Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
Consumer confidence plunged to a record low in April as fears mounted over rising energy prices and the…
China producer prices turns positive as inflation gets boost from Iran oil shock
HUAIAN, CHINA – MARCH 09: Vehicles queue at a petrol station on March 9, 2026 in Huaian, Jiangsu…
Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows
Core inflation held above the Federal Reserve’s target before the recent surge in energy prices, according to a…
Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself
A month into the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, the economic pain spreading across…
Fed officials still foresee rate cut this year, despite war impacts, minutes show
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at…
Iran war upends spring housing
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play…
U.S.-Iran war ‘tax’ begins to hit American businesses and consumers
In an aerial view, Pilot Travel Center gas and diesel prices are displayed near a highway on April…
The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here’s what to expect
A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford, Massachusetts, U.S., January 25, 2023. Brian Snyder |…
Private sector hiring totaled 62,000 in March, better than expected, ADP says
Private sector employment growth was a bit better than expected in March, but health care and construction continued…
Gas prices hit low-income consumers, falling markets hurt high earners
Higher oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran war are straining an already strapped lower-income consumer . But as…
China suppliers warn of higher U.S. prices due to Hormuz closure
Pickleball paddle producer Devi Wei has a message for U.S. shoppers. “Americans will have to pay more,” the…
Iran war-hit oil prices will soon rise if Hormuz stays shut
The clock is ticking on the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. The emerging view from oil industry executives and analysts…