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
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
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
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Register here to receive future publications in your inbox. Happy Thursday. It is the anniversary of the first year of President Donald Trump’s tariff unveiling, which the president called “freedom day.” Stock futures are down this morning. The three major indexes will come up on another competitive day. Here … Read more
Consumers continue to feel the effects of inflation on their finances. In February, the Consumer Price Index, which tracks the cost of consumer goods and services, showed a rise of 2.4% over the past 12 months. And according to another world policy organization, the US war with Iran and its effects on the price of … Read more
US President Donald Trump visits to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Hi, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Global markets weighed down by the US-Iran conflict continued … Read more
Job openings in the United States have fallen to a six-year low, as demand for restaurant workers remains amid concerns about trade, immigration and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI). Tuesday’s Job and Employment Survey (JOLTS), a monthly report issued by the United States Department of Labor, showed that job openings fell by 358,000 … Read more