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What more tariffs could mean for the stock market
So far, tariffs haven't derailed the market rally, but experts warn that could change quickly if trade wars escalate. Transcript: CAROLINE WOODS: Not feeling the impact of tariffs yet.
Nasdaq 100: Tech Stocks Retreat From Record High on Profit-Taking, Valuation Concerns
Tech stocks pull back from record highs as traders eye stretched valuations and profit-taking. Dow and S&P 500 climb on strong Fed rate cut expectations.
‘I'm confused!' Why does President Trump want a rate cut so badly?
A letter from a worried, wary Moneyist reader raises questions in the aftermath of the latest inflation data.
Trump on search for new Fed chair
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is down to "three or four" candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell when his term expires in May.
Retail investors are moving beyond meme stocks into broader large caps
CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos joins ‘Halftime Report' to discuss the latest news on retail investors spreading beyond the 'meme' stocks into broader large caps. The Investment Committee debates how to...
A top Wall Street strategist who says we're in ‘the best investing environment ever' is in the running to be the next Fed chair
On Tuesday, Rick Rieder, BlackRock's chief investment officer of global fixed income and a frequent guest on financial television, told CNBC that this is the best investment environment ever.
Trump Warns of Economic Disaster if Court Strikes Down Tariffs
The president has crowed about the billions of dollars collected so far from tariffs. That money could be at risk if the White House loses the legal battle.
Odds of Trump tapping David Zervos for Fed chief jump on Kalshi after CNBC report
Users on prediction market Kalshi are upping their bets that Jefferies Chief Market Strategist David Zervos will become the next Federal Reserve chair. The move comes after sources told CNBC that Pres...
Colliers CEO: We seem to be in the beginning of an upside for the first time in three years
Gil Borok, Colliers U.S. and Latin America president and CEO, joins CNCB's 'Money Movers' to discuss why commercial real estate firms are raising their outlook, market outlooks, and much more.
Global Stocks Are Crushing Wall Street And Trump's Tariffs In 2025
Global equities are crushing Wall Street in 2025, posting their strongest outperformance since the Great Recession, as trade deals, a sliding dollar and looser monetary policy overseas help fuel a his...
With stocks near all-time highs- businesses still need certainty
Although the stock market is up, businesses still need certainty amid tariffs, says @CFR_org 's Rebecca Patterson.
Deutsche Bank's Bankim Chadha: Here's why the market rally is sustainable
Bankim Chadha, Deutsche Bank chief U.S. equity strategist, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss market outlooks.
Stocks hit record highs, Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for a 50 basis point cut in Sept
Morning Brief anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market news for August 13, 2025. Stocks trade at record highs fueled by hopes of the Fed cutting rates in September stemming from July's inflati...
Goldman stands by call that consumers will bear the brunt of tariffs after Trump blasts bank's economist
In the face of blistering criticism from President Trump, Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle on told CNBC the firm stands by a controversial forecast that tariffs will begin to hit consumer wallets...
Recent IPO Stock Gains Suggest a 'Spillover' Effect Could Boost Upcoming Debuts
Pent-up demand for initial public offerings is putting the shine in 2025's newest stocks.
Bullard on Rate Cut and Possibly Becoming Fed Chair
Jim Bullard, dean of the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University and former Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president, says the Fed will probably lower rates at the next meeting in Sep...
Stocks Can Climb the ‘Wall of Worry' as Long as These Anchors Remain in Place
Markets are quietly focused on growth factors despite the din of political pressures.
Hopes Are High For An Interest Rate Cut Next Month—Here's What To Know
Michael Pearce, deputy chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economists, argued in a note the Federal Reserve will “hold off rate cuts another few months,” but noted another weak jobs report would likely “fo...
The Fed Can't Cut In September, Yet The Expectations Of Cuts Inflate The Bubble
The Fed can't cut in September as the decreasing labor force offsets the weakening labor market, and keeps the labor market in balance. In addition, the Fed cannot evaluate the effects of tariffs on i...
