CNBC Daily Open: Markets catch wind as Trump’s Iran deadline nears

CNBC Daily Open: Markets catch wind as Trump's Iran deadline nears

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

Hiltzik: Why is the stock market less concerned about the Iran war? Here is the reason

President Donald Trump leaves the Blue Room to address the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

President Trump takes the stage at the White House to talk about the war with Iran, giving a speech that sent stock markets crashing. (Alex Brandon/Associated Press) Since the end of February, the three major indices of the stock market – Standard & Poor’s 500, Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq composite – have fallen … Read more

Market volatility poses a major risk to young retirees. Here’s how to prepare

How to keep your money safe amid this economic and political uncertainty

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