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Stock Markets Decline as Sensex Falls Over Three Hundred Points...
MUMBAI — Indian shares fell on Wednesday, with the benchmark Sensex declining more than 300 points...

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...

Oil Prices Plunge After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz to Shipping...
NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged about 9% on Friday after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commerc...

Rising Fuel Prices From Middle East Conflict Hit American Drivers...
WASHINGTON — Rising fuel prices linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict have increased costs for American drivers, with the n...

S&P 500 Hits Record High Despite Ongoing Iran Conflict Concerns...
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Thursday as investors weighed ongoing concerns over the U.S.-Iran co...

S&P 500 Hits Record Highs as Investors Bet on Iran Peace...
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Wednesday as investors bet on a potential resolution to the conflict...

Trump Administration Prepares Tariff Refund Portal Launch...
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is set to launch the first phase of a new online system on Monday for processing...

Consumer Prices Jump Sharply in March Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions...
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices rose sharply in March as energy costs surged amid the recent escalation involving th...

Oil Prices Rise as Uncertainty Persists Over Iran Ceasefire Deal...
LONDON — Oil prices rose on Thursday as uncertainty persisted over the implementation of a two-week ceasefire between ...

Global Oil Prices Drop Sharply After US-Iran Ceasefire Announcement...
LONDON — Global oil prices dropped sharply on Wednesday after the United States and Iran announced a two-week ceasefir...

Companies Increase Prices Subtly Due to Effects of Iran Conflict...
NEW YORK — Several major U.S. companies have introduced fuel surcharges and adjusted fees in recent days as higher ene...