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Diplomacy Is Over: Assessing The Severe Market Risks Of A Protracted Iran War
The escalating U.S.-Iran conflict has triggered a sharp surge in oil and gas prices, raising global inflationary risks. Strait of Hormuz disruptions and targeted attacks on energy infrastructure threa...
Iran Conflict And Potential Equity Market Impact
On Saturday morning, there was news that the U.S. had reached an impasse with Iran in recent nuclear weapons negotiations and both the U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on Iran. For investors, a quest...
Iran War Lifted Oil, Gas, And Energy - I'm Not Short Yet
Energy has outperformed the broader indexes as oil prices have rallied since the start of the year. The rotation out of tech was secondary to the run, in my view.
U.S. Factory Activity Continued to Expand in February
U.S. factory activity expanded in February for the second straight month as new orders and production continued to grow, a survey of manufacturing firms said
Dow Falls 150 Points; ISM Manufacturing PMI Edges Lower In February
U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling around 150 points on Monday.
Iran Risk Threatens The Everything Rally
The US-Israel military strike on Iran is ongoing and appears set to continue for days, possibly weeks. Foreign stocks and commodities are the performance leaders in 2026 through Friday's close (Feb. 2...
U.S. manufacturers grow for second straight month, but ‘tariff instability still exists'
American manufacturers grew in February for the second month in a row for the first time in a year, but rising metal prices tied to U.S. tariffs are weighing on business and sapping customer demand.
War In The Middle East - Implications For Markets And Macro
President Trump already said on Sunday evening that the war could last up to four or five weeks. Iranian retaliation, which has hit 10 countries so far, does not point to any imminent de-escalation.
Expect March to be an up month for the stock market, says Fundstrat's Tom Lee
Tom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors head of research, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran on the markets, state of the AI trade, crypto outl...
Chart Of The Day: Now It's The Financials' Turn To Tumble
On Friday, the financial sector got pummeled - with both the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) dropping sharply. KRE tanked more than 5%, which was it...
Fidelity's Annual Profits Jump After Market Rally Lifts Revenue to a Record High
The privately held financial conglomerate now oversees $18 trillion in customer accounts and investment funds.
Iran Conflict Puts the Stock Market Rally on Ice. It Could Stay Frozen for a While.
Risk sentiment takes a hit as investors attempt to separate the AI winners and losers, and assess its impact on the broader economy.
S&P 500 See-Saws As Geopolitical Tensions Build
The S&P 500 see-sawed during the trading week ending on Friday, 27 February 2026. The index ended the week at 6,878.88, down 0.44% from where it closed the preceding week as geopolitical tensions buil...
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Stock futures are sharply lower to start the week as investors monitor developments in the widening Middle East conflict; President Donald Trump said that military operations in Iran are likely to las...
The economy looks great on paper — but this split in consumer mood spells trouble
Recession is more likely when consumers are gloomy about the economy and their own finances.
Conflict in the Middle East won't stop market's rotation away from U.S. tech stocks but accelerate it, says BCA strategist
BCA Research reiterate their conviction in energy and oil services companies, while adding a shipping tanker ETF
Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: Analysis and Market Reaction
The Opening Trade team delivers special coverage of UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement. Anna Edwards and Tom Mackenzie anchor the program, joined by UK Correspondent Lizzy Burden and Bloomb...
5 Things To Know: March 2, 2026
CNBC's Joe Kernen reports on the 5 things to know on March 2, 2026.
Stock Markets Aren't Panicking Over Trump's Iran Attack—Yet. This Is Why.
Oil supply under threat as conflict widens, chaos spreads through travel, shipping, jobs report due on Friday, and more news to start your day.
Morning Bid: Middle East maelstrom
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5 Stocks In The Spotlight From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Last Month
U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 500 points during the session following the latest inflation data.
Fed races to adapt to AI promises and pitfalls for jobs, inflation
U.S. Federal Reserve officials who have largely accepted that artificial intelligence will lead to dramatic shifts in the economy are now struggling to understand the pace and extent of what's to come...
Iran conflicts just adds to wall of worry for U.S. stocks, says Citi strategist
The rising oil price is just one more addition to the growing list of concerns that have stalled U.S. equity performance so far in 2026.
Weekly Market Pulse: Keep Calm And Carry On
Investors today face the uncertainty of great technological change, or at least we think so, and great uncertainty about future geopolitical and economic policy. With the attack on Iran, we saw a simi...
U.S. Vs. Rest Of World
Through the first two months of 2026, the rest of the world has crushed the US when it comes to stock market performance. The US (SPY) is up just 0.6% YTD, while the MSCI All World ex US ETF (CWI) is ...
How European stocks reacted to the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
From airlines to oil majors, here's how European equities traded at the opening bell of the first session since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, opening up the region to a broader conflic...
