Oil Goes Higher and Stocks Rise Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
A temporary cease-fire in the war on Iran faces multiple hurdles and investors are watching the release of U.S. government data on inflation…
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Judge Rejects Hegseth’s Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon
A federal judge gutted a set of rules that were adopted after the court declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional, in a case brought…
Labor Secretary Faces Civil Rights Complaints From Department Staff
Three employees described a hostile work environment under Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
White House and Crypto Industry Fight Bank Lobby Over Stablecoin Income
The Trump administration backed a proposal for stablecoin issuers to offer yield to investors.
Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market
Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.
How the Strait of Hormuz Stifled a Market Rally
Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.
Fed’s Inflation Woes Preceded the War With Iran
An energy shock stemming from the fighting has added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making around interest rates.
How Iran’s Information War Machine Operates Online
In just 69 minutes, Iran took advantage of a global network of accounts and media channels to spread its narrative around the world.
Markets Have Faced a Year of Chaos and Still Done Awfully Well
Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff …
A Must for the Next Food Craze? Be ‘Social Media Gorgeous.’
The ascent of ube has little to do with the purple yam’s taste or Filipino origins. It’s the color, flavor experts say.
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Confidence in Cease-Fire Wavers
Investors were in a more sober mood after sharp moves on the previous day.