Finance

War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
Finance

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
Finance

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
Dow drops 800 as stocks sell off around the world and oil prices leap even higher on war worries
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Dow drops 800 as stocks sell off around the world and oil prices leap even higher on war worries

NEW YORK — A sell-off for stocks is slamming into Wall Street Tuesday after wrapping around the world, as oil...


March 3, 2026
Higher gas prices are likely coming to the pump after oil prices jump in wake of U.S. strikes in Iran
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Higher gas prices are likely coming to the pump after oil prices jump in wake of U.S. strikes in Iran

U.S. crude oil initially soared more than 10%, while Brent, the international oil benchmark, surged as much as 13% when...


March 2, 2026
India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties
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India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties

NEW DELHI — India and Canada on Monday agreed to strengthen their economic partnership, in a move aimed at boosting...


March 2, 2026
Strait of Hormuz oil prices surge 8%
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Strait of Hormuz oil prices surge 8%

FRANKFURT, Germany — Oil prices rose sharply Monday as disruptions to tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint raised...


March 2, 2026
Netflix Warner Bros Paramount deal shifts
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Netflix Warner Bros Paramount deal shifts

NEW YORK — Netflix is walking away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, in...


February 27, 2026
US wholesale prices January 2026 jump
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US wholesale prices January 2026 jump

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month. The Labor Department reported Friday that its producer...


February 27, 2026