Economy

Trump offers assistance to oil shippers to halt price spike from Iranian threat

President Donald Trump unveiled a plan to restart transportation of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz and stanch the surge in energy prices brought on by the Iranian response to the strikes carried out by the United States and Israel over the weekend.

Does the VA have a debt relief program?

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Beijing braces for economic impact as Iran war threatens Chinese oil: "A manmade crisis"

Updated on: March 3, 2026 / 1:29 PM EST / CBS News

Can veterans get their credit card debt forgiven?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 4, 2026?

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Stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas prices jump 30% to three-year high

FTSE 100 on track for its worst day in 11 months, while Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi also fall