The economy has Strait of Hormuz deadline for Trump: Two weeks
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf near a cargo vessel. Nurphoto…
China vows to continue opening its economy amid U.S. trade tensions
Li Qiang, China’s premier, speaks at the China Development Forum in Beijing, China, on Sunday, March 22, 2026.…
Inside FedEx effort to deliver AI training to over 400,000 workers
For the close to half-a-million workers at FedEx, a major AI journey is underway. The logistics giant is…
How rising electric rates could affect the 2026 midterms
One aspect of the “affordability” crisis facing many Americans is the rising cost of electricity. According to the…
U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as Iran war drives inflation pressure
U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly higher in early Friday trading as investors continue to navigate growing uncertainty over…
Iran war, oil price surge worsen K-shaped economy, say economists
A sign displays the prices of unleaded gasoline at a Chevron gas station in Palo Alto, California, US,…
What ‘stagflation’ could mean for your money
New economic risks have some experts warning about stagflation — a combination of low economic growth and high…
US economy faces a ‘standstill’ if oil hits $140 a barrel
The war in Iran has sparked a global energy crisis that has rocked markets and sent oil prices…
UAE’s Fujairah hit, causing a large fire at the key oil trading hub
A family sits against the backdrop of a dockyard off the coastal city of Fujairah, in the Strait…
Oil market reserve release fails to calm crude prices
A dark smoke cloud engulfs destroyed vehicles near an ongoing fire following an overnight airstrike on the Shahran…
investors monitor Iran war and soaring oil price
Signs display prices for gasoline at stations on March 2, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty…
Data centers become military targets in Iran war
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