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Inflation At 2.7%—Higher Than Expected And Over Fed's Goal
Even after Trump backed away from his most hawkish trade measures, the average effective tariff rate is still at its highest level since 1936, at an estimated 15.8%, according to Yale University's Bud...
Stocks Have Powered Past Big Risks This Year. How the Momentum Might Continue.
A detailed Bank of America report sees solid tailwinds for U.S. stocks.
Hodge: Retailers are overstocking to brace for potential tariffs
Chris Hodge, Chief U.S. Economist at Natixis CIB Americas, says the Fed should be cutting rates but is cautious due to tariff risks. He warns inflation may rise as restocking at higher costs begins.
Stoltzfus: Guard your growth and own growthier value
John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer, remains bullish on equities, favoring growthier value and consumer discretionary, and downplays risks tied to a potential shadow Fed.
Top vie candidates vie for President's attention as Trump considers Powell's replacement
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on news regarding the Federal Reserve.
Stocks Poised To Benefit From Ongoing Consolidation In MarTech/PR Sectors
As market volatility intensifies and economic uncertainty remains persistent, investors increasingly see holding companies in the marketing technology (MarTech) and public relations (PR) sectors as at...
Dow Futures soar as Wall Street bulls charge toward record highs
Dow Futures soared 130 points on Friday as the bulls on Wall Street look forward to pushing the benchmark indices to a new record.
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The Day Ahead: Markets Await Key PCE Inflation Gauge and Fed Cues Today
Markets today await key PCE data to gauge inflation and Fed outlook, with futures near highs and China trade progress supporting sentiment.
Trump Tariffs, China, Iran, Inflation Have Hit Markets. The Second Half Could Be Even Tougher.
The White House says July 9 tariff deadline is ‘not critical,' Nike's earnings report was ugly but not as bad as feared, and more news to start your day.
Dollar question hovers over top central bankers meeting in Sintra
A million-dollar question will hang over the world's top central bankers when they meet in Sintra, Portugal, next week: Is the monetary system centred on the U.S. currency beginning to unravel?
5 Things To Know: June 27, 2025
CNBC's Joe Kernen reports on the 5 things to know on June 27, 2025.
Consumers shift to revenge saving as uncertainty looms
CNBC's Sharon Epperson reports on how consumers are changing their behavior.
Morning Bid: Wall St flirts with new record
What matters in U.S. and global markets today
There's an important market indicator that suggests investors remain wary. It's good news for stocks.
Sector correlations are way above average as traders await clarification on a number of issues
Chart Of The Day: Big Tech Is So Back - Again
Ever since the stock market bottomed out on April 7, we've seen most (though not all) of the biggest technology stocks rocket higher. All but two are outperforming smaller-capitalization stocks, as re...
Veteran strategist says a recession is coming that will hit ‘cup entirely full' stock market
A veteran stock-market strategist says the stock market will get hit by a coming recession — it not a current one — as traders are now fully putting to the side worries over tariffs, taxes, war and th...
The Great Rotation out of the U.S. toward other markets is still in motion, says strategist
Currencies and earnings momentum favour international markets
Worldwide Exchange: ETF Flows Week of June 23
CNBC's Frank Holland speaks with Dave Sharp, Director of ETF Capital Markets at Vanguard about the action in ETFs this week.
US Stocks Stall on Escalator of Promise: 3-Minute MLIV
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video...
The Corporate Profit Explosion Stalls In Q1 2025, On The Eve Of The New Tariffs
The explosion of corporate profits during the high-inflation years stalled in Q1, according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis today. In nonfinancial domestic industries, pretax profits of i...
Tariffs deadline could be extended, says WH
The White House announces a potential extension to the reciprocal tariffs deadline. This could include the 50 per cent levy on the European Union.
Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Rise on Trade Truce Optimism
European and Japanese stocks gain
S&P 500: Stagflation To Burst The Bubble
The S&P 500 is in a bubble, trading at extreme valuations with a Shiller PE above 37, which is just below the 2000 dot-come levels. The recent Fed's SEP suggests that stagflation is a major risk in 20...
