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With Hormuz under strain, a trade corridor built for resilience faces a real-world test

As Iran tensions threaten one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, the India–Middle East–Europe Corridor is being tested as a real alternative.

By Angela Chitkara and Samantha SuttonApril 17, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 17, 2026
Current price of oil as of April 17, 2026
By Joseph HostetlerApril 17, 2026
A mother and child shopping.
If the economy feels even worse for you than the inflation data says, that might be because childcare isn’t deemed a ‘necessity’
By Eleanor PringleApril 17, 2026
Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it
Food companies are finally cutting prices. PepsiCo shows it’s worth it
By Phil WahbaApril 17, 2026
The world holds its breath: Trump says Iran war will end ‘pretty soon’ as uranium deal is in sight
The world holds its breath: Trump says Iran war will end ‘pretty soon’ as uranium deal is in sight
By Jim EdwardsApril 17, 2026
housing
Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market—and pulling away from the pack
By Nick LichtenbergApril 17, 2026
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She learned accounting before she was a teenager. Now she’s bringing Wall Street to the blockchain
NewslettersShe learned accounting before she was a teenager. Now she’s bringing Wall Street to the blockchain
By Sheryl EstradaApril 17, 2026
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By Beatrice NolanApril 17, 2026
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By Emily PharesApril 17, 2026
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Amazon to create thousands of new U.K. jobs as part of $54 billion investment—PM Starmer calls the deal ‘another major win’
EconomyAmazon to create thousands of new U.K. jobs as part of $54 billion investment—PM Starmer calls the deal ‘another major win’
By James Pheby and AFPJune 24, 2025
  • Fire and smoke rise into the night sky after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot.
    Middle EastWhat the Iran/Israel conflict means for U.S. energy prices going forward
    By Jordan BlumJune 16, 2025
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell
EconomyTrump urges Congress to grill ‘very dumb, hardheaded’ Powell in latest attack over Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates
By Eleanor PringleJune 24, 2025
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EconomyA quarter of Americans now say they need to make at least $150,000 to feel secure—and inflation is largely to blame
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 24, 2025
Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman says bank should consider cutting rate in July because tariff effects may be smaller than expected
EconomyFederal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman says bank should consider cutting rate in July because tariff effects may be smaller than expected
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressJune 24, 2025
An employee in a foreign exchange office counts US dollars in front a teller's window.
FinanceThe U.S. dollar’s decline has room to run, but the AI boom could stop it
By Greg McKennaJune 24, 2025
A consumer refuels their vehicle at a gas station in Daegu, South Korea, on June 23, 2025, while geopolitical risks heighten due to U.S. attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Middle EastCeasefire between Israel and Iran already being tested as markets bet it will stave off ‘stagflationary shock’
By Nino PaoliJune 23, 2025
  • Gene Seroka stands in front of the Port of Los Angeles and looks to his left.
    EconomyPort of LA imports fell nearly 20% in May, and it may mean higher prices and fewer choices on back-to-school and Halloween items
    By Sasha RogelbergJune 16, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin at an economic forum
PoliticsRussia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now running out of steam
By Lily Mae LazarusJune 22, 2025
Stephen Miller gestures
PoliticsWealthy business-owning Trumpers are clashing with MAGA purists over who should get deported
By Irina IvanovaJune 22, 2025
Bad ‘vibes’ may be having a bigger impact on the economy now
EconomyBad ‘vibes’ may be having a bigger impact on the economy now
By Jason MaJune 21, 2025
Top economist who previously sounded the alarm on tariffs sees a possible scenario where Trump ‘outsmarted all of us’
EconomyTop economist who previously sounded the alarm on tariffs sees a possible scenario where Trump ‘outsmarted all of us’
By Jason MaJune 21, 2025
Fed’s Daly says next rate cut more likely in the fall
EconomyFed’s Daly says next rate cut more likely in the fall
By Christopher Condon and BloombergJune 21, 2025
  • Economists predict Germany will return to growth this year
    EconomyEconomists predict Germany will return to growth this year
    By Mark Schroers, Harumi Ichikura and BloombergJune 16, 2025
Fed governor breaks ranks and says rate cuts could resume next month to prevent further cracks in the job market
EconomyFed governor breaks ranks and says rate cuts could resume next month to prevent further cracks in the job market
By Nino PaoliJune 21, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney smiles and looks to his right as he greets U.S. President Donald Trump, who stands straight and opens his mouth.
