My top 10 things to watch on Thursday, April 2 Trump said he expects it to last another two to three weeks, and talked about the explosion of power plants if there is no agreement with Tehran. He called on countries that depend on oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz to “just take it” … Read more
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Register here to receive future publications in your inbox. Happy Thursday. It is the anniversary of the first year of President Donald Trump’s tariff unveiling, which the president called “freedom day.” Stock futures are down this morning. The three major indexes will come up on another competitive day. Here … Read more
Investors endured the worst month for the S&P 500 since March 2025 as the war in Iran, rising oil prices, fears of artificial intelligence and high inflation, all weighed on market sentiment. For many high-net-worth and high-quality investors, volatility has been an opportunity to buy dips, balance investments and look for beneficiaries amid political tensions, … Read more
My top 10 things to watch for Wednesday, April 1 1. We’re looking at another strong open this morning on Wall Street after yesterday’s heated session on hopes of a resolution to the Iran war. Yesterday’s moves in stocks and bonds were a preview of what we might see if the conflict does end. The … Read more
High oil prices due to the US-Iran war are straining already strapped low-income consumers. But as rates fall, there is a sign that high earners are also starting to feel the heat. Internal data from Bank of America on credit and debit card usage revealed that from the start of the war through March 21, … Read more
My top 10 things to watch for Tuesday, March 31 1. Iran war ends, what happens? Property collapses? According to The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump is considering ending US military operations even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. International Brent crude oil prices rose 4% this morning, above $117 a barrel. US … Read more
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Register here to receive future publications in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. In a partnership you may not have seen coming, Warren Buffett is teaming up with the NBA’s Stephen Curry to launch his own charity lunch. Stock futures are rising this morning. The S&P 500 finished yesterday’s meeting in … Read more
My top 10 things to watch on Monday, March 30 1. The S & P 500 is headed for a higher open as President Donald Trump signals progress in the US-Iran war talks. Rarely since the conflict began. Stocks are high, and oil is high. Usually, high oil prices drive stocks lower. The problem, as … Read more
The stock market enters next week battered and battered by the Iran war. In the coming days, weary investors will also need to contend with new jobs data and a handful of wage uncertainties, including the Club Nike brand. The conflict in the Middle East will remain the main factor influencing market performance. Let’s take … Read more
Stocks got off to a strong start to the week after President Donald Trump revealed that the two countries are having “productive” talks about ending hostilities. Although there is a strong performance confirmed, few think that the bottom is “stocks” – as the sale started again later in the week – with another warning of … Read more