Fed's overhaul of bank leverage rules can alleviate liquidity stress in bond market: Strategist
Kerry Craig of JP Morgan Asset Management discusses concerns around the long-term outlook for the U.S. economy. He also weighs in on the Federal Reserve's plan to ease bank leverage requirements and h...
Whispers Of Cuts, Roars Of Chips
Markets rallied Thursday, brushing off Washington's procedural theatre over the reconciliation bill. The real signal came from the Fed.
Markets are looking past the Middle East escalation: Deutsche Private Bank CIO
Christian Nolting, CIO of Deutsche Private Bank, looks at the factors that global markets are digesting going into the second half of the trading year - including the impact of the Middle East conflic...
Dax Index News: Inflation, Tariffs, and Trade Set the Stage for DAX Today
DAX rises as Fed rate cut hopes gain traction, but trade tensions and inflation data may determine the index's short-term outlook and risk sentiment.
We have a runaway bull market right now, says Jim Cramer
CNBC's "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer talks the state of the market and what sectors are winning and losing right now.
We were told the rally was too narrow so often, it had to be unsustainable, says Jim Cramer
CNBC's "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer talks the state of the market and what sectors are winning and losing right now.
How Trump's tax bill impacts markets, plus how a GOP accounting move hides trillions
Republicans are racing to finalize President Trump's tax bill ahead of July 4. Brett Ryan, senior US economist at Deutsche Bank, joins Market Catalysts to break down the short-term stimulus effects of...
To the extent the Fed is not seen as independent, it hurts the dollar, Carlyle Group co-founder says
The Carlyle Group co-founder and co-chairman David Rubenstein discusses President Donald Trump's treatment of Fed Chair Jerome Powell on 'The Claman Countdown.' #foxbusiness #federalreserve #economy #...
'Fast Money' traders discuss banking stocks, market outlook
CNBC's "Fast Money" traders discuss the day's market action, their outlook for the banking sector, stock picks and more.
White House says pick to replace Fed's Powell not ‘imminent' after Trump floats ‘3 or 4' candidates
No decisions are imminent, although Trump has the right to change his mind and many good options to nominate as the next chairman, a White House official said.
Looking Beyond Megacap Names in Tech
The artificial intelligence infrastructure play is still in its early days, says Jay Jacobs, U.S. head of equity ETFs at BlackRock. Jacobs joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech.
Chances of a recession are greater than 50%, analyst says
Sizemore Capital Management's chief investment officer, Charles Sizemore, joins Market Domination with Josh Lipton to share his hesitation with the current state of the market and what it means for in...
Bull market's dominant theme is AI, says Truist Wealth co-CIO
CNBC's “Closing Bell” is joined by Stephanie Link, chief investment strategist at Hightower Advisors, and Keith Lerner, co-chief investment officer at Truist Wealth, to discuss the day's market action...
Jobless Claims Show Continued Weakness, FOMC Could Accelerate Rate Cuts
Continuing jobless claims showed another uptick, and @CharlesSchwab's Cooper Howard believes the FOMC should see it as a yellow flag. He notes possibility of an adjustment to the rate cutting cycle if...
'Absolutely does' make sense equities are near record-highs, says HSBC's Kettner
Max Kettner, HSBC chief multi-asset strategist, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the current market's standing, if market risks have been set aside and much more.
Market approaching highs due to upcoming rate cuts and soft landing, says Nuveen's Malik
Saira Malik, Nuveen CIO and head of equities and fixed income, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Malik's second-half playbook for equities and fixed income, if fundamentals will carry markets higher fro...
Rick Rieder: Fed's window to cut is there in July but they won't
Rick Rieder, BlackRock global fixed income CIO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the recent action in equity markets, where the interest rates are most effective and much more.
The Fed's moves on interest rates aren't just about Trump's pick for chair. Here's the math.
The Federal Reserve chair is one of 12 voters on the rate-setting committee. To what extent can the chair call the shots?
