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S&P 500 Snapshot: Index Up Nearly 10% YTD
The S&P 500 notched three new record highs this week, but the rally fell short on Friday. The index ultimately finished the week up 0.9%, its fourth weekly gain in the past five weeks.
The 1-Minute Market Report, August 16, 2025
The S&P 500 continues its upward trend, but momentum is slowing and a 10-15% correction may be on the horizon. Last week saw investors rotate from large caps to small caps and from domestic to foreign...
The bullish case for the Dow Jones Index
The Dow Jones Index surged to a record high this week, continuing a trend that started in April when it crashed to a low of $36,620. It has now jumped by over 22%, meaning that it is in a bull market.
'BETTER DAYS AHEAD': NEC deputy director makes bullish forecast for US economy
Former National Economic Council Deputy Director Marc Sumerlin discusses the leverage the United States has over Russia, tariff inflation, his take on the economy and more on 'Kudlow.'
September Rate Cut Looms as Fed Doves Gain Sway
The first full week of August offered a concise lesson in how quickly the policy calculus can shift when both politics and data align. Equity markets wobbled after reports that Governor Christopher Wa...
Federal Feud, S&P 500 Gains, and Payroll Changes
Federal Feud – The Federal Reserve did not cut rates at its July meeting, leaving the short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year. However, two of the seven voting governors voted ...
Inflation alarm bells went off again and prices are rising. Just how bad is it going to get?
The biggest increase in wholesale prices in three and a half years stunned Wall Street, but is tariff-related inflation really set to soar? The proof is far from ironclad.
Pressure on the Fed Meets Economic Softness
As economic data shows evidence of softening, President Donald Trump ratchets up the pressure on the Fed, calling for rate cuts and nominating Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. ...
Turning stocks and bonds into crypto-style trades won't be happening soon. Here's why.
Regulators and crypto bulls want to move all stocks and bonds onto a blockchain. But turning that vision into reality may still be a long way off.
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street on Friday made solid gains for the week, helped by raised expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and hopes for progress on Russia and Ukraine.
Wall Street Pay Model Makes Its Way to the Middle East
A growing number of job candidates are asking Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds to offer them carried interest awards- a type of performance-based pay tied to investment gains. The new approach ma...
America's Stock-Market Dominance Is an Emergency for Europe
Some of Europe's most notable companies are moving to the U.S., deepening Europe's economic woes.
Investors react to US-Russia summit reaching no deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach an agreement to resolve Moscow's war in Ukraine after a nearly three-hour summit in Alaska, though...
Markets Weekly Outlook: Jackson Hole, NZ Rate Decisions And U.K./EU Inflation Data
With a mix of downward revised NFP data and a not-so-clear US inflation outlook, the September rate cut isn't going to be such a given. Risk assets and sentiment have taken a hit from the tariff fears...
July's Hot PPI Report Poses a Threat to the Stock Market Rally. Here's Why.
If stagflation takes hold in the year's second half, earnings estimates may fall, threatening the market's currently lofty valuation, says one strategist. Plus, investor newsletter commentary about si...
BofA Says 'It Better Be Different This Time,' as Stock Valuations Give Dotcom Bubble Vibes
With U.S. stocks sitting near record highs, Wall Street analysts say one key metric is starting to draw dotcom bubble comparisons.
FedWatch's Ben Emons explains why he is bullish more record highs are in the future
FedWatch's Ben Emons joins 'Fast Money' to talk his case for more record highs in the market's future.
Stocks close mixed, two types of retailers that could benefit from a tough tariff environment
Host Josh Lipton shares some of the top stories for the trading day on the latest Market Domination Overtime. Stocks ended the Friday, August 15, trading day mixed.
'Surprised' stocks moved higher despite bad economic news this week: Vital Knowledge's Crisafulli
Adam Crisafulli, Vital Knowledge, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the week's market action.
Retail sales rise in July as shoppers rush to spend ahead of tariffs
Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation's auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump‘s tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases.
Trump & Putin meet in Alaska, preparing for choppy markets
Here is what Market Domination Host Josh Lipton and his guests discuss on Friday, August 15. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Alaska.
It's not an easy time to be at the Federal Reserve, says fmr. NEC Director Gene Sperling
Gene Sperling, Former National Economic Council director, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the state of the U.S. economy, mixed consumer signals, and more.
Stocks Slide as Trump Meets Putin | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Scarlet Fu, Vonnie Quinn, Carol Massar and Emily Graffeo.
Hard v. Soft Data Clashes Again, 300% Tariffs Aimed at A.I. Chips
While retail sales ticked upward, Cooper Howard with @CharlesSchwab notes that consumer sentiment ticked down. He suggests the numbers show another divergence between hard and soft data, especially af...
