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Hormuz Tensions Rise as US, Iran Seek Leverage
Iranian state TV aired what it says is a video of Iran's navy seizing vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US said it intercepted two Iranian supertankers trying to evade its blockade, as talks ...
CFOs Are Flying Blind on Counterparty Risk as Cross-Border Uncertainty Spikes
Cross-border commerce has long been constrained by cost and its cousin, speed. That hierarchy, however, is increasingly shifting toward a new axis: counterparty risk.
Cannabis rescheduling fuels optimism across industry
The U.S. Department of Justice is immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes t...
Airlines are facing higher fuel costs and cutting fares at the same time. How does that work?
Trying to book a flight right now can feel absurd. Qantas and Virgin Australia are warning that higher fuel costs and disruption linked to the Middle East conflict are putting pressure on fares and fo...
S&P500: Stock Market Pulls Back From Record High, Forecast Turns Cautious
Stocks pull back after record highs as S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip early. Weak earnings and Tesla concerns drive losses while markets pause for next catalyst.
DOJ Met With TV Station Executives as Part of Sports TV Probe
Justice Department officials met with broadcast-television station operators earlier this week as part of its antitrust investigation into the sports-media marketplace, according to people familiar wi...
U.S. inflation picture is the worst in almost 4 years
S&P Global surveys show that companies are willing to pay more for scarce supplies, in an echo of the pandemic.
White House alleges China stole AI at industrial scale: report
The White House has accused Chinese entities of conducting “industrial-scale” theft of intellectual property from American artificial intelligence labs, marking a fresh escalation in tensions between ...
Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say
Bending Spoons, a European tech firm whose business model is based on reviving companies, has picked banks to organise a potential $20 billion U.S. initial public offering this year, two people close...
GSAM's Calnon on Markets, Investment Strategy
Greg Calnon, Global Head of Public Investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, discusses his outlook for markets and investment strategy. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen on Bloomberg...
Japan's Katayama stresses close US contact on yen
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama tells Bloomberg's Shery Ahn that Tokyo is in constant contact with US officials as it stays on high alert over speculative moves weakening the yen. Past inter...
US Jobless Claims Rise to 214,000 With Layoffs Limited
Applications for US unemployment benefits increased by 6,000 to 214,000 last week but remain at a level consistent with low layoffs. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
Top Fiber Optics Stocks In 2026
The building of AI data centers is going from a technology story to a full-scale infrastructure play. Hyperscaler spending on AI-related builds is expected to hit $700 billion this year alone.
Ping Pong Robot Uses Agentic AI
Scientists at Sony AI have developed a table tennis robot with enough speed and precision to beat even some expert ping pong players in the latest matchup between biological and artificial intelligenc...
A market pullback is more likely than a continued rally, Goldman Sachs says
Goldman's warning comes as the stock market has enjoyed a strong rally off the lows hit on March 30.
Canada Producer Prices Rise in March
Producer prices in Canada climbed again last month, driven by a record jump for energy products and big rises for chemicals with the escalation in the Iran war.
Dow Jones falls 253 points as Iran tensions, earnings weigh mood
Wall Street opened weaker on Thursday, as investors paused after a recent rally, weighed down by persistent geopolitical tensions and a mixed batch of corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Aver...
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
The number of people who filed for unemployment benefits was 214,000 in the week through April 18, higher than the 208,000 reported a week earlier, the Labor Department said.
Why it's the luckiest U.S. stock market in history, according to one strategist
Financial conditions are easy and the AI boom is driving the economy forward, despite war, tariffs and other headwinds, says this strategist
Americans cut spending due to higher gas prices and see no relief in sight, CNBC survey finds
Americans are feeling the pinch of higher gas prices, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey. They are spending less on entertainment, travel and even essential items like groceries and med...
Morning Call Sheet: Markets hold near highs on earnings and AI bets
Dave Mazza, CEO of Roundhill Investments, Sylvia Jablonski, Co Founder and CIO of Defiance ETFs, and Steve Grasso, CEO of Grasso Global, say strong earnings and AI demand support markets despite risks
The Iran Cease-Fire Rallied Markets but There Are 4 Other Factors Keeping Investors Optimistic
The Strait of Hormuz is still a mess, but that's not slowing down investors.
Stock investors are living in a parallel universe where AI trumps all, tech guru Erik Gordon says
Investors are so detached from reality that they're living in their own universe, Erik Gordon says. The stock market "shrugs off" war, oil shocks, and job losses, the entrepreneurship professor said.
Dow futures plunge 310 points: 5 things to know before market opens
Wall Street was poised for a weaker open on Thursday as investors paused after a recent rally, with renewed uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and its impact on oil prices clouding the outlook for ...
