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US economy showed cracks before Iran war sent oil soaring
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US economy showed cracks before Iran war sent oil soaring

WASHINGTON — The highly resilient U.S. economy was already showing signs of strain even before the launch of the Iran...


March 13, 2026
US inflation February steady before Iran war energy spike
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US inflation February steady before Iran war energy spike

KANSAS CITY — Inflation remained stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose, but it’s a snapshot of consumer prices...


March 12, 2026
Oil prices jump 5% as Iran attacks shake global markets
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Oil prices jump 5% as Iran attacks shake global markets

Markets on Wall Street retreated and oil prices jumped another 5% again early Thursday as the war in Iran approached...


March 12, 2026
Trump tariffs replacement plan begins with trade probe
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Trump tariffs replacement plan begins with trade probe

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort...


March 12, 2026
Strategic oil reserves debate grows amid Iran war
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Strategic oil reserves debate grows amid Iran war

NEW YORK — A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried...


March 10, 2026
Calm returns to Wall Street as oil prices retreat below $90 per barrel
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Calm returns to Wall Street as oil prices retreat below $90 per barrel

Trading steadied early Tuesday and crude prices eased after wild swings this week with investors trying to figure out how...


March 10, 2026
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
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War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

WASHINGTON — The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy. The conflict is driving up energy and...


March 10, 2026
US jobless claims remain steady at 213000 last week
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US jobless claims remain steady at 213000 last week

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign...


March 5, 2026
Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that...


March 5, 2026
Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply
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Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply

FRANKFURT, Germany — Energy prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and damage...


March 3, 2026