My top 10 things to watch for Tuesday, April 7 1. Hopes are dwindling for a deal before President Donald Trump’s 8 pm ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face an energy plant and bridge bombings. Will Trump follow through on his threats? The market is worried, and the S … Read more
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., arrives at the House Democrats’ Capitol meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15. 2018. Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call Group | Getty Images A group of House Democrats pressed the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in a letter sent on Monday evening about why the agency did not suffer bets placed on war and … Read more
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Register here to receive future publications in your inbox. Hello, and congratulations to everyone who had the Michigan Wolverines win their March Madness bracket. Stock futures are lower this morning after the three major indexes closed Monday’s session higher. Here are five important things investors need to know to … Read more
FILE PHOTO: A for sale sign is displayed for a home in Encinitas, California, US July 25, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters A version of this article originally appeared on CNBC Property Play by Diana Olick. Property Play offers new and developing opportunities for real estate investors, from individuals to corporate investors, private equity funds, … Read more
US President Donald Trump speaks next to the Easter Bunny on the balcony of the White House during the Easter Egg Roll on April 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Easter Egg Roll is a White House tradition that dates back to 1878. The Trumps are also honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States … Read more
The war with Iran will remain the main driver of market activity next week, as investors hope to resolve the conflict. But it will affect the market in other ways as well: On Friday, we’ll get our first look at how the war-related spike in oil prices plays out in inflation data. While the end … Read more
Comments: Oil prices rose after Trump’s speech, with Brent rising to $110 a barrel after briefly falling to $99 on Wednesday on hopes that he will soon make a deal with Iran. Stocks fell overnight in Asia and Europe, and opened higher in early trading in New York on Thursday. Stocks later rallied and ended … Read more
Ciara Horton | A minute | Getty Images If you’re ten years away from retirement, the current stock market volatility can be a good reminder of the risk ahead for your nest egg. Although stocks tend to offer the best opportunity for long-term growth despite their ups and downs, a continuous market decline leading to … Read more
A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in the window of a restaurant in Medford, Massachusetts, US, January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder | Reuters Non-farm payrolls are expected to fall back – slightly – in March as consumers tune in for what is shaping up to be a healthy labor market. The US economy is estimated to … Read more
My top 10 things to watch on Thursday, April 2 Trump said he expects it to last another two to three weeks, and talked about the explosion of power plants if there is no agreement with Tehran. He called on countries that depend on oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz to “just take it” … Read more