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Oil is back to early war days, S&P 500 jumps to all-time high

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged as many as 1,100 points before paring its gain to 868, or 1.8%. The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.5%.

By Stan Choe and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
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Something is different about Trump’s $1 trillion war on Iran and its stress on the national debt, Harvard Kennedy scholar says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 17, 2026
Half of Iran’s workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war’s ‘hidden target’ was the labor market, economist says
Half of Iran’s workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war’s ‘hidden target’ was the labor market, economist says
By Jason MaApril 17, 2026
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OpenAI’s policy chief says AI companies ‘need to do a much better job’ talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks
By Jake AngeloApril 17, 2026
The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
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Iran and White House say the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open.’ But it definitely isn’t—at least for now
By Jordan BlumApril 17, 2026
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AIWhite House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO about dangerous new Mythos model, official says
By Josh Boak, Matt O'Brien and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
Huel Shake Review (2026): Expert Approved
HealthHuel Shake Review (2026): Expert Approved
By Emily PharesApril 17, 2026
Exclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: ‘Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human’
Arts & EntertainmentExclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: ‘Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human’
By Catherina GioinoApril 17, 2026
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CryptoTether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds
By Jack KubinecApril 17, 2026
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C-SuiteFortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week
By Fortune EditorsApril 17, 2026
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EnergyTrump says Iran to suspend nuclear program, won’t get funds
By Kate Sullivan and BloombergApril 17, 2026
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Workplace CultureThe power has swung back to employers—and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 17, 2026
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EconomyTourism had a record-breaking 2025 everywhere but the U.S., report finds, as international visitor numbers plummet by the millions
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
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MUSCAT, OMAN - MARCH 22: The Albina Bulk carrier sits anchored on March 22, 2026 at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman.President Donald Trump had threatened to attack Iran's energy infrastructure if it did not end its de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by just before midnight GMT of March 23. A subsequent statement from President Trump said the U.S. and Iran had held "very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East," and that he would postpone any attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days. Maritime traffic through the strait, which conveys about 20% of the world's oil and gas, has mostly come to a halt after the joint U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that began on February 28.
EnergyTrump has a labyrinth of bad options in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why some warn that walking away could transcend ‘our defeat in Vietnam’
By Jordan BlumMarch 31, 2026
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    CommentaryFormer Trump official: the U.S. can win the AI race—if it gets patent policy right
    By Laura PeterMarch 29, 2026
Wall Street just had its best day in nearly a year over a rumor
EconomyWall Street just had its best day in nearly a year over a rumor
By Eva RoytburgMarch 31, 2026
Bobby Witt Jr. throws a baseball. He is standing in front of a FanDuel sign on a baseball field.
BankingCredit card delinquencies among millennials and Gen Z have soared because of sports betting—even in states where it’s illegal, new Fed study finds
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 31, 2026
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Energy‘Go get your own oil’: Trump’s message to allies who haven’t backed war in Iran
By Jon Gambrell, Mike Corder, Darlene Superville and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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EconomyA Wall Street vet’s Walmart recession indicator just hit its highest point since 2008—and he says the fear ‘just keeps multiplying’
By Jake AngeloMarch 31, 2026
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SuccessMore parents are done pushing college. 1 in 3 are now betting on trade school instead
By Sydney LakeMarch 31, 2026
  • Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future
    EnergyCoal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future
    By Nicholas GordonMarch 29, 2026
Hiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was ‘closed down literally’ during COVID, top economist says
EconomyHiring just hit a level not seen since the economy was ‘closed down literally’ during COVID, top economist says
By Eva RoytburgMarch 31, 2026
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SuccessTwo-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially  for support—even though it’s putting them under strain
By Emma BurleighMarch 31, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC
EnergyMarkets cheer as Trump threatens to abandon Iran war, but Jamie Dimon sides with allies: ‘Win this thing and clean up the straits’
By Eva RoytburgMarch 31, 2026
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EnergyWhy Trump just can’t talk the oil price down—and why markets and Americans are starting to tune him out
By Josh Boak, Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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EnergyGas prices under Trump just hit a benchmark from the Biden inflation era
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
  • Saudi pipeline to bypass Hormuz hits 7 million barrel goal
    EnergySaudi pipeline to bypass Hormuz hits 7 million barrel goal
    By Emma Ross-Thomas and BloombergMarch 28, 2026
Ken Griffin won’t bend the knee to Trump
EconomyKen Griffin won’t bend the knee to Trump
By Jim EdwardsMarch 31, 2026
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BankingJamie Dimon says the American Dream is ‘slipping out of reach’—and JPMorgan is spending billions to fix it
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 31, 2026
America and Europe have taken different routes on trying to ‘control AI.’ The results are stark
MagazineAmerica and Europe have taken different routes on trying to ‘control AI.’ The results are stark
By Francesca CassidyMarch 31, 2026
Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so
Future of WorkIs the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so
By Nicholas GordonMarch 31, 2026
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PoliticsThe federal government shed 385,000 employees last year. Now the Trump administration is on a blitz to hire Gen Z workers
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 31, 2026
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EconomyJerome Powell to Gen Z: Don’t fear AI—master it
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 30, 2026
Two people stand in front of a sign urging support for California’s billionaire tax
EconomyWealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. ‘They should pay their fair share’
By Catherina GioinoMarch 30, 2026
Dollar doomsayers can relax: Iran’s ‘petroyuan’ gambit won’t topple the greenback
CommentaryDollar doomsayers can relax: Iran’s ‘petroyuan’ gambit won’t topple the greenback
By Paul BlusteinMarch 30, 2026
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EconomyJerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is ‘not unsustainable,’ but warns the trajectory ‘will not end well’
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 30, 2026
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EconomyJerome Powell lets loose: ‘it’s very hard to build great democratic institutions and much easier to bring them down’
By Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2026
Trump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation
EconomyTrump said the Iran war was ‘very complete’ three weeks ago. Oil has surged 50% since, and analysts are warning of stagflation
By Eva RoytburgMarch 30, 2026
Bond yields are falling even as oil tops $102, showing that Wall Street fears recession more than inflation
EnergyBond yields are falling even as oil tops $102, showing that Wall Street fears recession more than inflation
By Jason MaMarch 30, 2026
War against Iran to escalate as we approach six-week ‘TACO’ timetable, analysts say
EconomyWar against Iran to escalate as we approach six-week ‘TACO’ timetable, analysts say
By Jim EdwardsMarch 30, 2026
Dow futures fall 300 points as Wall Street braces for potential U.S. ground assault on Iran and Houthi attacks that could slash oil supplies further
EnergyDow futures fall 300 points as Wall Street braces for potential U.S. ground assault on Iran and Houthi attacks that could slash oil supplies further
By Jason MaMarch 29, 2026
Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity
EnergyRussia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity
By Jason MaMarch 29, 2026
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EnergyGlobal economy takes gut punch from war in Iran, with nobody untouched the longer it goes on
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
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PoliticsSony raises PlayStation price another $100, second price hike in under a year
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
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Real EstateThe ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America’s housing supply. It’s likely to shrink it instead
By Shawn TullyMarch 29, 2026
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CommentaryAmerica has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here — and it’s being wasted
By Gregory HaileMarch 29, 2026
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By Preston ForeApril 17, 2026
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By Nick LichtenbergApril 16, 2026
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By Sydney LakeApril 15, 2026
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