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Inflation, Financial Fragility, And Personal Debt: What The Polls Say
It is hard to understate the importance of inflation in Americans' concerns today. Not only is it almost always the top issue of concern for Americans in the polls, but people also think it is getting...
Brace for Interest Rate & A.I. Growth Contention This Week
Contention on interest rates cuts will be on the radar for @CharlesSchwab's Kathy Jones. She expects commentary from Fed governors to create volatility and shape investor expectations on cuts through ...
Rebecca Patterson: It would make sense for the Fed to take an 'insurance cut'
Rebecca Patterson, former chief investment strategist at Bridgewater Associates, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss macro outlooks, expectations for Fed rate policy, and much more.
Nasdaq 100 Index top gainers in 2025 revealed
The Nasdaq 100 Index has had a strong performance this year and is now hovering at its all-time high. It has risen in the last three consecutive weeks and is up by over 50% from its lowest level this ...
Mega- And Micro-Cap Stocks Are Battling For First Place In 2025
For much of the year, bigger has been better in terms of performance based on market cap. Mega caps are still the top performer via slicing and dicing US equities based on market capitalization via iS...
S&P500 and Nasdaq 100: Fed Caution and Shutdown Risks Cloud Today's Stock Market Forecast
Fed caution and a looming U.S. government shutdown stall S&P 500 gains as traders await key inflation data for the next move in US stock market indices.
Is the Stock Market Overvalued? We're About to Find Out.
Inflation and jobs data will be near-term tests. Earnings, however, are a more poweful driver.
Which Stocks Win When Rates Fall? Goldman Picks These Surprising Names
With Wall Street indices hitting fresh records and the Fed embracing a dovish pivot with further rate cuts on the table, Goldman Sachs wasted no time upgrading its S&P 500 target—but it's the bank's u...
Ecodata & Fed Market Movers This Week, XLP Breaks Down Ahead of COST Earnings
Kevin Green urges investors to watch any and all inflation and labor commentary throughout the week into Friday's PCE print. He expects data and comments from Fed speakers to drive market moves.
Better fixed income returns more likely since 2008: J.P. Morgan's Barry
CNBC's “Squawk Box” team discusses markets as stock futures point to a lower open with Jay Barry, head of global rates strategy at J.P. Morgan.
These 15 stocks have beaten the S&P 500 this year — while getting cheaper in the process
Gains haven't been limited to the companies at the top of the S&P 500.
Dow Falls Over 100 Points; Chicago Fed National Activity Index Rises In August
U.S. stocks traded mostly lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Monday.
St. Louis Fed President Musalem sees 'limited room' for more interest rate cuts
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem on Monday reiterated his support for last week's interest rate cut but said he is wary about going much further. "I believe there is limited room for easing fur...
Bond market is 'suspicious' of long-term U.S. fiscal, monetary health, says Lindsey Group CEO
CNBC's “Squawk Box” team discusses the future of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. economy, monetary policy and more with Lawrence Lindsey, president and CEO of the Lindsey Group and former National Econo...
S&P 500 Reaches New Height As Investors Shift Time Horizon
On the surface, it looks like the S&P 500 (SPX) reached a new record closing high of 6,664.36 on Friday, 19 September 2025, because the U.S. Federal Reserve did exactly what investors expected to do. ...
US stocks open in the red: S&P 500 slips 0.2%, Dow down over 150 points
US stocks declined on Monday following a strong performance last week, during which the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed at record highs. The Dow fell 161 points, or 0.3%, while the S&P...
"Risk Off" Attitude After All-Time High Run, Data Ahead Faces Scrutiny
Kevin Hincks believes "fatigue" has set in following the market's all-time high run. Even though Jerome Powell speaks on Tuesday, he urges investors to pay attention to any and all economic data betwe...
Timing The Bubble Top: Irrational Reaction To 'Deals'
The valuation bubble of the S&P 500 is near the record levels, and the bulls expect the PE to continue to expand, possibly to the Shiller PE of 50. The bears expect the bubble to burst and PE contract...
