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The Federal Reserve is on hold, but the next move is a cut, analyst predicts
SMBC Americas chief economist Joe Lavorgna discusses the economic impact of geopolitical tensions on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #makingmoney #...
Asian Equities, Govt Bonds Rise on Hopes for Quick End to Mideast Conflict
Asian equities and government bonds rose as hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict soothed concerns over elevated inflationary pressures driven by higher-for-longer oil prices.
Investors brace for more stock-market volatility, as wild first quarter ends with biggest rally in a year
The past three months have been a tumultuous stretch for investors — and with so much uncertainty still surrounding the conflict in Iran, head-spinning developments in markets could continue.
Jim Cramer: Three ways the stock market will flip if the U.S.-Iran war ends
Jim Cramer explained three ways the market will react once the war in the Middle East is over. "Today we saw what would happen when you give peace a chance," Cramer said, pointing to Tuesday's rally i...
Stocks surge, ending a tough month on a high note. But there's skepticism about the rally.
U.S. stocks surged Tuesday on growing optimistic about a potential end to the the Iran war.
Options traders fading big moves in both directions, says Cboe's Mandy Xu
Mandy Xu, Cboe, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk themes in the options market around the recent equity action.
Fed Officials Aren't Worried About Economic Growth. Are They Missing Something?
The optimism of Fed officials puts them somewhat at odds with a string of gloomy economic signals.
Markets Just Made History. 23 Stats That Prove It.
Barron's compiled a list of telling monthly and quarterly statistics with the Dow Jones Market Data team below.
Inflation or Recession? –What Happened to Goldilocks?
In this 3EDGE Week in Review video, Inflation or Recession? –What Happened to Goldilocks? Chief Investment Strategist Fritz Folts and CEO and Chief Investment Officer Steve Cucchiaro examine the ongoi...
Seeing The Forest Through the Trees
As we outlined last week, a quick and tidy conclusion to the war in Iran looks increasingly unlikely — which means markets are likely to remain volatile for the foreseeable future. What matters most i...
Stocks Jump on Hopes Iran War May Soon Be Over
Plus, a judge halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom, and the splitter is driving MLB batters crazy again.
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Weak Jobs Data, AI Restructuring, and Chip Volatility
Marley Kayden breaks down falling consumer sentiment and a cooling labor market as the latest JOLTS data shows a low‑hire, low‑fire backdrop. Sam Vadas looks at pressure across semiconductors, recent ...
Carson Block Warns About AI, Talks ETFs and Credit Spreads
Muddy Waters Capital founder and CEO Carson Block says investors are underestimating the risk AI poses to the labor market and US economy. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Block also comments on cre...
Dow soars over 1,100 points as Trump sparks hope on Wall Street that Iran war is nearing end
Wall Street surged on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and fueled fears of global inflation in recent weeks.
Dow Jones jumps 1100 points as Iran war exit hopes spark rally
Wall Street closed sharply higher on Tuesday, buoyed by growing speculation that the conflict between the United States and Iran could de-escalate, easing pressure on energy markets and global inflati...
Markets Surge to Close Ugly Month | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Bailey Lipschultz, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Stock Market Soars To Best Day In 10 Months As Trump Suggests Iran War Won't Last ‘Much Longer'
At least 5%. That is how much the major indexes have fallen in the past month of trading, tumbling for weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran at the end of February.
Nasdaq, Dow jump on peace prospects; Powell pivot fuels Q1 finale
Wall Street is set to conclude the first quarter of 2026 with an explosive exclamation point, as investors ignited a massive relief rally on hopes of a geopolitical de-escalation. In a stunning displa...
"Bull is Sleeping, Not Dead:" Economic "Coiled Spring" to Relaunch Bull Run
Despite inflation fears, U.S.-Iran uncertainty, and private credit concerns mounting a bearish narrative, Samuel Diarbakerly says "the bull is sleeping, not dead." Even if markets fall another 5% to 1...
Jamie Dimon Says Success in Iran ‘Much More Important' Than What Market Does
Stock markets were up sharply Tuesday afternoon on hopes the conflict in Iran could be coming to an end.
What Warren Buffett Gets Wrong About the Fed's Inflation Target
The Fed hasn't been able to achieve its 2% inflation target in more than five years.
Fed Should Be Ready to Act to Address Inflation Concerns, Kansas City Fed's Schmid Says
The Fed president said the central bank should be prepared to address elevated inflation proactively so that it doesn't get stuck near 3% in the long run.
Could Uncertainty in the Middle East Drive These Four Renewable Energy Stocks to New Highs?
Renewable energy stocks are certainly worth taking seriously for investors.
Dollar Is Tracking Its Best Quarter Since 2024
The dollar's role as a safe haven triggered the rally after the Iran conflict broke out on Feb. 28.
