The US economy is under strain, and the oil price shock could tip it over into recession. “People are preparing themselves for the fact that we are already in a recession now or
London — Oil prices rose Monday, with Brent crude crossing $116 a barrel, after comments by US President Donald Trump sparked fears that the Middle East conflict may escalate further. Brent crude, the global
New York — The war in Iran has jolted financial markets, sending oil prices surging and stocks and bonds falling. The market gyrations can be dizzying. Here’s a look at how the Middle East
Oil prices climbed Sunday after Tehran warned against a US ground invasion, despite President Donald Trump saying on Friday that negotiations would continue to end the war. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose
US job growth was lackluster last year, but signs of stabilization, if not a rebound, were starting to emerge. Now, a war thousands of miles away not only interrupts that potential progress, but
Taipei / Beijing — At China’s hot new tech events, lobsters are everywhere –– lobster balloons, lobster headbands, lobster plushies in claw machines, even live lobsters in an inflatable kiddie pool. But the attendees
New York — Jamie Hagen believed the Great Freight Recession was finally over. Last year was a tough one for his South Dakota trucking company, Hell Bent Xpress. He was thinking about shutting down,
New York — Online safety advocates hope landmark trial verdicts this week can bring change to social media platforms they have warned about for years, after juries found Meta (and YouTube in one case)
New York — US stocks slid and the Dow hovered on the verge of a correction Friday as uncertainty about the duration of the war with Iran and nerves about energy inflation continued to
Washington — Americans are growing more pessimistic about the US economy as the war on Iran continues to roil markets, with sentiment falling across all income groups — including the wealthiest. Consumer sentiment declined
