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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

“Even if the ceasefire holds, Iran’s most vulnerable people will suffer the long-term consequences of this 40-day conflict.”

By Jason MaApril 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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Tourism 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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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
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Trump says Iran to suspend nuclear program, won’t get funds
By Kate Sullivan and BloombergApril 17, 2026
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By Catherina GioinoApril 17, 2026
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By Jack KubinecApril 17, 2026
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A person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP via Getty Images)
EnergyIran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz—but experts say it now holds a card that works ‘almost like a nuclear deterrent’
By Eva RoytburgApril 17, 2026
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By The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
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By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressApril 17, 2026
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Lorenzo Simonelli speaks while seated during a panel at the CERAWeek conference in Houston.
FeaturesHow Trump’s promise of ‘Drill, baby, drill’ faded to ‘Delay, baby, delay’ for oil companies
By Jordan BlumApril 25, 2025
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    By Alena BotrosApril 15, 2025
Huge decline at L.A. port is a hit to truckers—and a stark warning of coming tariff damage
FinanceHuge decline at L.A. port is a hit to truckers—and a stark warning of coming tariff damage
By Jeff John RobertsApril 25, 2025
Stocks surge for 3rd straight day on hopes of tariff progress
FinanceStocks surge for 3rd straight day on hopes of tariff progress
By Irina IvanovaApril 24, 2025
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EconomySouthwest CEO says the U.S. airline industry is already in a recession
By Mary Schlangenstein and BloombergApril 24, 2025
Half of Americans are very worried the U.S. is headed toward a recession—and point the finger to Trump’s tariffs
EconomyHalf of Americans are very worried the U.S. is headed toward a recession—and point the finger to Trump’s tariffs
By Josh Boak, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux and The Associated PressApril 24, 2025
A man with a brown paper bag walks out of a Chipotle store.
RetailChipotle CEO warns ‘the consumer is sitting on the sideline,’ leading to the chain’s first same-store sales decline since 2020
By Sasha RogelbergApril 24, 2025
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    By Eleanor PringleApril 15, 2025
Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’
EconomyScott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’
By Alena BotrosApril 23, 2025
UPS founder’s nonprofit is ramping up donations to $130 million to fill a ‘void’ left by Trump’s policy changes
EconomyUPS founder’s nonprofit is ramping up donations to $130 million to fill a ‘void’ left by Trump’s policy changes
By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressApril 23, 2025
Two Halliburton employees, clad in red coveralls, work at a pressure pumping, or fracking, operation in the Permian Basin.
FeaturesHalliburton CEO sees ‘more risk’ to company’s outlook than 3 months ago
By Jordan BlumApril 22, 2025
A phone using Google Maps searches for "Gulf of Mexico," but the map returns "Gulf of America"
FeaturesAs Big Oil producers start exploring again, the Gulf of Mexico is making a comeback with new projects from Chevron, Shell, and BP
By Jordan BlumApril 22, 2025
Protesters holding a sign walk across Harvard Yard.
EconomyTrump’s feud with Harvard has fueled a ‘wealth spiral effect’ that could spook ultra-wealthy Boston residents into spending less, policy expert says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 22, 2025
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    PoliticsThere’s a brewing clash between Trump and DOGE with cost-cutting at odds with the president’s long-stated dream
    By Claire Rush, Gary Fields and The Associated PressApril 14, 2025
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EconomyGold rallies to record on trade war concerns and weaker dollar
By Yihui Xie and BloombergApril 20, 2025
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EconomyFollowing Trump’s attacks on Powell, Chicago Fed president Goolsbee warns against undermining the credibility of the Fed
By Sydney LakeApril 20, 2025
Threat to U.S. exceptionalism spurs rush for emerging local bonds
EconomyThreat to U.S. exceptionalism spurs rush for emerging local bonds
By Marcus Wong, Matthew Burgess, Srinivasan Sivabalan and BloombergApril 20, 2025
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EconomyNew parents are worried Trump’s tariffs will make having a baby prohibitively expensive. ‘Babies don’t stop being born because there’s tariffs’
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressApril 20, 2025
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EconomyFiring Powell would hurt the dollar and U.S. economy, France says
By Tara Patel and BloombergApril 19, 2025
Trump’s handling of tariffs and inflation nosedives his economic approval rating to the rock bottom of his entire presidential career
EconomyTrump’s handling of tariffs and inflation nosedives his economic approval rating to the rock bottom of his entire presidential career
By Sydney LakeApril 19, 2025
An aerial view of America’s only rare earths mine
EnvironmentAmerica’s only rare earths mine is hearing from lots of anxious companies: ‘Selling our valuable critical minerals under 125% tariffs is neither commercially rational nor aligned with America’s national interests’
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressApril 18, 2025
Mark Carney stands in front of two Canadian flags
PoliticsCanada’s prime minister says removing trade barriers with other countries will be far more beneficial than Trump’s tariffs could ever hope to be
By Rob Gillies and The Associated PressApril 18, 2025
George Glass, America's ambassador to Japan, welcomes representatives from Tokyo
PoliticsAmerica’s new ambassador to Japan says he’s optimistic they can reach a deal over tariffs so both countries can ‘push back against a country like China’
By Mari Yamaguchi and The Associated PressApril 18, 2025
The U.S. trade deficit: It’s time to dump do-it-yourself economics and go back to basics
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By Steve H. Hanke and Caleb HofmannApril 18, 2025
Trump doubles down on claim he can remove Fed chair Jerome Powell: ‘If I want him out, he’ll be out of there real fast’
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By Christopher Rugaber, Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak and The Associated PressApril 17, 2025
IMF says global economy slowing on trade ‘reboot’ but avoiding recession
EconomyIMF says global economy slowing on trade ‘reboot’ but avoiding recession
By Ramsey Al-Rikabi and BloombergApril 17, 2025
Chart shows U.S. propane and ethane exports to China and the rest of the world
EconomyThe U.S. doesn’t export much crude oil or gas to China, but propane and ethane exports may be strangled by tariffs
By Jordan BlumApril 17, 2025
Stocks slide deeper into the red after Fed chair’s ‘stagflation’ warning reignites tariff fears
FinanceStocks slide deeper into the red after Fed chair’s ‘stagflation’ warning reignites tariff fears
By Irina IvanovaApril 16, 2025
How do U.S. firms track and pay tariffs? A plain-English guide
FinanceHow do U.S. firms track and pay tariffs? A plain-English guide
By Jeff John RobertsApril 16, 2025
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EconomyGold breaks $3,300 as expanding trade war bolsters haven demand
By Yihui Xie, Yvonne Yue Li, Jack Ryan and BloombergApril 16, 2025
Chart shows change in stock prices for companies with high exposure to new tariffs
FinanceThe 14 Fortune 500 stocks most exposed to the tariff war
By Sheryl EstradaApril 16, 2025
Crisis on the menu: How cut-price deals and fast food are reshaping France’s sacred lunch ideals
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By Alex LedsomApril 16, 2025
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EconomyUnited Airlines plans for two outcomes in the economic fog — weaker but stable and full-blown recession
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