Pettit: Sentiment is really high and any news could spark profit taking
Drew Pettit, Citi director of U.S. equity strategy, says market pressure is on earnings, not just rate cuts, and highlights Equifax as a long-term buy driven by efficiency gains and housing demand.
Investor Optimism Builds With IPO Strength, Fed Cuts, And Gold Surge
Tech Stocks And IPO Market Propel Equities To Weekly Gains. Investors Eye Fed Cuts, PCE Inflation Report, And Economic Data.
Inflation's Impact Can't Be Seen Through CPI, Says Ex-Comptroller
For decades, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has measured the cost of living in America. However, this figure doesn't tell the full story about inflation, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene L...
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said inflation concerns would make him hesitant for now to declare support for cutting rates again in October
The Atlanta Fed president, Raphael Bostic, said risks of weaker employment outcomes have risen, but years of elevated inflation remain a serious concern.
A full transcript of WSJ's Nick Timiraos's interview with Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic
Bostic spoke about the outlook for the labor market, inflation and interest rates during an interview with Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos.
The Single-Biggest Risk For BDCs Nobody Is Talking About
AI disruption is happening faster than most expect, with trillions in CapEx reshaping industries and creating huge risks for income investors. BDCs thrive on high yields, but their heavy software expo...
Teeter: Large cap tech and small caps both look compelling
Robert Teeter, Chief Investment Strategist at Silvercrest Asset Management, sees Fed cuts and strong earnings extending market gains into next year, but warns valuations and inflation surprises could ...
Markets: Bullish Vs. Bearish Case
To understand where the market might go, you need to weigh both the bull case and bear case in light of what is actually priced and what risks remain unacknowledged. While the bull case has strong und...
Jim Cramer: This Basic Materials Stock Has Gone Up So Much, Recommends Waiting For A 'Little Bit Of A Pullback'
On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer recommended buying CMS Energy Corporation CMS. “I think it's fine, it's good,” he added.
You're just getting scraps from the stock market. Here's where the big money is made.
When it comes to growth investing, it's a small club — and you're not in it.
The small-business hiring engine is sputtering. That's a red flag for the economy.
Without small businesses and their hiring, already precarious economic growth could be prone to a pullback.
New H-1B Fee Rattles Tech Industry
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Dow futures tank 145 points on Monday: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
Dow futures are taking a bit of a breather this Monday after an upbeat week that saw major indexes hitting record highs. Futures for the S&P 500, and Nasdaq all slipped slightly, signaling some cautio...
5 Things To Know: September 22, 2025
CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin reports on the five things to know on September 22, 2025.
Stocks are at a risk of a correction if the Fed makes the right call on the economy, says Morgan Stanley
Equities are vulnerable to a spike in liquidity stress, says Mike Wilson
Trump, TikTok, Immigration Visas Are a Distraction for Markets. What Really Matters for Stocks.
What comes next for the Fed, Trump names Murdochs, tech billionaires in TikTok deal, the IPO wave is building, and more news to start your day.
Here are 4 big worries plaguing investors — as stocks hit all-time highs
Let's try and sort out which are worth our time – and, of course, our money.
Brain drain? How Wall Street is reacting to $100,000 charge for H1-B visas
New Trump administration rules that will require a $100,000 fee for a type of visa used extensively in the technology industry brought fears of an exodus of talent that will sap the potential for grow...
Ark's Cathie Wood on H-1B Visas, China Tech Sector, TikTok Takeover
Ark Investment Management Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer Cathie Wood discusses US President Donald Trump's move to to curtail H-1B visas and the potential impact on Sili...
Investors see European stocks as compelling in bid to diversify
European equity markets are drawing fresh interest from global investors, as resilient returns and cheaper valuations offer a compelling case for diversification beyond Wall Street.
