Stock Market News
AI Jitters and Geopolitical Threats Mark Start of Busy Week in Markets
Chip makers and other tech stocks weighed on major U.S. indexes.
Market Close: Stocks Mixed, US Threatens Global Iran Sanctions, Bitcoin Rallies • 8/24/26
CNBC Business News Update with Jessica Ettinger - Markets & Business News With Expert Analysis From Top Business Names. Visit CNBC.com For More.
How a Negative Beta Bet Can Protect Your Portfolio From an AI Selloff
AI is shaking up a lot of things—including which stocks investors can expect to hold up in a market selloff.
Dow rises as tech stocks drag S&P 500 lower ahead of Nvidia results
US stocks closed mixed on Monday as a decline in technology and semiconductor shares weighed on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained. Investors also assessed lower Tre...
Stock Market Today: SPY, QQQ Stall as Trump Escalates Trade War with Canada; Bessent Targets Iran’s Economy
Both the S&P 500 ETF ($SPY) and the Nasdaq 100 ETF ($QQQ) closed in the red on Monday. SPY fell 0.29%, while QQQ finished with a 1.00% loss. News That…
U.S. Stocks Mixed on Artificial-Intelligence Jitters
U.S. stocks ended mixed as a drop in oil prices was offset by concerns about debt incurred to fund the AI boom.
Economist who called the 2008 crash says the AI bubble has "less than a year to go"
Steve Keen has spent two decades telling anyone who'll listen that markets watch the wrong debt. This week he put a clock on it.
S&P 500 Top Stock Gainers Today, 8/24/26
The S&P 500 (SPX) closed with a 0.28% loss on Monday as investors reacted to escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions and the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. Let’s break down the sectors behind the performance. T...
Bessent Rolls Out Plan to Choke Iran’s ‘Most Vital Lifelines’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the U.S. will target Iran’s “most vital lifelines” to pressure the country into ending the war. The lifelines are shipping, technology, digital asset...
Here's how overvalued the stock market really is
Valuations today are so stretched that it may not take much more straw to break the camel's back.
Fed Chair has to say something about inflation, says former Fed President Patrick Harker
Patrick Harker, Fmr. Philadelphia Fed president, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what to expect from the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole symposium.
Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt
The Trump administration on Monday announced a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the “enablers” that allow the Islamic Republic to stay in business.
Dow Jones Today: DJIA Gains Despite Bessent’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Threat; Souring U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is up by 0.24% on Monday as investors assess new U.S.-Iran developments and a breakdown in U.S.-Canada trade negotiations. Over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
Bessent tapping Treasury's rainy-day fund for buybacks isn't a ‘bazooka' to get markets to move his way
Bessent's move “does not change anything. It just reduces the cash that Treasury has on deposit,” one analyst says.
SPX & Russell 1000 Levels to Watch as Fed, Treasury Yields Add Uncertainty
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is "pulling levers" in the bond market by doubling liquidity in longer-duration bonds, says @CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin. He considers the move a short-term fix...
U.S. to Unveil New Iran Sanctions in ‘Economic D-Day.' What to Expect.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is aiming to isolate Tehran further from the global financial system.
Prediction market traders doubtful Bessent's bond interventions will push yields lower
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is trying to calm rising yields. But prediction market traders don't think his efforts will be that fruitful.
Why Is the Stock Market Down Today, 8/24/26?
Both the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX) are trading lower on Monday. The S&P 500 is down 0.31%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 is down 1.20%. President…
The 10-year bond yield is simply back to normal, says Ed Yardeni
Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Research president, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Treasury doubling the size of bond buybacks, the Treasury announcing it could use its General Account to help fund p...
Monetary historian says US Treasury fragility points to sudden dollar shift
Barry Eichengreen tells Kitco News he has changed his mind about how fast the dollar could break, explains where its losses have actually gone, and makes a case for trimming bonds anyway.
