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US Airfares Expected to Stay Elevated Despite Oil Moves...
CHICAGO — U.S. airfares are likely to remain elevated even if oil prices ease, as strong travel de...

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Amid Jobs Weakness...
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.5% to 3.75% at its J...

Stocks Dip as Oil Rises on Iran Tensions...
NEW YORK — Global stocks edged lower on Tuesday as oil prices held near one-week highs, with stall...

Polysilicon Tariffs Imposed on Electronics and Solar...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has imposed a 15% tariff on imported polysilicon and related...

Bank of Japan Faces Pressure on Next Rate Move...
TOKYO — The Bank of Japan faces mounting pressure over the timing of its next interest-rate increa...

Analysts Predict Higher Oil Prices Due to Hormuz Tensions...
LONDON — Oil market analysts said renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are increasing the likelihood of higher...

Markets React to Heightened Tensions Over Iran and Global Oil Routes...
SINGAPORE — Global financial markets remained volatile on Tuesday as escalating tensions involving Iran and key Middle...

Oil Prices Surge as US Announces Blockade Plans in Strait of Hormuz...
LONDON — Oil prices surged on Tuesday after the United States confirmed it would begin enforcing a maritime blockade o...

Social Security Trustees Warn of Trust Fund Depletion by 2034...
The latest annual report from the Social Security Board of Trustees reinforces a central warning that has shaped U.S. fi...

US Consumers Face Higher Fuel Costs from Geopolitical Events...
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers are facing renewed pressure at fuel stations as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Mi...

Inflation Concerns Grow as Energy Costs Spike from Conflict...
LONDON — Inflation concerns are intensifying across major economies as renewed conflict in the Middle East pushes ener...

US Gas Prices Climb Amid Renewed Middle East Conflict...
WASHINGTON — U.S. gasoline prices moved higher on Monday as renewed military tensions in the Middle East pushed crude ...

Global Markets Track Developments in US-Iran Standoff...
NEW YORK — Global markets tracked developments in the escalating U.S.-Iran standoff on Monday as renewed military exch...

Oil Prices Rise Sharply as US-Iran Tensions Disrupt Hormuz Shipping...
SINGAPORE — Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran heighte...