Oil Keeps Pushing Higher Despite Global Release of Reserves
A worldwide pledge by governments to tap emergency reserves on Wednesday has not stemmed oil’s rise.
Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked
The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
Trump Targets Major Trading Partners With New Investigation
A trade investigation focuses on the European Union, China, India and other countries and will likely lead to tariffs to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court.
Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Founder
At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued.
Pentagon Bars Photographers From Briefings on Iran War
The decision is the latest move by the Pentagon to restrict access inside the department for journalists.
At Least 3 Ships Are Struck In and Around the Strait of Hormuz
Three vessels were hit in and around the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, according to a British maritime agency. Iran claimed responsibility for one.
How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets
Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
What’s Better Than One Top Oscar Nominee? How About Two?
Warner Bros. is behind both “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.” The studio has worked hard to not favor one over the other.
World Leaders Will Release 400 Million Barrels of Oil to Stabilize Prices
The planned release by members of the International Energy Agency is the largest such coordinated action on record.
In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
U.S. Inflation Stayed Subdued Before Onset of Iran War
While February’s Consumer Price Index report shows only modest price pressures, inflationary risks are rising once again as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
U.S. Gas Prices Jump for 11th Straight Day, and Oil Pushes Higher
Drivers are paying an average of 20 percent more at the pump since the strikes on Iran began. The global oil price was higher and stocks were mixed.
Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
Since February, rising gas prices have added to inflation.
Gas prices don’t move in lock step with crude, usually trailing increases or drops by a few days.
Microsoft Takes a Stand Against the Trump Administration in Anthropic Fight
The technology giant’s siding with Anthropic in its fight against the Pentagon stands out in an era when big companies have tended to keep quiet.
A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants
Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.
Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind
President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
Senate Moves Toward Passing Sweeping Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
The legislation’s progress is all the more surprising because it addresses an issue that is shaping up to be the main battleground of the midterm elections: affordability. The effort could still stall.

