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From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated at the open, midday and close every weekday, featuring CNBC expert analysis and top business newsmakers. Anchored and reported by CNBC’s Jessica Ettinger.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 4min
Market Close: Stocks Lower, US Crude Oil Closes Above $100 Per Barrel For The First Time Since 2022, JetBlue Raises Bag Fees 3/30/26
Brian Sullivan, CNBC correspondent covering geopolitics and oil, and Denton Cinquangana, Opus Oil analyst on fuel and diesel trends. They discuss U.S. crude topping $100 and looming higher pump prices. They cover a diesel spike’s likely impact on shipping and consumer costs. They explain how regional fighting has taken oil supply offline and how airlines are raising fees to offset rising fuel costs.

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Mar 30, 2026 • 3min
Market Midday: Stocks Higher, US Crude Oil Above $101 Per Barrel, Aluminum Soars 3/30/26
Stocks rally on signs of serious Iran talks and shifting geopolitical risk. Oil climbs above $100 a barrel, raising recession and consumer pain concerns. Strait transit disruptions and attacks dent global aluminum supply. Rising gas prices and growing negative equity on vehicle trade-ins add financial pressure for drivers.

Mar 30, 2026 • 4min
Market Open: Stocks Higher, President Trump Posts "Serious Talks" Are Happening With Iran, US Crude Oil Tops $101 Per Barrel 3/30/26
Markets open higher with Wall Street bouncing back from a recent sell-off. Crude oil jumps past $101 a barrel on Iran-related tensions. Iran's parliament debates possible NPT exit while officials deny nuclear ambitions. Rising gas prices and potential consumer pain are discussed. Corporate moves and box office results round out the headlines.

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Mar 27, 2026 • 4min
Market Close: Stocks Plunge, Dow Enters Correction, US Crude Tops $100 Per Barrel 3/27/26
Rebecca Patterson, a CFR senior fellow on supply risks from the Iran conflict, and Francisco Blanche from Bank of America on regional fuel rationing. CNBC reporters Mike Santoli and Eamon Javers cover market plunges, crude topping $100, price retracements, and investigations into trading tied to military action. Short, fast-paced market and geopolitical coverage.

Mar 27, 2026 • 4min
Market Midday: Stocks Lower, Dow Touches Correction Territory, Fears That Oil Crisis Could Spread 3/27/26
Francisco Blanche, a Bank of America energy strategist, and Mike Santoli, a senior market commentator, discuss the market turmoil. They cover oil supply risks in Asia, potential global rationing and price spikes. They also explore how geopolitical conflict is reshaping investor sentiment and stressing supply chains across energy and key industries.

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Mar 27, 2026 • 4min
Market Open: Stocks Lower, OIl Higher, but US Crude Is On Pace For Its Second Slightly Lower Week In A Row, Netflix Raises Prices 3/27/26
Markets skid lower while bonds and oil climb, with U.S. crude pacing for a slightly down week. Discussion covers how higher oil could ripple through fertilizers, plastics and petrochemicals. Shifts in Fed rate expectations spark investor concern. Netflix rolls out U.S. price increases across tiers. Merger talks surface among major spirits makers, and tech and auto industry moves make headlines.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 4min
Market Close: Stocks Lower, Oil Higher, Mortgage Rates Highest Since Mid-August Of Last Year 3/26/26
Markets slip after geopolitical remarks spur a sell-off and portfolio repositioning. Big tech, led by a sharp NVIDIA drop, drags major indices lower. Oil jumps above $94, pushing gas prices higher and prompting economic stress-talk. Mortgage rates climb to their highest level since mid-August last year. Baseball business and weekend cultural picks round out the report.

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Mar 26, 2026 • 4min
Market Midday: Stocks Lower, President Trump On Iran's Gift, Baseball Is At A Crossroads 3/26/26
Midday market moves and geopolitical noise send stocks sliding and traders scrambling. Crude and Brent climb as analysts warn of supply risks and uranium concerns. Labor data shows low jobless claims amid economic uncertainty. Baseball’s finances and a brewing labor showdown take center stage as owners push for a salary cap.

Mar 26, 2026 • 4min
Market Open: Stocks Lower, US Crude Oil Up 4%, National Average For US Regular Gas Held Steady Overnight 3/26/26
Market headlines and geopolitical tensions set the tone for trading. Sharp moves in oil with U.S. crude topping $90 and supply risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping delays and seaborne transit times discussed as a factor for soaring Brent. Labor data and record Wall Street bonuses also make headlines amid sports and equal-pay timing references.

Mar 25, 2026 • 4min
Market Close: Stocks Higher, Investors Hopeful A Ceasefire Is Possible With Iran, Jury Finds Meta And YouTube Liable In Social Media Addiction Trial 3/25/26
Rebecca Babin, market strategist at CIBC who tracks energy markets and maritime flows, breaks down crude-market signals from Strait of Hormuz shipping and IMO notices. She discusses how ship transits and fuel costs ripple through diesel, shipping, and food prices. The conversation also touches on market reactions to possible U.S.-Iran ceasefire communications.


