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Donald Trump's Decision to Halt Iran Strikes Sent Meta Shares Up Nearly 7% in a Single Day. Here's Why Geopolitical Risk Is Still a Wildcard for Tech Stocks.

The Middle East conflict is impacting many industries, but Meta's bump amid a cooling in the conflict highlights something important.…

Philadelphia Fed President Paulson content with rates at current level, but keeping an open mind

Paulson said voting with the majority last week wasn't a tough decision.…

Bessent says there may be deal Tuesday or Wednesday to open Strait of Hormuz with 'freedom of movement'

"We are in talks with the Iranians," the Treasury secretary told CNBC's "Squawk Box."…

Bessent says U.S. backed Japan’s yen intervention to help stabilize Asia

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. bought yen alongside Japan to curb currency volatility and reduce risks to Asian markets.…

Trump and Republicans brand Democrats ‘communists’ amid progressive push

President Donald Trump and Republican allies are escalating attacks that label Democrats communists after progressive candidates won elections and primaries.…

President Trump Buys 2 AI Stocks That Wall Street Says Are Undervalued

President Trump's brokerage accounts have bought substantial shares of Alphabet and Meta Platforms stock this year.…

One Word Repeated 10 Times by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Has Effectively Reshaped the Central Bank's Monetary Policy Approach

Kevin Warsh delivers "shock" while leaving Wall Street in awe.…

Treasury yields are broadly flat as investors mull uncertainty around peace talks

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was flat at 4.686%.…

CNBC Daily Open: A U.S. yen intervention dressed in euros

Reports suggest that Washington sold euros to fund its intervention to avoid impacting the sensitive U.S Treasury market.…

Trump warns Iran talks are ‘last chance’ to end war — oil prices rise as Tehran denies negotiations

President Donald Trump has warned that the latest round of negotiations with Iran are the "last chance" to bring an end to the five-month conflict.…

BP profit more than doubles as Trump blasts Big Oil for ‘making too much money’

The result come after U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Big Oil for making "too much money" off higher fuel prices amid the Iran war.…

IGLB vs SCHQ: Corporate Bonds Beat Treasuries on Yield and Returns

IGLB offers superior diversification and 5-year performance, though SCHQ offers lower costs and less volatility for conservative investors.…

Investors Just Got a Blunt Reality Check From Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Here's What History Says Is Coming Next.

The Federal Reserve's policy is shifting back to what it was before Greenspan and the Great Recession.…

"Too Much Money:" President Trump Just Lashed Out at ExxonMobil and Chevron for Windfall Profits, Warns Both Companies They Should "Give Some of That Back."

But what can Trump actually do?…

Columbia Sportswear (COLM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

International growth and tariff refunds boosted results despite U.S. headwinds.…

Analysis: Federal Reserve may be pulled into Bessent’s effort to support Japan’s yen

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to defend the yen without selling Treasuries into a sensitive U.S. bond market. The Federal Reserve could help.…

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI wins come with an old investor risk

From a surprise yuan devaluation in 2015 to crackdowns in recent years, many of Beijing's policy moves appear abrupt to outsiders.…

Should ETF Investors Flock to Municipal Bonds or Treasuries in 2026?

MUB offers lower costs and stronger 5-year returns, while IEI provides government backing and higher current yield. Which fits your tax situation?…

Which Financial Stock Would Hold Up Better in a Recession: PayPal or American Express?

The blue chip leader will remain more resilient than the fintech challenger.…

Trump sours on Pirro over Reflecting Pool case, won't say her job is safe

President Donald Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, "choked" and "folded like an umbrella" in the Reflecting Pool case.…

Twenty five states sue Trump administration over latest global tariffs

Twenty five states sued the Trump administration, arguing its latest global tariffs unlawfully replace duties already struck down by courts.…

Traders in the world’s most important financial market are bracing for a wild stretch ahead

Volatility is ticking higher in the $30 trillion Treasury market as investors bet that yields will push higher.…

Trump says Exxon and Chevron made 'too much money' off high oil prices during Iran conflict: 'I don't like it'

U.S. crude oil prices have gained about 20% since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.…

Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure

The commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead…

Micron’s stock sees choppy trading as China fears loom large

CXMT’s reported expansion plans initially spooked Micron investors, but the company’s shares then erased their intraday losses.…

Pfizer's Stock Has Been a Dud Over the Past 5 Years, but Is It Still Worth Buying for Its 6.9% Yield?

The stock's yield is more than six times the S&P 500 average.…

Jobs report and earnings: What NYSE insider Jay Woods is watching this week

NYSE insider Jay Woods is keeping close tabs on second-quarter corporate profits and Friday's nonfarm payroll report this week.…

White House to host AI companies Tuesday to review new model-testing framework

President Donald Trump’s June executive order directed officials to develop a process to evaluate the cybersecurity capabilities of advanced AI models.…

Jay Clayton sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence

Senate Republicans confirmed Clayton despite opposition from Democrats, who criticized him for refusing to directly acknowledge Trump's 2020 election loss.…

August Mortgage Outlook: Rates Heading Higher

The bond market's reactions to the war in Iran and a less transparent Fed are likely to keep pushing mortgage rates higher in August.…