Politics and Your Portfolio Shouldn't Mix
The stalemate in Iran remains the main market driver nearly eight weeks into the conflict, and the mood has soured with oil prices higher overnight and stock futures pointing to losses.
Investors return to US stocks as AI, earnings growth feed fear of missing out
U.S. stocks are rebounding and investors, reassured by diplomacy around the Iran war, are coming off the sidelines as AI-related spending and a strong start to the earnings season fuel a new fear: mi...
'No one immune to oil price volatility': IEA Chief
Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, told CNBC at CONVERGE LIVE that no country is immune to oil price volatility. 🔗Read more: cnb.cx/4ttRJWw
U.S. Officials Try to Get a Grip on Risks Bubbling Inside Private Credit
In widespread requests, the SEC is seeking information about valuations, loan selection and other maneuvers by firms including Blue Owl.
Matthew Tuttle Advises Caution Near All-Time Highs, Offers Energy Opportunities
Markets don't seem to care about geopolitics or crude oil's uptick, says Matthew Tuttle, though he advises caution ahead. "You can't ignore the rally," says Matthew, "but the real tell is going to be ...
Review & Preview: Well Done Wednesday
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records as earnings foreshadowed the possibility of a profitable peace.
Jim Cramer's strategy to avoid missing out on big winners
Jim Cramer explained a strategy to help ensure investors don't miss out on big winners in the stock market. "You need to have the discipline which says you have to have the stock and you are not going...
The Treasury Market Might Be Sleeping on Risk
The 10-year U.S. Treasury note's yield matches its three-year average.
S&P and Nasdaq Set Fresh Records After Cease-Fire Extension
Brent crude tops $100 a barrel as longer-term peace remains uncertain.
Dow Jones jumps 340 pts as ceasefire, earnings fuel rally
US stocks moved higher on Wednesday, snapping a recent losing streak as investors responded positively to an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while a strong start to earnings sea...
Pirro says DOJ won't drop Fed probe, will appeal judge's order blocking Powell subpoenas
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro doubled down Wednesday on her controversial investigation of the Federal Reserve, saying she is "going forward." The probe has endangered the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, P...
Why Wall Street is growing optimistic about Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination
The optimism comes after Sen. Thom Tillis offered President Trump a so-called “off ramp” that would end a DOJ probe.
Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him
But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.
Nasdaq Index: Tech Stocks Hit Record High, US Indices Forecast Stays Bullish
Nasdaq hits a fresh record as tech stocks and earnings drive US indices higher. Oil and the Strait of Hormuz remain the key risks.
Balance Sheets, QE & Key Takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Senate Testimony
@CharlesSchwab's Collin Martin recaps Kevin Warsh's Senate testimony and the key takeaways from the meeting. Warsh's desire to shrink the Fed's balance sheet is a process Collin believes will have hea...
Market Wrap
Over the last month, markets have been turbulent amid escalating tensions in Iran, with the VIX currently sitting around 25. For historical context, the VIX spiked above 50 during last year's “Liberat...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, financial regulation and Iran
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the Senate Banking Committee hearing on Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, concerns around private credit, regulation in the banking...
The top four takeaways from Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing, according to strategist Tom Lee
Tom Lee, of Fundstrat, outlined independence, forward guidance, inflation and the Federal Reserve's inflation measurement as the key takeaways
Inflation, Not Growth, Is the Issue—For Now
Keep your eyes on real yields for signs of the economy's health Oil-driven inflation fears have investors increasingly convinced the Fed won't be cutting interest rates anytime soon—a sentiment shift ...
Strait of Hormuz remains basically closed as Iran seizes ships after Trump ceasefire extension
The Strait of Hormuz has not broadly opened to ship traffic after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is still trying to control ship traffic in the sea lane, while the U.S. ...
The Nasdaq Just Touched New Highs, and BlackRock Says the AI Trade is Back. Here's Why.
What's in this spring? The AI trade, according to BlackRock.
First came the price rises. Now output is falling in industries ranging from airlines to chemicals.
Companies have moved on from lifting prices to now reducing output as a result of the war in Iran.
Oil Higher, Stocks Higher: Investors Turn Away from Iran & Toward Earnings
Markets are transitioning from geopolitical risk and focusing more on earnings, says Kevin Green, pointing out the "oil higher, stocks higher" trend as a key indicator. Don't discredit headlines aroun...
Iran Conflict Derails Recent Market Progress, Equities and Bonds Fall in March
HIGHLIGHTS: Stocks: In March, the S&P 500 Index posted its worst month since 2022. Bonds: Rates moved sharply higher during March, creating a difficult environment for bonds.
Senate Grills Trump's Fed Chair Pick Warsh Key Takeaways
Senate Grills Trump's Fed Chair Pick Warsh Key Takeaways.