VACCINE BREAKTHROUGH: Personalized cancer treatment takes major leap
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to discuss the company's landmark cancer vaccine partnership with Merck. Bancel details the promising Phase 3 melanoma trial results and outline...
JPMorgan warns of a downturn ahead and AI stocks may be to blame
Wall Street's major benchmarks are still holding near recent highs, but the rally's foundation looks less secure than the headline numbers suggest. A multi-week pullback has interrupted a string of we...
Trump Threatens Canada with 50% Auto Tariff after Trade Talks Collapse
President Trump said Monday that the U.S. will enforce a new 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles, automotive parts, and steel. The tariffs will go into effect on January 1, 2027.
S&P 500 Retreats as U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Crumble
The S&P 500 (SPX) is down 0.28% on Monday after trade talks between the U.S. and Canada ended without a deal. That came despite President Trump saying twice last week that…
India faces weakest monsoon in nearly two decades as El Nino strengthens
India is on course for its weakest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall likely to end the season around 15% below the long-term average, the lowest since 2009, two senior weather department s...
Dow rises 40 points as Nvidia earnings and inflation data keep markets on edge
Wall Street was headed for a lower open on Monday as investors weighed renewed geopolitical tensions, movements in the Treasury market, and a busy week of inflation data and major technology earnings....
Dow Jones Slips as U.S. Prepares ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran
The Dow Jones (DJIA) is down by 0.12% on Monday morning after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to ramp economic pressure against Iran. Bessent said the U.S. would cut all…
Guggenheim's Walsh Would Buy a Lot of 30-Year US Treasuries at 6%
Guggenheim Partners Investment Management CIO Anne Walsh says she would "back up the truck" and buy a lot of 30-year US Treasuries at 6%. Walsh also talks about the risks of investing in the AI data c...
We're Big Buyers of the 10-Year at 5%, BMO's Davis Says
Earl Davis, BMO Global Asset Management Fixed Income & Money Markets head, says using the Treasury General Account to fund expanded buybacks is not a significant worry for him. Davis says he would be ...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens on Monday
Stock futures are pointing lower to start the week; memory and other AI-related stocks are leading the decline this morning; Nvidia's quarterly results and a key inflation reading will be in focus lat...
Futures Fall as Investors Assess Updates on Treasury Yields, U.S.-Iran Conflict
U.S. stock futures fell on Monday morning as investors monitored updates on Treasury yields and the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the S&P 500…
They're the highest they've been in years but are bonds cheap enough to buy here? Two strategists disagree
Bond yields are driven by the market's estimate of the average federal funds rate over the next 10 years, plus some compensation for the risks associated with predicting that. Barclays finds bonds at ...
Santoli: Why all the fuss about bond yields is happening now
The textbooks say the cycle high in real yields should act as a restraint on economic growth and equity valuations. Veteran technical strategist Rick Bensignor believes that tech stocks may have pea...
Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond buybacks, sources said
The Treasury could use its General Account to help fund purchases of government bonds, according to two senior Treasury officials. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has built up the TGA to around $950 ...
What investors want to hear from Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech will be closely watched for clues on the Fed's interest rate path, all while investors digest the impact of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...
'Economic D-Day': U.S. prepares to unveil fresh Iran sanctions
The U.S. prepares to unveil fresh sanctions on Iran, framing the measures as "economic D-Day" and warning Tehran's "enablers." The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council threatening to ...
Nasdaq futures tank 200 points: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
US stock futures edged lower on Monday as Wall Street entered one of August's most consequential weeks, with Nvidia earnings, new sanctions on Iran and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole...
Don't see Fed Chairman Warsh raising rates before the midterms, says Wharton's Jeremy Siegel
Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and WisdomTree chief economist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, Treasury...
Stock Markets Face Double Blow if Nvidia and the Fed Fail to Deliver
The AI spending boom is outrunning Wall Street estimates, Trump considers changing capital-gains taxes, China's property crisis isn't over, and more news to start your day.
Here are two trades to make ahead of a critical week for markets as Nvidia results and Jackson Hole loom.
