-Pilot Economy,' will dominate discussions at Davos. EPS estimates for Netflix (NFLX) have seen 18 upward revisions versus nine downward;...
Bessent: Unlikely Supreme Court will overrule tariffs, Trump's 'signature economic policy'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday it's unlikely the Supreme Court will overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The top court...
Why Is Donald Trump The Only Villain In Jerome Powell's Investigation?
Before Donald Trump was re-elected president in 2024, it was leaked from his camp that he would like a seat at the FOMC table once back in the White House. Trump's expressed desires to explicitly infl...
Treasury Rates May Be About To Break Out
Treasury rates appear poised for a significant breakout, with technicals suggesting the 10-year yield could move materially higher. A steepening yield curve is likely, as the 10y-3m spread approaches ...
Putting a Steeper Yield Curve to the Test
Key Takeaways With the Fed potentially nearing the end of its rate-cutting cycle, 2026 is likely to bring continued steepening of the Treasury yield curve, reinforcing caution on long-duration bonds. ...
U.S. Earnings Season Starts Strong
It's a holiday-shortened week with markets closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The World Economic Forum kicks off its annual event in Davos, with President Trump expected to appear amid a standoff...
Climbing A Wall Of Misery
Markets continue to climb a wall of worry, which reflects a combination of persistent investor concerns. Despite ongoing uncertainties, equities have demonstrated resilience and continued upward momen...
Previewing The Q4 2025 Earnings Season
AI demand remains robust, with memory producers and TSMC signaling sustained investment and order books extending into 2026-2027. TSMC's near-doubling of CapEx and direct customer validation reinforce...
Wall Street Week Ahead
It's a holiday-shortened week with markets closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The World Economic Forum kicks off its annual event in Davos, with President Trump expected to appear amid a standoff...
Economists have learned to stop worrying about Trumponomics, the latest WSJ survey shows
Last year, economists slashed expectations amid tariffs and other Trump policies. The latest survey shows those concerns have largely receded.
Trump's Greenland Tariffs: Here's A Market Plan That Works
Trump announces 10% tariffs on key European nations, escalating to 25% by June unless Denmark sells Greenland. Tariffs are a geopolitical lever for Arctic influence, with significant implications for ...
Fed Turmoil Is Threatening Dollar Supremacy Just as China Pushes the Yuan
Economists see a politicized central bank damaging investor confidence in the U.S. system while Beijing advances in globalizing its currency.
The 1-Minute Market Report, January 18, 2026
Markets hit new highs but rotated beneath the surface, with small caps and value outperforming large caps and growth. Persistent bullish sentiment is fueled by strong corporate earnings, structural sh...
Trump says he never offered Fed chair job to JPMorgan's Dimon
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he never offered to nominate JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for the job of Federal Reserve chair, contradicting a report this week.
The Market Rotation Trap; Cyclicals Can't Outrun Earnings Forever
Recent market rotation favors basic materials and industrials over tech and communications, with cyclical upswings and diversified growth drivers underpinning sector outperformance. XLB benefits from ...
‘I had hoped the virus would be contained in China': An inside look at the Fed's historic fight to save the U.S. economy
Senior Federal Reserve officials were in a good mood in January 2020 — but danger was brewing on the other side of the world.
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street closed the trading week modestly lower, with the S&P 500 (SP500) remaining within striking distance of the historic 7,000 level. Investor attention also focused on key inflation data, the ...
Inflation slowed over the course of 2025, but Americans remain frustrated that they haven't seen more relief on prices, particularly at the grocery store
Gasoline prices are down, but rising grocery costs continue to weigh on consumers.
Lower Returns On Exits; Largest Pension Fund Allocations To Private Equity
Some private equity companies sold portfolio investments in 2025 that could have used more time to mature, but patience is in short supply for fund managers. Fund managers' apparent willingness to acc...
Weekly Commentary: 2025 Year In Review
At the end of a historic super cycle, it's either Bubble bursts or Bubble excess that goes to even crazier extremes. After beginning the year at 217,000, weekly initial unemployment claims hit 250,000...
Cathie Wood's 2026 Outlook: The U.S. Economy Is A Coiled Spring
Despite sustained real GDP growth during the past 3 years, the underlying US economy suffered a rolling recession and evolved into a coiled spring that could bounce back powerfully during the next few...
Markets Weekly Outlook: Markets Enter Tension Mode
The week opened on a nasty surprise: the Department of Justice started an investigation against the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. Oil added a substantial premium, reflecting a larger risk prem...
Jason Schenker On The Biggest Risks Facing Investors In 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one defined by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change. For investors, the challenge is understanding which risks truly matter – a...
Technology has dominated the market but is it time for other sectors to shine?