Private credit funds' shares trade at steep discounts as concerns grow
Shares of private credit funds are trading at their deepest discounts to net asset values in more than 5-1/2 years as investors grow more sceptical of valuations and mounting stress in the sector.
It's a great time for buying across private equity and private credit, says Steve Klinsky
Steve Klinsky, New Mountain Capital founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of private credit and private equity, latest market trends, private equity and private credit's retail push...
Dow Jones jumps 417 pts as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
US stock indices moved higher on Wednesday, signaling a positive open for Wall Street after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, even as uncertainty persisted over the durability o...
Time for Bull Run? Alec Young's Bullish Case in AI, Earnings & Fundamentals
Alec Young (@MoneyFlowsCom) believes the stock market hit the bottom on March 30 when the S&P 500 (SPX) hovered around 6,300. He believes we're in a set-up where a sharp and steady rebound will shape ...
Swedish central bank's Thedeen says inflation risks have increased, pointing to Middle East conflict
Swedish central bank Governor Erik Thedeen said on Wednesday the risk has risen somewhat that inflation could be higher than the Riksbank expected a few weeks ago.
Increasing market risk is the new normal on Wall Street, and CME is loving it
CME set a record daily trading activity, but the stock was set to fall as revenue was only in line with high investor expectations.
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are rising after two days of losses as investors respond to the latest developments in the Iran war; President Trump said a ceasefire would be extended indefinitely ahead of a potential ...
Trump's Fed nominee, a wealthy investor, will face tough Senate questions about transparency
Kevin Warsh is taking another step toward his decade-long goal of winning the top job at the Federal Reserve by appearing at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. But the role that...
Investors rediscover a taste for extremely speculative stocks as market rips higher in April
“Magnificent Seven” tech stocks are finally riding high once again in April after a months-long bout of underperformance. Yet the real winners of the April stock-market rebound — at least, so far — ar...
Why the confusion around the Iran situation could get worse. How to profit anyway
My sources tell me it is not clear who is actually "running" Iran, which Trump essentially confirmed Tuesday night when he extended the ceasefire. This ceasefire may be longer than the markets expect ...
Why a global oil spike will hit the U.S. harder than China
China has multiple sources of energy imports and it has prepared well for a sustained period of high oil prices. Unlike America.
Trump Cease-Fire Extension Lifts Stocks. Why Markets Are Still on Edge.
U.S. stocks are set to advance through another extended deadline on peace talks with Iran, with markets poised for solid gains following their first two-day decline in three weeks. But oil prices are ...
Mortgage rates sink again, and home buyers jump back in
The average rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances decreased to 6.35% from 6.42% Last year at this time, the 30 year fixed was 55 basis points higher.
The U.S. stock market is progressing toward a bubble — and here's where the extremes are right now
As the market moves toward a bubble, BofA analysts highlight where the froth already is.
Stock Markets Must Play a Waiting Game Amid Iran and Fed Standoffs
Iran war weighs on forecasts, Prudential outlines financial hit in Japan, Warsh asserts independence from Trump, and more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Another deadline dodged
President Donald Trump unilaterally extended the Iran war ceasefire beyond Wednesday's deadline, but it's not clear whether anyone else involved in the conflict has agreed. That partly explains why cr...
Are Meme Stocks Headed for Your Index Fund?
Stocks are looking up, but oil prices are too. President Trump blinked in his game of chicken with Iran as talks were called off at the last minute. Extending the cease-fire is seen as positive but do...
Dow futures surge 214 points: 5 things to know before market opens
US stock index futures climbed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the United States would indefinitely postpone any attack on Iran. The development eased immediate concerns over a broader ...
More Banks Are Earning $100 Million Fees for Advising Big M&A Targets
Investment banks are bagging lush payments as mergers and acquisitions boom.
Why Trump's pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president
Kevin Warsh, Trump's ‘central casting', has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest rates
U.S. Futures Rise, Bitcoin Hits 11-Week High as Investors Welcome Cease-Fire Extension
Trump's announcement that the cease-fire would hold—after markets closed Tuesday— encouraged investors, even as the potential for further, more damaging developments in the war remained.
Kevin Warsh grilled in Senate hearing for Fed chair
Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni discusses Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh being questioned by Democrats during his confirmation hearing on ‘The Bottom Line.' #fox #media #break...
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise After Mideast Truce Is Extended
Investors await Tesla earnings later Wednesday
Bond Market Weathers Warsh Hawkish Hint: 3-Minutes MLIV
Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:02 - Iran War: Trump Ceasefire Ex...
Nasdaq Dips Over 100 Points Amid Iran Ceasefire Jitters: Investor Sentiment Declines, But Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Tuesday.
