Economy

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway

Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

Deutsche says these two sectors could benefit from larger German fiscal spending

Cyclicals and software stocks are poised to benefit from Germany's increased fiscal outlay after recent falls, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank.

Treasury yields gain after sticky February inflation reading, oil price increase

U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as assessed February's inflation report and monitored developments on the US-Iran war front.

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected

The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Black women were disproportionately impacted by DOGE cuts. A year later, they're rebuilding careers for themselves and each other

Black women make up 12% of the federal workforce and experienced the largest federal employment losses between 2024 and 2025.

Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain

The Iran conflict is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns and potentially increasing global food inflation.