15-Year Bull Markets: Signs Of A Potential Major Top (Or Not) And Knowing What Hasn't Worked
Charts dating back to the late 1920s show the S&P 500 nearing the top of the long-run channels. Today, we are heading for the third consecutive year of double-digit returns for the S&P 500 if 2025's c...
“Buy the facts”: Will FED's Shift Support the US Dollar?
Interestingly, despite the dovish signal, the US dollar had corrected higher, pushing other asset prices slightly lower.
Dow Hits Record High As Fed Cuts Rates: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Greed” zone on Friday.
The Week Ahead: Markets Focus on PCE, Fed Speakers, and Consumer Sentiment
Markets this week focus on PCE data, Fed speakers, and consumer sentiment to gauge the policy path ahead.
Some economists cite a body of research suggesting that the program has benefited U.S. workers, and the U.S. economy, far more than it has hurt
Changes to the H-1B system could help U.S. workers. But some economists say losing foreign talent could hurt innovation—and shift production overseas.
Stock Futures Edge Lower Ahead of New Week
This week's economic data highlight will be the Bureau of Economic Analysis' personal consumption expenditures price index for August.
U.S. stock futures flat after Friday's record highs, as ‘market has learned to thrive in ambiguity'
U.S. stock-market futures were little changed on Sunday, after the three major indexes all closed at record highs on Friday.
Fed Musical Chairs: Who Will Succeed Jerome Powell?
Andrew Brenner discusses President Trump's maneuvering to pick the new Fed Chair after Powell's turn is done. He speculates that the calculus could change if Trump is successful at kicking Lisa Cook o...
Fed cuts interest rates: Is it a good time to buy a home?
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates at the September FOMC meeting. We look at what this could mean for mortgage rates, the state of real estate, and if now is the right time to purchase a home.
Schatz: SPX to $7K & Why the Fed is Fighting the Wrong Battle
The Fed is fighting the wrong battle, Paul Schatz argues, saying that even though inflation is warmer right now, it's ultimately under control. In fact, he argues that the Fed is “always behind the cu...
How Fed rate cuts impact your bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and investments
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Now that the Fed has cut rates, investors can focus on what really matters for markets
Wall Street analysts have been raising corporate earnings estimates all summer, while the outlook for economic growth has improved despite a slowdown in the labor market.
Tokenization could take over Wall Street. What is it?
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is on the rise as trading platforms like Robinhood Markets (HOOD) begin offering tokenized stocks to overseas investors. Yahoo Finance senior business repor...
Do ‘The Markets' Really Want The Federal Reserve To Lower Rates?
Markets are information. They're constantly pricing the known and unknown, with “markets” a perfectly apt descriptor since no one agrees about the knowns and unknowns.
The Market Setup Has Rarely Been This Treacherous
The S&P 500 has reached overbought levels and is at a historically low realized volatility. Market breadth is also diverging as the number of stocks above their 200-day moving average is falling.
A Dovish Turn, A Hawkish Shadow
U.S. equity markets notched another series of record highs this past week after the Federal Reserve resumed its rate-cutting cycle following a nine-month pause and affirmed a "cautiously dovish" pivot...
Larry Summers on Powell: Fed Faces “Unprecedented” Inflation vs Jobs Dilemma
Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says the situation facing Powell's Fed is unlike anything in modern history, and says the rate cut shifts the balance of risk more towards inflation rathe...
Why I'm Positioning My Portfolio For The Fed's Most Dangerous Gamble Yet
I see a paradigm shift as the Fed and White House risk higher inflation to fuel growth, creating both huge risks and massive opportunities. While Big Tech drives GDP, the real economy struggles.
Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street has a fairly busy week to look forward to, with plenty of Federal Reserve speakers on the docket, a host of economic data, and some quarterly earnings.
Why Mohamed El-Erian says the Fed needs to provide more clarity
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points at the central bank's September meeting. Economist Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens College Cambridge, former chair of President Obama's ...