President Trump expands search for next Federal Reserve chair
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the latest news on the search for a successor to Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
When Leaders Meet: Trump & Putin, Reagan & Gorbachev, And The Markets Of 1985
Trump and Putin are scheduled to meet on August 15th, echoing the historic Reagan-Gorbachev summits of the 1980s. The article explores the potential for a renewed "peace dividend" if diplomatic progre...
Bull Market Or Bad Measuring Stick
S&P 500 highs may be misleading due to a falling dollar; in euros and gold, the market is below previous peaks. The current rally aligns with a historical cycle, but the cycle has turned down, suggest...
Monthly U.S. jobs report won't be suspended, Trump aides say
Senior White House officials say there's no plan to suspend the crucial monthly jobs report, shooting down an idea espoused by President Donald Trump's new nominee to run the agency that produces the ...
Ultility Outperformance Continues, VIX Hits 2025 Low
Kevin Green offers technical insight into the continuing strength markets are seeing, pointing to key levels investors will want to watch on Wednesday's session. One sector seeing a continuing breakou...
Bessent urges Fed to slash rates next month, with ideal goal ‘150, 175 basis points lower'
The Treasury Secretary said interest rates should be up to 175 basis points lower.
US market open higher as Fed rate cut expectations lift markets
U.S. stocks moved higher in early Wednesday trading, adding to recent momentum as expectations for lower Federal Reserve interest rates continued to drive the major indexes to fresh records. The S&P 5...
US national debt soars past record $37 trillion — years sooner than expected
Rapid run-up reflects emergency spending during the multi-year COVID-19 crisis, when the government borrowed heavily under Trump and Biden.
Markets "Unwavered:" Investors Shrug Off CPI, Rate Cut Discussion Heats Up
Stocks continue to rocket past any economic concerns and tap new all-time highs. Kevin Hincks notes Tuesday's CPI as being weaker under the surface, though investors didn't seem to care.
Former Cleveland Fed Pres. Mester: The next Fed chair should be someone 'who's open to listening'
Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss news of the Trump team expanding its search for the next Fed chair, importance of Fed independence, rate path outlook, and m...
Enough Is Enough: AI Is Driving Us To Sell Our S&P 500 Position
An AI-driven rally has led to unprecedented concentration in the S&P 500, with the top 10 companies making up nearly 40% of the index. Valuations for the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants are stretched ...
Fed Leadership Doubts Spark Interest in ETFs
Recently renewed concerns over the future of the Federal Reserve may have sent many analysts and advisors back to the drawing board. On August 7, President Trump announced that he is nominating Stephe...
Economic growth will be even better if rates are aligned with the fundamentals, says Joe Lavorgna
Joe Lavorgna, Counselor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President Trump's plan to charge 15% export tax on Nvidia and AMD, state of the economy, accuracy of the BLS ...
This Inflation Report Says No Rate Cut In September
I disagree with the consensus that the latest CPI report paves the way for a September Fed rate cut; inflation concerns remain elevated. Core CPI and "supercore" services inflation are rising, ending ...
Rate Cut Optimism Pushes Markets to New Highs, CRWV Slumps, ETH Surges
With the July CPI report meeting expectations, investor optimism is growing for at least a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut in September. Kevin Green breaks down why Treasury yields are climbing ahead of W...
The Optimistic Fringe: The Key Determinant Of Market Price
Prices are always and everywhere determined by the valuations and actions of a group of market participants I refer to as "the optimistic fringe." In a single, final-price auction, the object is sold ...
Bessent Says Fed Chair Powell Could Be Replaced by Someone From the Private-Sector
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says there are 10 or 11 candidates under consideration to succeed Jerome Powell when his term as Federal Reserve Chair ends in May. He says both current Fed officia...
Tom Lee: CPI was better than expected — a rip off the Band-Aid moment
Tom Lee, Fundstrat, told Worldwide Exchange that better CPI data, potential Fed cuts, and crypto trends could lift markets, with Ethereum and Nvidia among his top long-term bullish picks.
