How this week's avalanche of news from Washington to Wall Street kept investors guessing
It was a dizzying week on Wall Street. The S & P 500 closed this past Monday at a record...
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Trump fires commissioner of labor statistics after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets
President Donald Trump on Friday fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner, hours after the agency reported that job growth...
BlackRock's Rick Rieder says a half-point rate cut by the Fed in September is possible
Rick Rieder, BlackRock's chief investment officer for global fixed income, said July's dismal jobs report opened the door for a...
5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. When the levy breaksA trader works...
The Fed is unlikely to cut rates Wednesday, but this meeting is packed with intrigue
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends the Federal Reserve's Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference,...
U.S. economy grew at a 3% rate in Q2, a better-than-expected pace even as Trump's tariffs hit
The U.S. economy grew at a much stronger-than-expected pace in the second quarter, powered by a turnaround in the trade...
‘This market is pricing in perfection,’ warns Verdence Capital CIO as tariff deadline looms
The market may be trading around record highs, but the Verdence Capital Advisors CIO is worried trouble is lurking.Megan Horneman,...
More stock market records, more trade deals, more trade talks — plus, lots of earnings
The S & P 500 rose every day this past week as trade deals, both in the works and announced,...
Trump says he believes Powell is ready to start lowering rates
President Donald Trump on Friday expressed confidence the Federal Reserve will start lowering interest rates, a day after he met...
Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit fresh records after strong Alphabet earnings: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on July 23, 2025 in New York City.Spencer Platt...
Trump to visit Federal Reserve, escalating campaign against Chair Powell
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and U.S. President Donald Trump.Elizabeth Frantz | Nathan Howard | ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump...
El-Erian breaks ranks with Wall Street, says Powell should resign to preserve Fed independence
President of Queens' College of Cambridge University Mohamed El-Erian speaks during a panel discussion at the headquarters of the International...
Trump backs further away from firing Powell: 'He's going to be out pretty soon anyway'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday continued his barrage of criticism against the Federal Reserve but seemed to take a step...
Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for a review of 'the entire' Federal Reserve
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday suggested a review of the Federal Reserve that would go beyond the current controversy...
Unraveling the legal, economic and market ramifications if Trump tries to fire Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell and U.S. President Donald Trump. Annabelle Gordon | Kevin Lamarque | ReutersIf President Donald...
Kevin Warsh touts 'regime change' at Fed and calls for partnership with Treasury
Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh, reportedly on President Donald Trump's short list to lead the institution, called Thursday for...
5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1. Mixed messagesPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday...
Trump denies that he plans to fire Powell: 'Highly unlikely'
Hours after President Donald Trump told a room full of Republican lawmakers that he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...
Stocks swing on Trump-Powell drama — plus, an industrial AI name makes a deal
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time...
Inflation picks up again in June, rising at 2.7% annual rate
Consumer prices rose in June as President Donald Trump's tariffs began to slowly work their way through the U.S. economy.The...
