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Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’
Markets shudder as Strait of Hormuz starts resembling a combat zone. ‘We’re prepared to subject you to disabling fire’

Tensions in the Gulf escalated Sunday, when the Navy seized a ship for the first time as part of its blockade, with a destroyer firing at a vessel attempting to evade the dragnet.

By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
UAE in talks with U.S. for possible financial lifeline, WSJ says
By Maria Paula Mijares Torres and BloombergApril 19, 2026
Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
Canada’s PM says strong U.S. economic ties were a strength but are now a weakness that must be fixed. ‘We have to take care of ourselves’
By Jim Morris and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
Trump sends JD Vance to Pakistan again for more talks with Iran but repeats threats against its infrastructure as Hormuz stays closed
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns
The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the ‘safety premium’ of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
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Thousands of CEOs admit AI had no impact on employment or productivity—and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago
By Sasha RogelbergApril 19, 2026
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Starting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid
LawStarting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Feds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan
LawFeds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan
By The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was ‘unlike anything most of us have ever seen,’ police say
Politics8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was ‘unlike anything most of us have ever seen,’ police say
By Gerald Herbert, John Seewer and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
PoliticsTrump says Marines have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to evade blockade after Navy blew a ‘hole in the engineroom’
By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Federal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’
PoliticsFederal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’
By Jason MaApril 19, 2026
Blue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft
InnovationBlue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft
By Sana Pashankar, Edward Ludlow and BloombergApril 19, 2026
The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
LawThe FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
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Future of WorkElon Musk bans résumés and cover letters in hiring for his chip team. These are the 3 bullet points he’s looking for instead
By Jake AngeloApril 19, 2026
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Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase
EconomyJamie Dimon isn’t convinced by the market’s theory that huge job revisions aren’t a recession indicator
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 10, 2025
  • By many measures, Trump has dug himself into a hole on the economy as its performance has yet to come anywhere close to his hype
    EconomyBy many measures, Trump has dug himself into a hole on the economy as its performance has yet to come anywhere close to his hype
    By Josh Boak and The Associated PressSeptember 6, 2025
Donald Trump
BankingTrump fails in bid to fire Lisa Cook as Federal Reserve independence clings on
By The Associated PressSeptember 9, 2025
Why Walmart’s U.S. CEO says staffing levels will remain steady even as A.I. becomes a bigger part of work
AIWhy Walmart’s U.S. CEO says staffing levels will remain steady even as A.I. becomes a bigger part of work
By Phil WahbaSeptember 9, 2025
Ho hum
EconomyThe average American hasn’t gotten any richer over the last 5 years after a breakneck 21% boost from 2014-2019
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressSeptember 9, 2025
Unemployment line
EconomyThe U.S. economy actually grew by nearly a million fewer jobs than previously thought, and it shows ‘AI is automating away tech jobs,’ economist says
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 9, 2025
Jobs
EconomyAmericans haven’t been this pessimistic about finding a new job since a bleak stretch of the Great Recession
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 9, 2025
  • Palantir CEO Alex Karp says U.S. labor workers won’t lose their jobs to AI—‘it’s not true’
    TechPalantir CEO Alex Karp says U.S. labor workers won’t lose their jobs to AI—‘it’s not true’
    By Jessica MathewsSeptember 5, 2025
Trump, Powell
EconomyTrump’s fury at Jerome Powell for being ‘too late’ to cut rates just got extra juice from another shocking jobs number
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 9, 2025
A sign at a NYS Department Of Labor job fair at the Downtown Central Library in Buffalo, New York, US, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.
