US won’t renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says | Business
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that the U.S. does not plan to renew a…
IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth | Business
WASHINGTON – The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy – whether or not a…
U.S. economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate | Business
WASHINGTON – The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual…
European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge | Latest News
The finance ministers of Spain and four other European countries are urging the European Union to impose a…
As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters | National News
HAVANA (AP) — Katia Arias buzzed with hope on Friday morning as she gathered at the gates of…
Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in U.S., highest since 2022 | News
NEW YORK – U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time…
Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the first such delivery this year | Latest News
HAVANA – Cuba prepared on Monday to receive a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of oil,…
Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise | News
NEW YORK – Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope…
U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading first estimate | Business
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, advanced at a sluggish 0.7% annual…
Chattanooga Residents Protest Military Operation in Iran | Local News
Less than 12 hours after President Donald Trump announced attacks against Iran, dozens of Chattanooga residents gathered on…
Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026 | News
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve is expected to cut short-term rates in 2026, with its key interest rate…
Hawaii auto dealers brace for steep tariffs’ impacts on sales | Business
HONOLULU (Island News) — Hawaii automobile dealers are bracing for the worst as steep tariffs will likely lead…