Trump considering 11 candidates for Fed chair, including David Zervos and Rick Rieder: Sources
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk Box' with the latest news.
Why Deutsche Bank says it's time to short the 10-year Treasury
Market is overestimating how far the Fed will cut rates, analysts say
Reynolds: Buybacks as strong as they are, they're going to accelerate
Brian Reynolds, Chief Market Strategist at Reynolds Strategy, told Worldwide Exchange record buybacks should keep accelerating, with little risk of slowing unless stocks become overheated.
Trump administration official says Wall Street tariff inflation fears like 'waiting for Godot'
A key official in the Trump administration's economic team touted the July CPI inflation report as evidence that tariff-induced inflation isn't going to materialize as economists fear.
If you're feeling FOMO, envy and greed about record stock prices, you're not alone. It's how market bubbles form.
Investors are seeing stock-market bubbles everywhere. Why they might be spot-on.
Bessent Suggests Fed Rates Should Be 150-175 Bps Lower
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Federal Reserve could be heading into a series of rate cuts beginning with a 50 point cut in September. “We should probably be 150, 175 basis points lower," B...
Trump considering 11 candidates for Fed chair, including David Zervos and Rick Rieder, sources say
The latest on the Fed Chair race.
Uncovering tariff inflation: Here's what to know
The headlines show just modestly higher inflation from tariffs. But what if you dig deeper into the data?
Dow futures soar 135 points today: 5 things to know before Wall Street opens
Dow futures ticked up in early trade Wednesday, helped by growing chatter that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates in September. The move was modest at about 135 points, but it comes on the h...
Turning Point CEO Charlie Kirk: President Trump used tariffs as a way to bring people to the table
Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder and CEO and ‘The Charlie Kirk Show' host, joins 'Squawk Box to discuss President Trump's second term, state of the economy, Trump's economic and tariff agenda, ...
Europeans pile into local ETFs at record rate, at expense of US stocks
European investors have put more money into local stock index-trackers so far in 2025 than in any full-year on record, with demand for defence funds booming, data shows, as President Donald Trump's er...
Morning Bid: Stocks soar, volatility evaporates
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The Market's Fear Gauge Is at Its Lowest Level This Year. Why Investors Are Feeling Zen.
Wall Street is in a relaxed mood right now—but the sense of calm might not last.
Markets Shake Off Tariff Fears. But This Fed Risk Has No Swift Fix.
Perplexity bids for Google Chrome, inflation stayed tame in July, CoinDesk owner Bullish starts trading today, and more news to start your day.
The Two Big Questions President Trump's Nominee For The Federal Reserve Must Be Asked
There are two big questions that President Trump's nominee to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Stephen Miran, must be asked at his Senate confirmation hearing. If the answers ...
S&P500 and Nasdaq: Records Set as CPI Data Clears the Way for a Fed Rate Cut
S&P500 and Nasdaq hit record highs as softer CPI boosts Fed rate cut hopes. US stocks rally as traders price in a more dovish monetary policy outlook.
Stock market rally on hot CPI print is indicative of market strength, declares strategist Tom Lee
Tom Lee says it's a sign of how robust the stock market is right now that gains came on a hotter-than-forecast core CPI report.
Volatility Risk Indicators Revert To Lower Seasonal Norms
In a complete reversal of the prior week's market action, implied volatilities declined across asset classes last week on the back of robust tech earnings, the anticipation of potential Fed rate cuts,...
Slump in Volatility Measures is Bullish: 3-Minute MLIV
Guy Johnson, Kriti Gupta, Valerie Tytel and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:02 - Tariffs, Infla...
Trump tariff impact absent from July CPI print
The inflation impact of Trump's tariffs fails to show in July's CPI print, leading investors to ramp up bets on a September Fed cut, and pushing global equity markets higher. Meanwhile, European leade...