So much for the dog days of summer! The penultimate week of August started with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's so-far forlorn attempt to suppress long-term bond yields, which rattled traders.
The treasury bond mess: is this the demise of the US as a safe haven?
The bond market is driving the Trump administration crazy. Last week, the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, announced that the government would sharply ramp up its purchase of treasury bonds, in an e...
AI bubble or babble? How to understand — and make money — on the latest tech revolution
Are you all in on AI, or are you bracing for an AI-pocalypse? While Wall Street wagers on skyrocketing profits at artificial intelligence firms and chipmakers alike, regular joes worry about big, nois...
The post-World War II market shift is here — and bond yields could have higher to go, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the S&P 500.
Stock Market News Today, 8/24/26 – Futures Fall as U.S. Prepares New Iran Sanctions
U.S. stock futures fell ahead of Monday’s session as investors assessed escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The U.S. is expected to announce new economic measures against Iran today, wh...
How Trump's Crypto Push Is Linked to Bessent's Treasury Moves
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's mission to tame the bond market could get help from another Trump administration push: crypto legislation.
AI-driven growth is key to fixing the growing U.S. deficit: Analyst
Aadil Zaman from Wall Street Alliance Group says that AI-led growth, not cutting spending, is the way to reducing the U.S.' growing budget deficit. Within the tech and AI space, he also suggests broad...
Nasdaq Futures, Tech Stocks Slide as U.S.-Canada Trade War in Focus
Global tech stocks weakened following equity and bond issues from the sector in Asia and pressure on longer-dated Treasurys eased slightly as oil prices fell.
Treasury yields fall as investors brace for Warsh's Jackson Hole keynote amid bond fears
Treasury yields fell Monday as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at Jackson Hole later this week.
Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Under Pressure
A retreat in oil prices is offering relief to bond yields as investors await details on Washington's stepped-up economic pressure campaign against Iran.
The Market That Never Sleeps Is Getting Closer to Reality
Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange plan to expand trading hours in December. Thinner overnight markets could bring new risks for retail investors.
ETF Closures Have Nearly Doubled as New Funds Flood the Market
More than 200 ETFs have shut down this year as fund providers launch new products at a record pace.
Stock Futures Fall as Investors Assess U.S.-Iran Tensions
U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of Monday’s session as investors assessed escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. is set to announce major new economic measures against Iran…
U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
Washington will unveil "the single greatest financial offensive ever" imposed on Iran on Monday. The new measures will add to an extensive sanctions regime already targeting Iran's oil, shipping, and ...
Asian Currencies Consolidate, May Be Supported by U.S. Fiscal Worries
Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar, but may be supported by worries over U.S. national debt
Kevin Warsh's reluctance to signal where interest rates are headed has left the world unsure how he thinks about the economy or inflation. Fortunately, there's a trove of evidence on exactly how he thinks.
As a Fed governor 15 years ago, Warsh was more worried about inflation than nearly all of his colleagues, and for years it didn't materialize.
Nikkei Edges 0.3% Higher, Tracking Wall Street's Gains
The Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.3% to 66212.61. Japanese stocks swung between mild gains and losses as investors digested the U.S.-Canada trade spat.
Stock futures slip as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war
U.S. stock-index futures dipped on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade war with Canada, one of its biggest trade partners.
Stock Futures Could Reflect Unease With Trump's Tariff Fight With Canada
Stock futures barely budged on Sunday night, after all three major indexes ended down last week. Wall Street is still digesting the Trump administration's latest trade dispute with Canada.
Fed Faces High Stakes Test at Jackson Hole
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh heads into Jackson Hole under heightened scrutiny after the Treasury's intervention in the bond market raised questions about the traditional boundaries between fiscal and moneta...
The Fed Can Do Nothing About Market Prices That Are Always Transitory
The cost of a call in a telephone booth long ago dropped to zero. Should we give Fed officials a pat on the back for their brilliant market interventions of the “monetary policy” variety on the way to...
