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Cathie Wood's 2026 Outlook: The U.S. Economy Is A Coiled Spring
Despite sustained real GDP growth during the past 3 years, the underlying US economy suffered a rolling recession and evolved into a coiled spring that could bounce back powerfully during the next few years. Capital spending, as measured by non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft, peaked in mid-2022, a level to which it has just returned both with and without technology.
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Markets Weekly Outlook: Markets Enter Tension Mode
The week opened on a nasty surprise: the Department of Justice started an investigation against the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell. Oil added a substantial premium, reflecting a larger risk premium, rising 10% from the past week to $62.
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Jason Schenker On The Biggest Risks Facing Investors In 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one defined by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change. For investors, the challenge is understanding which risks truly matter – and where opportunity may emerge.
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Technology has dominated the market but is it time for other sectors to shine?
Regions chief investment officer Alan McKnight analyzes the 2026 market, tech's long run and what could come next for other sectors on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #theclamancountdown #technology #tech #market #stocks #investing #wallstreet #economy #finance #business #sectors #growth #markets #investment #analysis
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WSJ commentator: Anybody who wants to be Fed chair would say this
Wall Street Journal chief economics commentator Greg Ip speaks about the search for Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's successor on ‘The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #claman #clamancountdown #politics #political #politicalnews #government #economy #federalreserve #fed #markets #interest #inflation #powell #jeromepowell #trump #donaldtrump
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There's no quick fix for chip shortage despite new plants, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks Micron breaking ground on a domestic chip plant.
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Wall Street banks face test with Trump's call for credit card rate cap
U.S. banks on Tuesday face a tricky political test in how to address a call from President Donald Trump to cap credit card interest rates - leaving the finance industry scrambling on how to proceed, according to several industry sources.
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Jim Cramer looks ahead to next week's market game plan
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to market catalysts for next week.
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We are starting to see green shoots in the housing market, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks ahead to market catalysts for next week.
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This Week In Markets: Fed Pressure, Tariff Talk, And Geopolitical Risks
Political pressure on the Federal Reserve, tariff rhetoric, and shifting geopolitical signals created sector-level volatility without disrupting the broader equity uptrend. Early fourth quarter earnings results reinforced underlying corporate strength but revealed heightened valuation sensitivity and growing dispersion across sectors.
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Russell 2000 Rallies as Small Caps Outperform Broader Market | The Close 1/16/2026
Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Morgan Stanley Investment, Management's Andrew Slimmon, Scotiabank's Andrew Weisel, Monness Crespi Hardt & Co's Brian White, Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair, Neuberger Berman's Jeff Blazek, Needham & Company's Laura Martin, Evercore's Nicholas Amicucci, Mizuho Securities USA's Dan Kolev, AlixPartners' Simon Freakley, McKinsey Global Institute's Chris Bradley, UFC's Dana White.
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Tech Still Matters. But It's a Good Thing More Stocks Are Rallying.
At long last, “everything is participating,'' says one pro. That could help keep the rally gong for some time.
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Bill Dudley: Trump Pressure on Powell ‘Counterproductive'
Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley reacts to the Justice Department's criminal subpoena of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and discusses Powell's public response. Dudley explains how the Trump Administration's pressure on the Fed to lower interest rates is ‘counterproductive,' and addresses concerns about damaging the Fed's credibility.
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Scott Bessent says Jerome Powell probe likely due to the chairman's 'construction incompetence'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses the criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over alleged lies to Congress about headquarters renovations.
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Stocks Close Lower While Chip Names Outperform Broad Market | Closing Bell
Comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and YouTube with Romaine Bostick, Emily Graffeo, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
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FedWatch's Ben Emons reacts to shake up in Fed Chair race
Ben Emons, FedWatch Advisors, joins 'Fast Money' to talk a shake-up in the race for the next Fed Chair.
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NEW: Bessent reveals possible timeline for Trump Fed chair final pick
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent comments on the final round of interviews for Federal Reserve chairman and the probe into current chair Jerome Powell on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #kudlow #politics #political #politicalnews #government #economy #federalreserve #fed #inflation #interest #markets #trump #donaldtrump #powell #jeromepowell #bessent #scottbessent
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Vital Knowledge's Adam Crisafulli: The market widely expects tariffs will be struck down
Adam Crisafulli, Vital Knowledge founder, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk market catalysts for next week.
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2026 Is Poised For Even Bigger Gains Than Last Year
It's a new year and stocks are already off to a great start in 2026. YTD, the Dow is up 2.70%; the S&P is up 1.38%; the Nasdaq is up 1.18%, the small-cap Russell 2000 is up 7.89%; and the mid-cap S&P 400 is up 6.07%.
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President Trump signaled that he may keep National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, a top contender for Federal Reserve chair, in his current job
Kevin Hassett is widely seen as one of the president's top choices to lead the Fed, alongside former Fed governor Kevin Warsh.
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