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.
How the Iran War is Affecting Aluminum, Helium, Sulfur and More
Prices of some commodities are already rising, while stockpiles of others could dwindle as the war drags on.
Has the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Affected You? We Want to Hear About It.
The New York Times is looking to talk to people about the impact that the trade deal between the United States, Canada and Mexico has had on them and their businesses.
Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries
The aerospace company said the delay would not prevent it from meeting its 2026 sales goal of about 500 Max jets.
Elevated Energy Prices Add to Fed’s Dilemma on Interest Rates
Investors now expect that the Fed will delay a rate cut until September instead of July, as they had before the war in Iran began.
What to Know About the Rising Price of Oil and Its Effects on Airline Ticket Prices
The Gulf conflict has led to higher fuel prices, and the cost of operating a plane has sharply increased. For travelers, that likely means higher fares.