Economy

Inflation held at 2.4% in February as affordability woes persist

Inflation held steady at 2.4% for the year ending in February as higher prices continue to plague President Donald Trump.

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.

AI Isn’t Coming for Everyone’s Job

The rise and fall of the player piano indicates a robust demand for human labor that machines cannot replace.

Gas prices: 64 cents higher than a month ago, and no state averages under $3 per gallon

The national average price for regular gas continues to soar, reaching $3.578 per gallon on Wednesday morning. The price point marks a 64-cent-per-gallon increase compared to a month ago, according to AAA.

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.

How Iran has used the strait of Hormuz to throttle oil and gas

The Tehran regime has weaponised geography in retaliation for the attacks by the US and Israel

Crude prices close higher as market weighs threats to tankers against IEA oil stockpile release

Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

Cheaper commuting: the best ways to save on the costs of your travel to work

From railcards to route tweaks, here’s how to stop your daily train or car journey breaking the bank

European markets close lower as traders monitor Iran war developments

European stocks finished Wednesday down, as traders monitor intensifying operations in the Middle East.

Why Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil hub is still untouched by US-Israel bombers

While some argue for destroying the terminal through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports flow, others caution of a global market ‘tailspin’

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.