Fed should cut rates but they're weighing inflation more than employment, says Apollo's Torsten Slok
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Torsten Slok, Apollo partner and chief economist, join 'Closing Bell' to discuss the Federal Reserve's dual mandate, which part of that mandate the central bank is focused on ...
Selling Pressure Grips SPX, Futures Reaching Technical Apex
Pops throughout the day Friday were largely sold off, notes Kevin Green. While the index held its consolidation range, "it's not the day you want to see" heading into the weekend.
Market broadening could happen in second half of the year, says Morgan Stanley's Aaron Dunn
Aaron Dunn, Morgan Stanley Investment Management co-head of value equity, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss what Dunn's paying attention to, the value names to follow and much more.
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed's Powell Comments at Jackson Hole in Focus
Comments from U.S. Federal Reserve President Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium, alongside minutes to the Fed's most recent meeting, will be closely watched as investors increasingly anticipa...
Tariffs Are Starting to Cause Inflation. Just Look at This Week's Data.
The evidence of tariff-related inflation pressures is starting to mount. Consumers will pay the price.
Cash Will Be King Soon, 4 Out Of 5 Market Top Signs Are Here
I'm selling into market strength, as underlying weakness and red flags suggest we're near a market top, despite record index highs. Key sectors like transportation, consumer discretionary, and real es...
Bond yields show labor market is more important for interest rate traders than inflation
CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on the latest news regarding the bond market.
Low technical indicators mean investors should lean into markets, says Piper Sandler's Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson, Piper Sandler chief market technician, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Johnson's thoughts on equity markets, the rally for small cap stocks and much more.
Debate Heats Up Over Fed's Next Move | Real Yield 8/15/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: JPMorgan Asset Management Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Kelsey Berro, Schwab Center for Financial Research C...
I'm nervous about the impact of tariffs on retail earnings, says Ariel's Charles Bobrinskoy
Charles Bobrinskoy, Ariel Investments vice chairman, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how investors can find value in housing and his likes in the sector and retail earnings expectations.
The 'Halftime Report' Investment Committee debates how to trade the markets
The Investment Committee take stock of the market and debate how to trade it right now.
Consumers Don't See Bright Future, Says UMich Survey Director
Joanne Hsu, University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers director, says consumers do not see a bright future ahead because of worries about inflation and unemployment. Consumer sentiment in August fell...
Crude Oil Down 1%; US Retail Sales Rise 0.5% In July
U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the S&P 500 falling around 0.3% on Friday.
Insider Selling Reveals Fallacy Of Buyback Theory
If corporate buybacks were an actual return of capital, like a dividend, it would mean “cash in your pocket” paid equally to all shareholders. However, buybacks, in reality, distribute that “return” u...
Politics Beats the Market in Trump's Pay-for-Play Chip Scheme
The message in the Nvidia revenue-sharing plan is that everything is negotiable, Christopher Tang writes in a guest commentary.
Fed to scrap program devoted to policing banks on crypto, fintech activities
The Federal Reserve announced on Friday it was scrapping a so-called "novel activities" supervision program it created to specifically police banks on their crypto and fintech activities, and instead ...
The Market May Have Hit Its Liquidity Breaking Point
The Fed's reverse repo facility is nearly depleted, ending the excess liquidity that has supported markets since 2022. With the Treasury General Account refill ongoing, reserve balances at the Fed are...
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee on cutting interest rates
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee on Friday said while he originally thought interest rates could come down "a lot" before President Trump's liberation day tariff announcement, it's still unclear ...
Trump's next potential Fed nominee says president has proven critics WRONG on this
Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran discusses the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates, reducing inflation and more on ‘Mornings with Maria.' #foxbusiness #news #economy #trump #...
July retail sales data, what to expect from the Fed's Jackson Hole symposium
Morning Brief Host Julie Hyman breaks down some of the biggest things Wall Street is watching on Friday, August 15. Some of the stories Yahoo Finance reporters and guests discuss are the July retail s...
Dow hits fresh record high as Warren Buffett gives Wall Street a brief upward nudge Friday
The Dow on Friday notched its first intraday record high of this year, riding a wave of market optimism and a timely push from the Oracle of Omaha.
Edward Jones' Mona Mahajan: Expect some bouts of volatility in the second half of year
Mona Mahajan, Edward Jones head of investment strategy, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss macro outlooks.
SPX Breakout Potential, Crude's Bearish Signals & KRE Bullish Momentum
There's a lot to keep on the radar for Friday's session, with Kevin Green noting a potential breakout in the SPX to close the week. However, crude oil's technicals point to bearish indicators for the ...