The Stock Market Is Having Its Worst Quarter in Years—And Some ‘Pretty Rough' Days. Can It Turn Around?
It's been one year since “Liberation Day” rewrote the Wall Street playbook. Investors are being put to a different test in 2026.
The Market Is Fragile — Here's Where Smart Money Is Rotating Now
A market reset is underway as investors rotate out of crowded trades. Matthew Bartolini explains the biggest shifts in flows and how to position before market conditions change again.
Where to Invest After $12 Trillion Market Cap Wipeout
Volatility from the Iran conflict has resulted in the single largest month of value destruction on record, with $12 trillion in market cap erased across global benchmarks, Bloomberg's China Show repor...
What most consumers get wrong about inflation
You Need to Know This About the Yield Curve (Your High-Yield Savings Account Depends on It!) Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland and StockBrokers.com Director of Investor Research Jessica Inskip d...
Economic Confidence Jumps Unexpectedly Among Americans—But Concerns Rise Over Inflation
Despite a downturn in pessimism in March, consumers' expectations for the next year deteriorated. The average and median estimates for inflation over the next year rose to their highest levels since A...
U.S. Job Openings and Hiring Fell in February
Available positions fell to 6.9 million from an upwardly revised 7.2 million in January, and hiring fell to its lowest level since April 2020.
Pension funds could ride to the stock market's rescue as retail investors step back
Tuesday marks the final day of what has been a tumultuous quarter for global financial markets.
Consumer confidence improves in March as brighter job-market view outweighs surging costs amid Iran war
Consumer confidence edged up in March as Americans' assessment of labor-market conditions improved despite an oil shock amid the Iran war. While consumers' expectations for inflation and interest rate...
US Job Openings Fall as Consumer Confidence Rises
US job openings fell and hiring slowed notably in February while US consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in March. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
Consumers' Mood Steady Amid Iran War, Conference Board Survey Suggests
The Conference Board's sentiment index rose to 91.8, from 91 in February. Analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal were anticipating a March decline to 87.5.
US consumer confidence rises, but job openings and hiring drop sharply
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly edged up in March, but households remained downbeat on the labor market and anticipated higher inflation over the next 12 months amid a surge in gasoline prices a...
Revisiting Energy Market Impacts From the Iran War
Key Takeaways Geopolitical events highlight the importance of energy security and diversified suppliers. The damage to energy infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly in Qatar, will have longer...
Dow Jones jumps 380 points as Iran de-escalation hopes lift stocks
US stocks rose on Tuesday, as investors responded positively to signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as oil prices remained elevated and broader market risks persisted. T...
Uncertainty "Unwind:" Ways SPX & Crude Oil Will Move if U.S., Iran Conflict Ends
Reports that the U.S. will back away from the conflict in Iran have futures moving higher into Tuesday's session. Kevin Hincks says there could be a "big move on the horizon" for crude oil if these he...
S&P Global Energy President: Iran war to push pain for oil futures
Dave Ernsberger, President of S&P Global Energy, discusses the ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict on energy markets.
U.S. Home Price Growth Slowed in January
U.S. home-price growth slowed in January as affordability constraints continued to weigh on home buyer decisions.
USTR Greer on Hormuz, China Talks, Trade Tariffs
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the US is insulated from supply chain effects from the Strait of Hormuz and discusses the Trump administration's perceived shortfall of the World Trade Orga...
'ENERGY SHOCKS': Recession fears EXPLODE as oil disruption ROCKS Wall Street
Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Tyler Goodspeed discusses the economic impact of the Iran conflict and whether the U.S. is facing a recession on 'Mornings with Maria.' #foxbusine...
Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war
Assets across the board have been turbulent in the month since the war began. Stocks, bonds and gold have largely sold off, while energy commodities have surged.
Iran war sparks turmoil in markets - where do investors go from here?
March has seen investors navigate a historically volatile month across asset classes, spurred by the war in Iran. The Stoxx 600 index has suffered its worst month since March 2020, the Nasdaq and Dow ...
Wall Street's rough month, Powell's inflation outlook, GLP-1 subscription and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
The ‘Fog of War' Could Soon Lift for Stocks. These Risks Still Loom.
The worst quarter in four years won't be undone by White House messaging alone.
Gas prices reach $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly four years
Gas prices have hit their highest level in almost four years as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global energy supplies.
Dow futures rise over 400 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures climbed on Tuesday after a report signaled potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict, easing pressure on a market that has been sliding through March. The Wall Street Journal...
US tech stocks struggle for safe haven appeal in Iran market fallout
Technology shares are struggling to act as safe havens in the turbulence wrought by the Iran conflict -- and that could be a big problem for the broader U.S. stock market.
Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar
Euro zone inflation smashes through ECB target to 2.5% in March as energy costs soar
World's best-performing stock market of 2026 is the worst-performing in March
Relatively cheap energy throughout 2025 helped power the Korean economy while the AI boom supercharged returns for its memory chip-makers. Both drivers are fading fast, however.
Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate hikes after Powell comments
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.
First Light News: Mixed Signals, Recession Watch, and Bull Steepening
Once again, it was another session that presented mixed signals from President Trump, with the pendulum swinging from peace talks, war exits, and threats of further destruction. This is nothing new, a...
EU tells members to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to energy markets from Iran war
European Union governments should prepare for a "prolonged disruption" to energy markets as a result of the Iran war, the bloc's energy chief has told countries' ministers ahead of an emergency meet...
US Withdrawal Without Hormuz Reopening Poses Issue for Stocks: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:16 - French Inflation, Eurozone I...
Stock Market Today: Oil Pauses, Dow Futures Rise
Stocks head toward worst quarter in four years
Nasdaq Dips 150 Points Amid Gain In Oil Prices: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a further increase in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Monday.
U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices
The average U.S. gas price has soared beyond $4 per gallon, up more than 30% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Diesel prices, meanwhile, have surged more than 40% to more than ...
Helium stocks of South Korea's chipmakers to last until June, sources say
South Korea has sufficient helium stocks until at least June, two sources said, while the industry minister ruled out any first-half supply disruptions, allaying worries over the Iran war's impact on...
Big Tech's $635 billion AI spending faces energy shock test, S&P Global says
Massive investments in artificial intelligence that underpinned record runs in equities face a major hurdle as the Middle East crisis clouds prospects for growth and energy costs, said Melissa Otto,...
Fed hike could raise recession risk: David Rosenberg
Founder of Rosenberg Research, David Rosenberg, agrees with Fed Chair Powell's current wait-and-see stance, saying that a rate hike now could make the current economic situation worse, especially sinc...
Trump's sensitivity to markets gives Iran leverage: BCA Research
Matt Gertken of BCA Research sees no chance of a U.S. full scale ground invasion in Iran, but due to the lack of trust between both sides, Iran's nuclear leverage is even more crucial now.
'Show me the barrels': Bob McNally says Trump is failing to reassure oil markets
Bob McNally of Rapidan Energy Group sees 3 scenarios that can put a pause on the surging oil prices: A cease fire, no ceasefire and use of U.S. military force to forcibly open the Strait if Hormuz, or...
‘ECONOMIC ILLITERACY': Economist calls out ‘CRAZY' ideas from Dems
Panelists EJ Antoni and Lee Carter discuss Democrats' implementation of wealth taxes and push to stop sport team relocations on ‘The Bottom Line.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaki...
Stock futures jump, oil prices retreat on report Trump willing to end war
The president is willing to end hostilities even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, WSJ reports
Tariffs Put Businesses in Crisis. Waiting for the Refund Could Be Worse.
Getting their money back is going to be a slow, messy fight, and some business owners are running out of time. Others are mounting a fight.
Wall Street Is Finishing the Worst Quarter for Stocks in Four Years
Investors had high expectations for 2026. Now they are just hoping to sidestep a recession.
Review & Preview: The Rally Can't Hold
The S&P 500 opened higher but the rally fizzed as investors braced for a longer war in Iran.
Jim Cramer says this sell-off is creating buying opportunities
Jim Cramer says the recent sell-off in tech is being driven by fear, not fundamentals. He cautioned investors to stay disciplined, arguing these dislocations are buying opportunities rather than reaso...
Bill Ackman Called U.S. Stocks 'Extremely Cheap.' Markets Wavered.
Advance or retreat? That's the question on investors' minds as the war in Iran enters its fifth week.
Monday's Final Takeaways: Fed in Wait‑and‑See Mode; Metals and China Stocks Move
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals a wait‑and‑see stance on rates as oil prices rise and Middle East tensions build. Energy-driven supply disruptions lift Alcoa (AA) and Century Aluminum (CENX), while Ch...
'Policy mistake' is off the table for the Fed: Neuberger Berman's Kantor on possibility of rate hike
Charles Kantor, Neuberger Berman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the impact of oil inflation on the markets and economy, and more.
Fed's Williams: Labor market not adding to inflation pressures
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with the latest comments from New York Fed President John Williams.
Dow gains; S&P, Nasdaq drop as oil surges on Trump warning
US stocks ended mostly lower on Monday as rising oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting optimism around diplomatic signals from Wa...
Fed's Powell says no need to hike interest rates now — officials should look past higher energy prices
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said during a Harvard University event Monday that policymakers should look past rising energy prices amid the war in Iran – adding that there is no need to hike in...
