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Trump official explains what is 'stopping inflation' in the US
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum sounds off on what is driving a 'forced increase' in prices and fires back at actor Samuel L. Jackson praising wind farms on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.
Key ETF Asset Class Performance
The market ended the month of July on a down note, but the S&P 500 still ended the month with a gain of 2.3%. While domestic equities posted small gains in July, there was quite a bit of disparity amo...
Hang Seng Index News: Tariffs, Stimulus Silence, and Weak PMIs Sink Stocks – Weekly Recap
Beijing's lack of fresh stimulus and US tariffs weigh on Hong Kong and China stocks. Investors eye trade news and China's upcoming economic data.
After months of mixed signals, official data this week showed a marked slowdown in economic output and consumer spending, then a jarringly weak jobs report
After months of mixed signals, official data this week showed a marked slowdown in economic output and consumer spending, followed by a jarringly weak jobs report. Where things go from here is murky.
New York Fed's John Williams says the labor market remains solid, even after unusually large downward revisions to job gains for May and June
New York Fed's John Williams says labor market remains solid, even after unusually large downward revisions to job gains for May and June.
Stagflation Is Coming. Don't Blame the Fed—Blame Tariffs.
Hiring has slowed in the aftermath of President Trump's Liberation Day announcement. Expect layoffs and more inflation next.
Trump, Claiming Weak Jobs Numbers Were ‘Rigged,' Fires Labor Official
Economists said ousting the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics could undermine confidence in government economic data.
Stock Market This Week: Mag 7 Earnings, Unchanged Rates and Weak Jobs Data
It was a week that saw all-time highs and a Friday sell-off. Days after the S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq-100 (NDX) notched new records, revisions to employment data sent shares spiraling into the weekend.
Atlanta Fed president: The downward revisions to jobs report are telling
Raphael Bostic, Atlanta Fed president, reacts to the weaker-than-expected jobs report.
Trump wants Bureau of Labor Statistics chief fired after weak July jobs report
Market Domination anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for August 1, 2025. Stocks fell on Friday following the July jobs report.
Kudlow: Is the Fed head forcing America into a recession?
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow considers Fed Chair Jerome Powell's leadership and what impact the central bank's ruling could mean for the economy on ‘Kudlow.' #foxbusiness #news #politics #federalres...
Peter Navarro Reacts to BLS, Fed News
Peter Navarro, White House Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing Policy, reacts to the President's decision to call for the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief and the decision by Fe...
Are There Any Concerns Over Fed Gov. Kugler's Resignation?
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) shares his thoughts on Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kuglar resigning and talks about Fed independence being crucial as President Trump can now replace her position. He a...
President Trump fired the top Bureau of Labor Statistics official after the government published new data showing that U.S. hiring slowed sharply this summer
The president's move throws the quality of America's statistical apparatus into question.
President Trump on Jobs Report, Firing Head of BLS
"We need people we can trust," President Donald Trump says after he told officials to fire Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hours after a report showed US job grow...
'Fast Money' traders talk stocks sinking on tariff worries and weak jobs data
The 'Fast Money' traders talk stocks sinking on tariff worries and weak jobs data.
SCOTUS should uphold ruling to strike down tariffs, says fmr. trade official Matt Gold
Matt Gold, Former Deputy Assistant Trade Representative, and Zoe Liu, Council on Foreign Relations, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the impact of tariffs on the markets and economy.
Goldman Sachs' Eric Sheridan talks tech stocks seeing worst trading day in four months
Eric Sheridan, Goldman Sachs, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the impact of today's trade news on Big Tech and chip stocks.
Summers Says Fed Cut May Be 'Playing With Fire'
Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers talks to "Wall Street Week" host David Westin about the dissents in the Federal Open Market Committee's vote to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a...
Using immigration to dismiss jobs data 'is a mistake', says Renaissance's Neil Dutta
Neil Dutta, Renaissance Macro Research, joins CNBC's Steve Liesman and 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the response to today's jobs report and what it signals about the economy.
