President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat
March 31, 2026
Stocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon
April 01, 2026
After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged
April 01, 2026
Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities
March 31, 2026
What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
March 14, 2026
U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran
March 13, 2026
The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war
March 13, 2026
The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran
March 13, 2026
Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting
March 12, 2026
The Panama Canal's administrator says the war in the Middle East and higher fuel prices make the canal more appealing for shippers
March 13, 2026
Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide
March 12, 2026
When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings
March 12, 2026
Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran
March 13, 2026
Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets
March 12, 2026
A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices
March 10, 2026
The U.S. stock market remained calm, even as the price of oil got back to rising
March 11, 2026
Inflation stayed stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose in a snapshot of what consumer prices looked like before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
March 11, 2026
When will prices at the pump start to fall?
March 11, 2026
The U.S. says it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies
March 10, 2026
Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support
March 10, 2026
It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps
March 10, 2026
Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
March 10, 2026
The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy
March 10, 2026
Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products
March 09, 2026
Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October
March 06, 2026
Iran is launching more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day
March 05, 2026
A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran
March 03, 2026
US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads
March 02, 2026
The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation
March 03, 2026
Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the government’s deadly crackdown on protesters
January 15, 2026
Wall Street pulled back from its records following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season for big U.S. companies
January 13, 2026
U.S. stocks mostly edged higher on Wall Street in a wobbly start to the new year
January 02, 2026
Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer
December 23, 2025
U.S. stocks rose following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year
December 18, 2025
More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month
December 17, 2025
Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading, ahead of economic reports this week that could drive where interest rates go
December 15, 2025
Iran has introduced a new pricing tier for its subsidized gasoline, marking the first price adjustment since 2019
December 13, 2025
Venezuela relies on the black-market oil trade for a large chunk of its revenue. US enforcement actions may push down the price it can charge, further squeezing the country’s economy.
December 12, 2025
Russian companies are eyeing expansion opportunities in the countries of the Global South and still have global ambitions despite
December 01, 2025
Shares in Europe are mixed following gains in most Asian markets
November 27, 2025
Oil prices settled up on Wednesday, bouncing back from one-month lows in the previous session, as investors assessed prospects of oversupply and talks over a Russia-
November 26, 2025
Oil prices settled over 1% lower on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be
November 25, 2025
Oil prices climbed about 1% on Monday on increased bets of a U.S. interest rate cut in December and mounting doubts about whether Russia will get a peace deal
November 24, 2025
More swings hit Wall Street, except it finished higher this time
November 21, 2025
Oil prices eased about 1% on Friday to settle at one-month lows as the U.S. pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could boost global oil supplies, while
November 21, 2025
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after reports indicated the U.S. is renewing its push to end Russia's war in Ukraine and has drafted a framework for it.
November 19, 2025
The U.S. stock market fell as Nvidia and other superstars created by the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology dimmed some more
November 17, 2025
By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the U.S. government now reopening after a six-week hiatus, market attention
November 13, 2025
U.S. tech shares stumbled again but the Dow climbed to a new high on Wednesday as investors geared up for an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while
November 12, 2025
Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday, weighed down by an OPEC report saying global oil supply will match demand in 2026, marking a further shift from its
November 12, 2025
London's FTSE 100 logged a third consecutive record close, supported by gains in utilities and mining shares as investors welcomed signs of a potential end to the prolonged U.S. government
November 12, 2025
Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week
For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
Pakistan budget, hit by Iran war and IMF, to squeeze middle class
A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several
El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
Opening of Canada-US bridge in Detroit that Trump threatened to block is delayed
Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Dozens of girls emerge from drain after wandering into tunnel while on school trip in Rockland County