Investment strategy
Where to still find solid yields on cash as the Fed holds rate steady
The Federal Reserve ‘s decision to hold interest rates steady was good news for Americans holding cash. On Wednesday, the central bank left the federal funds rate between 3.5%-3.75%, after cutting rates by a quarter percentage point in December. “No change to the federal funds rate means borrowing costs on short-term and variable-rate loans are […]
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The key things Wall Street is looking for in the Mag 7 reports after the bell
Wednesday evening will bring highly awaited results from three “Magnificent Seven” giants. The bar is higher for technology stocks given elevated valuations associated with the artificial intelligence trade. Analysts are eagerly watching for any signs of growth in AI endeavors — whether it’s through physical products such as robots and smart glasses or AI-assisted software […]
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U.S. dollar rebounds after Bessent shuts down report of potential yen intervention
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday shut down reports that the U.S. could step into the currency market with the Japanese yen on intervention watch and the American dollar hitting multiyear lows. “Absolutely not,” Bessent told CNBC’s Sara Eisen, responding to a question about if the U.S. is intervening in the currency market or strengthening […]
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Weak dollar winners: These stocks could get a boost if Trump keeps talking the greenback lower
President Donald Trump helped push the U.S. dollar lower on Tuesday after saying he didn’t mind a weaker greenback — a shift that could benefit certain stocks with big foreign sales. U.S. companies with large overseas businesses often get a boost when the dollar weakens. Not only are their businesses more hedged against a waning […]
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JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America to match $1,000 U.S. contributions to employee ‘Trump accounts’
Key Points JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America said Wednesday in separate announcements that the firms will match the U.S. government’s one-time $1,000 contribution to new children’s retirement savings accounts for eligible employees, the latest financial firm to announce such a measure. The so-called “Trump accounts” are part of a pilot program that deposits $1,000 […]
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The Fed meeting, Starbucks earnings, Amazon layoffs and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. When you work in journalism, there’s a new surprising story each day. Yesterday, it was about what gold investors can learn from King Henry VIII’s reign. S&P 500 futures are rising this morning after a winning day. Here are five key […]
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Dollar suffers worst one-day slide since last April after Trump says currency hasn’t fallen too low
Key Points The U.S. dollar fell about 1.3% on Tuesday, posting its worst day since April 10, 2025. It touched its lowest level since February 2022. During his visit to Iowa, President Donald Trump was asked whether he was comfortable with the current value of the greenback. “I think it’s great,” Trump said of the […]
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What investors piling into gold and silver can learn from King Henry VIII
While the “debasement trade” is in vogue again, Deutsche Bank thinks there are takeaways for investors dating back at least more than five centuries. Precious metals are off to a hot start for the year after a surge in 2025, with gold crossing the $5,000 mark on Monday and silver up more than 50% in […]
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Why investors shouldn’t cash out on Corning’s monster rally just yet
Corning stock may be skyrocketing on Tuesday, but Jim Cramer has a clear message for investors tempted to take profits: The rally isn’t over yet. Shares surged more than 16% after CNBC reported that Corning inked a new partnership with fellow Club holding Meta Platforms . The Facebook parent said it will pay Corning up […]
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Silver is retail traders’ new obsession as record numbers bet on rally — and on a crash
In this photo illustration, silver bars are displayed at Polyak Precious Metals on Jan. 14, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Retail investors are betting big on major swings in silver. The question is which way the precious metal could go. Individual investors on Monday sent about $171 million on net […]
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