EconomyLabor market is at a ‘turning point’ says new study—and it hasn’t been this difficult to land a job since the height of the pandemic
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 9, 2025
Companies are spending so much on AI that they’re cutting share buybacks, Goldman Sachs says
EconomyCompanies are spending so much on AI that they’re cutting share buybacks, Goldman Sachs says
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 9, 2025
Sorry Jerome, weakening economic data is ‘exactly what markets needed’, says Wharton professor
EconomySorry Jerome, weakening economic data is ‘exactly what markets needed’, says Wharton professor
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 9, 2025
A farmer sprays a field
North AmericaFarmer says ‘we’re in a very dire situation’ ahead of harvest—with zero soybean orders from China, historically the largest buyer
By Dave SmithSeptember 9, 2025
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is seen walking in Grand Teton National Park and squinting in direct sunlight on August 22, 2025 near Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
    EconomyIs the Fed ready to go big? Analysts debate jumbo rate cut after soft jobs data
    By Eva RoytburgSeptember 5, 2025
RFK Jr.’s planned report linking Tylenol to autism crashes shares of parent company Kenvue
HealthRFK Jr.’s planned report linking Tylenol to autism crashes shares of parent company Kenvue
By Ashley LutzSeptember 8, 2025
The one-time ‘Oracle of Wall Street’ who called the 2008 crash sounds the alarm for Gen Z and Millennials in the year ahead
EconomyThe one-time ‘Oracle of Wall Street’ who called the 2008 crash sounds the alarm for Gen Z and Millennials in the year ahead
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 8, 2025
Cargo Ship and Plane
EconomyChina’s exports weaken in August as contentious US trade tensions persist
By Ken Moritsugu and The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2025
Here’s how many jobs have been lost in sectors affected by tariffs since Trump’s trade war started
EconomyHere’s how many jobs have been lost in sectors affected by tariffs since Trump’s trade war started
By Jason MaSeptember 8, 2025
A bald black man with a beautiful white beard wearing sunglasses floats on an inner tube while drinking a fruity beverage
Travel & LeisureCash-strapped Americans are fueling a rise in ‘calmcations’ to escape economic anxiety
By Dave SmithSeptember 8, 2025
Asian woman drinking soft drink in living room, wearing a pink shirt.
HealthClimate change is making Americans crave soda to the tune of 100 million pounds of added sugar a year, new study finds
By Seth Borenstein and The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2025
Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson speaks on TV
EconomyTop analyst says you weren’t crazy for thinking the economy felt worse than it looked the last 3 years. The ‘rolling recession’ just ended
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 8, 2025
Kristi Noem says the U.S. is open for business after leading raid on Hyundai that arrested hundreds of South Korean immigrants
EconomyKristi Noem says the U.S. is open for business after leading raid on Hyundai that arrested hundreds of South Korean immigrants
By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2025
President Donald Trump.
EconomyEconomy’s hiring collapse turns Trump’s promises of instant results into plea for patience
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressSeptember 8, 2025
Photo: JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING - AUGUST 22: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is seen walking in Grand Teton National Park on August 22, 2025 near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Powell spoke Friday at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
Economy‘Market psychology has shifted’: The only question now is how far and how fast the Fed will go
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 8, 2025
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin
EconomyKen Griffin lays down the law on why Trump needs to back off the Fed, saying his meddling could prompt a national debt crisis
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 8, 2025
The most troubling feature of the job market is how thinly spread gains are, top economist says — ‘this only happens when the economy is in recession’
EconomyThe most troubling feature of the job market is how thinly spread gains are, top economist says — ‘this only happens when the economy is in recession’
By Jason MaSeptember 7, 2025
Reindeer
EconomyEurope’s largest deposit of rare-earth minerals sits directly in the path of an ancient reindeer migration route 124 miles above the Arctic Circle
By Stefanie Dazio, Malin Haarala and The Associated PressSeptember 7, 2025
Fortune Archives: Warren Buffett’s biggest blunder
EconomyFortune Archives: Warren Buffett’s biggest blunder
By Indrani SenSeptember 7, 2025
Does Germany need to work harder? Its government seems to think so
EconomyDoes Germany need to work harder? Its government seems to think so
By Alex LedsomSeptember 7, 2025
Trump’s closure of the de minimis tariff loophole sent postal traffic to the U.S. to a ‘near-halt’
GlobalTrump’s closure of the de minimis tariff loophole sent postal traffic to the U.S. to a ‘near-halt’
By The Associated PressSeptember 6, 2025
Mortgage rates plunge to 11-month low on Fed rate cut hopes, and many lenders may quote in the high 5% range
EconomyMortgage rates plunge to 11-month low on Fed rate cut hopes, and many lenders may quote in the high 5% range
By Jason MaSeptember 6, 2025
The Fed got it wrong and is late again, top economist says, as job gains collapse
EconomyThe Fed got it wrong and is late again, top economist says, as job gains collapse
By Jason MaSeptember 6, 2025
Trump says Hassett, Warsh and Waller are finalists for Fed chair
EconomyTrump says Hassett, Warsh and Waller are finalists for Fed chair
By Josh Wingrove and BloombergSeptember 6, 2025
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