Regions chief investment officer Alan McKnight analyzes the 2026 market, tech's long run and what could come next for other sectors on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
WSJ commentator: Anybody who wants to be Fed chair would say this
Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip speaks about the search for Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's successor on ‘The Claman Countdown.'
There's no quick fix for chip shortage despite new plants, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks Micron breaking ground on a domestic chip plant.
Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to market catalysts for next week.
We are starting to see green shoots in the housing market, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to market catalysts for next week.
This Week In Markets: Fed Pressure, Tariff Talk, And Geopolitical Risks
Political pressure on the Federal Reserve, tariff rhetoric, and shifting geopolitical signals created sector-level volatility without disrupting the broader equity uptrend. Early fourth quarter earnin...
Russell 2000 Rallies as Small Caps Outperform Broader Market | The Close 1/16/2026
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 Morgan Stanley Investment,...
Tech Still Matters. But It's a Good Thing More Stocks Are Rallying.
At long last, “everything is participating,'' says one pro. That could help keep the rally gong for some time.
Bill Dudley: Trump Pressure on Powell ‘Counterproductive'
Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley reacts to the Justice Department's criminal subpoena of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and discusses Powell's public response. Dudley explains how the Trump Adminis...
Scott Bessent says Jerome Powell probe likely due to the chairman's 'construction incompetence'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses the criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over alleged lies to Congress about headquarters renovations.
Stocks Close Lower While Chip Names Outperform Broad Market | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Emily Graffeo, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
FedWatch's Ben Emons reacts to shake up in Fed Chair race
Ben Emons, FedWatch Advisors, joins 'Fast Money' to talk a shake-up in the race for the next Fed Chair.
NEW: Bessent reveals possible timeline for Trump Fed chair final pick
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comments on the final round of interviews for Federal Reserve chairman and the probe into current chair Jerome Powell on ‘Kudlow.'
Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisafulli: The market widely expects tariffs will be struck down
Adam Crisafulli, Vital Knowledge founder, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk market catalysts for next week.
President Trump signaled that he may keep National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, a top contender for Federal Reserve chair, in his current job
Kevin Hassett is widely seen as one of the president's top choices to lead the Fed, alongside former Fed governor Kevin Warsh.
Friday's Final Takeaways: Energy Volatility & Lingering Market Rotation
TSMC (TSM) powered a broad AI rally toward the end of this week, though Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas point to other market movers ahead of the long holiday weekend. They talk about why the energy secto...
Small Stocks Finish Week at Records
Growing optimism about the economy lifted shares of smaller companies to a fresh record Friday. The Russell 2000 index of small-cap companies eked out a 0.1% gain to beat the S&P 500 for an 11th conse...
'Still a lot of waves in this bull market', says Carson Group's Ryan Detrick
Ryan Detrick, Carson Group, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk why he still thinks the bull market has room to run.
Equities have a goldilocks environment this year, says 3Fourteen's Warren Pies
Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Research, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss how Pies would characterize the macroeconomic backdrop, where the market may stumble and much more.
Markets seeing broad based rally in U.S. and abroad, says Truist's Keith Lerner
Truist's Keith Lerner joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the character of the current equity market, what investors should pay attention to and much more.
Fed's Philip Jefferson: Current policy well positioned, now in range close to neutral
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on news regarding the Federal Reserve.
Fed Well Positioned to Determine Additional Interest-Rate Adjustments, Vice Chair Jefferson Says
The Federal Reserve's current policy stance on interest rates leaves the central bank well positioned to determine the extent and timing of additional rate adjustments based on incoming data, Philip J...
Wall Street edges higher ahead of long weekend
U.S. stocks were barely higher on Friday ahead of the long weekend, although the S&P 500 looked set to post a weekly decline as fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off.
Powell's laid groundwork for much less intervention from Fed, says VanEck Funds CEO Jan van Eck
Jan van Eck, VanEck Funds CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the next Federal Reserve chair, why yields are rising and the dollar debasement trade.
Trump tried to give Powell one last shove out the door. Now he's likely to stay.
Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chair ends in May — but he can choose to stay on as a Fed governor until 2028.
The Weakest Links Within The AI Bubble
The markets have opened directionless in the early weeks of 2026 after huge gains within the major indexes over the past three years. Profit growth from the S&P 493 should accelerate notably in 2026, ...
It's More Complicated Than Mag Seven
It's true that small-cap and value stocks have done comparatively well in this year's early days. We see outsized gains for the year so far by Micron and TSMC, up 18 percent and 12 percent, respective...
The Market Faces Renewed Liquidity Pressure
Liquidity is set to tighten as the U.S. Treasury increases bill issuance, raising the Treasury General Account and draining banking system reserves. Fed Treasury bill purchases (~$55B/month) are unlik...
