U.S. crude oil jumps more than 7% on fears of Iran supply disruption
It is unclear who will ultimately govern Iran, the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC, after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Ali…
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Khamenei’s death raises questions about Trump’s China trip
U.S. President Donald Trump has been scheduled to visit China at the end of March, following tense trade relations with…
The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping
The Middle East conflict has stoked fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors. ...
‘Bigger ramifications than Venezuela’: Markets brace for impact after U.S. strikes Iran
Investors are bracing for impact after the U.S.'s attacks on Iran, a move they see as carrying far larger market…
Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett’s final quarter as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Saturday. ...
How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on…
Epstein files: Rep. Mace says she’ll call Trump Commerce chief Lutnick to testify
Rep. Nancy Mace's comments came before the House Oversight Committe was to question ex-President Bill Clinton about his connections to…
UBS downgrades the U.S. stock market. Here’s what has the investment bank worried
UBS downgraded U.S. equities to benchmark in a fully invested global equity portfolio, saying factors that powered years of outperformance…
Core wholesale prices rose 0.8% in January, much more than expected
The core producer price index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.8%, more than the 0.6% gain in December. ...