Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Trump says U.S. growth could hit 20%. It’s happened only once since WWII

Trump argued rapid growth should not prompt Fed rate hikes, even as inflation remains above the central bank’s 2% target.

Fed Chairman Warsh expresses concern about inflation, advocates for 'quieter' central bank

He used the speech to outline his philosophy on policymaking while carefully sidestepping any signals

Fed's Hammack says 'now is the time to act' on raising interest rates

She still thinks the Fed needs to take action against inflation that is straining household budgets.

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect

The consumer price index is expected to show only a modest increase for July.

AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight

Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job.

Markets see Warsh endorsing a rate hike in September. Not everyone is convinced

The path toward the move still looks cluttered.

Bessent, Warsh kick off G20 finance meeting with growth-focused remarks

This was CNBC's live blog of day one of the U.S. G20 finance ministerial in Asheville, North Carolina.

Stocks wrap up winning week even as inflation becomes top of mind for investors

The inflation battle, as well as Nvidia earnings, captured investor attention this past week.

SEC Charges Former Executives With Fraud in Connection With $1.9 Billion Collapse of Subprime Auto Lender Tricolor

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daniel Chu, Jerome Kollar, and Ameryn Seibold, the former CEO, CFO, and Senior Director of Finance, respectively, at Texas-based Tricolor Holdings, LLC, for their roles in an alleged multi-year scheme…

The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt

The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices.

Jackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh's speech sends hike chances higher, may put Fed 'at odds' with Treasury

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance reinforced expectations of a relatively tighter stance at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in September.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc

Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank Plc

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to modernize rules for mutual banking organizations

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Federal Reserve announces the leadership and objectives of its task forces to advance the conduct of monetary policy

Avoid these potential earnings 'blow-ups', says Wolfe Research

Several indicators may herald earnings disappointments at multiple companies, according to Wolfe Research. Here are some of them.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with SouthPoint Bancshares, Inc. and announces termination of enforcement action with Deutsche Bank AG, DB USA Corporation, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

U.S.-Iran escalation shows Washington's frustration with slow-moving sanctions

Renewed hostilities reopen the question of whether the conflict is grinding toward a settlement or further escalation.

Hock Tan Guided Broadcom Past $100 Billion of AI Revenue in 2027. The Stock Is 25% off Its High.

Singapore tackles finances and culture to avert a demographic crisis

One challenge for policy makers is that success on many measures won't show up immediately.

Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less

As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: McKinsey's contrarian economic view

In many ways it seems that the party has ended for many U.S. and European corporations that once enjoyed a big advantage in China.

Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up

The expectation had been for falling rates this year, but the war with Iran and its resulting rise in oil prices upended that.

Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'

"China could not be happier with this anti Data Center movement," Trump said as Republicans express concerns about the backlash to data centers.

Brent jumps above $90 after flare-up in U.S.-Iran hostilities

Oil prices moved higher Monday, after the U.S. struck Iranian targets for the first time in weeks.

SEC and FDA Announce MOU to Bolster Cooperation and Ensure Market Integrity

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Food and Drug Administration today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to assist the agencies in carrying out their respective missions of ensuring the…

Broadcom reports earnings this week. Mike Khouw says this trade could be a winner

"The stakes are high" heading into Broadcom earnings, says Mike Khouw.

This software outperformer reports earnings this week. Jay Woods says to watch these key levels

Snowflake could hit a key $330 level after its earnings report, setting it up to potentially set a new record high above $400 per share, per Jay Woods.