Statistically the market is still 'expensive': Savita Subramanian
Bank of America Securities head of U.S. equity and U.S. quantitative strategy Savita Subramanian analyzes S&P 500 valuations, earnings revisions and consumer impact on 'Making Money.' #fox #media #us ...
EQT Says Fundraising Momentum Remains Strong Despite Challenges
The private-equity firm continues selectively pursuing thematic investments, the vast majority of those focused on the AI opportunity, it said.
Don't Lose Your Head in This Heady Market. Use This Options Strategy Instead.
The hidden institutional drivers powering today's bull market might not end well for individual investors. Pay attention.
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, told senators he would chart a sharp departure from the central bank's recent approach while promising to maintain institutional independence
Central bank will maintain autonomy as Trump eyes rate cuts, nominee says.
‘GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL': Legal analyst on Fed noncompliance with DOJ orders
Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discusses the Federal Reserve's noncompliance with Department of Justice subpoenas and whether President Trump has the authority to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell on...
No Peace Plan, No Problem: Why the Wartime Market Keeps Rising
Bad news stirs even greater interest among investors who see only prospects for the stock market to keep setting records.
Review & Preview: Fundamentals Over Risk
Truth Time. Iran war jitters dragged all three major indexes into the red on Tuesday, but that dip may be short-lived. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran jus...
Jim Cramer says these stocks show why you need to trade on fundamentals, not fear
CNBC's Jim Cramer explained the need for investors to focus on fundamentals, not fear, when trading. He highlighted several stocks that recovered after being written off by Wall Street.
Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge — an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing
For travelers, the disappearing flights are translating into fewer route and connecting options, and of course higher fare prices.
Here are the moments that stood out at the Senate Banking Committee's hearing on Kevin Warsh's bid to become Fed chairman
Democrats pressed him on his financial disclosures and thoughts on Fed independence.
Senator Warren on War in Iran, Warsh Hearing and Fed Independence
US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, says Republicans need to "grow a backbone" and stand up to President Donald Trump regarding the war in Iran. Speaking on "Balance of Power: Eveni...
Iran Cease-Fire Extended Indefinitely
President Trump announced that the U.S. will extend its cease-fire with Iran and continue the blockade of the country's ports until its leaders could present “a unified proposal.”
Crude Oil Price Forecast: Counter-Trend Bounce Meets Downside Risk
Crude oil rebounds from key support but faces resistance near the 20-day average, with broader bearish structure suggesting risk of renewed downside if recovery stalls.
Opinion | How to Ease the Fed off Quantitative Easing
Kevin Warsh wants to reduce the balance sheet. Congress could help by creating a resolution fund.
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Tariff Refund Process Starts & Warsh's Fed Plan
As stocks see-sawed throughout Tuesday's trading session, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas focus on stories you may have missed underneath the slew of earnings and geopolitical headlines. They highlight a ...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Wedge Breakdown Signals Downside Risk
Gold breaks down from a bearish wedge, testing key support levels as momentum shifts lower, raising the risk of deeper correction toward lower channel support zones.
Five things we learned at Fed nominee Warsh's Senate hearing
Warsh promised broad reform at the Fed so as to trim its balance sheet.
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Extended Despite Calling Off Negotiations
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday, despite calling off negotiations and warning earlier in the day he would resume bomb...
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Trump didn't order him to cut rates in heated Senate hearing
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh denied that President Trump demanded he lower interest rates in a heated Senate hearing Tuesday.
Markets Extend Downturn | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Isabelle Lee, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Dow Jones sinks 293 pts as Iran fears, Fed tensions hit stocks
US stocks closed lower on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran and concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence weighed on investor sentiment. Markets had...
Warsh will be worried about his legacy over the Trump administration, says Fed's Richard Fisher
Former Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Warsh's hearing in front of Congress, the nominee's ability to cut rates and much more.
Fed chair pick Warsh makes case for smaller Fed holdings in hearing
Kevin Warsh, tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, told a Senate panel on Tuesday he would work with the Treasury Department to help achieve his goal of a smaller Fed balance ...
GOP senator will block Warsh nomination until 'bogus' Powell probe ends
Sen. Thom Tillis says he'll block Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve chairman nomination unless DOJ drops probe into Chair Jerome Powell.
Labor Secretary's Departure Gives Trump an Opening to Focus on His Agenda
President Trump accepted Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's resignation ahead of an internal investigation into her conduct at the department.
Analysis: Warsh emerges from a difficult hearing with his Fed 'regime-change' plan intact
Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh faced a grilling from the Senate Banking Committee focused on his independence from President Donald Trump and his murky finances. But Warsh took the opportunity to publi...