The Fed and earnings will determine whether last week’s rally will continue

The Fed and earnings will determine whether last week’s rally will continue

The first two trading weeks of September have whiplashed investors. Last week was strong as stocks staged a comeback following favorable updates on inflation and a slew of companies at various analyst conferences. September is known as the worst month of the year for stocks. While all three Wall Street benchmarks are still slightly lower … Read more

Jim Cramer calls Tuesday’s market action ‘ridiculous’

Jim Cramer calls Tuesday’s market action ‘ridiculous’

CNBC’s Jim Cramer reviewed Tuesday’s market action, saying some of it seems more extreme than is actually warranted. “This market’s so ridiculous, you can knock it over with a feather or take it up with a breeze,” he said. “This isn’t the worst of times, it’s just the worst of times for the stocks in … Read more

The ‘Trump trade’ is on pause. Political uncertainty is now in the driver’s seat

The ‘Trump trade’ is on pause. Political uncertainty is now in the driver’s seat

It didn’t take long to remember what a second Donald Trump presidential term would mean for the stock market, did it? Unpredictability. Random attacks. No one safe. Mercurial positions. The only difference? Former Vice President Mike Pence meant nothing. He was supposed to mean nothing. Now the Republican candidate’s new running mate, Sen. JD Vance … Read more

Newly built home sales April

Newly built home sales April

A pile of lumber at a home under construction at the Cold Spring Barbera Homes subdivision in Loudonville, New York, US, on Wednesday Nov. 8, 2023.  Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sales of newly built homes dropped 4.7% in April compared with March, and fell a larger 7.7% from the prior year, the … Read more

Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today  Markets positive Wall Street … Read more

The U.S. economy seems to be holding up

The U.S. economy seems to be holding up

People shop at a retail store in Manhattan, New York City, on Jan. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? … Read more

The U.S. economy is humming along

The U.S. economy is humming along

This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today  Wall Street surgesThe S&P 500 soared to new highs on Thursday … Read more

Worries over rate cuts persist

Worries over rate cuts persist

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on July 06, 2023 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more

Wariness over rate cuts lingers

Wariness over rate cuts lingers

Traders react as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is seen delivering remarks on a screen, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, March 22, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to … Read more

Is the final leg of inflation fight the hardest?

Is the final leg of inflation fight the hardest?

Patrons shop for produce at a Mr. Pina Market in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.  Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to … Read more