Fed's Barkin says tariffs will push up inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said on Thursday tariffs are very likely to push inflation up over coming months, in remarks that said U.S. central bank policy is where it nee...
SPX Resistance Near All-Time High, VVIX to VIX Signals Possible Pullback
The SPX couldn't breakout to new highs, as Kevin Green points to strong resistance around the milestone level. He still believes technicals remain "pretty decent" across the board, also noting a downt...
Trump Toys with idea of replacing Fed Chair Powell Early
Michael McKee, International Economics & Policy Correspondent for Bloomberg News, discusses pressure on the Fed from President Trump and potential candidates for Fed Chair after Jay Powell's term. The...
Why can't millennials buy homes? Blame the Fed strategist says
Great Hill Capital chairman and managing member Thomas Hayes discusses the proposed SLR (The Supplemental Leverage Ratio) changes by the Federal Reserve which may help lower interest rates and make ho...
It Isn't a Dream. Tech Stocks Are Breaking Out—and the Gains Can Keep Coming.
Just a few months ago, the S&P Technology Index was in the tank. Today, it's like the phoenix rising from the ashes.
Market bets on a more dovish Fed as Trump eyes Powell's replacement
The gulf between where the Federal Reserve projects interest rates will be by the end of 2026 and the more aggressive cutting financial markets expect by then is partly due to the expectation that U.S...
Market Jitters Miss The Bigger AI Picture
Volatility has defined equity markets so far this year, with artificial intelligence (AI) stocks at the center of the action. Earnings from major cloud and platform providers have reaffirmed the endur...
Apollo's Zelter on Fed, Dollar US Exceptionalism
Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter talks about President Donald Trump possibly naming his next pick early for Federal Reserve Chair, the US deficit, strength of the dollar and US exceptiona...
Dollar slides to 3-year low on report Trump plans to name next Fed chair early
The U.S. dollar sank to three-year low following reports that Trump plans to announce Powell's Fed chair successor early, with Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett among leading contenders.
JPMorgan Asset CEO Warns of Private Credit Froth | ETF IQ 6/26/2025
"Bloomberg ETF IQ" focuses on the opportunities, risks and current trends tied to the trillions of dollars in the global exchange traded funds industry. Today's guests: TMX VettaFI Investment Strategi...
Stocks could end the year higher despite slowing growth
Despite signs of slowing growth, one top strategist says the rally has more gas in the tank.
AAII Sentiment Survey: Optimism Creeps Up
Bullish sentiment increased 1.9 percentage points to 35.1%. Neutral sentiment decreased 0.7 percentage points to 24.7%.
Small and mid-cap fundamentals are deteriorating, says Citi's Kate Moore
Kate Moore, Citi Wealth CIO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the direction of the dollar markets, small and large cap trade.
David Zervos: Next Fed chair will likely take risks with lower rates
David Zervos, Jefferies chief market strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss why a power struggle at the Federal Reserve could boost stocks, when the market stops listening to Jerome Powell and muc...
Trump's war against the Powell Fed has taken another political turn
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell now heads into his next challenge: a potential threat that President Donald Trump could undermine his authority by soon naming his pick to head the central bank. In...
Investors Are Still Wary of the Stock Rally. Five Things That Could Prove Them Right.
Between multiple wars, tariffs, and a deficit-raising government spending bill, there are many reasons for investors to be nervous, yet they appear happy to ignore them all.
Fed's Barr says banks must manage climate risk
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr on Thursday said the U.S. central bank needs to ensure that banks are measuring and managing climate-related risk as they do other risks.
The Best Semiconductor Stocks to Buy
When considering the best semiconductor stocks, there's Nvidia and then there's everyone else. Here, we look at the mega-cap chipmaker and a few of its peers.
Scapegoating The Fed Chair For Interest Rates Won't Fix The Economy
A few weeks ago, Vice President J.D. Vance promoted a free-market-friendly approach to regulating cryptocurrency. He said that the administration wanted a “common sense” framework rather than a “dicta...