Dollar Gains as Iran Conflict Spreads. Why the Greenback Is a Haven Again.
The DXY dollar index was at its highest level in more than a month early Monday as investors seek havens.
How Markets Are Reacting to Iran Strikes: 3-Minutes MLIV
Tom Mackenzie, Anna Edwards, Lizzie Burden and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:00 - MLIV 00:00:12 - Oil Price, O...
Dow Dips Over 500 Points Following Wholesale Inflation Data: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.
Safe Haven Demand Intensifies As U.S.-Iran Conflict Extends - Gold, WTI Crude, Nikkei 225, AUD/USD Short-Term Outlook
Geopolitical shock fuels haven flows: Escalating US-Iran conflict and fears over a Strait of Hormuz disruption triggered a “haven first” reaction - gold surged, WTI spiked above $70, US equities and A...
European stocks set to slump as markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week firmly in negative territory.
Here's what 'SPOOKED' the market this week
'Barron's Roundtable' panelists analyze why stocks fell amid AI fears and high inflation data. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #barronsroundtable #stockmarket #sto...
The Infrastructure Buildout And The Skilled Trades We're Missing
We estimate that the world needs about $85 trillion in infrastructure investment over the next 15 years. When you look at the pipeline, there really don't seem to be enough people in these apprentices...
This Is How Yield-Chasing Can Wreck Your Retirement Portfolio
Chasing ultra-high yields above 15% often leads to capital erosion and unsustainable income. This is what we can see right now (aggressive yield instruments falling) when the market sentiment has shif...
Stock Futures Fall, Oil Prices Surge as Volatility Grips Financial Markets Amid Iran Developments
A shaky start to the week is in store for financial markets after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend.
Wall St Week Ahead AI disruption looms over markets with US jobs data on tap
Prospects for artificial intelligence to disrupt business sectors should keep the U.S. stock market on edge in the coming week, as Wall Street looks for more insight into how the emerging technology w...
Global week ahead: Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets
Investors brace for a wave of volatility following the attacks on Iran. Middle East markets sink, while some remain closed during Sunday's trade.
Investors Should Expect Market Volatility This Week Amid Iran Developments
A shaky start to the week is in store for financial markets after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend.
Stocks face Iran jitters and a crucial jobs report in the week ahead as AI layoffs loom large
“You've got this somewhat dystopian narrative permeating the psychology of the market” with respect to AI and jobs, asset-management firm's CIO says.
The Fed: If You're Thinking About It, Your Mind Is Wandering Aimlessly
The Fed isn't important. How could it be in consideration of the globalization of all production?
Credit Spreads Are Starting To Crack, And Stocks May Follow
Credit spreads, especially in software and private equity, are widening despite stable Treasury rates, signaling rising credit risk beneath resilient index levels. Bond yields for major players like B...
'Silent failure at scale': The AI risk that can tip the business world into disorder
The "rogue" AI agent acting autonomously to nefarious ends receives a lot of attention but may not be the biggest AI risk for the economy. With AI model complexity reaching beyond human comprehension,...
Seeking Shelter In A Shifting Market
U.S. equity markets slumped this week - while interest rates tumbled to multi-year lows- as investors weighed unresolved AI questions and a flight to safety sparked by escalating Middle East tensions....
A big AI worry? It will destroy old jobs faster than it creates new ones.
Artificial intelligence might lead to a revolution in the U.S. economy and dramatically reshape the jobs market. That's precisely why so many people are worried about it.
If This Is A 2022 Market Repeat, Here Is What Likely Happens Next
Applying multi-factor portfolio models has outperformed the S&P 500 in live forward testing for nine years here on Seeking Alpha. Current market signals and sector rotations echo 2022, suggesting valu...
The Most Important Market Shifts Investors Must Understand Right Now
NVIDIA's explosive AI-driven revenue growth signals a regime change, but CapEx-driven upside may be peaking, raising headline risk for supply chain beneficiaries. AI CapEx is at historical highs, but ...
A Private Credit Crisis Is Possibly Brewing
Recent issues in private credit markets evoke a sense of looming risk and potentially of a sudden, dramatic shift in the private credit environment. Unexpected bankruptcies at First Brands and Tricolo...
Wall Street Week Ahead
Wall Street will start this week focused on geopolitics after the U.S. and Israel carried out attacks against Iran that killed supreme leader Khamenei and other senior leaders. The U.S. and Israel hav...
Wall Street Has Fended Off Scoundrels Since Its Early Days
An insider-trading scheme that caused the Panic of 1792 gave birth to an agreement setting forth the first rules for trading stocks.
Drone warfare could mean investors need a new guidebook for this Iran conflict
Investors should brace for a U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran that could be complicated by drone warfare, according to Marko Papic, chief strategist at BCA Research.
