Economy

'We're pretty upbeat': Stock market experts expect continued growth, bolstered by AI, in 2026

Wall Street analysts expect growth in both the economy and corporate earnings next year, both of which bode well for stocks.

How the the midterm elections could bring volatility to a stock market that's riding high into 2026

Wall Street is, by and large, bullish on the market's performance for next year, but one factor could throw a wrench into that: the midterms.

Silver's big swing, another AI acquisition for Meta, GM's banner year and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

We still don’t really know what Elon Musk’s Doge actually did

Calculating the actual savings and impact of the bulldozing US department that vowed to cut $1tn in waste is difficult

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Applied Digital, Meta Platforms, Boeing & more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Copper on pace for best year since 2009 as AI demand, supply fears fuel record price rally

Analysts say copper's record-breaking run could continue next year, citing supply disruptions and masssive spending on artificial intelligence.

Bowne Report: Americans Hunt Down The Fraud

Just how deep do these networks bilking taxpayers for billions extend?

10-year Treasury yield rises slightly after December Fed minutes

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield moved higher on Tuesday as markets look toward minutes from the recent December Fed meeting.

Silver rebounds 7% from worst day in 4 years as metal's roller-coaster end to a big year continues

The precious metal rally continued Tuesday as gold and silver recovered from Monday's sell-off.

Marks & Spencer launches ‘nutrient dense’ range for people on weight-loss jabs

New M&S salads, breads, yoghurt bowls and chicken dinners come as more Britons turn to Mounjaro and Wegovy

Mining stocks jump as precious metals recover; European shares hit record as 2025 draws to a close

European stocks picked up steam on Tuesday, extending gains to notch a fresh record high.

China EVs in 2026 look less like a boom and more like a survival test as global expansion ramps up

Analysts predict China's electric car market will see growth slow significantly in the year ahead.