Bonds and the dollar are sounding the alarm about the U.S. economy. Equity investors might want to listen.
“Stocks are pricing in significant earnings growth, and significant economic growth, yet at the same time, the macro data are deteriorating, and the Fed is doing nothing about it,” said Richard Farr, ...
Stocks close sharply lower on tariff turmoil and worsening jobs numbers
Bob Elliott, Unlimited CEO and Michael Farr, Farr Miller Washington, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the day's market action.
A Fed governor plans to resign, giving Trump an opportunity to shape central bank.
The resignation comes as President Trump has been openly pressuring the central bank to lower interest rates and calling for Jerome H. Powell, the chair, to step down.
A Weak Jobs Report and Revised Tariff Plans Send Markets Reeling
U.S. stocks and bond yields fall sharply on Friday, and investors are betting a Fed interest-rate cut is coming soon.
Strong Earnings Can't Save the Stock Market From Jobs and Tariffs
“What is good for the Magnificent Seven names is not necessarily good for the rest of the equity market,” one strategist said, as stocks suffered their worst week since May.
Markets Waver Amid Tariff, Jobs Worries. So, What's Next?
Markets are finally wavering thanks to the implementation of global tariffs and concerns about jobs and interest rates.
‘WAKE UP': Fed BLASTED for ignoring economic slowdown
‘The Big Money Show' panelists discuss slowing job growth from July and calls for the Federal Reserve to take action on interest rates.
Here's where Trump's tariffs stand after this week's salvos
U.S. President Donald Trump made a range of moves with tariffs as this week came to an end. Here's a rundown of where his policies for import taxes stand as August gets going.
Aswath Damodaran: Next 2-3 months will show the market's steady level
Aswath Damodaran, NYU professor, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the market's valuations, if sectors of the market were overbought and much more.
Trump orders termination of labor statistics official after jobs report and downward revisions
Trump criticizes July jobs report showing only 74,000 jobs added and announces plan to fire Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Erika McEntarfar
A Federal Reserve governor just said she's resigning early, giving Trump a chance to put even more pressure on Powell
There will soon be a vacancy on the Federal Reserve — and it was a surprise to just about everyone. Federal Reserve Gov. Adriana Kugler said she would step down next week.
Stock Market Posts Worst Week in Months on Renewed Economic Fears
Data showing cracks in the U.S. labor market and President Trump's newest barrage of tariffs shook investors around the world, weighing on stocks, the dollar and more.
Trump, Claiming Weak Jobs Numbers Were ‘Rigged,' Moves to Fire Labor Official
Economists said ousting the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics could undermine confidence in government economic data.
Mohamed El-Erian on jobs data: Not politically driven but do have revision issues
Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz chief economic advisor, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the expert's thoughts on jobs data revisions, how the estimates come to be and much more.
Fed Governor Kugler to Resign Effective Aug. 8
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler will step down from her position on the central bank's board, the Fed announced. Mike McKee reports on "Bloomberg The Close.
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler to Resign
Kugler's term as a governor was set to expire early next year. She was nominated to the Fed board by former President Joe Biden in 2023.
Fed Governor Steps Down Early, Giving Trump Opportunity to Appoint New Official
The resignation comes as President Trump has been openly pressuring the central bank to lower interest rates and calling for Jerome H. Powell, the chair, to step down.
Morgan Stanley's Chris Toomey: Markets were due for pullback and jobs report was catalyst
Chris Toomey, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management managing director, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss what to expect from markets the next few weeks, what the jobs data meant to the economy and muc...
Federal Reserve Governor Kugler, part of the committee that sets interest rates, is resigning
Her resignation now paves the way for Trump to put his own nominee in for the Board of Governors.
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera: Market would show if jobs data is bogus and it hasn't
CNBC's Steve Liesman and Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, MCC Global Enterprises CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the latest jobs report.