Stock Market Today: Global Stocks Rally on Hopes for Fed Rate Cut; Dow Wavers
Treasury yields and the dollar weaken
HEDGE FLOW Hedge funds pile back into Japan stocks, add shorts on South Korea, Morgan Stanley says
Global hedge funds ramped up risk appetite and added exposure to Japanese equities ahead of the Nikkei's surge to an all-time high as tariff worries eased, while stepping up short positions in South K...
'Stop production': Small US firms battered by shifting tariffs
When US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on almost all trading partners in April, Ben Knepler contacted the factory in Cambodia producing his company's outdoor furniture. "Stop production," he...
You want to cut rates from a position of strength, not weakness, expert explains
UBS senior portfolio manager Jason Katz analyzes the Federal Reserve's next steps on 'The Claman Countdown.' #foxbusiness #usnews #economy #federalreserve
Large-Cap Left Behinds
While major US stock market indices are back to new highs and the bull market continues on, there are some well-known large-cap stocks that have been just plain bad recently. We screened the large-cap...
Hang Seng Index News: Rally Extends as US Inflation Miss Fuels Fed Easing Hopes
Hang Seng rallies past 25,000 as soft US inflation fuels Fed rate cut bets. Trade talks, earnings, and China data will steer next moves.
I can't relate any of this recent government action with companies themselves, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to stay the course in the current market.
Most things driving people to sell don't get undone quickly, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to stay the course in the current market.
We heard very different things from travel plays this week, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at the state of the travel booking sector.
Jim Cramer tells investors to 'stay the course' even when it feels tough. Here's why
Jim Cramer said selling on political news risks missing rallies like Tuesday's record highs. "People just can't seem to process the most important three words in the investing lexicon: 'stay the cours...
Markets close higher, small business optimism hits 5-month high, what's driving the consumer
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Betterment survey finds young investors more bullish on markets
Sarah Levy, Betterment CEO, joins 'Fast Money' to discuss latest survey findings and what they are signaling about investor sentiment.
July CPI not hot enough to change rate cut expectations for this year, says Subadra Rajappa
Subadra Rajappa, Societe Generale head of U.S. rates, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the market reaction to CPI.
White House's Navarro on CPI, Tariffs and Labor Data
Peter Navarro, White House senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, reacts to the latest CPI report and discusses the economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Speaking on "Balance of ...
Stocks too expensive for your taste? This bargain-hunting strategy can yield big returns with less risk.
History has shown that valuation metrics like price-to-earnings ratio aren't all that useful when it comes to timing stock-market tops.
Larry Kudlow: Jay Powell is a lame duck
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses the Federal Reserve's interest rate moves on 'Kudlow.' #foxbusiness #kudlow #usnews #politics #powell
Trump says the Fed should cut interest rates. Bessent says this is by how much.
The Treasury Secretary floated a half-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month.
Why the Latest Inflation Print Could Give Speculative Meme and Small-Cap Stocks a Boost
As the latest inflation print boosts expectations an interest rate cut could be coming soon, speculative meme and small-cap stocks should stay in favor.
S&P, Nasdaq Hit Highs as July CPI Rises | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Scarlet Fu, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. -------- More on B...
Tariff impact on CPI likely to grow in months ahead, says fmr. NEC Deputy Director Daniel Hornung
Daniel Hornung, Former Deputy Director for the National Economic Council, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk today's CPI print and what it is signaling about the economy.
Investors are misinterpreting aseasonal buying as a summer melt-up, says 3Fourteen's Warren Pies
Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Research co-founder, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Pies decision to downgrade equities in July, why there's so much cash on the sidelines and much more.
James Bullard: I'd accept Fed chair job 'if we set it up for success'
Former St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard, a candidate to become the next Fed chair, on Tuesday confirmed that he has spoken to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the role and would...
Dow Climbs More Than 400 Points, Nearing All-Time Highs
U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday after encouraging inflation data left investors more confident that the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates to support a cooling labor market.
James Bullard: Tariffs don't really cause inflation
James Bullard, former president of the St. Louis Fed and a candidate to become chairman of the Federal Reserve, on Tuesday said he expects the Fed to cut rates at least twice before the end of the yea...