The Fallout Of U.S.-Iran Round Two
The recent escalation of U.S. and Iranian militaries has caused a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting oil shipments and leaving many questions. Oil prices could spike if the strait remains closed...
The U.S.-Iran War: Phase One
Operation Epic Fury started Phase One of the US-Iran war, where the mission is regime change in Iran. At this point, Phase One is benign for the financial markets, as the regional energy infrastructur...
Why the Iran Attack Proves Bonds Are Still a Safety Net
Treasuries have taken a lot of flak from Wall Street in recent years, because they stopped behaving like a safe haven. It's time to show some respect again.
Operation Epic Fury: I Expect A Stock Market Relief Rally
Operation Epic Fury against Iran may not trigger worst-case scenarios for oil or markets if energy supplies remain stable. Initial Iranian retaliation appears limited; oil price spikes hinge on potent...
Iran Strikes Could Make Fed Rate Cuts Even Less Likely
The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday may jolt oil markets on Sunday evening. They could also dim the odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
The Debate About Prediction Markets Dates Back 500 Years
Prediction markets have never been bigger — or more controversial. On this episode of the Everybody's Business podcast, Stacey Vanek Smith and Max Chafkin sit down with Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smit...
There may be some value in the 'value stocks,' expert advises
Federated Hermes CIO Stephen Auth discusses artificial intelligence and profit margins on 'Making Money.'
Stanley Druckenmiller says this is how he'd build a portfolio from scratch right now
The legendary investor says he's been shifting his investment focus and AI is no longer playing a starring role.
Markets' Reaction to Iran War Could Come Down to China
Geopolitical strategists are closely monitoring Beijing's reaction to the U.S. and Israel attack in Iran.
Iran Escalation: Oil Shock, Gold Surge, Equity Risk
The Israeli-U.S. strike on Iran signals a major escalation, crossing a long-standing 'red line' and introducing heightened geopolitical risk to global markets. Disruption to Iran's 3.3 million bbl/day...
Market analysts react to US-Israel strikes on Iran
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threa...
February Non-Farm Payrolls Report Preview: Labor Market Stability Is Now Crucial
Labor market appears to be sluggish, although there are some signs of improvement, like the recent creation of construction and temp jobs. Given the current macro situation, it's an imperative that la...
How US-Iran tensions could shape world markets
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threa...
The week, FOBO — ‘fear of becoming obsolete' because of AI — became real for workers and markets
Massive jobs cuts at Block and a cataclysmic Citrini blog post stoked anxieties — but some CEOs and researchers are skeptical about doomsday scenarios.
U.S.-Iran Conflict: Not A Market Apocalypse (If Contained)
The US and Israel have launched a major combat operation against Iran, escalating geopolitical risk and impacting global markets. The energy sector has outperformed, reaching all-time highs, and now a...
3 Market Predictions For March
February saw heightened geopolitical tensions, tariff policy shifts, and increasing market anxiety around AI-driven disruption. The software sector, exemplified by IGV, entered deep bear market territ...
'Bigger ramifications than Venezuela': Markets brace for impact after U.S. strikes Iran
U.S. launches "major combat operations" in Iran, raising fears of wider regional conflict and impact on global markets. Market watchers see oil prices surging as Strait of Hormuz disruption fears moun...
What Moved Markets This Week
Wall Street closed the trading week lower, as shares of Nvidia (NVDA) came under pressure following the stock's fiscal fourth-quarter results and forward guidance, while a hotter-than-expected Produce...
Trump says ‘massive' strike against Iran underway — bitcoin plunge offers a glimpse of how markets could react
Bitcoin was tumbling on Saturday after military action was carried out against Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
Weekly Commentary: Sometimes Not Liquid At All
Blue Owl's 2.4% decline this week pushed y-t-d (2-month) losses to 29.4%. The KBW Regional Bank Index was clobbered 7.1% this week, with losses from February 9th highs at 10.0%.
U.S. Earnings Season Ends On Strong Note
Q4 earnings growth in U.S. remains robust. Equity leadership broadens beyond U.S. large caps.
Shares In U.S. Insurers Make Light Of Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Shares in US insurers were less impacted by the broader market's volatility that came in the wake of a US Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. Apart from som...
Perfect 10?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is barely hanging on to a gain for the month (+0.05%). If the gains for February hold, it would be just the sixth double-digit monthly winning streak in the Dow's hist...
Markets Weekly Outlook: Credit Crunch Fears To Conclude A Temperamental Month; NFP Incoming
Markets remain volatile with anxiety heightened by financial sector weakness and recent defaults among private equity and tech firms. After cryptocurrencies, tech/software, and semiconductors, a more ...