M&A Has Surged. It Doesn't Always Work Out For Buyers.
Companies with bigger market caps that are doing the aquiring have historically seen their stock prices drop, research shows.
The 1-Minute Market Report, September 21, 2025
The S&P 500 hit its 26th new high of the year, led by the resurgence of the Mag 7 mega-cap stocks. Small caps outperformed large caps, while tech and cyclical stocks saw renewed strength as investors ...
U.S. Investors Are Flush With Cash, and Happy to Keep It There
Money-market funds reached another record this month, with some $7.7 trillion in assets.
'OVERHEAT': Fed 'spiked the punch bowl' with latest rate move, expert says
Payne Capital Management President Ryan Payne discusses whether the conditions were right for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on 'Varney & Co.'
President Trump wants to ditch quarterly earnings: What Wall Street is sayin
President Trump has floated the idea of ditching quarterly earnings for semi-annual earnings. We speak with market insiders to get their take on how this would impact financial markets and business.
Wall street outlook: 5 factors that could shape the week ahead
The US economy heads into a packed week with investors digesting the Federal Reserve's recent quarter-point rate cut aimed at cushioning a slowing labor market and growth prospects. With inflation sti...
All-Time Highs Are Not Necessarily Reasons To Sell
US stocks are hitting record highs, but history shows new highs are common and not a reason to make drastic portfolio changes. Missing the best market days can significantly hurt long-term returns, so...
Why the bull market for stocks may now hinge on the 10-year Treasury yield
With stocks at record highs, Ron Albahary Albahary at Laird Norton has been leaning into ways to hedge volatility while “hedging is cheap.”
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street on Friday notched a three-week win streak after market participants finally received a long-awaited interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, following nearly nine months of inaction on ...
Mohamed El-Erian: Fed needs fundamental reform and less group think
After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, economist Mohamed El-Erian tells Julie Hyman on Market Catalysts that the Fed needs "fundamental reform." El-Erian, who is the presiden...
U.S. Investment-Grade Company Liquidity Increases In Q2
Cash positions for the highest-rated US companies improved in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest S&P Global Market Intelligence data. Borrowing costs are likely to fall in the near ter...
Markets Weekly Outlook - PMI And PCE In The Spotlight As U.S. Dollar Remains Sensitive To U.S. Labor Data
A busy week that was still dominated by the highly anticipated Federal Reserve meeting. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq stock indexes are on track to have their third consecutive week of gains.
Equities Supported By Improvement In Business Cycle Indicators
The recent run in equities appears to be at odds with weakening labor market signals, which has led to questions about the sustainability of the rally and the broader health of the U.S. economy. While...
Metaverse Survey: Nearly Half Of Consumers Interested In Buying Smart Glasses
Respondents' interest in smart glasses outpaced VR headsets by roughly 7 percentage points. The fact that 40% of respondents were still interested in purchasing a VR headset may be surprising consider...
‘OUT OF CONTROL': This is one of the greatest contributors to inflation, economist explains
Former Trump senior economic advisor Steve Moore discusses the Federal Reserve's role in the U.S. economy, the president's tariffs and more on ‘The Bottom Line.'
Wall Street Bets Rates Will Drop Much More Than the Fed's Forecasts
Futures markets show investors betting rates will drop below 3% by the end of next year.
To Avoid Trial, a Short Seller Puts His Hopes on Trump
Andrew Left tries golf, TV appearances to get noticed
The market's once narrow rally has become amazingly broad, says Jim Cramer
CNBC's Jim Cramer talks about the day's market performance as stocks wrap up a positive week.
Review & Preview: A Glass Half Full
The three major indexes all rallied into the close Friday, ending the session at new records.
Bitter Pills | Summers on the Fed, Funding Fallout, Milei's Tough Policies, UK's Growth Gamble
This week, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says the Fed's policy leans on the looser side, given financial conditions, skewing the balance of risks towards inflation.