Economic Optimism Returns Among Small Businesses
After peaking post-election at 105.1 in December, the headline index went on to fall to a low of 95.8 in April and has since erased about half of that decline. Categories that were not inputs to that ...
Leaning towards a September rate cut despite weak job market, says Goldman's Robert Kaplan
Robert Kaplan, Goldman Sachs vice chairman and former Dallas Fed president, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Kaplan's thoughts on the Federal Reserve's next moves, why not have more conviction in rate ...
Dow Jones Finds The Most Relief After In-Line U.S. CPI
The Dow Jones seems to like the inflation report and is seeing the most buying flows in the morning session. Buyers are trying to push higher from the multiday 44,000 to 44,500 consolidation zone.
Market pause would be a nice buying opportunity, says SoFi's Liz Thomas
SoFi's Liz Thomas and Aureus Asset Management's Kari Firestone join 'Closing Bell' to discuss the current market environment, potential risks to market growth and much more.
As Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise, Tuesday's Bank Of America, Wells Fargo Rallies Signal Renewed Economic Confidence
Shares of Bank of America Corp BAC and Wells Fargo & Co WFC are up Tuesday afternoon, lifted by a broad market rally that pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 to new all-time highs.
July CPI Report Ignites a Risk-On Rally: Stock Market Today
Market participants price out worst-case scenarios for tariffs and inflation and will now turn their attention to employment and growth.
Trump pick for BLS commissioner recently called for suspending monthly jobs report
Heritage Foundation economist E. J. Antoni last week said he supports the Bureau of Labor Statistics releasing quarterly jobs report data, instead of its traditional monthly reports.
SPX Bullish Breakout Above 6,400, VIX Remains "Fairly Low"
Markets were "off to the races" fairly early in Tuesday's trading session, says Kevin Green. He calls the SPX rally a big win for bulls, as long as they show up for a follow-up day Wednesday.
Investors Are Betting on Big Tech and Rate Cuts, Not the Economy
The S&P 500 hit a fresh high Tuesday, extending the benchmark's annual gain closer to 10% as investors added to bets on a near-term interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve following a well-received...
Tariffs Will Hit the Stock Market, Says Patterson
Rebecca Patterson, Council on Foreign Relations Sr Fellow and former Bridgewater Chief Investment Strategist, joins Open Interest to discuss the impact of tariffs on consumer products, recession talks...
Scott Bessent Profile: What he thinks about Tariffs and Trump's Economic Plan
Erik Schatzker, editorial director for Bloomberg News, discusses his 'Big Take' story on Scott Bessent, his path to become US Treasury Secretary and what he has accomplished under the Trump Administra...
Trump's Pick for the BLS Suggests Suspending Monthly Jobs Report: Fox Digital
EJ Antoni, an economist at the Heritage Foundation and President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, earlier told Fox Business that the agency could suspend its monthly jobs re...
BlackRock's Rick Rieder: This is the best investing environment ever
Rick Rieder, BlackRock global fixed income CIO, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss Rieder's thoughts on the current investing environment, if the Fed will cut rates in September and risks to equity marke...
Market concentration is scary and it's all around AI, says AB's Jim Tierney
Jim Tierney, CIO of U.S. Concentrated Growth at AB, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss if the markets too concentrated, Nvidia's quarterly earnings results and much more.
White House Expects Monthly Jobs Report to Continue
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says she expects the Bureau of Labor Statistics to continue issuing monthly jobs reports. "I believe that is the plan, and that's the hope, and that these ...
Fed will begin cutting rates again in September, says PIMCO's Mike Zudzil
Mike Cudzil, PIMCO senior portfolio manager, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Cudzil's thoughts on what to expect from the Federal Reserve, if it's behind the curve and much more.
If the inflation data go Trump's way, will you trust it?
Federal statistics staff just won a reprieve from the president's ire.
Inflation holds steady in July as tariffs put the Fed in bind
U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.
Stock Market May Enter A New Era, China Shows Upper Hand Over U.S.
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