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Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply

The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms
Business|Economy|Food|Interview

Food truck feels the pinch from rising gas and food prices

Anabel Martinez, the owner of Eagles Tacos in Los Angeles, says her food truck business has taken a huge hit from the fluctuations in fuel and food prices since the beginning of the war in Iran. CNN’s Julia Vargas Jones speaks to Martinez about how she has been handling the economic turmoil and how she feels about the war.

Food truck feels the pinch from rising gas and food prices
Political|Technology|World

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz

Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Economy|Political|World

US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia

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US top diplomat discusses Iran, Strait of Hormuz with UK and Australia
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows

British consumers, shaken by the widening economic fallout from the Iran war, cut their spending last month for the first time since November 2024 as they focused on essentials

UK consumers cut spending for first time since late 2024, Barclays card data shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records

Oil prices rose as the war with Iran threatens to drag on, but U.S. stocks nevertheless inched to more records

Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead

Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months

Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday discussed with the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE's assistance in bringing Ukrainians back from

Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks

The Iran war has strained U.S.–Chinese ties further and looks set to dominate the May 14 to 15 summit between U.S.

Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar

A referendum on Oregon's primary ballot seeking to repeal a Democratic gas tax increase is complicating the affordability message central to the party's midterm election strategy

Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh

Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran

Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens

China's export growth gathered pace in April as factories raced to meet a wave of overseas orders from buyers seeking to stockpile

China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'

President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners

The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report

The ongoing war with Iran and its shock to oil prices and supplies have rocketed to the top of the list of concerns for financial stability, according

Geopolitical risks, oil shock cited as top worries in Fed financial stability report
Economy|Political|US|World

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto

Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely to avert Chinese and Russian vetoes,

US revises UN resolution on Iran but China, Russia still expected to veto
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices

U.S. stocks rose to records following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected

US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices
Business|Economy|World

Diamondback bets on wider WTI-Brent gap amid US export ban concerns

U.S. producer Diamondback Energy bought options to sell the price difference between U.S.

Diamondback bets on wider WTI-Brent gap amid US export ban concerns
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks

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Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged European allies to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action against Iran, even as he sought to repair strained ties with Italy and the Vatican

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war

Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war

Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

A Vatican statement after Pope Leo's meeting with U.S.

Vatican's careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions
Economy|Food|World

World food prices rise to more than three year high in April, FAO says

World food prices climbed in April to their highest in more than three years, with vegetable oils particularly elevated due to the Iran war and the effective closure of the

World food prices rise to more than three year high in April, FAO says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran price shock highlights limits of inflation-linked bonds

Inflation-linked bonds — despite the promise in their name — have stumbled along with the rest of the bond market as the Iran war drives

Iran price shock highlights limits of inflation-linked bonds
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

ASEAN summit ends with only a push to fast-track oil share pact

Southeast Asian leaders were united on Friday in calling for a regional fuel-sharing framework to be ratified quickly, as their summit ended

ASEAN summit ends with only a push to fast-track oil share pact
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China's exports likely picked up pace in April on Iran war stockpiling: Reuters Poll

China's export growth likely quickened in April, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as companies rushed to stockpile components from the manufacturing powerhouse amid fears

China's exports likely picked up pace in April on Iran war stockpiling: Reuters Poll
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics

European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said on Thursday that there appeared to be a disconnect between record stock market valuations and the risks facing the

ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers

With the war in Iran and economic concerns putting pressure on consumers and how they spend their money, Whirlpool is having to adjust to Americans delaying big-ticket purchases while also raising prices to help stabilize its North American business

Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers
Economy|Finance|World

Germany's tax experts cut revenue forecast, adding pressure on strained budget

Germany's council of tax experts cut its forecast for tax revenues over the next five years, heaping more pressure on a government already

Germany's tax experts cut revenue forecast, adding pressure on strained budget
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says 'no immunity' for militants

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday there was no "immunity" for Israel's enemies, a day after the Israeli military targeted a

After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says 'no immunity' for militants
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?

President Donald Trump announced that he will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as a rift over the Iran war widens between the Republican's

Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries

A growing number of Democratic primary challengers are making opposition to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee a campaign issue as they seek to

Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel

The jump in diesel prices triggered by the Iran war is expected to accelerate electrification of China’s heavy truck fleet this year, analysts

Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street bonuses seen flat to slightly positive in 2026 as Iran war and private credit turmoil hurt

Wall Street bonuses are likely to be flat to slightly positive in 2026, as geopolitical tensions due to the Iran war and the private credit turmoil could

Wall Street bonuses seen flat to slightly positive in 2026 as Iran war and private credit turmoil hurt
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting

Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Emirates' cash reserves, fuel hedging help airline ride out Iran war turmoil

Emirates airline has the financial muscle to withstand higher jet fuel prices and disruption from the Iran war, the Gulf carrier said on

Emirates' cash reserves, fuel hedging help airline ride out Iran war turmoil
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK builders hit by biggest surge in cost inflation in nearly four years

British builders saw one of the biggest month-on-month jumps in cost inflation on record in April, according to a survey on Thursday that also showed the Iran war increased

UK builders hit by biggest surge in cost inflation in nearly four years
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war

Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war

Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war
Business|Economy|World

Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war

Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war

Fed officials are growing anxious about the Iran war
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz

