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
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Item 1 of 2 Visitors walk past screens showing the latest market data at the Japan Exchange Group’s Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Japan April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato [1/2]Visitors walk past displays displaying market data at the Japan Exchange Group’s Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Japan April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato Purchase Licensing Rightsopens … 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
Market volatility has increased with the ongoing conflict in Iran, causing investors to go short. For those nearing retirement, portfolio volatility can be a major source of stress. “It is one thing to face a possible war with Iran at the beginning of your professional life, when you have a lot of time before retirement, … Read more
Market volatility has increased with the ongoing conflict in Iran, causing investors to go short. For those nearing retirement, portfolio volatility can be a major source of stress. “It is one thing to face a possible war with Iran at the beginning of your professional life, when you have a lot of time before retirement, … Read more
(Bloomberg) — U.S. allies are reportedly pushing for a last-minute deal with Iran, as President Donald Trump extended his deadline until Tuesday for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, keeping markets on edge over whether a breakthrough could be achieved. Axios reported that Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey are trying to find an opportunity for … Read more
(Bloomberg) – U.S. equity index futures fell and oil extended gains after President Donald Trump signaled a further escalation in the war on Iran, adding to the risk of energy panic already looming in the global economic outlook. Futures contracts for the S&P 500 Index fell 0.2% as traders cut back on predictions that higher … Read more