Next Week Could Be Brutal, Major Correction Approaching
The SCOTUS decision on the IEEPA tariff is likely next week, and this could be a recessionary and an inflationary trigger for a correction. The situation in Iran could cause an oil price spike next we...
Looking Back to 1880, Stocks Are Pricey. How They Keep Climbing.
Equity valuations are near the highest levels since 1880, Torsten Sløk says.
White House economic advisor floats idea of 'Trump cards' amid credit card battle with banks
Kevin Hassett told Fox Business that U.S. banks could voluntarily provide credit cards to underserved Americans. President Donald Trump called for banks to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, an id...
Current inflation levels are not a problem for equities, says Citi's Drew Pettit
Drew Pettit, Citi U.S. equity strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the recent action in Treasury yields, the strength of the economy and much more.
Trump Will Impose 10% Tariffs If Supreme Court Strikes His Down, Hassett Says
The Supreme Court is deliberating on the legality of Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), including his tariffs imposed on China, Mexico and ...
Why So Many Stocks Are Suddenly Defying Gravity
AI demand and Trump-era policy shifts are fueling rallies in semiconductors, metals, banks, and even gold miners.
These 3 factors matter the most now for investors in AI, crypto and tech stocks
Across the AI, crypto and tech markets, the speculative phase is over. It's time for a stress test.
The rally's road ahead
The Investment Committee debate the road ahead for the rally and how to position your portfolio.
How Jerome Powell could stay at the Federal Reserve until 2028
The Justice Department's investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has brought heightened attention to a key drama that will play out at the central bank in the coming months: Will Powell...
US CEOs fear economic uncertainty more than their global peers as they head into 2026
The Conference Board's CEO survey found that the top concern for U.S. CEOs in 2026 is economic uncertainty, as businesses face challenges in measuring AI's return on investment.
Russell 2000 Extends Record Run, Electricity Stocks Swing: What's Moving Markets Friday?
Small caps continued their upward march, with the Russell 2000 notching a fresh all-time high for the eleventh consecutive session and outperforming the S&P 500 for eleven straight days—the longest su...
Top-Decile Terrain: The 10-Year Return Still Signals A Secular Bull Market In Progress
The S&P 500's 10-year return is comfortably in the top decline for historical results. AI remains a key catalyst for sustaining bullish momentum.
Kevin Warsh soars ahead of Hassett in Polymarket, Kalshi odds on next Fed chair after Trump signal
Trump did not reveal his final choice to replace Fed Chairman Jerome Powell – who he has bashed for not slashing interest rates fast enough – but said he would like to keep Hassett in his current role...
Is inflation actually lower than we think? This economist says yes.
The New York Federal Reserve has just published a report that should be music to President Donald Trump's ears. True inflation really is lower than the official figures say, and the inflationary effec...
Dow Jones: US Stocks Turn Choppy on Fed Uncertainty, Tech Stocks Mixed
US stock market outlook: Fed Chair speculation to fuel volatility ahead. Dow near record high but choppy action expected.
Jamieson Greer on Greenland-related tariffs: Trump is ‘quite clear' on using them ‘geopolitically'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin join 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss U.S. trade policy, auto safety, and more.
Trump Threatens Tariffs Against Countries Opposing His Greenland Bid
President Donald Trump warned he may impose tariffs against countries that don't support his plan to acquire Greenland, a territory of Denmark, he said during a roundtable discussion Friday morning at...
Fed's Bowman: Fed should remain ready to adjust policy toward neutral unless job market improves
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the Fed governor's latest remarks on Fed rate cuts, concerns about layoffs, President Trump's choice for Fed chair, and more.
SPX Rotation Pressure, Agriculture "Stealth Movers" & Silver Rally Challenged
Rotation trades in the SPX appear to be weakening, with Kevin Green pointing to volatility impacting Friday's positioning across Wall Street. He expects a wide range of movement for the index ahead of...
Fed's Bowman Says Rates Have More Room to Fall
Speaking at an economics conference in suburban Boston, Bowman said that even after three quarter-point rate cuts in late 2025, the Fed's interest-rate setting is still “moderately restrictive,” meani...
Warsh's chances of becoming Fed chair jump as Trump suggests he doesn't want Hassett in that job
The contest to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve took another turn Friday, as President Donald Trump hinted that he may want to keep economist Kevin Hassett in his current White House job.
Trump Not Sure He Wants to Lose Kevin Hassett to the Fed
"I actually want to keep you where you are," President Donald Trump says during a White House event, expressing his reluctance toward nominating Kevin Hassett as Federal Reserve chair.
Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks, Bowman says
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said on Friday a fragile job market that could weaken quickly means the U.S. central bank should stand ready to cut interest rates again if...
