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Stocks TumbleTreasury Yields Rise as Oil Surges Again
Stocks sold off and short-term Treasury yields rose after oil surged beyond $113 a barrel as attacks on Middle East energy infrastructure intensified.
Answers to frequently asked questions about The Wall Street Journal's Economic Forecasting survey plus links to stories and archival data.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the survey plus links to survey stories and archival data.
While the war on Iran has sent prices of crude and other commodities sharply highereconomists still doubt the U.S. is at much risk of a recession
In a surveythe average of economists projects the Mideast war boosting inflation but probably not hurting growth.
Oil Breaches $115 As Qatar Reports Iranian Attack Caused ‘Extensive Damage' To Energy Hub
The national average gas price rose once again on Thursdaytouching $3.884according to AAA's fuel price trackera 32.5% increase from the previous month. The national average price of Diesel nearl...
Taiwan Central Bank Holds Rates AgainRaises Inflation Forecast
The Taiwanese central bank raised its inflation outlookciting uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
Swiss National Bank keeps rates at zeroeyes Middle East conflict
The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate on hold on Thursday in the face of a surge in the value of the Swiss franc driven by the Iran warwhich also led to a spike in global oil pricesblurr...
$2T fund CEO surprised by 'stable' markets
Nicolai TangenCEO of Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fundsays he's “surprised” markets have been so stablespeaking to CNBC's Charlotte Reed.
Stock Market Today: Oil Soars Past $110Dow Futures Inch Lower
Stocks poised to open lower after Wednesday's selloff
What to Make of The Federal Reserve's Decision?
Joseph LavorgnaSMBC Americas Chief Economiststates “they did what they were suppose to do” when sharing his thoughts on the Federal Reserve opting to keep interest rates steady. He also talks abou...
Dow Tumbles Over 750 Points Following Fed Decision: Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall fear levelwhile the index remained in the “Extreme Fear” zone on Wednesday.
Lamborghini 2025 profit dented by US tariffs and EV U-turn
Italian sports carmaker Lamborghini on Thursday reported weaker 2025 earnings despite record revenueafter U.S. tariffscurrency moves and charges related to scrapping its announced first fully ele...
European markets set to slump at the open as Iran war intensifies
European stocks are expected to slump at the open on Thursday as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.
Powell doesn't understand the economy or inflationeconomist argues
Euro Pacific Asset Management's Peter Schiff and Citi Global's Nathan Sheets analyze the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #new...
Perhaps we don't need that many cuts yetMeera Pandit says
'The Claman Countdown' panelists Meera Pandit and Peter Mallouk examine the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
Trump Wants Powell Out. Powell Is Digging In.
The Federal Reserve chair said he would stay on the board until the Justice Department probe ends—and maybe longer.
Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in 2026?
Federal Reserve decision pushes expectations for rate cuts in 2026 loweras uncertainty over the impact of the Iran warsluggish job growth and stubborn inflation weighs.
Review & Preview: Powell's Regret
The Federal Reserve kept rate cuts on pause. Of more interest: Chair Jerome Powell's somber tone.
Warsh won't make that ‘mistake': Art Laffer
Economist Art Laffer explains how potential Fed Chair Kevin Warsh could bring interest rates down and more on ‘Making Money.'
Jim Cramer says you can still find stocks to buy on tough days in the market
Oil spiking and hot inflation data shook Wednesday's stock marketleaving investors with few places to hide. HoweverCNBC's Jim Cramer said"If I didn't own itI would buy the stock of Nvidia.
SEC chair on potential shift to end quarterly earnings
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Wednesday weighed in on the agency's potential shift to end quarterly earnings reports. "I think it's high time for us after 50 some years to ask the question and see what ...
Powell could still be Fed chair if THIS happens: Strategist
QI Research CEO and chief strategist Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's remarks about the federal criminal probe on ‘Making Money.'
Powell says not as much progress being made on inflation as 'hoped'
The major averages slid to their lows of the day as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank wasn't making as much progress on bringing down inflation as it had hoped. “The forec...
Janasiewicz: Look Beyond Mag 7 as Crude Oil Volatility Continues
Hotter-than-expected PPI and crude oil volatility remain key focuses for Jack Janasiewicz ahead of Wednesday's trading session. He talks about investment strategies to keep in mind with inflation conc...
Powell says U.S. economy is not experiencing stagflation
With fears of higher oil prices heating up inflation while weakening growthFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that he wouldn't use the term “stagflation” to describe the U.S. economy.
What the Federal Reserve's rate decision means for investors
Todaythe Federal Reserve held interest rates steadykeeping 1 rate cut in play this year as uncertainty mounts. The central bank voted in a split decision on Wednesday to hold its benchmark interes...
