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Corporate debt downgrades and $4 trillion pension shortfall loom over U.S. markets
Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau. Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.
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FED SHOCK: Jerome Powell could stay beyond end of his term
Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss the status of the CLARITY Act and whether Jerome Powell could stay at the Federal Reserve after his chair term expires.
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The Stock Market's Biggest Investors Are Pulling Back. But They're Optimistic on 1 Key Point.
Investors are favoring emerging markets, with the largest allocation in five years, and equities in Japan.
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Pending home sales rose in February, apartment concessions hit highest level in over a decade
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on the latest from the housing market including apartment concessions hitting the highest level in over a decade.
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A Deep Recession Has Already Started
A recession is defined by two consecutive quarters of decline in GDP. Maybe the fourth quarter of last year shouldn't count.
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European markets need to get their act together, CEO of Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund says. ‘The winner takes it all'
Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, warned Europe is facing a crisis and that “it is time to act.” NBIM manages Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest of its kind, with a value of just over $2 trillion.
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Australia Just Hiked Interest Rates, Citing the Iran War. What It Means for the Fed.
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates in a close vote, warning that fuel-price shocks tied to the Iran war could push inflation higher and keep central banks cautious.
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U.S. Pending-Home Sales Rose in February
The pending home sales index, a leading indicator of house sales based on contract signings, rose 1.8% on month to 72.1. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had forecast a 0.6% decline.
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Economists Warn Rising Oil Prices May Push U.S. Into A Recession
The Federal Reserve, which previously warned in 2001 that rising oil prices usually precede most recessions, noted the U.S. economy has become more resilient in recent decades and is better positioned to absorb the blow of higher energy costs. Economists from Vanguard and Wells Fargo both argued a short-lived surge in oil prices wouldn't be enough to disrupt the economy, even if a “sustained rise” in energy costs weakens income growth.
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'BANNING WALL STREET': Bipartisan push targets investor homebuying
Fox Business' Gerri Willis reports new data shows institutional investors make up a surprisingly small share of home purchases as lawmakers push new limits. 0:00 – The Bipartisan Push Against Institutional Investors 0:25 – Data Reveal: Is the Investor Footprint Shrinking?
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Oil Stocks, The Iran War And Our 8%+ Dividends
The Iran conflict has, of course, sent oil prices spiking. And the tensions in the region are unlikely to end soon.
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The VIX Is Falling Despite Global Chaos — Here's What the Fear Gauge Is Actually Telling You
Wall Street's fear gauge is pulling back this morning even as the world grows more unsettled.
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A New Drone Warfare Technology Stock Is Coming to Market
Swarmer, a drone-autonomy software company whose technology has been used in Ukraine, begins trading after a small IPO aimed at funding growth in autonomous warfare technology.
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Some economists are warning about ‘stagflation.' What it could mean for your money
Conflict in Iran has sent oil prices up, prompting some experts to worry stagflation, or low economic growth and high inflation, could be possible for the U.S. economy. Here's the money moves experts say consumers may want to consider now amid an uncertain economic forecast.
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Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran's No-Going-Back Strait Of Hormuz Vow; S&P 500 Futures Rise
Iran vowed that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its prewar state.
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Dow Jones futures shift into green as Iran reciprocal strikes continue
US futures pushed into positive territory on Tuesday as headlines from the Middle East continued to prop up energy prices, while the Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting. Dow Jones futures were up 0.3%, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures pointing to 0.2% rises, having all previously been down around 0.5-0.6%.
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I Have 2 Specific Lines In The Sand
The S&P 500 remains inversely correlated with WTI crude, which fell below $94 as geopolitical tensions eased slightly. Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing aggression keep oil prices elevated, risking long-term economic damage if unresolved.
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Top 3 Financial Stocks That May Keep You Up At Night This Quarter
As of March 17, 2026, three stocks in the financial sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
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The Outlook For S&P 500 Dividends In March 2026
The outlook for the S&P 500's dividends dimmed since previous snapshot of their future. Dividend futures indicate the amount of dividends per share to be paid out over the period covered by each quarter's dividend futures contracts, which start on the day after the preceding quarter's dividend futures contracts expire and end on the third Friday of the month ending the indicated quarter.
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Biotechs Breathe Easy As Vinay Prasad Plans His Exit. But Should They?
The FDA's embattled vaccine chief, Vinay Prasad, will exit the agency. But that doesn't mean biotech stocks should breathe easy.
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