Finance

Iran war exposes risks in Trump’s oil-first strategy
Finance

Iran war exposes risks in Trump’s oil-first strategy

WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump returned to office last year, he launched a crusade to shift the country away...


March 20, 2026
Iran strikes Gulf energy sites after Israel gas attack
Finance, Politics

Iran strikes Gulf energy sites after Israel gas attack

Iran launched a series of retaliatory strikes against the vital energy infrastructure in nearby Gulf states after Israel hit its...


March 19, 2026
Brent crude nears $115 as Iran attacks energy hubs
Finance

Brent crude nears $115 as Iran attacks energy hubs

Global energy prices soared Thursday after Iran attacked two oil refineries in Kuwait and a key natural gas facility in...


March 19, 2026
US jobless claims fall to 205K as layoffs stay low
Finance

US jobless claims fall to 205K as layoffs stay low

WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the same range of recent years despite a...


March 19, 2026
US producer prices jump 3.4%, signaling inflation risk
Finance

US producer prices jump 3.4%, signaling inflation risk

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in February. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer...


March 18, 2026
Trump tariffs hit US manufacturers, raising costs
Finance, Politics

Trump tariffs hit US manufacturers, raising costs

WASHINGTON — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the...


March 18, 2026
Wall Street rises as oil retreats despite Iran attacks
Finance

Wall Street rises as oil retreats despite Iran attacks

Wall Street followed global markets higher Wednesday and the price of U.S. crude fell eased despite a new barrage of attacks by...


March 18, 2026
Tax scams surge as AI drives new fraud tactics
Finance

Tax scams surge as AI drives new fraud tactics

NEW YORK — Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with...


March 17, 2026
Oil prices rise again as US stocks remain steady
Finance

Oil prices rise again as US stocks remain steady

NEW YORK — Oil prices are resuming their rise on Tuesday because of the war with Iran, but U.S. stocks...


March 17, 2026
China warns Trump tariffs could damage trade ties
Finance, News

China warns Trump tariffs could damage trade ties

PARIS  — China warned Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves could harm the countries’ trade relationship, at...


March 16, 2026