Economic Reality Enters The Chat Room
Market valuations remain historically extreme, disconnected from current economic fundamentals, echoing late-1990s investor enthusiasm but without strong growth or demographic tailwinds. Today's econo...
Trump, Claiming Weak Jobs Numbers Were ‘Manipulated,' Moves to Fire Labor Official
Economists said ousting the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics could undermine confidence in government economic data.
Liesman: No evidence that jobs data is politicized
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on news from the White House.
Trump says he plans to fire BLS chief after poor U.S. jobs report
President Donald Trump on Friday said he plans to fire the head of the government agency that produces the monthly jobs report, claiming without evidence that she is biased against him.
Trump calls for ‘stubborn' Fed chair Powell to be unseated by board at Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump on Friday called for the Federal Reserve's board of governors to usurp the power of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, criticizing the head of the U.S. central bank for not cutting short-...
Manufacturing activity contracts in July, Jobs report misses, SEC Chair talks crypto regulation
Market Catalysts anchor Julie Hyman breaks down the latest market movers for August 1, 2025. ISM Manufacturing data for July fell from 49 to 48.
Tariffs are never an easy thing to digest, says Oppenheimer's John Stoltzfus
John Stoltzfus, Oppenheimer chief investment strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss his S&P 500 targets for year-end, July jobs report, and more.
Why the Fed just made a big mistake
Here's why one expert says the Fed should have cut interest rates months ago. Catch the full interview with Ahmed Riesgo and TheStreet's Caroline Woods here: https://youtu.be/flrVZcijEL4 CAROLINE WOOD...
Trump directs commissioner of labor statistics to be fired after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets
Trump directs commissioner of labor statistics to be fired after weaker-than-expected jobs figures slam markets
Investor concern on tariffs should be on other countries' economies, says BCA's Marko Papic
Marko Papic, BCA Research macro and geopolitical strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss stocks moving sharply lower and what's behind the sell-off and what it all means for the Fed and markets mo...
US job market cools as pressure grows on Jerome Powell to cut rates
Nonfarm payrolls swelled by a lower-than-expected 73,000 jobs last month.
Consumer Sentiment Still Broadly Negative Despite Small Improvements in July
The mood of consumers improved for a second consecutive month in July, though it remains worse than it was in December, according to the latest installment of the University of Michigan's Surveys of C...
Fed has increased likelihood to cut rates in September now, says Oppenheimer's John Stoltzfus
Oppenheimer's John Stoltzfus, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss markets, the economy, the weak jobs data and more.
Weak Jobs Report Sparks Rally in Short-Dated Treasuries
Shorter-dated Treasuries saw the biggest decline in yields Friday.
How Tariffs Raise Costs for Farmers, Making Food More Expensive
The latest round of tariffs is likely to make agricultural production even more expensive and, potentially, limit access to goods not produced in the United States.
Trump Turns to Untested Tariffs to Reorder Global Trade
President Trump has long wanted to rework world trade. The tariffs set to go into effect next week will carry out that plan.
New tariffs could push inflation higher
With President Trump unleashing sweeping tariffs, here's how it might impact your wallet. Catch the full interview with Moody's Analytics Chief economist Mark Zandi here: https://youtu.be/Hb9PRQFg1OM ...
Weak jobs data and new tariffs weigh on stocks
The Investment Committee debate the macro setup for stocks as a weak jobs report and new tariffs push the market lower. CNBC's Steve Liesman joins ‘Halftime Report' to the latest out of the Fed.
Tech Stocks Trace A Negative Pattern; Figmazation Of Momo Crowd; Trump Weaponizes Tariffs
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Earnings Season Is Going Really Well. Don't Overthink It.
Companies are reporting beats time and again—and offering upbeat outlooks. Their reward: big gains from Wall Street.