Trump-Powell Feud Drives Talk of a Shadow Fed. White House Pushes Back.
The White House weighed in after market chatter turned to the talk of an early pick for the next Fed chair.
Stocks Rally To New Highs, Dollar Tumbles To 40-Month Lows: What's Driving Markets Thursday?
Wall Street entered full rally mode on Thursday, with the Nasdaq 100 extending its record-setting climb and the S&P 500 approaching its February peak, as easing geopolitical fears and renewed hopes fo...
Fed's Goolsbee: It's likely rates will come down if we get some resolution
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Thursday that while tariffs may pose a short-term inflation risk, encouraging trends in core inflation signal the broader economy is still on track for event...
Economy Loses Momentum as Inflation Direction Remains Uncertain
Consumer spending — the engine that drives the U.S. economy — is flagging, helping to reverse what seemed like relentless growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in previous quarters. [contact-form-7] ...
Powell Isn't Trump's Only Holdout Against Cuts at a Divided Fed
Should Fed governors Waller and Bowman both lodge dissenting votes against a committee decision to hold rates steady next month, the tally would show an unusual level of discord.
Japan's Economy Stalls. The Stock Market Is Ignoring That.
The biggest bull indicator for Japan's market is that companies have a mounting enthusiasm for buybacks, the latest front in a campaign to become more shareholder-friendly.
What's up with inflation? Not much: PCE likely to show a small rise in prices despite tariffs.
Higher inflation from tariffs is still expected to flow through the U.S. economy, but Wall Street investors aren't expecting the price increases to show up this week.
Mortgage rates drop to a 7-week low, with investors optimistic about a Fed rate cut in July
Mortgage rates fell to a seven-week low this week, giving home buyers some reprieve from high borrowing costs, even as affordability remains strained.
Market Liquidity Has Vanished
S&P 500 e-mini futures show vanishing volume and extremely thin market depth, raising questions about the rally's durability since mid-May. Market depth has not recovered as expected for an index near...
Trump takes aim at Powell and sends the U.S. dollar tumbling to a 3-year low
A potential “attempt to influence the Fed so directly” by announcing a successor to Jerome Powell well before his term expires “does not set well with investors,” notes one analyst.
US economy shrank for first time since 2022 — and Trump tariffs were a major reason why
Consumer spending also slowed sharply, expanding just 0.5%, down from a robust 4% in fourth-quarter 2024.
Tariffs aren't the biggest market story anymore, says UBS' Alan Rechtschaffen
Alan Rechtschaffen, UBS Global Wealth senior portfolio manager, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss markets, catalyst to the upside and the economy.
What's Keeping the Fed on Hold? | Presented by CME Group
At its June meeting the Fed left its official interest rate unchanged for the fourth consecutive time. That's a far cry from the steady downward progression markets forecast after the Fed began its mo...
Tariffs Take A Toll: What To Expect From Interim Auto Reports Next Week
Investors will be tuned in to important results from the automakers next week, when thirteen global car companies release their monthly production, deliveries and/or sales numbers. It's been a turbule...
Foreign Bonds Are Having A Very Good Year In U.S. Dollar Terms
In line with the strong rally in foreign equities year to date, bond markets ex-US are also posting solid gains, based on a set of ETFs through Wednesday's close (June 25). Foreign corporate bonds are...
VIX Treads Lower on SPX Path to All-Time High
Volatility continues to slide lower and the SPX signals a green session that could lead to all-time highs for the index. Kevin Green talks about the technicals investors should watch in today's tradin...
US Economy: Jobless Claims Fall, 1Q GDP Revised to -0.5%
US Jobless claims declined to 236,000 as continuing claims increased to 1.97 million, the highest since November 2021. Elsewhere, the US merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May while imp...
Durable-goods orders post biggest gain in 11 years, but it doesn't mean the economy is speeding up
Orders for long-lasting goods skyrocketed 16% in May to mark the biggest increase in 11 years, but the headline number was exaggerated by a flush of new Boeing contracts that masked ongoing weakness i...
