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Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday following Wednesday’s mixed moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. Manufacturing activity in the U.S....

Gold is having a blockbuster year, and speculation is mounting that there's more than just inflation or tariff hedging behind the move — with some experts now floating the possibility that the Donald Trump administration may be quietly buying gold. In a tweet on social media X, Otavio Costa,...

The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book report reveals that tariffs implemented by the Donald Trump administration are translating into higher costs for businesses, with the financial burden increasingly being passed on to consumers. However, the report details an economy that “changed little...

Despite a last-minute Pentagon maneuver to ensure U.S. troops were paid this week, the federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight, prompting Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi to warn that the impasse could still last for a record “five, six weeks.” On...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell sent a clear message Wednesday, reiterating that the Federal Reserve is still leaning toward lower rates—and for the sluggish U.S. housing market, that could be the break it's been waiting for. Powell’s latest speech struck a dovish tone, citing continued labor market...

Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures advanced on Wednesday following Tuesday’s mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. New York State’s...

A massive wave of investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is masking significant economic damage caused by Donald Trump‘s tariffs, creating a deceptive picture of the U.S. economy's health, according to investor Steve Eisman and CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman. Unpacking The...

While much attention is often given to foreign ownership of U.S. debt, new analysis reveals that the Federal Reserve has been the most significant seller of U.S. Treasuries over the last three years. The central bank has reduced its holdings by a staggering $1.5 trillion since May 31, 2022, a move...

Political pressure from President Donald Trump may have been a factor in the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut decision, according to Steve Liesman, the Senior Economics Reporter at CNBC. The Fed ‘Does Not Exist In A Political Vacuum’ Speaking on The Real Eisman Playbook on...

An upbeat start to Wall Street's earnings season, combined with dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, has unleashed a powerful rally across U.S. regional banks, marking their strongest two-day performance since Donald Trump's 2024 election victory. The SPDR S&P Regional...

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures declined on Tuesday following Monday’s reversal rally. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower. Based on the latest NFIB report,...

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures rose on Monday following Friday’s sell-off. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. Magnificent 7 stocks surged in premarket following President Donald Trump‘s de-...

Following a series of intense interviews, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly cut President Donald Trump's list of Federal Reserve chair candidates to down to five, from an initial pool of eleven. The final contenders to replace Jerome Powell reflect a mix of institutional experience...

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs were updated in the story. U.S. stock futures rose on Friday after closing lower on Thursday’s. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher. Despite the market decline on Thursday, corporate earnings provided bright spots....