Economy

Iran conflict threatens to raise gas prices

Americans can expect prices at the gas pump to increase in the aftermath of the United States and Israel’s surprise attacks on Iran over the weekend, though the price hikes won’t be too drastic — yet.

Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf as Iran conflict disrupts shipping

Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed and vessels rerouted, sending some freight costs surging

Retail investors had two favorite trades during Monday's market turmoil

Mom-and-pop investors rushed into a pair of trades following the strikes on Iran.

Mortgage rates jump sharply higher after Iran strikes, reversing last week's decline

Mortgage rates moved decidedly higher Monday, as the U.S. war with Iran pushed oil prices up and Treasury yields followed.

Gas prices soar and oil jumps as Iran war pushes down global stock markets

QatarEnergy says it has halted production of liquefied natural gas after attacks on Ras Laffan and Mesaieed sites

Trump says the U.S. is 'richer and stronger than ever'—why some Americans don't feel it

President Donald Trump touted economic wins during his State of the Union address. But Americans and economists say affordability is still a major issue.

Berkshire Hathaway shares drop nearly 5% after poor fourth-quarter results, no bold moves by new CEO Abel

Some had hoped for more aggressive signals on capital deployment given the company's swelling cash balance.

NYSE insider Jay Woods is watching these key levels on the S&P 500 and crude oil as U.S.-Iran conflict widens

Beyond the war, this week will see a highly-awaited February jobs report along with key earnings from Target, Broadcom and beaten-down CrowdStrike.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: AeroVironment, Nvidia, AES, Coherent, Norwegian Cruise Line & more

Here are some of the stocks making the biggest moves in midday trading.

McDonald’s CEO’s awkward taste test sparks mocking online: ‘His aura screams kale salad’

Video of Chris Kempczinski trying new ‘product’ the Big Arch burger criticized for feeling forced and corporate

How a U.S.-Iran war could 'immediately' impact gas prices at the pump, according to experts

Higher oil prices will cause an almost immediate jump in gasoline prices, as well, experts say.

Emirates' first flight out of Dubai since Iran strikes takes off

Emirates airline said it will resume a limited number of flights as early as Monday evening local time.