Fed Governor Miran defends call for bigger interest rate cut
Newly confirmed Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran discusses his stance on interest rates and expresses optimism for economic growth in the second half of the year.
The Real Winner Of Rate Cuts
The U.S. national debt is at alarming levels, with the Treasury set to issue another $1.6T in debt for H2 2025. Despite some spending cuts, overall government expenses continue to rise, while revenue ...
Powell's Fed Sees Cuts Through 2025. But All Bets Are Off in 2026.
After a quarter-point reduction, policymakers see two more cuts by year-end. But view vary widely after that, and the White House will be free to reshape the central bank.
Fed Governor: This is an ‘INAPPROPRIATE COMPARISON'
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran unpacks the agency's decision to cut interest rates, the state of the U.S. economy and more on ‘Kudlow.'
3Fourteen Research's Warren Pies: Lower rates means you don't want to be underweight equities
Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Research co-founder, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss market outlooks.
Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 notch record highs, positioning portfolios amid uncertainty
Market Domination Overtime host Myles Udland breaks down the latest market news for September 19, 2025. All three major market indexes — the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, and the S&P...
U.S. Stocks Rose This Week After the Fed Made a Rate Cut and Signaled More to Come
All three major indexes posted weekly gains of more than 1%.
Stocks tend to suffer in the second half of September — but the Fed's rate cut might keep bears at bay
History suggests it could be a downhill ride for stocks through the end of September.
Fed's Kashkari sees 2 more rate cuts this year, plus factors impacting Fed easing
Market Domination host Myles Udland breaks down the day's market news for September 19, 2025. New Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran favored a jumbo-sized rate cut at the central bank's September ...
VantageRock's Avery Sheffield: Inflation likely to run warm to hot, pockets of opportunity remain
Avery Sheffield, VantageRock co-founder and CIO, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss where to find opportunities with stocks at record valuations.
Friday's Final Takeaways: Nuclear Stocks Pop, Trump/Xi Talks and Next Week's Focus
Nuclear energy stocks were among some of the top performing stocks on Friday, something that caught the eye of Marley Kayden. Meanwhile, Sam Vadas recounts the developments from President Trump and Xi...
S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Record Closes | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Katie Greifeld, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.k
DXY: Post-FOMC U.S. Dollar Surge Shifts Global Markets (Technical Analysis)
A theme that had been building throughout this entire year was how a compromised Federal Reserve independence, combined with a more isolationist US policy (and de-globalization), would send the US dol...
Trump-Xi Talks Boost Stocks to New Highs: Stock Market Today
Investors, traders and speculators finish a dramatic week in a risk-on mood.
Citi's Scott Chronert on rate cut playbook
Scott Chronert, Citi U.S. equity strategy, on markets, joins CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss market outlooks, how to position, and more.
Fed Abandons Its New Monetary Policy Framework With 25 Basis Point Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.00%-4.25%, citing labor market risks despite rising inflation. The FOMC's decision marks a shift from its new Monetary Policy Framework, prioritiz...
FED FUED: Trump makes emergency request to Supreme Court
'The Big Money Show' panel discusses President Donald Trump's effort to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. #foxbusiness #bigmoneyshow
Mohammed El-Erian, Gary Cohn, and top market insiders talk Fed and markets
US stocks are trading near record highs after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. Queens' College Cambridge president Mohamed El-Erian, IBM's Vice Chair Gary Co...
I'm Raising Cash: 5 Warning Signs Of A Market Bubble Are Here
The S&P 500 is at all-time highs, but warning signs suggest the market is overbought and vulnerable to a correction. Stock ownership, narrow market breadth, and extreme concentration in mega-cap tech ...
White House official: Having Bessent head both Fed and Treasury has never been considered
CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Power Lunch' with breaking details.
Steve Bannon floats idea of Bessent running both Treasury and the Fed
White House confidante Steve Bannon has an unusual solution for who should take over as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell next year.