Jamie Dimon says ‘the worst outcome is stagflation,’ a scenario he’s not taking off the table

Jamie Dimon says ‘the worst outcome is stagflation,’ a scenario he’s not taking off the table

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive officer (CEO) of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) speaks to the Economic Club of New York in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., April 23, 2024.  Mike Segar | Reuters JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday he wouldn’t rule out stagflation, even with greater confidence recently that inflation … Read more

Week’s two key inflation reports to help decide size of Fed’s rate cut

Week’s two key inflation reports to help decide size of Fed’s rate cut

People shop at a store in Brooklyn on August 14, 2024 in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images The Federal Reserve gets its last look this week at inflation readings before it will determine the size of a widely-expected interest rate cut soon. On Wednesday, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics will … Read more

Misery index looks good for Kamala Harris in presidential race

Misery index looks good for Kamala Harris in presidential race

In this combination of photos taken in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event, Aug. 18, 2024, in Rochester, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Aug. 19, 2024, in York.  AP A gauge of economic misery that has a strong track … Read more

WTI falls as OPEC sees slower demand growth

WTI falls as OPEC sees slower demand growth

U.S. crude oil futures on Tuesday fell more than 1%, shedding gains from the previous session as OPEC lowered its demand forecast for the second time in two months. OPEC now expects demand to grow by about 2 million barrels per day in 2024, some 80,000 bpd slower than its previous forecast. The group of … Read more

5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. A bright spot 2. More bites at the Apple Apple announced a range of new products Monday, as it tries to boost sales of its all-important iPhone. It unveiled multiple new versions of the device — the iPhone 16, … Read more

Why Disney vacation may be getting too pricey for average American family

Why Disney vacation may be getting too pricey for average American family

The U.S. travel sector has been surprisingly resilient when it comes to travel. Domestic travel numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels and air travel has surged even as more than a third of travelers planned to take on debt for summer trips. However, inflation-weary consumers might be taking their money elsewhere when it comes to … Read more

Southwest Chair Kelly to step down next year amid Elliott fight

Southwest Chair Kelly to step down next year amid Elliott fight

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport above other Southwest planes on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California.  Mario Tama | Getty Images Southwest Airlines executive chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly said Tuesday that he will retire next year, a move that comes as the carrier faces pressure for changes by … Read more

China’s Huawei prices trifold phone, to launch same day as Apple iPhone 16

China’s Huawei prices trifold phone, to launch same day as Apple iPhone 16

Richard Yu, a Huawei executive director overseeing consumer products, reveals the price for the company’s trifold Mate XT smartphone on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Screenshot BEIJING — Chinese smartphone company Huawei said Tuesday its trifold smartphone will start at the equivalent of more than $2,800. The phone began pre-orders on Saturday and is set to … Read more

Did Apple’s shiny new things uplift markets?

Did Apple’s shiny new things uplift markets?

Attendees inspect the new iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters on September 09, 2024 in Cupertino, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed … Read more

The stock market bounces back without Apple — plus, a new economic growth estimate

The stock market bounces back without Apple — plus, a new economic growth estimate

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 rebound: Stocks were rebounding to start the week, recovering some of Friday’s steep losses. It looked like some dip buying after last week’s brutal start … Read more