Consumer sentiment comes in at 58.6 vs. 62.5 estimated
CNBC's Rick Santelli breaks down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Two-Thirds Of Consumers Cut Spending Before Tariffs Even Hit
Two-thirds of American consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending as tariff concerns reshape retail landscapes ahead of the critical back-to-school and holiday seasons. Middle-income suburba...
Kevin O'Leary SLAMS brakes on interest rate cut hopes
O'Leary Ventures Chairman and ‘Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary discusses the odds of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cutting interest rates on ‘Mornings with Maria.' #foxbusiness #trump #pol...
Fed's Goolsbee: I think of tariffs as having a heavy stagflationary component
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, asked about lowering interest rates, told CNBC on Friday that "it all depends on the data," though he sees tariffs as stagflationary. Goolsbee said he would "be ...
Markets Flat As Inflation Data Raises Tariff Concerns Ahead Of Jackson Hole
Inflation Data Surprises Markets, Raising Concerns Over Tariff Impacts. Jackson Hole Meeting Expected To Shape Future Interest Rate Policy.
US manufacturing production stalls in July
U.S. factory production was unchanged in July suggesting manufacturing activity was stalling as businesses navigate higher costs from import tariffs.
Americans more worried about inflation and unemployment after new trade deals leave tariffs at highest level in decades
The numbers: Fresh worries about inflation soured Americans on the economy in early August, underscoring lingering anxiety about the highest U.S. tariffs in decades and a further rise in unemployment....
Preliminary Consumer Sentiment falls to 58.6 in August as inflation expectations rise
Consumer sentiment fell back about 5% in August, declining for the first time in four months,” said Surveys of Consumers Director Joanne Hsu. “This deterioration largely stems from rising worries abou...
Robert Smith on AI, markets, and his book Lead Boldly
CNBC's Frank Holland speaks with Robert Smith, founder, chairman & CEO of Vista Equity Partners, on “Worldwide Exchange” about AI's impact, market volatility, and his new book Lead Boldly
Fed's Goolsbee sees 'note of unease' as central bank looks to next interest rate move
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said a mixed bag of inflation data coupled with lingering uncertainty over tariffs have given him some hesitation about lowering interest rates. "We've got to get...
US stocks unchanged as retail sales data signals resilient consumer
The US markets opened largely unchanged on Friday, buoyed by retail sales data that pointed to continued consumer strength as the market digested hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation, as Wall Stre...
Ferguson: Inflation seems stuck and possibly going higher
On “Worldwide Exchange,” Roger Ferguson, Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman and CNBC contributor, says hotter PPI data cuts chances of a September rate cut, with inflation stuck and the Fed likely t...
Industrial production -0.1% vs. expectations it would remain unchanged
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Iachini: Main Street is leading Wall Street right now
Marco Iachini, Senior Vice President of Research at Vanda Research, on “Worldwide Exchange,” says retail investors are outperforming the Nasdaq, fueled by AI and crypto tech plays, though seasonality ...
U.S. stocks slide following inflation report, but world shares are mostly higher
World shares are generally higher after most stocks on Wall Street fell following a disappointing report that said inflation was worse last month at the U.S. wholesale level than economists had expect...
US July Retail Sales Rise Despite Tariff Uncertainty
US retail sales rose in July in a broad-based advance, boosted by car sales and major online promotions in a sign consumers stepped up their spending in recent months. The report signals that consumer...
Trump & Putin Meet in Alaska, Retail Sales Uptick & Measuring Regional Data
"We've got something for everyone today" when it comes to news around the markets, says Kevin Hincks. He talks about the evolving inflation picture with retail sales showing an uptick in activity.
Trump says he will set tariffs on steel and semiconductor chips in coming weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he would announce tariffs on imports of steel and semiconductor chips in coming weeks.
ETF Flows Shift Beyond Mag 7 as Investors Eye AI Infrastructure Opportunity
CNBC's Frank Holland speaks with Sylvia Jablonski, CEO & CIO of Defiance ETFs, about this week's ETF flows, shifting investor interest beyond the Mag 7, and opportunities in AI infrastructure through ...
Watch CNBC's full interview with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, impact of tariffs, rate path outlook, inflation concerns, and more.
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee: I think of tariffs as having a heavy stagflationary component
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, impact of tariffs, rate path outlook, inflation concerns, and more.
July retail sales beat expectations, while import prices, New York factory index rose
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
It's 'Do Or Die' For Powell: The Jackson Hole Speech Preview
The Fed Chair Powell is expected to stay hawkish at the Jackson Hole Symposium and fail to signal an interest rate cut in September. Markets are currently expecting three cuts in 2025, so this would b...
