April is usually a strong month for stocks — but three factors now jeopardize the market rebound
Worries about Fed rate hikes and souring earnings expectations could easily trip up the market for a second straight month.
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Jobs report SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS, expert warns of 'difficult' Monday | Sunday Prep
FOX Business guests analyze the markets ahead of Monday's opening bell. 00:00 'STRESS IS BUILDING': Private credit CRISIS hangs over Wall Street 06:00 'SHATTERED EXPECTATIONS': Jobs report delivers STUNNING hiring surge 13:35 There is a 'GROWING EMPHASIS' on aligning faith and investments, Faith Investor Services CEO says 17:31 Monday could be a 'difficult day' for the market, expert says
Delta kicks off an earnings season focused on surging gas prices and the Iran war
When Delta Air Lines kicks off the first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, the air carrier's results and forecast will offer a deeper look at how well U.S. customers and companies can withstand surging oil and fuel prices due to the war in Iran.
A Hot CPI Report Could Force A Major Market Repricing
March CPI is expected to surge, with headline CPI forecast at 0.9% m/m and 3.3% y/y, driven by sharply higher gasoline prices. Gasoline's 35% price jump could add 0.5%–0.6% to CPI, amplifying inflation if elevated prices persist into April.
What to Watch in Markets This Week: CPI Report Headlines Inflation Data; Earnings Season; Iran War
War headlines continue to move markets—sometimes, a lot. But investors will also watch for movement on inflation and earnings in the days ahead.
Lampe: "Markets Fly" Once U.S.-Iran War Ends
"History's in our favor" when it comes to mid-term year volatility, says Adam Lampe, though Iran and crude oil's spike add pressure to markets. Once the U.S. ends its conflict with Iran, "markets fly," Adam believes.
March Jobs Market Report Opens Up Unexpected Investing Option
The latest US jobs report signals labor market resilience, but a declining labor force participation rate tempers optimism, especially as a policy rate cut is out of the picture now. With rising inflation risks, markets are penciling in a small probability of a rate hike this month.
A Crude Awakening For the Global Economy
Global growth estimates are falling as inflation inches up with the energy shock. Some of the best bets may be Latin American bonds.
Central banks live in fear of their last mistake: waiting too long to raise rates in the postpandemic boom. But there's a difference between that boom and this oil shock.
Investors mistakenly think the oil shock will push central banks to tighten policy.
One of the Stock Market's Last Havens Is Now at Risk
Value stocks have outperformed growth stocks by the biggest margin in years.
Kevin Warsh needs to be confirmed as Fed Chair in order to avoid an economic shutdown
Kevin Warsh would like to start as Fed chairman yesterday, but his nomination as the head of the central bank remains in limbo.
The 1-Minute Market Report, April 5, 2026
The S&P 500 rebounded 1.6% last week, driven by dip-buyers and a strong rally in the Mag 7 stocks. Despite the bounce, underlying trends show energy sector weakness and a durable shift favoring the other 493 S&P stocks over the Mag 7 YTD.
Bloomberg This Weekend | US Airman Missing in Iran, March Jobs Report, Easter Candy Sales Down
The news doesn't stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend's biggest headlines, LIVE from New York.
Dividend Safety In Volatile Times
We are going to need our seatbelts fastened to ride out the volatility through the rest of the year. The CNN Fear & Greed Index is in extreme fear.
The Market Has Already Changed
The signal most investors aren't seeing … and how to find it today.
Strategist names asset to buy now amid Middle East crisis
Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Peter Berezin, Chief Global Strategist and Director of Research at BCA Research, has suggested assets to consider in the current environment as uncertainty clouds the global economic outlook.
Brad Long's Case for "Temporary" Crude Oil Rally, Markets Mispricing Risk
Brad Long says the latest oil spike tied to Iran is likely a temporary shock, not a lasting crisis, as infrastructure remains intact and futures point to de‑escalation. He explains why the bond market may be mispricing the risk, argues for high‑quality duration, and discusses spillover effects on commodities, trade policy, and AI‑linked supply chains.
Warsh nomination moves ahead, putting Trump's competing Fed plans on a collision course
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on April 16 to consider Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve. The hearing is moving ahead even as Sen.
Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don't Talk About Yet
Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention.
U.S. Markets Are Repeating 2025's Tantrums
The S&P 500 is exhibiting price action reminiscent of last year's tariff tantrum, with markets looking past current geopolitical volatility. Despite oil price spikes and Middle East tensions, the SP500 is anchoring expectations on a 2–3 week resolution of the US/Iran war, supported by the US administration's guidance and market behavior.