The Bond Market’s AI Indigestion – and NVIDIA’s Big Night
Wall Street capped the week with a win but still posted its worst week in over a month, as bond market turmoil, rising oil prices, and renewed uncertainty around the…
Treasury Buybacks Fail to Calm Bond Market
The Treasury's surprise decision to at least double buybacks of longer-dated US debt briefly pushed yields lower, but much of that move quickly reversed as investors questioned whether the interventio...
The Treasury's bond-market intervention isn't working. So what comes next?
You can't just sweep $40 trillion in U.S. national debt under a rug and forget about it — or so the bond market appears to be telling Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
The Week That Was, The Week Ahead: Macro and Markets, August 23
U.S. stocks finished Friday higher, ending a volatile week on a stronger note even as bond yields climbed and concerns over the country’s growing debt load stayed in focus. The…
Bloomberg Previews Jackson Hole Symposium
Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal, Lisa Abramowicz, Tracy Alloway and Tom Keene preview the Jackson Hole Symposium as all eyes will be on Fed Chairman Kevin Marsh and his first annual symposium address.
Trump administration is losing the affordability debate: Eurasia Group
Robert Kahn of Eurasia Group discusses the U.S. Treasury Department's debt buyback plan, saying it is small relative to the overall market. He adds that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has limit...
JPMorgan's James Sullivan sees ‘significantly higher coupons' as debt supply surges
JPMorgan's James Sullivan says surging government and corporate debt issuance will put upward pressure on bond yields as supply increasingly outpaces demand. He also argues that stablecoins could beco...
Bond Market Tests Limits of Treasury Intervention
Joining Bloomberg This Weekend is Bloomberg Radio host of "Masters in Business" Barry Ritholtz and he tells hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond-market m...
Here's some surprisingly good news for the stock market this midterm election year
ven taking into account the stock market's recent declines and extraordinary volatility, it is far ahead of where it would be if this were an average midterm election year.
Six investors reveal the biggest market risks — and one strategy they agree on
Global markets have been volatile this year, with a fresh bout of turbulence hitting equity and bond markets this week. Investors see different risks threatening markets, but broadly agree that trader...
The AI Spending Boom Is Outrunning Wall Street Estimates
Big Tech is shoveling billions of dollars into the AI buildout, leaving investors spooked and analysts behind. Can they catch up?
Review & Preview: Vacation's Over
The last week of August will be chock-full of news, from Nvidia earnings to the Fed's hotly-anticipated meeting in Jackson Hole.
The Wild Week When Scott Bessent Was Schooled by the Bond Market
Treasury's buyback was a shock but investors didn't stop selling for long.
'Something Has To Give' On US Fiscal Policy: Patterson
Rebecca Patterson, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former chief investment strategist at Bridgewater Associates, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." Total US pub...
U.S. Stocks Rise as Bitcoin Nears $80,000
U.S. stocks rose Friday as a surging bitcoin and resilient crypto stocks helped lift sentiment.
Swonk: Fed Independence, Inflation Key for Jackson Hole
Diane Swonk, KPMG Chief Economist, discusses expectations for the upcoming Federal Reserve speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The speech is traditionally technical and focused on internal ...
Forget the Fed put. Meet the Bessent put.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is signaling that the government is willing to get more aggressive as long-term bond yields remain elevated, but investors are debating how much power Treasury actuall...
Trading the major week ahead: The Investment Committee's strategy
The Investment Committee debate their positions ahead of a major week for the market.
‘OPERATION TWIST': Market strategist analyzes impact of Treasury bond buys
B. Riley Wealth Management chief market strategist Art Hogan discusses market volatility, rising Treasury yields and the long-term outlook for technology giants Apple and NVIDIA on ‘The Claman Countdo...
Bond Yields Rise Despite Treasury Efforts to Curb Borrowing Costs
Bond yields moved back up near their highest levels in over a decade even as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to contain borrowing costs. Yields on 30-year Treasurys advanced to around 5.28%, wi...