Trump hits Canada, Brazil, and many other trading partners with steep tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners including Canada, Brazil, India and Taiwan, pressing ahead with his plans to reorder the global economy ahe...
Where is Trump's tariff money going? Here's what he's said and how much has come in.
President Donald Trump calls money from tariffs good news. But collections so far pale in comparison to the government's deficit.
What investors should do as the stock market flashes warnings beyond Trump's tariffs
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Roger Ferguson: July jobs report creates 'increased complexity' for the Fed
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Roger Ferguson joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the July jobs report, impact on the Fed's interest rate decision, rate path outlook, and more.
July jobs report comes in weaker than expected, Trump unveils new round of tariffs
July jobs report comes in below expectations. Non-farm payrolls came in at 73,000 which was much lower than the 104,000 whch was expected.
Fed spearheads effort to ease 'Basel III endgame' capital requirements, Bloomberg News reports
The Federal Reserve has begun developing a new risk-based capital rule aimed at easing the burden on the largest U.S. banks than a Biden-era plan, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people fami...
Trump Tariffs Are Here. The Road Ahead Still Isn't Clear.
Even the most fleshed-out trade pacts are light on details, and in some cases there are different interpretations of what was agreed upon.
Atlanta Fed president: There is still a lot of strength underlying the labor market
CNBC's Steve Liesman talks with Raphael Bostic, Atlanta Fed president, about his reaction to today's labor report, how he's thinking about inflation, and much more.
Where the labor market stands after July's surprise jobs report
Kory Kantenga, Head of Economics for the Americas at LinkedIn, details the current state of the labor market. Subscribe | http://t.st/TheStreetTV Earn.
Dow drops 600 points as Trump tariffs, jobs report spook Wall Street
Disappointing employment figures and escalating trade tensions fueled investor anxiety about the economic outlook.
Brusuelas: June and May Revisions "The Big Chill" on Labor Market
Joe Brusuelas joins Nicole Petallides at the NYSE with a dampened economic picture for U.S. growth following July's jobs report. He says the downward revisions in June and May sent a "big chill" acros...
Goldman Sachs' Jan Hatzius: Today's jobs report makes it more likely Fed will cut in September
Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs chief economist, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his reaction to today's labor data, expectations for the Federal Reserve's rate policies, and much more.
A key question for the Fed will be whether the economy is weakening or whether a recent slowdown in job growth reflects temporary factors
A key question for the Fed will be whether the economy is weakening or whether a recent slowdown in job growth reflects temporary factors.
Here's where the jobs are in this slowing economy
July's nonfarm payroll report showed growth slowing more than expected, and the unemployment rate rose. Health care and social assistance were largely responsible for the growth seen last month.
Is The Everything Rally Vulnerable To Trump's New Tariffs?
President Trump on Thursday announced new tariffs on dozens of countries, marking a resumption of the trade war policies that he originally outlined in April. As of yesterday's 2025 performance data, ...
Trump steps up attacks on Fed's independence amid interest rates row
US president called on top Fed officials to seize control from chair Jerome Powell if he fails to cut interest rates
July Jobs Report: Labor Market Weakens
The Labor Department's jobs report for July shows several signs of a weakening job market. Payroll growth dropped to 73,000, all of which was driven by health care and social assistance; in all other ...
Amazon Cloud Revenue Fails To Impress; Weak Jobs Number May Make Case For Rate Cut
Figma's IPO success revives hopes for public offerings. Earnings strong, but Amazon's cloud growth disappoints investors. Weak jobs data boosts odds of a Fed rate cut.
Stocks Are Sure to Weather Trump's Tariff Blitz. The Economy May Not.
Forcing already cautious consumers to deal with higher prices as the job market weakens is a dangerous economic mix.
Consumer sentiment 61.7 vs 61.8 estimated
CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk on the Street' with the latest economic data to cross the tape.
