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Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Deal Hopes Fade...
BEIJING — Oil prices rose on Wednesday as hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement to ease the conflict and...

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...

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...

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...

Fed Signals Potential Rate Moves Following Strong Jobs Data...
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials signaled Monday they are closely monitoring strong U.S. employment data from Ma...

Asian Markets Hit by Tech Sell Off and Oil Volatility...
TOKYO — Asian stock markets declined Tuesday as a technology sector sell-off extended from Wall Street, compounded by ...

Trade Talks Between US and China Set to Resume This Week...
WASHINGTON — Senior U.S. and Chinese officials are set to hold follow-up trade discussions this week as both sides wor...

Oil Prices Surge as Iran Israel Conflict Disrupts Supply Fears...
LONDON — Oil prices surged on Monday amid renewed fears of supply disruptions from the escalating conflict between Isr...

US Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations Boosting Market Optimism...
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding economists’ expectations, while the unemployment ra...

Stock Markets Tumble Amid Renewed Middle East Tensions...
NEW YORK — Stock markets tumbled on Monday amid renewed tensions in the Middle East following missile exchanges betwee...

Gulf Markets Slide as Middle East Tensions Rattle Investors...
DUBAI — Gulf stock markets fell on Monday as renewed tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, with m...

Global Oil Prices Surge as Iran Israel Conflict Escalates Rapidly...
LONDON — Global oil prices surged on Monday as renewed missile exchanges between Iran and Israel raised fresh concerns...

US Adds 172000 Jobs in May Beating All Forecasts...
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, beating economists’ forecasts, while the unemployment rate he...