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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...

US Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly in June Data...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly in June as imports fell more than exports, p...

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

Oil Markets Surge as Iran Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates...
LONDON — Global oil markets surged on Sunday as renewed military escalation involving Iran and mounting uncertainty ov...

China's Passenger Car Exports Surge 80 Percent Amid Domestic Sales Slump...
China's passenger car exports accelerated sharply in June, rising about 80% from a year earlier even as domestic sales f...

Global Markets Monitor Iran War Impacts on Energy Sector...
LONDON — Global financial markets remained focused on the economic consequences of the Iran conflict on Friday, with i...

Economic Worries Temper Oil Price Gains Despite Supply Risks...
LONDON — Oil prices ended lower on Friday after concerns about slowing global economic growth and weaker fuel demand o...

Crude Oil Markets React to Renewed Middle East Tensions...
SINGAPORE — Crude oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for strong weekly gains as renewed military tensions inv...

Asian Stocks Climb as Traders Monitor Iran Developments...
SYDNEY—Asian stocks climbed on Friday as investors took encouragement from gains in technology shares while closely mo...

Russian Diesel Export Ban Deepens Fuel Shortage Concerns...
MOSCOW — Russia's decision to suspend diesel exports has intensified concerns over tightening global fuel supplies, as...

China Passenger Car Exports Surge 80 Percent in June on EV Demand...
HONG KONG — China's passenger car exports surged about 80% in June from a year earlier, driven by strong overseas dema...

Gas Prices Rise in US Following Renewed Iran Conflict Strikes...
NEW YORK — U.S. gasoline prices edged higher on Friday as renewed military strikes linked to the conflict between the ...