Economy

Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact of 'illegal and reckless war'

Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact...

Apr 11, 2026 3

The liberal Democratic firebrand ripped President Donald Trump, whom she said has...

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due...

Apr 11, 2026 2

The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of...

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate...

Apr 11, 2026 2

While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street...

Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says

Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than...

Apr 11, 2026 2

Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued...

Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war

Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise...

Apr 10, 2026 15

Consumer sentiment tanks, inflation fears rise in March amid Iran war

Consumer sentiment tanks, inflation fears rise in March...

Apr 10, 2026 15

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked...

Apr 10, 2026 15

The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March,...

Inflation gauge held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows

Inflation gauge held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war...

Apr 9, 2026 19

The gauge released Thursday offers the Federal Reserve a snapshot of conditions...

Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself

Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis...

Apr 9, 2026 24

The Hormuz disruption is hammering Asian economies with surging energy costs and...

Markets shift back towards potential Fed rate cut this year with Iran ceasefire in place

Markets shift back towards potential Fed rate cut this...

Apr 8, 2026 22

Odds for a reduction jumped Wednesday morning, hitting about 43%, according to the...

A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief — but no clear path to lasting peace

A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief — but...

Apr 8, 2026 22

The fragile ceasefire agreement is likely to face significant challenges, analysts...

Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation — why this time could be different

Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation...

Apr 8, 2026 7

Some investors are drawing comparisons with the 1970s to interpret where markets...

Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S....

Apr 8, 2026 4

The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart...

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities...

Apr 8, 2026 4

Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government...

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than...

Apr 8, 2026 2

Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation...

European Central Bank holds rates steady, warns outlook is 'significantly more uncertain'

European Central Bank holds rates steady, warns outlook...

Apr 8, 2026 2

The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies,...