Fed's Powell says it's 'too soon to know' Iran war's impact on economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's "too soon" to assess Iran conflict's economic impact as oil prices surge above $100 per barrel amid rising tensions.
Dow falls nearly 800 points after Powell makes one thing clear: There's no rush to rescue the market
U.S. stocks slumped on Wednesdaywith the S&P 500 wiping out its gains from earlier in the weekas investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's latest outlook on interest rates and the economy.
Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Kevin Warsh is confirmed
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will keep serving as head of the central bank if his nominated successorKevin Warshis not confirmed by the time his term is up in Mayas dictated by th...
Powell warns of ‘new inflation' from the Iran conflict as gas prices jump 30%
The energy crisis is going to hit you in your 401(k) as well as in your gas tank if Jerome Powell is right.
Powell: 'No one' knows what impacts of war will be
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there's uncertainty tied to oil prices amid the U.S.-Iran war. “The U.S. economy is doing pretty well,” Powell said.
Here are the five key takeaways from this week's Fed meeting
Federal Reserve policymakers kept their key interest rate at a range of 3.5% to 3.75% at the conclusion of their March meeting. At his press conferenceFed Chair Jerome Powell faced questions about t...
Fed Chair Powell doesn't want to speculate
Fed Chair Powell doesn't want to speculate.
Dimming Hopes for Rate Cuts Drag Down U.S. Stocks
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank was in ‘a difficult situation.'
‘If we were ever to skip an SEPthis is a good one' – Fed Chair Powell sees heightened uncertainty amid Iran war impacts
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Larry Kudlow: This would do DAMAGE to the US economy
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow analyzes the Fed's decision to keep rates unchanged amid the Iranian conflict on 'Kudlow.'
Fmr. Fed Vice Chairman Alan Blinder: Markets are reading FOMC meeting as more hawkish than it was
Alan BlinderFormer Federal Reserve vice chairmanjoins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk what is ahead for the FOMC after Wednesday's decision to leave rates unchanged.
PPI Data Signals Firms Turning to AI and Liquidity to Manage Pricing
The latest producer price data suggest that inflation is no longer being driven primarily by what businesses pay for goodsbut by what those enterprises decide to charge as those goods move through t...
Powell Says He Will Remain as Fed Chair Until Successor Is Confirmed
Jerome H. Powellwho leads the central bankalso said he would not leave the Fed until a criminal investigation into his handling of renovations was over.
Dow falls 700 pts as Fed holds rateshot PPI fuels inflation fears
Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steadyrising inflation pressuresand escalating geopolitical risks linked ...
Analysis: The Fed's Powell just delivered a new blow to Warsh's plans for swift rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that worries about tariffs had prompted Fed officials to raise their latest expectations for inflation and interest rates. That means oil isn't the o...
3 big takeaways from the Fed's March meeting
The Fed opted to hold rates steady at its March meetingas expected. Chair Jerome Powell talked about jobsinflationoil pricesand AI productivity gains.
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Rise by 6.2 Million Barrels
Commercial crude-oil stockpiles rose by 6.2 million barrels last week. Analysts had predicted crude stockpiles would decline by roughly 40,000 barrels.
Here are five takeaways from the Federal Reserve meeting
Here are five takeaways from the Federal Reserve meeting.
Powell: Oil shock 'part of' higher inflation projection for 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell explains what factors in the economy are contributing to the higher inflation projection for 2026.
Companies See Inflation Inching Up to 2.1%Atlanta Fed Says
Firms' year-ahead inflation expectations increased by 0.2 percentage points to 2.1% in Marchaccording to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's March Business Inflation Expectations (BIE) Survey. Tha...
Powell: Iran war to increase inflation in the near term
Surging oil prices due to the Iran war are expected to increase inflation in the near termFederal Reserve Chair Powell said. “Near-term measures of inflation expectations have risen in recent weeks,...
Crude Awakening
Oil price volatility surges as bombs fall in the Middle East Be ready for more wild swings in oil and gas prices. The Cboe Crude Oil ETF Volatility Index (OVX)which measures implied volatility in oi...
Powell delivers his most definitive answer yet on how long he'll stay on as Fed chair
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that he will stay on as “chair pro tem” if his successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by mid-May when Powell's term expires.
Powell Says He Has No Intention to Leave Fed Until DOJ Probe Over
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he plans to stay at the Fed until after the Justice Department's investigation is complete during a news conference after the central bank's policy-setting Fed...
Fed Chair Powell: If no new Fed chair is confirmed by end of my term I will serve as 'chair pro tem'
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell answers questions following the FOMC's decision to leave the Federal Funds rate unchanged.
