Markets & Trading
CNBC Investment Committee Members Hold Firm as Wall Street Desks Turn Defensive Heading In...
As major trading desks reduce exposure ahead of historically weak seasonality, all four members of CNBC's Investment Committee say they plan to keep or add to positions, citing rotation, long-term framing, and the cost o...
Bitcoin Consolidates Near $77,000 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin has stalled in a $77,000–$78,000 range following a pullback from $81,000, with analysts attributing the consolidation to weakened buying momentum and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions that triggered over $170 million...
Bitcoin Falls as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Bitcoin declined over 2% on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran intensified, prompting a broad investor shift toward safer assets.
Japan's Rate Shock Rattles Global Markets as Bond Yields Reach Multi-Decade Highs
Japan's government bond yields have surged to multi-decade highs following public pressure from Washington and rising inflation, raising questions about the future of the yen carry trade and its potential impact on risk ...
Bitcoin Price Predictions Range from $10K to $400K as Market Sentiment Shifts
Bitcoin's 26% rally over the past month has sparked competing forecasts from Wall Street analysts and cryptocurrency experts, with predictions ranging from $10,000 to $400,000.
ARK Invest Reports Record Institutional Crypto Interest as ETFs Absorb 12.2% of Bitcoin Su...
ARK Invest's latest research reveals that spot Bitcoin ETFs and digital asset trusts now control 12.2% of Bitcoin's total supply, alongside a surge in institutional demand.
Red September: Why Bitcoin and Stock Markets Struggle in the Ninth Month
Bitcoin has closed in the red eight of the last 13 Septembers, averaging a 2.97% loss. The pattern mirrors the stock market's century-old weakness in the month, though explanations remain elusive.
Bitcoin ETFs Record $142M in Net Inflows as September Trading Begins
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $142 million in net inflows at the start of September trading, reversing the previous session's outflow and signaling continued regulated investor demand for the asset.
Bitcoin Falls Below $77K Amid US-Iran Military Escalation
Bitcoin dropped to $76,762 as U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets roiled global markets. Ethereum fell below $2,400, with $115 million in leveraged crypto positions liquidated in one hour.
Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital Invests $300M More Into Polymarket at $21B Valuation
Donald Trump Jr.'s investment fund is adding $300 million to Polymarket as part of a roughly $1 billion funding round that values the prediction market platform at $21 billion, following an earlier $200 million investmen...
Morgan Stanley Maintains Bearish GoPro Outlook Despite Recent Rally
GoPro stock surged 78% over two days following a recapitalization merger with Starman Optical, but Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring's August 2026 'Sell' rating and reduced price target suggest caution ahead.
Explosions reported across southern Iran following US strikes on IRGC sites
Multiple blasts hit Iranian coastal areas on September 1 as US Central Command confirmed strikes targeting Revolutionary Guard Corps installations near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments...
Bitcoin Swings Between $77K and $78K as Global Bond Selloff Pressures Markets
Bitcoin's price fluctuated near $77,283 and $78,000 in early September 2026 following a 25% surge in August, as a global government bond selloff and rising energy costs intensified market volatility.
South Korea's Bitcoin Premium Turns Positive as Retail Investors Return
Korean investors are staging a comeback to Bitcoin as the Korea Premium flips positive following its longest negative stretch. The shift comes as Bitcoin surged 25% in August and briefly crossed $80,000.
Strategy Challenges MSCI Bitcoin Screen by Citing Index Provider's Own SEC Filings
Strategy is arguing that MSCI's proposed methodology to classify Bitcoin as a non-operating asset conflicts with the index provider's 2022 position that index construction involves no investment judgment, as the company ...
South Korea's Bitcoin 'Kimchi Premium' Returns as Retail Investors Re-enter Market
Bitcoin is trading nearly 1% higher on South Korea's Upbit exchange compared to Binance, reviving the so-called Kimchi Premium phenomenon driven by strong local retail demand and capital controls.
Trump Pushes for Rate Cuts as Fed Chair Warsh Signals Potential Hike
President Trump has renewed calls for lower interest rates, but Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's recent comments have pushed market expectations for a rate increase to 66%, creating tension between the administration and the cent...
Justin Sun Challenges Forbes Wealth Valuation Amid Public Dispute with Actress
Tron founder Justin Sun disputed how Bloomberg and Forbes calculate his net worth, arguing they undervalue his cryptocurrency holdings. The dispute comes as a personal matter with Chinese actress Jing Tian over a bride p...
Robinhood Stock Rises Following Morgan Stanley Price Target Increase
Morgan Stanley has raised its price target for Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) to $150 from $124 while upgrading the stock from equalweight to overweight, citing the company's product expansion.
Ethereum Whale Moves $408 Million ETH to Exchanges
A blockchain wallet has transferred 167,855 ETH toward crypto exchanges over recent days, with 70,739 ETH already deposited in a 48-hour period. The remaining balance suggests further movement could follow.
