Dow Jones And U.S. Index Outlook: U.S. Stocks Rebound After Gap Down; Month-End Flows Incoming
US stock benchmarks got it harsh at the open after 1% gaps lower across the board. Dip buyers are coming back heavily, leading to a strong rebound towards midday.
This Week's Market Wrap: Tariffs, AI, And A Market On Edge
Trade escalation and a hotter PPI print reintroduced policy uncertainty and pressured rate expectations, driving sharp rotations across sectors and market caps. AI infrastructure leaders delivered out...
Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market moving events.
Morgan Stanley's Simonetti: Still not known which companies will be effected negatively by AI
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management's Katerina Simonetti joins 'Fast Money' to talk the impact of AI on various sectors, the impact of inflation data on markets, and more.
Why the New Fed Chair May Struggle to Slim Down the Central Bank
When Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh joined the Fed in 2006, the central bank had less than $850 billion in assets. It now has $6.6 trillion, or nearly eight times more.
Stocks Slide as Wholesale Inflation Heats Up | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Bailey Lipschultz, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.
Stocks' Season of Discontent Could Linger Well Past Winter. Plus, Picks Among BDCs.
Stocks are falling, inflation is growing, the Fed may be hamstrung. What else could go wrong?
AI Gave Investors a Glimpse of the Future This Month. And They Sold Their Stocks.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite fell in February, dragged down by firms whose businesses might be disrupted
3Fourteen's Warren Pies: AI having an impact on labor, 'it is absolutely a big deal' for markets
Warren Pies, 3Fourteen Ventures, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk why he is bearish on the markets due to the impact of AI on labor.
'Interim' Disinflation Within The Inflationary Macro
The macro environment has shifted from disinflationary to inflationary since 2022, with bonds signaling long-term inflation risk. Short-term and intermediate Treasury bonds offer interim opportunities...
SpaceX Said to Target Confidential IPO Filing as Soon as March
SpaceX is targeting filing confidentially for an initial public offering as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the matter. Bailey Lipschultz has more on "Bloomberg The Close.
The Dow Is on Fire This Year. What Ignited the Gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is beating the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite so far in 2026.
The bond market has been doing something strange despite a hot inflation report
Worries over the destructive impact of artificial intelligence on the U.S. economy were sweeping through the $30 trillion bond market on Friday.
Navigating the US Economy, Investors Assaying Private Credit Risks | Real Yield 2/27/2025
"Bloomberg Real Yield" highlights the market-moving news you need to know. Today's guests: Société Générale Americas Head of Research Subadra Rajappa, JPMorgan Asset Management Fixed Income Portfolio ...
Wall Street Roundup: Nvidia Beats And Drops In Edgy Market
Nvidia (NVDA) delivered strong earnings and guidance, but high expectations triggered a 'sell the news' reaction and ongoing valuation concerns. AI infrastructure demand remains robust, yet NVDA faces...
Earnings Could Push the Stock Market Higher. Too Bad About Everything Else.
The latest round of financial results is one bright spot that might carry stocks to new highs, despite this year's turmoil.
Producer Prices and Uncertainty Reset Businesses' Supply Chain Priorities
January's Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics came in hotter than expected. For businesses navigating tariff swings and fragile global supply chains, rising service margins signal...
Target says it will stop selling breakfast cereals with synthetic colors
US retailer's decision comes as RFK Jr and Maha movement increase pressure on food industry to drop dyes like red 40
Dorsey's blunt AI warning sharpens debate over jobs and profits
Jack Dorsey is not the first chief executive to say artificial intelligence will transform work. He may be among the first to act as if it already has - and to say so openly.
A Growing Danger Investors Ignore At Their Peril
Growing fears of AI disruption have been a key theme here in February, with the SaaSpocalypse hitting the software sector hard. The recent SCOTUS decision around tariffs put tariff policies in turmoil...
US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 2.9% from a year ago
U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month. The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer price index, which measures inflation before it hits consumers, rose 0.5% from Dec...
Steep Drawdowns For PE Stocks
Publicly traded private equity stocks are taking it on the chin again today, continuing an extremely rough stretch for the group that began in early January. The reason for the recent plunge: fears of...
Move Over, Tech
Stock market returns are broadening out Technology stocks' stranglehold on U.S. markets appears to be easing—a welcome development for stockpickers and diversified investors. Soaring shares of AI and ...
It's An Early Phase Financial Crisis: The Private Credit Bust
Around 40% of private credit loans are concentrated in the software industry, which is under stress due to AI disruption, and this points to widespread defaults. Large banks are exposed; they lend to ...
The Market's Mixed Leadership May Be Rotation, Not A Recession Signal
Right now, the market is sending mixed signals. Cyclicals have led this year as some investors bet on faster growth.
Wall Street's Most Important Number Just Got Hit. That Isn't Good.
Yields on 10-year Treasury notes fell below 4% for the first time since November this week.