Dow closes 500 pts higher as Wall Street rebounds from Treasury yield-driven sell-off
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 1% on Friday as US stocks recovered from a sharp sell-off in the previous session, while investors continued to monitor elevated Treasury yields, oil price...
The Treasury buyback was a 'wise thing to do', says Fundstrat's Tom Lee
Tom Lee, Fundstrat managing partner and head of research, and Bryn Talkington, Requisite Capital Management managing partner, join 'Closing Bell' to recap the day's market moves.
Market Wrap: U.S. Stocks Post Losing Week Despite Friday Rally
The blue-chip Dow rallied more than 500 points on the day.
Here's how Bessent's newly activist Treasury Department is undercutting the Fed's Warsh
The surprising move this week by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to intervene in Treasury markets to lower the cost of government debt undercuts the credibility of Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Wars...
Treasury Whiplash, US Debt Hits $40T | Bloomberg Money 8/21/2026
Bloomberg Money takes the pulse of your financial life, powered by the reporting of our global newsroom. Today's guests: Rebecca Patterson, Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow, and Kevin Gordon...
Crude Oil Prices End the Week 5% Higher as Iran Uncertainty Worsens
Oil prices have risen for two consecutive weeks.
Week of Whiplash in Treasuries Closing With Traders on Pause
After a turbulent stretch for the US bond market, traders headed into Friday's session with questions about what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's next move will be. Kevin Gordon, Head of Macro Rese...
‘Buy Gold and a Bit of Bitcoin,’ Says Billionaire Ray Dalio – Here’s Why
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is warning that a U.S. debt crisis could arrive “in three years, give or take two.” To prepare, the Bridgewater Associates founder said in a LinkedIn…
Wall Street Struggles to Absorb AI's Debt Boom
Broadcom is lining up another massive bet on AI. Bloomberg has learned the chipmaker is in talks to raise more than $60 billion in debt to help Anthropic and others secure chips and computing power.
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Build White House Ballroom
The cost of the ballroom is steadily rising.
The Treasury, the Fed and the threat to your money
Also in Weekend Reads: The Gen Z online sports-betting trend, what's next for Apple as Tim Cook exits, and a bullish take on Nvidia heading into earnings.
Chris Vermeulen on Opportunities in Silver Miners & Crypto Amid Bond Volatility
As the 30-year Treasury yield hits levels not seen since 2007, Chris Vermeulen (@TheTechnicalTraders) talks about the macro risks investors should be watching. He discusses how the volatility in bonds...
Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries
Investors over the past several days have begun pricing in higher inflation rates, following a Treasury Department market intervention announced this week. Breakeven rates hit levels not seen in more ...
Why Stocks Are Shrugging Off the Rise in Bond Yields
Do higher yields make bonds more appealing than stocks? Probably not.
How High Can Treasury Yields Rise Before Tanking the Stock Market?
The view that 5% on the 10-year Treasury is a tipping point for stocks is too simplistic. But consider tapping into some of today's fat yields anyway.
David Rosenberg on whether he would bet against long-term Treasuries
David Rosenberg, Rosenberg Research founder and president, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks on the deficit as momentum from his bond buyback operation fizzl...
Markets at Midday: Rally Accelerates with Dow Up Nearly 500 Points
U.S. equities are on pace for a weekly loss.
States are coming after prediction markets — and setting up a costly legal battle over who gets to regulate them
Prediction markets like Kalshi are regulated in different ways across states. There's a better way for them to thrive.
Nasdaq-100: Banks Are Moving Higher While Tech Waits for the Long Bond to Cool Off
Nasdaq-100 rebounds Friday, but high Treasury yields still pressure tech stocks as banks and materials lead the market rotation.
Treasury's Liquidity Boost "Band-Aid" & Fixed Income Strategies to Consider
@CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard calls the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan to double come liquidity support for longer-dated treasuries a "relative band-aid." He notes signs of concern he expect...
To Help Lower Prices, Trump Removes Tariffs on Ground Beef Imports
American consumers are struggling with high grocery prices.