Pain trades include the dollar, the Magnificent Seven and 10-year bond yields: strategist
Bank of America's Michael Hartnett sees renewed dollar selling and thinks bond traders would be confounded by 10-year yields at 4%.
Trump urges Fed board to ‘assume control' if Jerome Powell doesn't slash rates soon
President Trump took fresh aim at the chairman following the central bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
U.S. Factory Activity Continues to Contract
The Institute for Supply Management said its purchasing managers' index of manufacturing activity contracted to 48 in July from 49 in June.
Trump slams Powell as 'moron' and calls for Fed's board to take control of policy moves
President Donald Trump attacked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Truth Social, urging the Fed's Board to assume control if Powell refuses demanding immediate interest rate cuts.
Big Downward Jobs Revisions Could Be a Warning Sign for the Economy
Employers added far fewer jobs in May and June than previously reported. Such downgrades have historically meant trouble for the labor market.
US Labor Secretary 'Positive' After July Jobs Report
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer reacts to the July US employment report on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Payrolls increased 73,000 in July after the prior two months were revised down by nearly 26...
US adds 73,000 jobs in July, much lower than Wall Street had been expecting
The US added 73,000 jobs in July, a big miss from the 104,000 that economists were expecting. Unemployment also ticked up to 4.2% as estimated.
Fed's Dissenters Were Worried About Jobs. Now We All Are.
It was the first time in more than 30 years that two governors dissented from a monetary-policy decision.
"Ugly Start" to August, Stocks Fall to Begin New Month
Alex Coffey joins Nicole Petallides to look at Friday's opening bell move to the downside. He points out that August historically has shown weakness, but adds that the July jobs report is likely weigh...
Fed's Hammack on Jobs Report, Rate Decision and Powell
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack reacts to the July US employment report and says she feels confident with the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged earlier this week. She sp...
U.S. factory sector contracts for 5th straight month in July, ISM shows
A closely-watched index that measures U.S. manufacturing activity fell to 48 in July from 49 in the prior month, according to the Institute for Supply Management on Friday. That's the fifth straight m...
S&P500 and Nasdaq 100: Forecast Weakens as US Jobs Data Fuels Fed Cut Bets Today
US stocks dip as weak jobs data boosts Fed rate cut odds. S&P500 and Nasdaq retreat, while traders eye economic data for confirmation of easing.
Trump Announces New Global Tariff Rates—As He Pushes Back Start Date Again
Canada is one of the countries not mentioned in Trump's reciprocal tariffs order. In a separate announcement, the White House said Canada will face a 35% tariff rate—up from an earlier 25%—for goods n...
July Jobs Report Signals September Cut Ahead?
Kevin Hincks dissects the latest labor market data which came in weaker-than-expected. He points out significant revisions to June and May numbers could be weighing on investor sentiment, but could ra...
Unemployment Rose To 4.2% In July As Hiring Fell Sharply
An average of 130,000 jobs added per month this year is the weakest since the January to June period in 2010, as the U.S. economy recovered from the Great Recession. An average of 168,000 jobs were ad...
EU waits for more Trump orders on sector tariffs like cars
U.S. President Donald Trump's recent executive order only sets out his so-called "reciprocal" tariff for the EU at 15% and does not apply to cars and other agreed carve-outs, EU officials said on Frid...
A Sniff Of Stagflation Stalls The Rally
Tariff uncertainty is overshadowing AI-driven optimism, with new U.S. tariffs impacting global trade sentiment and weighing on the S&P 500. Core PCE inflation has ended its disinflationary trend, with...
Yes, The Correction Is Here Already
The correction has already begun, with momentum stocks and ARK ETFs showing technical blowoff tops and fading momentum, signaling more downside ahead. Smart money is increasing hedges and buying prote...
U.S. job growth slows to 73,000 in July, less than expected.
Nonfarm payroll growth was slower than expected in July and the unemployment rate ticked higher, raising potential trouble signs for the U.S. labor market. Job growth totaled 73,000 for July, above th...