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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...

Yen Intervention Effects Fade After BOJ Rate Signals...
The yen’s rebound from a rare joint intervention by Japan and the United States is losing momentum...

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...

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...

Fertilizer Prices Fall Following Reopening of Strait of Hormuz...
LONDON — Fertilizer prices declined this week following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing supply concerns ...

Postal Service Cash Flow Issues Projected into Next Decade...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service’s financial challenges are expected to persist into the next decade despite rec...

Trump Touts Potential Benefits of Iran Deal for American Farmers...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said this week that a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran cou...

Global Markets React to Falling Oil Prices Amid Iran Ceasefire...
LONDON — Global financial markets reacted with rising stock prices and falling oil benchmarks on Thursday as investors...

Republicans Debate Insulin Pricing Caps Ahead of Midterm Elections...
WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans are weighing whether to support a federal cap on insulin costs as lawmakers see...

Trump Administration Waives Iran Sanctions for 60 Days Following Talks...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has granted Iran a 60-day waiver from key oil-related sanctions following initia...

US Postal Service Reports Delayed Cash Crisis but Flags Looming Challenges...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service said this week that an anticipated cash shortfall has been pushed back by several...

Trump Administration Announces Loans for Construction of New Nuclear Reactors...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that the Department of Energy will provide up to $17.5 bill...

Global Oil Prices Drop to Lowest Level Since Start of US-Iran Conflict...
LONDON — Global oil prices fell to their lowest levels since the start of the US-Iran conflict, as markets reacted to ...