07/11/26 15:00:02 Barchart.com Interest-Rates News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3239176/shark-tank-star-kevin-oleary-cant-stand-it-when-young-people-spend-28-on-lunch-but-only-make-70k-i-mean-thats-just-stupid Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:02 +0000 Kevin O’Leary says spending $28 on lunch while earning $70,000 is “just stupid,” arguing small daily expenses can cost hundreds of thousands in missed investment gains over time. Kevin O'Leary pictured with Barbara Corcoran and Lori Greiner_ Image by Kathy Hutchins via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3239176/shark-tank-star-kevin-oleary-cant-stand-it-when-young-people-spend-28-on-lunch-but-only-make-70k-i-mean-thats-just-stupid Caleb Naysmith https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238649/6-apy-unlimited-3-cash-back-and-free-atm-withdrawals-everything-you-need-to-know-about-elon-musk-s-bank-killer-x-money-app Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:30:02 +0000 Elon Musk is trying to turn X into a one-stop shop for all your financial needs. Win or lose, X Money is showing us a clear direction of travel for consumer finance. Elon Musk, founder, CEO, and chief engineer of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla by Frederic Legrand - COMEO via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3238649/6-apy-unlimited-3-cash-back-and-free-atm-withdrawals-everything-you-need-to-know-about-elon-musk-s-bank-killer-x-money-app Nash Riggins https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3237701/10-experts-10-financial-forecasts-for-2026-s-second-half Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000 We examine what research outfits expect for the rest of the year concerning inflation, housing, stocks, and more. Wall street sign in New York with New York Stock Exchange background by Stuart Monk via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3237701/10-experts-10-financial-forecasts-for-2026-s-second-half Kyle Woodley https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3230949/stock-indexes-settle-higher-as-geopolitical-risks-ease Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:37:16 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.33%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.43%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Wall street sign in New York with New York Stock Exchange background by Stuart Monk via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3230949/stock-indexes-settle-higher-as-geopolitical-risks-ease Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3226140/stock-indexes-slip-as-chipmakers-and-cybersecurity-stocks-fall Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:21:29 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.16%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Inside NYSE by Orhan Akkurt via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3226140/stock-indexes-slip-as-chipmakers-and-cybersecurity-stocks-fall Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225280/inflation-concerns-and-rising-crude-oil-prices-mean-you-should-sell-u-s-t-bonds-here Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:24:16 +0000 September U.S. T-Bond futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. Financial paperwork via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225280/inflation-concerns-and-rising-crude-oil-prices-mean-you-should-sell-u-s-t-bonds-here Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225142/stocks-supported-by-lower-crude-prices-as-geopolitical-risks-ease Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:10:15 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.19%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Wall street sign in New York City by f11photo via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225142/stocks-supported-by-lower-crude-prices-as-geopolitical-risks-ease Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3221207/stock-index-futures-slip-as-chip-rally-fades-sk-hynix-debut-in-focus Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:38:31 +0000 September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.41% this morning, taking a breather after a chip-led rally in the prior session, with all eyes on the U.S. trading debut of SK Hynix. Wall street sign in New York with New York Stock Exchange background by Stuart Monk via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3221207/stock-index-futures-slip-as-chip-rally-fades-sk-hynix-debut-in-focus Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3213146/stocks-settle-higher-as-chipmakers-rally-and-crude-prices-fall Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:33:17 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.62%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.82%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... New York Stock Exchange NYSE in Manhattan by 4kclips via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3213146/stocks-settle-higher-as-chipmakers-rally-and-crude-prices-fall Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3207748/strength-in-chipmakers-boosts-stock-indexes Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:24:40 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.49%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Computer memory closeup by Nor Gal via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3207748/strength-in-chipmakers-boosts-stock-indexes Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3206574/stocks-climb-on-strength-in-chipmakers Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:17:16 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.55%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.47%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Road sign of New York Wall street corner Broad street by Mezzotint via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3206574/stocks-climb-on-strength-in-chipmakers Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3200854/stocks-rise-before-the-open-on-tech-boost-middle-east-in-focus Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:36:19 +0000 September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.46% this morning, led by advances in chip and other AI-linked shares, while investors kept a close eye on developments in the Middle East. Nasdaq Times Square by Lucky Photographer via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3200854/stocks-rise-before-the-open-on-tech-boost-middle-east-in-focus Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3192557/stocks-weighed-down-by-geopolitical-risks Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:35:34 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.35%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Fearless Girl looking up at Wall Street at Night by Tim Pruss via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3192557/stocks-weighed-down-by-geopolitical-risks Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3190710/1-smart-way-to-keep-95-of-your-capital-without-giving-up-long-term-growth Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:58:36 +0000 Identifying and managing risk is an important but tricky part of being a savvy investor. Here's one way to manage risk without giving up too much of your long-term gains. Image by NicoElNino via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3190710/1-smart-way-to-keep-95-of-your-capital-without-giving-up-long-term-growth Rob Isbitts https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3190290/1-smart-way-to-keep-95-of-your-capital-without-giving-up-long-term-growth Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:23:46 +0000 Identifying and managing risk is an important but tricky part of being a savvy investor. Here's one way to manage risk without giving up too much of your long-term gains. Image by NicoElNino via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3190290/1-smart-way-to-keep-95-of-your-capital-without-giving-up-long-term-growth Wajeeh Khan https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3187197/stocks-retreat-on-us-iran-jitters Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:18:01 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.61%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.77%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Satellite view of the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz with Iran highlighted_ Image by FoxPictures via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3187197/stocks-retreat-on-us-iran-jitters Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3186219/stocks-pressured-as-us-iran-hostilities-resume Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:18:08 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.19%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.49%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... View 2 of the trading floor of New York Stock Exchange by Lev Radin via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3186219/stocks-pressured-as-us-iran-hostilities-resume Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3186094/1-trade-to-make-now-as-u-s-iran-ceasefire-talks-deteriorate Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:11:27 +0000 September Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. Piles of Euro notes_ Image by Mixa74 via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3186094/1-trade-to-make-now-as-u-s-iran-ceasefire-talks-deteriorate Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3185941/will-ai-boost-disinflation Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:04:21 +0000 AI is helping with productivity, but don't expect it to be the force that brings inflation back to 2%. A man looking at a warped stock market chart by AciiiDsgn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3185941/will-ai-boost-disinflation TradingView https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3180273/stock-index-futures-tumble-as-oil-jumps-after-trump-says-u-s-iran-ceasefire-is-over-fomc-minutes-on-tap Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:36:12 +0000 September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.96%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -1.34% this morning as sentiment took a hit after U.S. President Donald Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, sending oil prices and bond yields soaring. Trader watches red candles on monitor by Atichat Wattanasin Stone via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3180273/stock-index-futures-tumble-as-oil-jumps-after-trump-says-u-s-iran-ceasefire-is-over-fomc-minutes-on-tap Oleksandr Pylypenko