Economy

Nicola Jennings on Trump’s Iran war strategy

As oil hovers around $100 a barrel the president downplays the rise in fuel costs and insists higher prices will benefit the US

Chris Wright admits Americans will feel high oil prices for 'a few more weeks'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said high gas prices will continue for “a few more weeks” due to the war in Iran and the Iranian regimes choke on the Strait of Hormuz.

Hormuz Chokepoint Claims Next Victim: World’s Largest Aluminum Smelter Cuts Capacity

The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just an energy story - it's now spreading into industrial metals

Florida’s Real Estate ‘Gold Rush’ Draws the Super-Rich as Rising Costs Push Others Out

The luxury property surge fuels growth in Miami, but a poll finds many residents weighing an exit over housing and living costs

These women pursued a skilled trade

The skilled trades can offer opportunities for employment growth and higher salaries, potentially narrowing the gender wage gap.

36-year-old moved from Chicago to Spain, works 16 hours a week and is semi-retired: 'You get one life. Live it right'

Gigi Gonzalez moved from Chicago to Valencia, Spain, in 2025. It's transformed her work-life balance, finances and more.

Here are the 5 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead

Nvidia's influential GTC conference is taking a backseat to the war in the Middle East.

Global week ahead: Price pressure in the pipeline

Keeping inflation under control becomes a critical task for central banks.

Restaurant stocks are struggling to start 2026. Where to find buying opportunities

Restaurant stocks struggling this year as the industry weathers inflation, uneven economic growth and the proliferation of weight-loss drugs through society.

Bill Ackman wants a little Berkshire of his own. Piper Sandler says there's a 'secret sauce'

Piper Sandler believes Ackman's ambition will depend largely on his ability to keep insurance risk low while letting investment returns do the heavy lifting.

Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities

Brent and U.S. crude futures have already spiked, surging more than 40% so far this month to their highest levels since 2022.

Price caps, taking the stairs, and short-sleeved shirts: How countries are coping with the Iran war energy shock

Some countries have imposed price caps and released oil stockpiles to maintain energy supplies, while others are trying to reduce consumption.