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These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall

These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall

Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian...

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Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation. It could come back to bite him

Kevin Warsh gave his preferred way for measuring inflation....

But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation...

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already drifted elsewhere

Trump extends Iran ceasefire — but market focus has already...

Prospects for further negotiations remain uncertain, with Tehran and Washington...

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‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric with peace talks in limbo

‘New cards on the battlefield’: U.S., Iran ratchet up rhetoric...

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced...

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Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays

Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due...

U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff...

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Fed Chair nominee Warsh says monetary policy should remain independent, but Fed must 'stay in its lane'

Fed Chair nominee Warsh says monetary policy should remain...

Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention...

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'Resumption of hostilities': seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

'Resumption of hostilities': seized ship, vessel attacks...

A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire...

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We spoke to dozens of central bankers, policymakers and politicians about the Iran war — These are their biggest fears for the global economy

We spoke to dozens of central bankers, policymakers and...

From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest...

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Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold

Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions...

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New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation

New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth,...

Williams noted that the conflict has "intensified the uncertainty" around national...

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Global forecasting group sees U.S. inflation at 4.2% this year, much higher than Fed estimate

Global forecasting group sees U.S. inflation at 4.2% this...

The forecast is a sharp step up from the prior projection of 2.8%. Moreover, it...

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China industrial profits surge 15% to start year, but oil price shock threatens outlook

China industrial profits surge 15% to start year, but oil...

Soaring energy prices are expected to impact China's economy less than most other...

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Markets now see the Fed's next move as a potential rate hike as inflation fears mount

Markets now see the Fed's next move as a potential rate...

Traders in the futures market shifted the probability of a rate increase by the...

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New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump

New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer...

As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their wallets...

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

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

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

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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...

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