A Global Economy Jolted by an Oil Shock Now Gets a Tariff Reminder
We’ve all been down this road before. President Trump issues a blitz of punitive tariffs on allies and…
After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Iran and U.S.-allied Oman are moving forward with plans to collect payment for ships transiting the Strait of…
Stocks in Asia Tumble as A.I. Uncertainty Jolts Tech Shares
Oil prices fell on Friday amid signs that ships were continuing to move through the Strait of Hormuz…
The U.S. Economy Is Leaving Small Businesses Behind
After unrelenting economic shocks, small businesses around the country were feeling plucky at the start of the year.…
The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy
The framework deal between the United States and Iran sets the stage for an end to the bursts…
Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation
The Bank of Japan joined other major global central banks in raising interest rates to head off an…
Oil Falls, Stocks Rise as Trump Signals Iran Peace Deal Takes Shape
Oil prices plunged to their lowest level in weeks and stocks rallied on Friday after President Trump called…
Europe Watches Its Economic Recovery Fade Into the Distance
When the war began in the Middle East and energy prices soared, Europe braced for a sharp, short…
Oil Prices Climb and Stocks Fall After U.S. Strikes Iranian Drones
Oil prices jumped and stocks fell on Thursday after the United States said it had shot down four…
Oil Prices Fall Sharply on News of Possible Iran Deal
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after American officials said that the United States and Iran had agreed…
Oil Prices Jump on Impasse Over Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped on Friday as investors saw few signs of concrete progress in talks to establish a…
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
China’s exports and imports each set monthly records in April, further cementing the country as the world’s leading…