Powell Says Fed Rates Are Borderline Restrictive
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Fed is in a "difficult situation" and needs to balance current risks during a news conference after the central bank's policy-setting Federal Open Market C...
Fed Chair Powell says that he will serve as Fed Chair until his successor is confirmed
Fed Chair Powell says that he will serve as Fed Chair until his successor is confirmed.
Inflation Has EasedBut Is Still ElevatedPowell Says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says inflation has easedbut is still "somewhat elevated relative to our 2% longer run goal." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed
Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed
Rebecca Walser on Private Credit "Contagions" Pressuring Wall Street
Rebecca Walser (@walserwealth) tells investors to watch for what dissenters to the FOMC interest rate pause say as macro uncertainties persist. She then turns to the private credit markets and pressur...
Fed still expects to cut rates once this year despite spiking oil prices
The Federal Reserve's so-called dot plot showed a median estimate of 3.4% for the federal funds rate at the end of 2026the same as what it had projected at the end of last year. Howevera closer lo...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell talks inflation and labor market after leaving rates unchanged
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks following the FOMC's decision to leave the Federal Funds rate unchanged.
US central bank predicts inflation rise from Iran war as oil prices surge again
The US central bank has raised its forecast for inflation as the Iran war-linked surge in global energy prices threatens self-inflicted damage on the world's largest economy.
Retail Sales Expected To Grow 4.4% This YearTrade Group Predicts
Retail sales are expected to grow by 4.4 percent this yeara stronger pace than in 2025and well above the 10-year-growth averageaccording to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Fed votes to hold rates steady - notes 'uncertain' impacts from Iran war
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to hold its key interest rate steady as policymakers navigate their way through higher-than-expected inflation readingsmixed signs on the labor market – and a ...
Fed Leaves Rates UnchangedProjects One Cut in 2026
The Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchangedbut still expects one cut in 2026. The vote was 11-1 to hold the benchmark in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.
'UNCHANGED': Fed drops decision on interest ratesmake predictions on cuts
FOX Business White House correspondent Edward Lawrence reports as the Federal Reserve announces its decision to leave rates unchanged on 'Making Money.'
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Federal Reserve policymakers chose to leave interest rates unchanged at their March meeting amid a softening labor market and uncertainty over the economic impact of the Iran war.
FOMC Keeps March Interest Rates UnchangedProjects Little Change for 2026
The FOMC voted to keep interest rates unchanged with just one dissenterStephen Miran. "It's not surprising," says Tom Whitethough a surprise could manifest if there are no cuts for 2026 and even a...
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The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as new economic shocks play out.
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as new economic shocks play out.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady—Warns Iran War May Have ‘Uncertain' Economic Impact
President Donald Trump has pressured the Fed and Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates more quicklywriting on Truth Social on Wednesday: “When is ‘Too Late' Powell lowering INTEREST RATES?” ...
How to game out the Fed's next move
The Investment Committee debate what to expect out of the Fed today and what their decision will mean for the market and your moneyCNBC's Steve Liesman joins ‘Halftime Report' to discuss the latest ...
Fed votes to hold rates steadynotes 'uncertain' impacts from Iran war
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to hold its key interest rate steady as policymakers navigate their way through higher-than-expected inflation readingsmixed signs on the labor market – and a ...
Fed holds interest rates steady as Iran war drives up oil prices and inflation fears
Jerome Powell resists Trump pressure as policymakers weigh energy shock against a weakening US jobs market
The Fed left rates unchanged as an oil shock threatens to prolong its inflation fight. Officials held out the prospect of a rate cut this year.
A new oil shock is threatening to prolong the Fed's yearslong fight to bring down inflation ahead of a leadership transition.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid Iran warmixed economic signals
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates in the current range as the war in Iran and conflicting economic signals throw snags in the path to rate cuts this year.
Oaktree's Howard Marks on UnpredictablilityImportance and Investing in AI
Artificial intelligence is making the world more unpredictable than ever beforeaccording to Oaktree Capital Management co-founder Howard Marks. He spoke with Lisa Abramowicz on March 17th in an inte...
How the Fed is expected to maneuver interest rates in the wake of the war in Iran
A key question hangs over the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting that ends Wednesday: Will central bank policymakers still reduce short-term interest rates this yearnow that the Iran war has sent oil...
Wholesale inflation hits highest level in a year — and Iran war is fueling more rising prices fears
The gainsdriven partly by an sharp increase in food prices from January to Februarywere bigger than economists had forecastand they occurred before the US and Israel attack on Iran pushed energy...
Chris Vermeulen Sees "Healthy" Correction ComingOffers Case in Holding Cash
Chris Vermeulen (@TheTechnicalTraders) believes a greater equity pullback is on the horizon. With the SPX and NDX struggling to break outpaired with macro uncertainties and crude oil volatilityChr...