Fed's Williams: Middle-East Developments Have Added Significant Economic Uncertainty
The Iran war will likely push inflation higher in coming months, a senior Federal Reserve official said Monday, but he signaled the central bank's current interest-rate setting gives it room to wait a...
Pete Najarian on Navigating VIX, Energy Stock Surge & Crypto Volatility
@MarketRebellion's Pete Najarian talks about volatility from the U.S.-Iran War. He notes that the market's biggest gainers, which include AI memory stocks like Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK), are now ...
U.S. stocks are faring worse than during past geopolitical shocks — and there's plenty of room for them to fall further
The S&P 500 is down 7.7% since the Iran conflict began — worse than the median 6.1% decline during previous geopolitical shocks.
Earnings Growth Fuels Stocks. Oil Could Slam the Brakes.
Worries about how long the Iran conflict will linger may hurt profits. That's bad for Wall Street.
US business equipment borrowings rise more than 14% in February, ELFA says
U.S. companies borrowed 14.2% more to finance equipment purchases in February than a year earlier, fueled by a surge in activity among independent providers, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Associ...
Billionaire Investor Shares Two-Step Approach To Positive Returns: 'I Think I Finally Solved The Stock Market'
Arnold was once the youngest billionaire in 2007. He has since closed his hedge fund and focused on philanthropic efforts like running the Arnold Ventures fund.
Stocks Have Fallen So Much Even Bearish Targets Now Look Bullish
After a sharp market decline tied to the Iran war, even cautious S&P 500 forecasts from firms like Stifel now imply upside for stocks.
Market pressure could continue 'even if the war were to end tomorrow': Strategas' Jason Trennert
Jason Trennert, Strategas Research Partners chairman and CEO, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss recent market action, whether escalating geopolitical tensions could derail strong markets, the state of the...
Fed Governor Stephen Miran: The labor market was on a gradual cooling trend for three years
Fed Governor Stephen Miran joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Federal Reserve, inflation concerns surrounding the Iran war, and more.
Iran war could lead to U.S. inflation shock, says Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian
Mohamed El-Erian, The Wharton School Rene Kern professor and Allianz chief economic advisor, joins ‘Squawk Box' to discuss recent pressures on global markets, how the war might affect U.S. consumers, ...
Fed Chair Powell: Inflation expectations appear to be well anchored beyond the short term
Fed chair Jerome Powell speaks the students at Harvard University.
Market Update: 27th March 2026
Central banks are talking tough again, and markets are listening, perhaps a little too carefully. Rate hike expectations have repriced sharply across the US, eurozone, and UK following a burst of hawk...
BIG NUMBER 3.73%
Will The Fed Cut Rates This Year? Inflation fears have dramatically shifted investor sentiment. After months of expecting the Federal Reserve Board to cut interest rates this year, investors have retu...
Dow jumps 200 points, Brent crude oil sees wild swings as it heads for record monthly surge
US stocks jumped Monday morning while oil prices went on a wild ride as President Trump signaled a possible end to the war in Iran – but the vital Strait of Hormuz remained closed and Tehran attacked ...
Private Credit Unease Prompts Treasury-Insurance Regulators Meetings
The Treasury Department is reportedly planning talks with insurance regulators about the private credit market. The talks between the Treasury and domestic and international insurance regulators are b...
This is a reason the Middle East's major oil-producing countries have been selling their U.S. Treasurys
A need for liquidity may be playing a role in the decision of some countries to reduce their holdings of U.S. government debt.
Nasdaq And S&P 500 Futures: Liquidity Sweep, SMT Divergence And Rotational Recovery Dynamics
The session opened lower on Sunday evening, with S&P 500 Futures (ES) breaching the September and August lows, while Dow Jones Futures (YM) also took out key downside reference points. In contrast, Na...
Chair Powell: We're watching private credit “super carefully”
Chair Jerome Powell says that the Federal Reserve is monitoring the private credit space "super carefully"
Fed's Powell Says Long-Term Inflation Expectations Well-Anchored
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says longer-term inflation expectations appear to be in check but that the central bank is carefully monitoring them as it assesses the effect from the US and Israe...
This is what really causes recessions, a former top Trump White House economist says
Tyler Goodspeed says recessions are "fundamentally unforecastable" because they are really caused by shocks we can't predict. Goodspeed is a former acting chair of the White House Council of Economic ...
Crude Oil Rises Over 2%; US Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Declines In March
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 300 points on Monday.
How to Protect Your Portfolio Before the Next Bear Market
A bear market may be closer than investors think. Ron Insana, CEO, Insana Information Partners lays out the biggest market risks and how smart money is positioning now.
Markets & FOMC Focusing on "Negative Consequences" in Oil's Inflation Shock
@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin talks about the "negative consequences" from the U.S.-Iran War taking up the oxygen of market discussions. He believes crude volatility will keep the FOMC on hold for th...