WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Wednesday, halting immediate threats of massive strikes against Iranian infrastructure just hours before a self-imposed deadline that had warned the "whole civilization" of Iran would face destruction. The agreement, con...
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U.S. inflation accelerated sharply in March, reaching its highest annual rate since May 2024 as a conflict with Iran triggered a historic surge in energy costs, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.9% month-over-month, with total p...
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that the United States could withdraw from its military campaign in Iran within two to three weeks, signaling a potential de-escalation that sent global stock markets rallying and oil prices fluctuating amid the ongoing conflict. The President...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have convened emergency meetings with major Wall Street executives to address cybersecurity risks posed by Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model, known as Mythos. The high-level discussions follow reports that the un...
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has claimed that productive negotiations are underway to end the ongoing conflict with Iran, ordering a five-day postponement of planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. However, Iranian officials have firmly rejected the administration's assertions, dism...
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Global financial markets experienced significant volatility this week as President Donald Trump issued ultimatums to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, culminating in a two-week ceasefire agreement that reopened the critical waterway. The diplomatic breakthrough followed days of escalating rhetori...
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday that he has ordered the Pentagon to postpone military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period, citing what he described as "productive" talks with Tehran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However...
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The global aviation industry is facing a critical jet fuel shortage that could persist for months, with trade groups warning of systemic disruptions comparable to the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. The crisis stems from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, which has strande...
CoreWeave Inc. shares surged more than 11% on Wednesday following the announcement of a new agreement to provide artificial intelligence computing power to Anthropic, the developer behind the Claude large language model. The deal underscores the intensifying competition among technology firms to sec...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has delayed a threatened U.S. military strike on Iran's energy infrastructure by 10 days, setting a new deadline of April 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time for the country to reach an agreement with Washington, according to a post on his Truth Social platform. The delay co...
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Monday that he has ordered a five-day postponement of planned military strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure, citing "productive" talks with Tehran aimed at ending the conflict. The announcement triggered a dramatic reversal in global markets, sen...
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The U.S. labor market added 178,000 jobs in March, significantly exceeding economist forecasts and marking the strongest monthly gain in 15 months, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate declined to 4.3% from 4.4% in February, signaling a pot...
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U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday following reports that President Donald Trump is willing to end the American military campaign against Iran, even if the vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. The news triggered a euphoric rally in US equities, though oil prices remained volatile amid ongo...
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The global market for GLP-1 weight-loss medications is undergoing a significant transformation, characterized by the emergence of low-cost generics in India, the introduction of oral formulations in the United States, and a projected surge in retail spending driven by rapid weight loss among patient...
LONDON/NEW YORK — Approximately $580 million in oil futures contracts changed hands in a narrow 60-second window just minutes before President Donald Trump announced a pause on military strikes against Iran, drawing scrutiny from market regulators and critics who allege insider trading based on non-...
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The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission are returning to Earth following a historic 10-day journey that marked the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 53 years. The Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, is scheduled to splash down in the Pacific Ocean shortly after 8 p.m. ET o...
Major U.S. carriers including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and JetBlue Airways have announced significant increases to their checked baggage fees. The moves come as the aviation industry grapples with soaring jet fuel prices driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disrupti...
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A significant divergence in retirement strategies and workforce participation is emerging across generations, as Gen Z increasingly rejects traditional white-collar careers for trade jobs while older Americans grapple with complex financial decisions regarding early retirement, tax liabilities, and ...
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is encountering a complex array of challenges ranging from soaring infrastructure costs and geopolitical instability to shifting labor dynamics and public backlash. While major tech firms continue to invest heavily in data centers and algorithmic capabi...
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Oil prices surged above $110 a barrel on Thursday following President Donald Trump's primetime address, in which he threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. The escalation has dampened market hopes for a swift resolution to the conflict, sending energy cos...
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