BREAKING: The US Pentagon delayed publicly announcing US strikes on Iran until after the US stock market had closed at 4 PM ET on Friday, per NBC News.
The timing of the announcement was reportedly intended to "reduce the immediate impact on financial markets."
Pretty rare earthquake activity tonight on Earth.
Both of these things happening within 2 hours of each other:
1 in 1,000 to 1,200 years
• A “doublet” earthquake in Venezuela (two quakes of similar magnitude in the exact same spot)
• A totally separate 6.9+ quake somewhere else (Japan)
U.S. INFLATION HITS 3-YEAR HIGH
U.S. inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, its highest level in more than three years, while consumer spending rose 0.3%, showing resilient demand. First-quarter GDP was also revised higher to 2.1%. The stronger data is likely to reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year.
TOMORROW: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits down with CNBC's Sara Eisen for an exclusive interview. Tune in to CNBC on Wednesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. ET to watch live.