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Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near

Global crude benchmark Brent fell as much as 5.2% to $98.12 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $92.

By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
40 is the new 50: Millennial jobseekers are giving their resumes a facelift by hiding years of experience to land jobs
By Jacqueline MunisMay 24, 2026
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
By Magdalena Del Valle and BloombergMay 23, 2026
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By Nick LichtenbergMay 24, 2026
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By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
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Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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HealthThe quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away
By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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Chairman Jerome Powell prepares to deliver remarks to the The Federal Reserve's Division of Research and Statistics Centennial Conference on November 08, 2023 in Washington, DC.
EconomyMarkets are near certain of a September rate cut as more Fed presidents turn dovish overnight
By Eleanor PringleAugust 7, 2025
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    EconomyEveryone’s watching Jerome Powell as warnings flash for the U.S. economy
    By Nick LichtenbergAugust 1, 2025
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FinanceThe U.S. economy may be ‘bad to ugly’ right now, but investors are loving every minute of it
By Jim EdwardsAugust 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as his then-nominee for the chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks during a press event in the Rose Garden at the White House, November 2, 2017 in Washington, DC.
EconomyWho’s on Trump’s short list for Jerome Powell’s replacement at the Fed
By Eleanor PringleAugust 6, 2025
Starbucks’ stock is being pummeled by Trump’s coffee tariffs while the rest of the market soars
EconomyStarbucks’ stock is being pummeled by Trump’s coffee tariffs while the rest of the market soars
By Jim EdwardsAugust 6, 2025
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EconomyUBS sounds the alarm on ‘stall speed’ as the economy shows signs of running out of gas
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 5, 2025
Embattled BP beats on earnings as it touts selling oil, not cups of coffee, as Wall Street pokes fun at its former CEO
InvestingEmbattled BP beats on earnings as it touts selling oil, not cups of coffee, as Wall Street pokes fun at its former CEO
By Jordan BlumAugust 5, 2025
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    FinanceDow tumbles more than 500 points as job numbers shock Wall Street and tariff ‘panic’ sets in
    By Chris MorrisAugust 1, 2025
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EconomyFormer Trump advisor criticizes Trump’s timing on ousting America’s data czar: ‘Like firing the referee’
By Eva RoytburgAugust 5, 2025
What can Northvolt’s failure teach us about Europe’s competitive future?
EconomyWhat can Northvolt’s failure teach us about Europe’s competitive future?
By Anna HeimAugust 5, 2025
As Europe pushes towards its €1.5 trillion renewables target, companies like Ikea look for green power opportunities today 
EconomyAs Europe pushes towards its €1.5 trillion renewables target, companies like Ikea look for green power opportunities today 
By Andrew SaundersAugust 5, 2025
“Decarbonization is not just a climate plan, it is an economic strategy.” Why European competitiveness hinges on homegrown power
Economy“Decarbonization is not just a climate plan, it is an economic strategy.” Why European competitiveness hinges on homegrown power
By Peter VanhamAugust 5, 2025
Scott Bessent
EconomyBessent won’t replace Powell as Fed chair, Trump says: ‘I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is’
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 5, 2025
  • Shockingly bad jobs report reveals a monthslong stall and may trigger Fed rate cuts soon. ‘Powell is going to regret holding rates steady’
    EconomyShockingly bad jobs report reveals a monthslong stall and may trigger Fed rate cuts soon. ‘Powell is going to regret holding rates steady’
    By Jason MaAugust 1, 2025
Donald Trump
EconomyTrump’s jobs bloodbath prompts a look back: He likes the good reports and treats the others as fake
By Meg Kinnard and The Associated PressAugust 5, 2025
Stocks leap on Palantir earnings, but Goldman warns the U.S. ‘is near stall speed’—where the economy ‘weakens in a self-reinforcing fashion’
FinanceStocks leap on Palantir earnings, but Goldman warns the U.S. ‘is near stall speed’—where the economy ‘weakens in a self-reinforcing fashion’
By Jim EdwardsAugust 5, 2025
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EconomyTop analyst says the next 5 years could see ‘no growth in workers at all’ and sends a warning about the fate of the U.S. economy
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 4, 2025
Here’s what the doomsayers are getting wrong about the job market, according to a Wall Street veteran
EconomyHere’s what the doomsayers are getting wrong about the job market, according to a Wall Street veteran
By Jason MaAugust 4, 2025
A medical worker cares for a newborn "dragon baby" in the maternity department of Zaozhuang Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Shandong province, China, Feb 10, 2024.
EconomyChina’s fertility crisis is so dire, rates are falling below ‘replacement levels’ and GDP could slow by more than half in the next 30 years, study says
By Eleanor PringleAugust 4, 2025
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EconomyLower gas prices could follow from OPEC+ boosting production by 547,000 barrels per day
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressAugust 4, 2025
The dollar is being punished for the jobs data that revealed how weak the U.S. economy really was
FinanceThe dollar is being punished for the jobs data that revealed how weak the U.S. economy really was
By Jim EdwardsAugust 4, 2025
Italy just hit Shein with a $1.15 million greenwashing fine over misleading claims
RetailItaly just hit Shein with a $1.15 million greenwashing fine over misleading claims
By AFPAugust 4, 2025
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EconomyLabor department’s data upset may have sealed the deal for a Fed interest rate cut
By Eleanor PringleAugust 4, 2025
US trade advisor says Trump tariff rates are ‘pretty much set’ after deadline was pushed back
EconomyUS trade advisor says Trump tariff rates are ‘pretty much set’ after deadline was pushed back
By AFPAugust 3, 2025
Wall Street’s view of a ‘Kevlar economy’ has just been shattered, but red flags were lurking under the radar
EconomyWall Street’s view of a ‘Kevlar economy’ has just been shattered, but red flags were lurking under the radar
By Jason MaAugust 3, 2025
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EconomyTop economist warns the U.S. is ‘on the precipice of recession’—and it will be hard for the Fed to come to the rescue
By Jason MaAugust 3, 2025
Trump tariffs
EconomyTop investment treaty lawyer on Trump’s tariffs as the dust settles: ‘In many respects, everybody’s a loser here’
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 3, 2025
OPEC+ agrees in principle to another bumper supply increase
EconomyOPEC+ agrees in principle to another bumper supply increase
By Grant Smith, Salma El Wardany, Fiona MacDonald, Nayla Razzouk and BloombergAugust 2, 2025
The Federal Reserve’s power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away
EconomyThe Federal Reserve’s power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away
By Jason MaAugust 2, 2025
Donald Trump
EconomyJust 38% approve of Trump’s handling of the economy as promises of ‘golden age’ collide with reality
By Josh Boak, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 2, 2025
The shock jobs report sets off this recession alert and holds fresh clues that AI may be boosting unemployment, JPMorgan says
EconomyThe shock jobs report sets off this recession alert and holds fresh clues that AI may be boosting unemployment, JPMorgan says
By Jason MaAugust 2, 2025
College graduates
EconomyTop economist Brad DeLong to recent college grads: Don’t blame AI for job struggles—blame the sputtering economy
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 2, 2025
A vacancy on the Fed is opening early as Trump urges board to ‘assume control’ if Powell doesn’t cut rates
EconomyA vacancy on the Fed is opening early as Trump urges board to ‘assume control’ if Powell doesn’t cut rates
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezAugust 2, 2025
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