FinanceCanadians snapped up U.S. debt in April despite Trump’s tariffs, but the bond selloff tanked its value
By Greg McKennaJune 21, 2025
President Donald Trump holds up his hand during a press conference in June.
EconomyMarkets flatline amid Trump’s delay on Iran and potential Fed cuts in July
By Ben WeissJune 20, 2025
Thousands of laid-off government workers are flooding a shrinking job market
EconomyThousands of laid-off government workers are flooding a shrinking job market
By Rachel Phua and BloombergJune 20, 2025
The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security’s trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new legislation affecting Social Security benefits have contributed to closer projected depletion dates. That's according to an annual report released Wednesday.
EconomySocial Security and Medicare are going broke—and it’s happening faster than previously thought
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressJune 19, 2025
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at a podium with a placard reading "ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT." A portrait of George Washington hangs in the background.
FinanceGoldman Sachs says Trump’s spending plan won’t stop the national debt from hitting ‘unsustainable’ highs not seen since World War II
By Greg McKennaJune 19, 2025
Swiss watch exports slump in May as U.S. tariffs shake market
EconomySwiss watch exports slump in May as U.S. tariffs shake market
By Levin Stamm and BloombergJune 19, 2025
London seeks more Chinese listings as city battles IPO drought
EconomyLondon seeks more Chinese listings as city battles IPO drought
By BloombergJune 19, 2025
Trump calls Fed chair Powell ‘stupid’ and ‘political’ after latest decision not to cut rates: ‘We have no inflation, we have only success’
PoliticsTrump calls Fed chair Powell ‘stupid’ and ‘political’ after latest decision not to cut rates: ‘We have no inflation, we have only success’
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressJune 19, 2025
Steve Eisman looks to his left and holds up two fingers.
Economy‘Big Short’ investor warns the precarious tariff environment reminds him of WWI—and a trade war would send the U.S. into a recession
By Sasha RogelbergJune 18, 2025
Jerome Powell speaking
EconomyThe Fed holds interest rates steady and forecasts two rate cuts for 2025
By Paolo ConfinoJune 18, 2025
Unless the Trump family secretly built a U.S. factory, industry experts say the $500 made-in-America smartphone is a fantasy
TechUnless the Trump family secretly built a U.S. factory, industry experts say the $500 made-in-America smartphone is a fantasy
By Verne KopytoffJune 18, 2025
Participants of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Summit, including finance leaders and heads of international financial institutions, gather and prepare for the official family photo in Banff, Alberta, Canada, on May 21, 2025.
FinanceCentral banks have dumped $48 billion in Treasuries as foreign wealth officials divorce the dollar
By Greg McKennaJune 18, 2025
Legal experts and economists sound the alarm over the EU’s sustainability rules rollback
EconomyLegal experts and economists sound the alarm over the EU’s sustainability rules rollback
By David VetterJune 18, 2025
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FinanceCentral banks expect to swap out more of their U.S. dollar reserves for gold as greenback’s safe-haven status weakens
By Christiaan HetznerJune 17, 2025
Electric cars lose appeal with new drivers, Shell survey finds
TechElectric cars lose appeal with new drivers, Shell survey finds
By Mitchell Ferman and BloombergJune 17, 2025
A new wrinkle for executive comp at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs could become the norm across finance
FinanceA new wrinkle for executive comp at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs could become the norm across finance
By Greg McKennaJune 17, 2025
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Finance‘One person’s pessimism is another person’s opportunity’: Inside Blackstone’s $500 billion bet on Europe
By Ryan HoggJune 17, 2025
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FinanceAir India crash seen triggering $475 million in insurance claims
By Saikat Das, Mihir Mishra and BloombergJune 16, 2025
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