Economy

The Most-Favored-Nation Principle Still Matters

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European stocks jump 2% as sliding oil prices buoy sentiment

European equities rebounded on Tuesday as traders continued to watch developments in the Middle East.

Oil prices drop significantly to end Monday after dramatic 24-hour fluctuation

The oil market experienced dramatic price fluctuations over the last 24 hours, marking one of the more chaotic days for oil prices in recent memory. After hitting what many experts called unsustainable high pricing in the early morning hours on Monday, prices fell to a more tolerable level.

Oil retreats even after Energy Secretary wrongly claims Navy escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz

The International Energy Agency will hold an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday to discuss a possible release of emergency stockpiles.

Gas Prices Surge as Oil Spikes Amid Iran War. Here's How Much Americans Are Paying.

Updated on: March 9, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT / CBS News

Asia markets rebound as oil plunges after Trump signals Iran war might end 'soon'

Asia-Pacific markets rebounded from Monday's rout after oil prices fell and Wall Street bounced back.

The Wild 24-Hour Rise and Fall of Oil Prices

Americans will bear the costs if energy shocks in the Middle East lead to a full-blown crisis.

Ron Paul: Will the Dollar be a Casualty of the Iran War?

A loss of the reserve currency status will cause a dollar crisis, leading to an economic crash worse than the Great Depression.

Million-dollar earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2026

The Social Security payroll tax is capped at $184,500 in 2026. Some high earners have already stopped paying into the program for the year.

US stock markets close on high after Iran war drove oil prices above $100 a barrel

Markets settled after Trump claimed US-Israel war with Iran is ‘very complete’, bringing oil prices down to $85 a barrel

Oil was last above $100 back in 2022. These were the best and worst stocks to own during that stretch

A handful of stocks put on a standout performance the last time oil prices surged over $100 a barrel.

What Will the War in Iran Do to Markets?

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