Pimco's Stracke Addresses Private Credit Market Concerns
Pimco President Christian Stracke addresses the growing concerns in the private credit market. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Stracke says there's a "cooling" in the private credit marketsig...
Treasury market flashes sign of growing stagflation risks
A worrisome trading pattern in the roughly $30 trillion Treasury market points to concerns about the economy and inflation.
Q4 Earnings Recap: US Large-Cap is Peerless
US large-cap is on a level of its own. Value-oriented markets take a step back. Earnings have become even more important as global markets face uncertainty.
What the Fed's Inflation Outlook Means for You and Your Portfolio
Retireeswho are particularly vulnerable to inflationmust shield their investments from major hits.
Trump Renews Demand for Rate Cuts as Fed Grapples With War in Iran
Oil prices are soaringthreatening a wider problem with inflationbut the president has insisted that borrowing costs must be lowered.
Two MeasuresTwo Stories About Inflation
The Federal Reserve must contend with price readings that seem headed in opposite directions.
How to read the Fed's projections like a pro.
The Federal Reserve is preparing to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday for its second straight meeting this year.
What the Fed's rate decision means for your finances
See how the central bank's interest rate stance influences car loanscredit cardsmortgagessavings and student loans.
KG's PPI & Factory Order Takeaways & Iran's South Pars Airstrike Impact
Kevin Green tackles the inflation picture with the latest economic data in the delayed February PPI print and January factory orders. Also weighing on inflation: crude oilmoving to the upside again ...
Energy & Inflation "Whammies" Hit Stocks into FOMC Interest Rate Decision
"Stocks got hit with a couple whammies this morning," says Joe Mazzola with @CharlesSchwabpointing to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran's gas infrastructure as the main culprit of Wednesday's pressu...
US crude stocks risegasoline and distillate inventories fall - EIA says
U.S. crude stocks rose while gasoline and distillate inventories fell last weekthe Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday.
Former St. Louis Fed Pres. Bullard on February PPI: A disturbing trend toward higher inflation
James BullardPurdue University's Mitch Daniels School of Business dean and former St. Louis Fed Presidentjoins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the February PPI dataimpact on the Fed's interest rate outl...
Teeing up the trading day with a top panel on the Fedtech and impact of the war in Iran
Jose Torres of Interactive BrokersNimrit Kang of NorthStar Asset Management and Lee Baker of Claris Financial Advisors discuss the Fed's tough job as it confronts energy price inflation from the war...
March 18 Fed Decision: Oil Prices vs. Interest Rates
It's "Fed Day," and while a rate change seems unlikelythe conversation is heating up around major economic dynamics. Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Myles Udland break down the long-awaited Fed meet...
Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February - much more than expected
Wholesale prices rose sharply in Februaryproviding another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.
Fed Expected To Hold Interest Rates Today As Iran War Rattles Markets
President Donald Trump has pressured the Fed and Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates more quicklywriting on Truth Social on Wednesday: “When is ‘Too Late' Powell lowering INTEREST RATES?” ...
Expectations for the next Fed rate cut get pushed back after hot inflation report
A hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation reading for February had traders contemplating the possibility that the Federal Reserve won't be lowering interest rates at all this year. Chances for a Dece...
Dow Falls Over 150 POints; US Producer Prices Increase In February
U.S. stocks traded lower this morningwith the Dow Jones index falling more than 150 points on Wednesday.
US stocks fall as PPI inflation jumpsDow Jones down 169 points
US stock opened lower on Wednesday after hotter-than-expected inflation data and rising oil prices dampened investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Dow Jones Industrial Aver...
No Rate Cut Until December? How Crude Oil & Iran Upset Fed's Dual Mandate
"The big action is going to be in the summary of economic projections andof coursethe press conference," says Joe Brusuelas on Wednesday's interest rate decision from the FOMC. He's leaning toward...
Stubborn Wholesale Inflation Persisted in February
Wholesale inflation hit the highest rate in a year last monthadding evidence that stubborn price increases persisted in the economy even before the Iran war began.
Jeff Currie Sees ‘Substantial' Upside as Oil Market Rebalances
Jeff Curriechief strategy officer at Carlyle Energy Pathwaysexamines the disconnect between the paper and physical oil markets and the “bumpy ride” he expects as the market begins rebalancing supp...
Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in Februarymuch more than expected
Wholesale prices rose sharply in Februaryproviding another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy costs. The producer price indexa measure of pipeline costs that ...
Wholesale prices surge again and show inflation flowing through pipeline of the economy
The cost of wholesale goods and services rose at an accelerated pace in February for the third month in a rowunderscoring the challenge faced by the Federal Reserve in vanquishing inflation even bef...