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The stock market rebound, Nike’s recovery questions, ‘Project Hail Mary’ and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Wednesday. It’s also April Fools’ Day, so be wary of those too-good-to-be-true company announcements today. Stock futures are rising this morning. The three major indexes staged a big rally yesterday, ending their tough month and quarter on a high note. Here […]
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Treasury yields fall as Iran peace hopes fuel relief rally
Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as the prospect of a resolution to the Iran conflict lifted investor sentiment. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell more than 2 basis points to 4.285%. The 2-year yield dropped more than 3 basis points to 3.762%, while the 30-year Treasury yield was down less than a basis point at 4.886%. One basis […]
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Large Japanese companies are more optimistic despite Iran conflict, but analysts say this may not last
The Shibuya pedestrian intersection in Tokyo, Japan. Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Large Japanese manufacturers indicated their highest level of business optimism in over four years, despite uncertainties brought about from the Iran war. That’s according to the Bank of Japan’s quarterly Tankan survey, a closely-watched poll that measures business sentiment among domestic […]
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Oil extends gains after record monthly rally as Trump signals Iran war exit amid energy disruptions
Smoke emanates from smokestacks from an oil refinery in Linden, New Jersey, on March 18, 2026. Kena Betancur | AFP | Getty Images Crude prices extended gains during Asia trading as escalating attacks in the Persian Gulf and U.S. President Donald Trump’s signals on exiting the Iran conflict even as the Strait of Hormuz remains […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump signals Iran war could end soon
U.S. President Donald Trump attends to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Hello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. The global markets rollercoaster resulting from the U.S. war […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to rebound as Trump comments raise hopes of Iran war ending in weeks
IBARAKI, JAPAN – JUNE 17: Technicians at work in the clean room of the Fab Equipment at a semiconductor company, Renesas Technology Corp. on June 17, 2004 in Ibaraki, Japan. Renesas is the first company to produce semiconductor products from 300mm wafer in the world. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images) Koichi Kamoshida | Getty Images […]
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Stock futures are little changed after major averages post best session since May: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 31, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures were little changed on Tuesday night after all three major indexes surged during the regular session on hopes that an end to the Iran war is in […]
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Microsoft closes worst quarter on Wall Street since 2008 on AI concerns: ‘Redmond is in a pickle’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks at the Microsoft AI Tour event in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 25, 2026. Sven Hoppe | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft just closed out its worst quarter on Wall Street since the 2008 financial crisis, as investors soured on the software giant’s prospects in artificial intelligence. The stock plunged […]
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Gold sees worst month since 2013 as Iran war drags on
Gold rose on Thursday as the widening Middle East conflict drove investors towards the safe-haven asset, while a softer dollar also lent support to prices.Photographer: Damian Lemanski/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold rose on Tuesday, but still recorded its worst month in more than a decade. Gold futures climbed more […]
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The S&P 500 is wrapping up a tough month. Why April could be better
A fresh start could be just what the stock market needs, if history is any indication. The S & P 500 is down more than 5% in March, putting it on track for its worst monthly slide since March 2025. April, however, has been a strong month in the past. April is historically the second […]
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