In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|World

Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen

With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war

Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
Opinion|Political|US|World

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?
Business|Economy|World

Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports

At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed

Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began

Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Business|Economy|World

Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study finds

Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s disparities, new research released Wednesday showed

Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz

Developments in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran will steer the dollar in the near term, said FX strategists in a Reuters poll, who held on to their

US dollar to remain stuck in range, dependent on the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB wage tracker shows stable wage growth ahead

Euro zone negotiated wage growth trends are largely unchanged since the start of the Iran war, the European Central Bank's wage tracker showed on Wednesday, offering

ECB wage tracker shows stable wage growth ahead
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Pandora says split in US economy is deepening as middle earners cut spending

Jewellery brand Pandora said a drop in spending by mid- to low-earners pushed down comparable sales by 2% in North America, as new CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier

Pandora says split in US economy is deepening as middle earners cut spending
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK services firms report sharpest rise in costs since late 2022

British services firms last month reported the sharpest acceleration in cost pressures in three-and-a-half years as the Iran war drove up prices for fuel and raw materials, a

UK services firms report sharpest rise in costs since late 2022
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Vice President Vance woos Iowa Republican voters ahead of 2028

Vice President JD Vance has visited Iowa to promote the administration's tax and tariff policies while campaigning on behalf of Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn

Vice President Vance woos Iowa Republican voters ahead of 2028
Political|US|World

Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week

President Donald Trump is renewing his criticism of Pope Leo XIV

Trump again assails Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican this week
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz

Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea

UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran

Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
Business|Economy|Food|Technology

Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus

Middle East tensions including war in Iran have led Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen to put expansion plans in the region on hold, as

Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home

The Iran war has made life even more precarious for millions of foreign workers in the Middle East

Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
Political|US|World

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war

Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel

JetBlue, Frontier shares rise as Spirit shutdown makes room for growth

Shares of Frontier Airlines and JetBlue Airways rose on Monday, after rival Spirit Airlines shut shop, fueling hopes the carriers can capture market share, control

JetBlue, Frontier shares rise as Spirit shutdown makes room for growth
Business|Economy|Finance|World

ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable

A European Central Bank rate hike in June is all but inevitable as higher energy costs are bound to spread to the broader economy and developments in the Iran war have not

ECB's Kazimir: June rate hike all but inevitable
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|World

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance

By Michael S.

Kashkari says Iran war limits Fed's ability to provide rate guidance
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses

Major airlines and the U.S. government scrambled to help stranded passengers and employees after bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines

Airlines scramble to help stranded Spirit passengers after budget carrier collapses
Health|World

Nobel laureate Mohammadi's life in Iran's hands, Nobel committee chief says

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Nobel laureate Mohammadi's life in Iran's hands, Nobel committee chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry's first Iran war casualty
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America

Expensive tortillas, fewer buses: How war in Iran is squeezing Latin America
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war

The Latest: Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's new peace plan
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say

The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens

US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
Europe|Political|World

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat

The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives

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Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
Europe|US|World

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go

The war with Iran has boosted prices of globally traded natural gas by throttling exports from the Gulf.

While Asia and Europe scramble for natural gas, the US glut has nowhere to go
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays

A gauge of British manufacturers' cost pressures jumped in April and delivery delays were the most widespread since mid-2022 due to the standoff in the

UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays
Business|Economy|World

HF Sinclair posts surprise quarterly profit on higher refining margins

HF Sinclair posted a surprise first-quarter adjusted profit on Friday, helped by higher refining margins, refined product sales and throughput volumes.

HF Sinclair posts surprise quarterly profit on higher refining margins
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns

The cost of sending some aid to Sudan - the world's largest displacement crisis - has more than doubled since the Iran war disrupted shipping, pushing

Iran crisis hampering aid to refugees as supply chain costs soar, UN warns
Business|Economy|Political|World

Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances

Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances

Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices

ExxonMobil and Chevron earnings fall, but bigger profits are on their way because of soaring oil prices
Political|World

Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict

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Pivotal US-Iran war deadline approaches with no end in sight for conflict
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war

Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week

Gas prices in Massachusetts rise another 20 cents in past week
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods

As the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
Economy|Political|World

Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has appeared before Congress at a pair of hearings this week for the first time since the Trump administration started the Iran war

Takeaways from Hegseth's first hearings in Congress since the start of Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw

The U

US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter

Mastercard joined Visa and American Express in posting a quarterly profit beat on Thursday, highlighting spending resilience as well as allaying fears of a

Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter
Economy|World

AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter

U.S. economic growth regained speed in the first quarter as businesses boosted investment in artificial intelligence and government spending

AI-related investment, rebound in government spending lift US economy in first quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices

A key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations

U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline

US growth picks up; PCE inflation is higher but in line with expectations
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bank of England holds rates, warns of inflation threat from Iran war

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday and set out a range of possible economic impacts from

Bank of England holds rates, warns of inflation threat from Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers would continue

Russia says OPEC+ will continue after UAE exit, no price war expected
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock

Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April

Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began

US economy showed solid growth in the first quarter as Iran war began
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026

Due to uncertainty caused by the Iran war, the Bank of England moved away from a single economic forecast in its April 2026 Monetary Policy Report and instead produced

FACTBOX-Bank of England forecast scenarios for April 2026