Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October
March 06, 2026
Iran is launching more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day
March 05, 2026
A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran
March 03, 2026
US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads
March 02, 2026
The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation
March 03, 2026
Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the government’s deadly crackdown on protesters
January 15, 2026
Wall Street pulled back from its records following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season for big U.S. companies
January 13, 2026
U.S. stocks mostly edged higher on Wall Street in a wobbly start to the new year
January 02, 2026
Wall Street closed at another record following a surprisingly strong report on economic growth over the summer
December 23, 2025
U.S. stocks rose following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year
December 18, 2025
More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month
December 17, 2025
Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading, ahead of economic reports this week that could drive where interest rates go
December 15, 2025
Iran has introduced a new pricing tier for its subsidized gasoline, marking the first price adjustment since 2019
December 13, 2025
Venezuela relies on the black-market oil trade for a large chunk of its revenue. US enforcement actions may push down the price it can charge, further squeezing the country’s economy.
December 12, 2025
Russian companies are eyeing expansion opportunities in the countries of the Global South and still have global ambitions despite
December 01, 2025
Shares in Europe are mixed following gains in most Asian markets
November 27, 2025
Oil prices settled up on Wednesday, bouncing back from one-month lows in the previous session, as investors assessed prospects of oversupply and talks over a Russia-
November 26, 2025
Oil prices settled over 1% lower on Tuesday after Ukraine hinted that an intense diplomatic push by the U.S. administration to end Russia's war against it could be
November 25, 2025
Oil prices climbed about 1% on Monday on increased bets of a U.S. interest rate cut in December and mounting doubts about whether Russia will get a peace deal
November 24, 2025
More swings hit Wall Street, except it finished higher this time
November 21, 2025
Oil prices eased about 1% on Friday to settle at one-month lows as the U.S. pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could boost global oil supplies, while
November 21, 2025
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after reports indicated the U.S. is renewing its push to end Russia's war in Ukraine and has drafted a framework for it.
November 19, 2025
The U.S. stock market fell as Nvidia and other superstars created by the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology dimmed some more
November 17, 2025
By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With the U.S. government now reopening after a six-week hiatus, market attention
November 13, 2025
U.S. tech shares stumbled again but the Dow climbed to a new high on Wednesday as investors geared up for an end to the U.S. government shutdown, while
November 12, 2025
Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday, weighed down by an OPEC report saying global oil supply will match demand in 2026, marking a further shift from its
November 12, 2025
London's FTSE 100 logged a third consecutive record close, supported by gains in utilities and mining shares as investors welcomed signs of a potential end to the prolonged U.S. government
November 12, 2025
Soccer-Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain
German consumer sentiment recovers heading into June, survey finds
UK retail sales fall by most in nearly a year, ONS data shows
Kenyan public transport operators call off strike after president vows to reduce fuel prices
NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe
Polish president thanks Trump for additional US troops
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