Trump floats new tariffs in push to acquire Greenland
President Donald Trump said he may impose tariffs on countries "if they don't go along with Greenland." "We need Greenland for national security.
Trivariate Research's Adam Parker on the market: 'I find myself getting more cautious'
Adam Parker, Trivariate Research founder and CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the overall market, diversifying portfolios, Fed rate cuts, and more.
President Trump implies Kevin Hassett will not be the choice for Fed chair
Kevin Hassett's odds of becoming Fed chair drop after President Donald Trump says he wants to keep him in his current post.
Small Cap Stocks Will Struggle Without More Rate Cuts, Royal Says
David Royal of Thrivent says small cap stocks will struggle without more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets show
Warsh sprints ahead in Fed chair race following Trump comments on Hassett, prediction markets show
The economy is shockingly strong by one measure. This year could be even better.
Stubborn inflation, high tariffs and plunging job creation didn't do much to slow the economy in 2025. Now the stage is set for even stronger growth.
US manufacturing output unexpectedly increases in December
U.S. factory production unexpectedly increased in December amid a surge in primary metals output that offset a decline at motor vehicle assembly plants, but activity contracted in the fourth quarter ...
US stocks open in the green: S&P 500 climbs 0.3%, Nasdaq up 0.5%
US stocks rose on Friday as Wall Street attempted to close out a turbulent week on a positive note, with gains in technology and industrial shares helping lift the major averages despite lingering geo...
Options expiration could clear path for US stock market volatility rise
Friday's monthly options expiration is likely to exposeU.S. stocks to greater swings in either direction in coming days, potentially boosting market volatility from historically low levels, according ...
December industrial production beats expectations
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the latest industrial production and capacity utilization data to cross the tape.
Why I'm Finally Bullish On Equities Again
TSMC's earnings report signaled accelerating AI demand, shifting market sentiment and supporting a renewed bullish stance on technology stocks. Tech sector valuations have corrected, now trading about...
Trump economist expects 'BIGGEST REFUND SEASON EVER'
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to outline President Donald Trump's sweeping affordability agenda aimed at lowering mortgage rates, cutting cre...
Dealmakers see more retail mergers and IPOs in 2026 after tariffs sidelined M&A last year
Dealmakers predict an uptick in mergers and IPOs for retailers and consumer goods companies this year after punishing tariffs on imports to the U.S. had sidelined activity in the industry for the firs...
NBC's 'legendary February': Here's what to know
CNBC's Alex Sherman joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest news from NBC.
2026 Favors Bulls But Selectively
US growth remains strong into 2026, but elevated productivity and hot GDP reduce Fed incentives to support rate-cut expectations. The core risk is valuation, not recession, as strong data tightens fin...
Focus On What Matters When Investing
Technology stocks surged as Taiwan Semiconductor beat estimates and announced $56 billion in semiconductor, energy, and AI investments for 2026. Robust corporate profits and improving economic data, e...
Dan Ives Calls It 1996, Not 1999 — 3 AI Stocks Wall Street Still Isn't Pricing In
Dan Ives is pushing back on the market's biggest AI anxiety. As tech earnings kick off, the Wedbush analyst says this isn't a 1999-style excess cycle — it's mid-1996, when spending accelerates, doubts...
Russell 2000's Potential for "Much More Room to Upside," Memory Chips Extend Rally
Markets consolidated ahead of Friday's opening bell, though the Russell 2000 (RUT) proved itself as an outperformer. Kevin Green makes the case that the small cap index has plenty of room to rally as ...
Former Dallas Fed Pres. Kaplan: The Fed won't cut rates until they see improvements in inflation
Robert Kaplan, Goldman Sachs vice chairman and former Dallas Fed president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Feds' interest rate outlook, strength of the labor market, state of the economy, search fo...
Wall Street's top banks hit record 2025 revenue as deal flow rebounds
Wall Street's largest banks have closed out 2025 on a high note, delivering record revenues and rising profits as a rebound in dealmaking, buoyant trading activity, and resilient lending helped defy e...
Powers: Leadership has been narrow, and bull markets don't extend without broader participation
Matt Powers of Powers Advisory Group discusses how market gains are broadening out early in the new year, and makes the case for Home Depot as a top pick right now.
Powell investigation sparks MAJOR threat to Trump economic agenda
Former Chairman of House Financial Services Committee Patrick McHenry joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss the surge in prediction markets under President Donald Trump and warn that a DOJ probe into...
Expect solid growth with less inflation this year, says BMO's Carol Schleif
Carol Schleif, BMO private wealth chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, key themes from earnings season so far, Pres. Trump's credit card rate cap proposal, ...
5 Things To Know: January 16, 2026
CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the 5 things to know on January 16, 2026.