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'Markets are callous': Why stocks aren't fazed by Iran, Greenland or Venezuela
2026 has seen the Trump administration overthrow Venezuela's Maduro regime, threaten force against Iran, and talk up annexing Greenland, potentially by force. Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, equity markets have continued to rise.
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Inflation could 'roar back' if Fed independence compromised
Chicago Federal reserve Chairman Austan Goolsbee says the removal of Fed independence would see inflation “roaring back” and the IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has pledged her support behind Jerome Powell who is under criminal investigation. However, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tells CNBC that the Fed has ‘plenty of room' to prompt further interest rate cuts.
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U.S. Futures Suggest Tech Rally Will Continue, Though Global Markets Falter
Nasdaq futures were climbing as the rally sparked by TSMC earnings looked set to continue. Asian and European stocks slipped, along with precious metals.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Gain
State Street is among companies reporting this morning, rounding out a busy week for financial earnings
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India's budget could be a market sell-off event: BofA Securities
Amish Shah, Head of India Research at BofA Securities, details his outlook for Indian markets in the coming year. He explains remaining cautious on the IT sector, and what could slow its FII outflows down.
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Markets Brush Off U.S. Geopolitical, Policy Actions As Rude Awakening Looms
Even with the torrent of risks out of the White House to upend long-standing geopolitics and the economy, US stocks soared to all-time highs and government bond yields barely budged. Investors began 2026 with an overall complacent mindset, pursuing their instincts in equities to continue to buy on any dips in the market.
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A Quiet Start To 2026 Macro - If You Ignore Everything That's Happening
Political noise, earnings momentum, and fresh economic data collide as markets recalibrate 2026 expectations. Conference commentary and bank earnings offer some clarity amid policy drama and macro crosscurrents.
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Australian Rate Increase Could Be More Likely Than Markets Expect
With the Fed under pressure to cut interest rates more, its counterpart in Australia is facing a different dynamic with implications for global currency and fixed-income markets.
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Inflation will remain down if we do THIS: Policy expert
Panelists Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Dan Clifton analyze the economy under President Donald Trump, bank profits and more on ‘Kudlow.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #economy #inflation #federalreserve #interest #banking #markets #business #growth #productivity #trump #donaldtrump #finance #media
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Taiwan aims to be strategic AI partner with US under tariff deal
Taiwan aims to become a close strategic artificial intelligence partner with the United States thanks to a deal to reduce tariffs and boost Taiwanese investment in the country, Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said on Friday.
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The criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell threatens to upend the contest over whom President Trump will choose to succeed him
President Trump wants a loyalist. Senators want independence.
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Trump credits tariffs for hundreds of billions gained with 'virtually no inflation,' touts security
Trump claims tariffs drove 'historic' economic gains as U.S. and Taiwan announce massive $500 billion semiconductor deal to rebuild domestic manufacturing.
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Jim Cramer talks lessons learned from his early career
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer shares his lessons learned from his early career on Wall Street.
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Jim Cramer talks looking for his first job on Wall Street
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer shares his lessons learned from his early career on Wall Street.
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Jim Cramer talks strength in semis pushing stocks higher
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to play the current market.
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This is another chance to buy quality names before their next leg up, says Jim Cramer
'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks how to play the current market.
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Why Jim Cramer is bullish on Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday praised Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. He suggested the financial giants are worth more than what they're currently trading for.
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White House says 25% semiconductor tariffs a 'phase one' action
The U.S. Commerce Department's 25% national security tariff on certain high-end semiconductors announced on Wednesday is a "phase one" action to protect the sector and could be followed by other announcements pending negotiations with other countries and companies, a White House official said on Thursday.
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Tech Lifts Stocks as Small Caps Rally Anew | The Close 1/15/2026
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 Research Affiliates' Jim Masturzo, Evercore ISI's Jonathan Chappell, Former US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, Bahnsen Group's David Bahnsen, JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon, TWG Global's Amos Hochstein, Christie's Bonnie Brennan.
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This has been a ‘BOOM to Wall Street activity,' says analyst
UBS U.S. large-cap banks analyst Erika Najarian analyzes Q4 earnings from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, their race for leadership in trading and investment banking, and what the results mean for big bank stocks on 'The Claman Countdown.' #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #theclamancountdown #wallstreet #stocks #markets #banking #finance #economy #earnings #investment #trading #bigbanks #goldmansachs #morganstanley #financialnews
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