U.S. Military Says It Helped Move 660 Million Barrels of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz
There are conflicting accounts of how much crude is passing through the waterway.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Warsh Speech at Jackson Hole, U.S. PCE Data in Focus
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium will be the key event for investors as they continue to seek clarity on whether and when U.S. interest rates might rise.
Greg Mankiw, Thomas Sargent and William White all have strong ideas about why prices rise. Their work could guide how the Fed fights inflation.
Greg Mankiw, Thomas Sargent and William White all have strong ideas about why prices rise. Their work could guide how the Fed fights inflation.
Ken Griffin says Citadel unwound more than 80% of risk tied to Situational Awareness portfolio
Ken Griffin says Citadel unwound more than 80% of risk tied to Situational Awareness portfolio
John Kilduff: This diesel price feeds right into the producer part of inflation
John Kilduff, Founding Partner at Again Capital, says soaring diesel prices could fuel inflation, limit Fed cuts and pressure the economy as global supply shortages collide with rising U.S. demand.
What the bond market is telling us about inflation, debt and the economy
A rollercoaster week in global bond markets saw Treasury yields briefly pull back Wednesday after the U.S. Treasury announced $4 billion in buybacks, before climbing again Thursday. Thanos Papasavvas ...
Dow rises 250 points as US stocks rebound, but indexes eye weekly losses
US stocks rebounded on Friday after a sharp sell-off in the previous session, although the major indexes remained on track for weekly losses as elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions weigh...
Consumers are finally starting to pull back, says 5 New Digital's Michael Zakkour
Michael Zakkour, 5 New Digital founder and ‘The New Retail' author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the key takeaways from retail earnings, state of the consumer, and more.
Wall Street's existential crisis over perpetual futures — the 24/7 security on steroids — just got urgent
Perpetual futures, or 'perps,' are blockchain-enabled, 24/7-traded, never-expiring 'futures' that are threatening the trading economics of traditional Wall Street exchanges. President Trump on Wednesd...
American consumers are delivering a retail reality check as they laser in on bargains
Recent earnings results suggest that the typical shopper is ‘employed, still spending, and increasingly disciplined about it.'
Bonds, Cryptos, Moderna Play Havoc With Markets. 2 Reasons for More Chaos.
JPMorgan layoffs hit highest since 2015, Amazon expands drone delivery, Chinese tech IPOs outshine U.S. rivals, and more news to start your day.
The U.S. government plans to crack down on its $40 trillion debt — but brace for a ‘wrenching time' ahead
With the U.S. national debt topping $40 trillion and bond markets getting battered, top Trump administration officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are promising a new push for “fiscal consol...
Morning Bid: Big, bad bond market
I was reminded this week of the famous quip from Democratic political strategist James Carville: "I would like to come back as the bond market. You can intimidate everybody." He may have said this mor...
How Index Funds Went From Being Mocked to Feared in 50 Years
The reversal in yields engineered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's buyback plan lasted just a day after federal borrowing crossed $40 trillion. Thursday's stock swoon wasn't helped by more signs ...
New ETFs Are Launching Fast. Proceed With Caution
New exchange-traded funds are sprouting up quickly. In 2025, more than 1,000 ETFs launched. The crop included promising funds as well as those taking on unnecessary risks. The field could expand soon ...
Dollar Depreciation Is Sustainable: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."
Hedge funds are doubling down on Big Tech even after summer volatility triggered a massive portfolio cleanup
Hedge funds entered the second quarter all-in on the AI trade, but have begun to diversify their portfolios lately. They're dipping into healthcare, energy and financials.
Longer-dated Treasury yields rise as Bessent's bond buyback rally fizzles out
Concerns over the Treasury Department's debt repurchase program continue to weigh on markets.
Bond Yields Steady as Treasury Intervention Struggles to Convince
Treasury yields held close to flat after earlier retracing sharp falls that initially followed the Treasury's surprise bond market intervention.