Tariffs Are Starting To Take A Toll
July's PPI surged 0.9%, the largest jump in three years, confirming tariffs are driving inflation and squeezing business margins. Businesses, especially small ones, are absorbing most tariff costs, ri...
DC sues Trump over federal takeover of police force
The Trump administration "is abusing its temporary, limited authority under the law," Schwalb said in a statement.
US retail sales increase solidly in July
U.S. retail sales were boosted by strong demand for motor vehicles as well as promotions by Amazon and Walmart, though a softening labor market and higher goods prices could curb growth in consumer sp...
Inflation Data Weighs on Futures After PPI Surprise, Trump-Putin Meeting & AMAT Earnings
Thursday's PPI report came in well above expectations, reigniting U.S. inflation concerns. Kevin Green discusses what could push the S&P 500 to fresh highs, with 6,600 as the next key technical level ...
Sumerlin Supports 50 Point Fed Rate Cut
The Fed funds rate is “too high” and a 50 basis point cut would work due to the inversion of the curve, economist Marc Sumerlin said on "Bloomberg Surveillance" Friday morning. Sumerlin, a former Bush...
U.S. Retail Sales, Fed Outlook, and Import Costs Paint Mixed Picture for Traders
U.S. retail sales rose 0.5% in July, while NY manufacturing rebounded. Traders eye Fed policy as import costs and price pressures build.
Carbuyers rev up U.S. retail sales in effort to beat tariff price hikes. Economy is still growing.
Sales at retailers rose solidly in July for the second month in a row, but the increase in spending appeared to be a double-edged sword: Americans are still confident enough in the economy to spend, b...
Key Economic Figures Going to Trump-Putin Summit
Key economic figures from the US and Russia will be at the summit for President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin today in Alaska. The focus is not just about ending the war in Ukraine...
Who will Trump pick for Fed chair? Hear from all the candidates in their own words
President Donald Trump's short list to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair has turned into a long list of nearly a dozen possible candidates. In CNBC interviews that stretch back days, week...
Parts of the market outside of tech remain pretty attractive: Hightower's Stephanie Link
Stephanie Link, Hightower Advisors chief investment strategist and portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, impact of tariffs, and more.
Identify Rising Stocks Like Sterling with Money Flows
Sterling, Inc. (STRL) shares up 51% since first Big Money outlier inflow signal in May.
The Bubble Term
Neither the market collapse that followed the peak of the tech bubble in 2000 nor the crisis that followed the mortgage bubble in 2007 were particularly unusual in terms of the losses that followed th...
Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100: Buffett Boosts Health Stocks as Tech Drags Indexes Pre-Market
Buffett's UnitedHealth buy lifts Dow futures, while Nasdaq dips on chip stock losses. Traders eye rate cuts after mixed inflation data.
Don't Let Populists Set Prices
Economic literacy amongst politicians has never been high but it lately seems to be taking a big hit from populists on both left and right. Whether Hungary's Viktor Orban declaring “Prices don't rise,...
Morning Bid: Rate fever breaks, Alaska in spotlight
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Bankers Expect An Upswing In Deposits Over The Next 12 Months - S&P Survey
The majority of US bankers are bullish on deposit growth over the next year, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence's second quarter 2025 US Bank Outlook Survey. The proportion of respondents exp...
Trump's attack on Goldman could prompt watering down of Wall Street's independent analysis
U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Goldman Sachs' research on tariff risks could prompt some analysts to water down their research, investors and academics said, an outcome that could leave in...
The Federal Reserve needs to make this calculated move, expert explains
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Tariffs haven't caused inflation to surge as much as some economists expected. New research suggests that is because actual tariffs paid are lower than stated rates.
New research suggests the actual tariff rates are well below what economists have suspected.
US Stocks Settle Mixed Following PPI Data: Investor Sentiment Declines, 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 Thursday.
Higher Inflation Is Coming to the US: 3-Minute MLIV
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Crypto IPOs Are Making Wall Street Go Wild. There Are More in the Pipeline.
Circle Internet Group and Bullish both debuted this week and scored big. These firms could be next.
As Tech Stocks Rally, Risk Rises. Why Energy and Healthcare Could Be Options.
The weighting for tech in the S&P 500 continues to grow, even as tech capital spending for AI explodes. Energy and healthcare have been beaten down, but it looks as if their time is coming.
Why a landmark ruling from the world's top court puts financial markets on notice
The International Court of Justice, the world's highest judicial body, recently delivered its first-ever advisory opinion on the obligations of states in respect of climate change. The U.N. court said...
Trump's call for interest rates to be slashed is 'totally unjustified': Strategist
Garry Evans of BCA Research explains why Trump's desire to slash interest rates is unlikely to come to fruition. He also discusses the quality of U.S. economic data which has come into question follow...