Dow Surges 200 Points; US GDP Contracts 0.5%
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 200 points on Thursday.
Market "Euphoria:" All-Time Highs in Sight, FOMC Signals Rate Cuts
The NDX hit a new all-time high Tuesday, and now Kevin Hincks is watching the SPX to see if the benchmark index reaches the same feat. However, valuations getting pricey and stocks coming off a massiv...
20 banks expected to increase their dividends the most following the Fed's stress tests
Wells Fargo & Co., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. top the list of 20 banks expected to boost their dividends in the coming quarter as capital deployments by the largest U.S...
S&P500: Stock Market Rally Nears Record as Durable Goods Orders Surprise Today
S&P500 nears record as US indices rise on strong jobless and durable goods data, despite weak GDP and ongoing geopolitical risks.
Watch CNBC's full interview with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, impact of tariff uncertainty, rate path outlook, and mo...
Fed's Daly on Interest Rates, Inflation, Tariff Impact
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly says tariffs may not lead to a large or sustained inflation surge. She also says her view remains that there could be an interest rate cut in ...
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee: It's important to get clarity on impact of tariffs
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, impact of tariff uncertainty, rate path outlook, and mo...
US durable goods orders soar in May on aircraft
Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods rebounded sharply in May, boosted by a surge in commercial aircraft bookings, though economic uncertainty stemming from import tariffs remains a constra...
Jobless claims fall, GDP revised lower, durables orders soar
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the latest economic data to cross the tape.
US economy shrank 0.5% in the first quarter of 2025 amid tariff uncertainty
The Commerce Department released its third estimate of U.S. gross domestic product for the first quarter and found the economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.5%.
Sitting On Top Of The Wall Of Worry
Stocks paused as investors grew wary of rapid gains and renewed uncertainty from Powell's Senate testimony on tariffs and inflation. Valuations are historically high, especially in tech, signaling inc...
Sell-Side Noise Masks Extreme Financial Risk
Stock bulls cite prices back near all-time highs as a self-fulfilling prophecy for financial resiliency. After rebounding 22% since the April 8 lows, the S&P 500 is now +3.5% year to date and .90% bel...
NASDAQ Index, SP 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Continue to Look Bullish Overall
The three main indices in the United States all look positive from a longer-term perspective, and as we go into the Thursday session, it is likely that there are going to be buyers willing to particip...
The Bull Case for the Second Half of 2025
This strategist sees a volatile market segueing to a strong close this year.
Jobless claims fall to 6-week low — no sign of surging layoffs
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to a six-week low, underscoring the reluctance of businesses to lay off workers even amid the tumult of ongoing trade wars.
Trump's Considering Powell Replacements, Equities Edge Higher
Kevin Green says economic data this week could give bulls further fuel to run higher. He points out the PCE data on Friday being a potential catalyst for the S&P 500 (SPX) to make new all-time highs, ...
A broadening of the market is beginning, says Dynamic Funds' Noah Blackstein
Noah Blackstein, Dynamic Funds senior portfolio manager, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, the Fed's inflation fight, and more.
Detrick: July is the best month for stocks in a post-election year
Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, says July is historically strong for stocks and sees momentum, tech, and cyclicals leading a summer rally as the bull market continues.
Virgin Australia can ride out Middle East volatility, private equity boss says
Bain Capital partner Mike Murphy is confident Virgin Australia's domestic business focus will help the airline withstand travel disruptions and oil price volatility created by the ongoing Middle East ...
No love for the dollar as markets fret about Fed independence
A battered dollar is taking another beating as investors, unnerved by fresh signs of an erosion in U.S. central bank independence, waste no time in pushing the greenback back to its lowest levels in o...
Tariffs top CFO concerns as recession fears grow
Frank Holland on CNBC's Worldwide Exchange breaks down Q2 CFO Survey: 41% see tariffs raising costs, 79% expect Trump tax cuts extended, and nearly 70% expect a recession by 2026.