Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
When the United States and Israel rained down missiles and bombs on Iran to start their war exactly…
New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britain’s Economy Grow
One after the other, Britain’s recent prime ministers have pledged to revive the nation’s economy. One after the…
Global Economic Output Looks Slower for 2026, IMF Says
The global economy is set to slow sharply in 2026 after the war with Iran disrupted energy supply…
Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels After Four Months
Oil prices have fallen to levels not seen since before the war in Iran started, offering relief to…
Inflation Jumps as Iran War Intensifies Price Squeeze
Prices jumped in May for the third straight month, leaving U.S. families and businesses to suffer the sting…
White House Again Shrugs Off High Prices Amid War With Iran
Prices jumped in May for the third straight month, leaving U.S. families and businesses to suffer the sting…
Europe Watches Its Economic Recovery Fade Into the Distance
When the war began in the Middle East and energy prices soared, Europe braced for a sharp, short…
Iranians Sink Into Despair Facing War Deaths and Skyrocketing Inflation
When Israel and the United States attacked Iran in late February, some Iranian opponents of the Islamic Republic…
U.S. Job Market Pushes Past Shocks and Strains
The labor market has shifted into a higher gear, powering through an energy shock and immigration restrictions to…
Iran War Lifts a Second Inflation Reading to Highest Level Since 2023
A measure of inflation closely watched by the Federal Reserve accelerated in April to a three-year high, reinforcing…
Warsh Takes Charge of Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat
When President Trump tapped Kevin M. Warsh in January to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve,…
Mortgage Rates, Now 6.5%, Hit Highest Level Since War Began
The interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose on Thursday to its highest level since the war…