The Nasdaq looks ugly, giving many stocks in the broader market their time in the sun

The Nasdaq looks ugly, giving many stocks in the broader market their time in the sun

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Market rotation: The S & P 500 was having a rough day — falling roughly 1%. The Nasdaq was even worse — sinking 2%. However, most … Read more

U.S. Treasurys react to June consumer inflation data

U.S. Treasurys react to June consumer inflation data

U.S. Treasury yields tumbled Thursday after the latest inflation data showed a dip last month, suggesting the Federal Reserve could start to lower interest rates this year. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell 7.4 basis points at 4.205%. The 2-year Treasury yield pulled back 11.9 basis points to 4.511%. Yields and prices move in … Read more

Here’s why cooler consumer inflation flipped the stock market

Here’s why cooler consumer inflation flipped the stock market

We finally got the consumer price index we were looking for, with both the June headline and core readings coming in slightly lower than expectations. The CPI bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates. It also gave investors the green light to rotate out of this year’s tech winners and … Read more

Why more Americans are struggling even as inflation cools

Why more Americans are struggling even as inflation cools

Inflation is slowing down, but prices are still high — and likely to stay that way. That’s generally considered good news. The economy is expanding amid a lower rate of price growth and a strong job market. However, even a broad pullback in price increases underscores another bitter reality: We’re still paying more for many goods and … Read more

Powell says high rates threaten growth

Powell says high rates threaten growth

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 27, 2023 in New York City. 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 … Read more

CNBC Daily Open: Are markets too optimistic?

CNBC Daily Open: Are markets too optimistic?

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 04, 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

CNBC Daily Open: Are markets overly optimistic?

CNBC Daily Open: Are markets overly optimistic?

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 1, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters 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. … Read more

Chance of Biden dropping out of presidental race is 40%, Stifel says

Chance of Biden dropping out of presidental race is 40%, Stifel says

There’s a 40% chance President Joe Biden will not seek reelection, according to Stifel. Brian Gardner, the firm’s chief Washington policy strategist, is out with a research note that calls it a “make or break week” for the president’s campaign as Congress returns from its Fourth of July recess. “There’s a 60% chance, more likely … Read more

French left-wing shock victory, Boeing guilty plea

French left-wing shock victory, Boeing guilty plea

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, June 14, 2023. 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? You … Read more

CNBC Daily Open: French far-right advance blocked

CNBC Daily Open: French far-right advance blocked

Unexpected far-left victory in French run-off, estimates project, S&P 500 hits 34th record close, bitcoin sinks on Mt. Gox refund Angela Weiss | AFP | 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 … Read more