Economy

Trump offers assistance to oil shippers to halt price spike from Iranian threat

President Donald Trump unveiled a plan to restart transportation of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz and stanch the surge in energy prices brought on by the Iranian response to the strikes carried out by the United States and Israel over the weekend.

Does the VA have a debt relief program?

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Oil is the lifeblood of the economy

Oil should always be on stock investors' radar. But the war in the Middle East makes it impossible to ignore.

Beijing braces for economic impact as Iran war threatens Chinese oil: "A manmade crisis"

Updated on: March 3, 2026 / 1:29 PM EST / CBS News

The concert ticket industry is broken,' justice department says as Ticketmaster trial begins

Entertainment giant keeps average of $7.58 of each ticket for events at major concert venues, court hears

American Snacking Habits Are Transforming the Restaurant Industry

Chains are rolling out smaller and cheaper options for customers who just want a little treat.

These U.S. natural gas exporters benefit from disruption to Qatar LNG supply in Iran war

U.S. LNG producers have flexible capacity that plays a crucial role in moments of crisis like the current war in Iran.

$230 notebooks, digital cameras and tiny dollhouse furniture: How Gen Z's desire to get offline is a boon for businesses

These businesses are benefitting from Gen Zers "going analog," buying tactile and nostalgic products and services in attempts to lower screentime.

What Jim Cramer wants to see from CrowdStrike's earnings as Mideast tensions rise

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Middle East Escalation Sends Shockwaves Through Europe’s Energy Markets

Oil prices spike, LNG deliveries slow, and EU capitals reopen old fault lines over supply security.

Can veterans get their credit card debt forgiven?

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Wall Street playbook says buy when war breaks out. How this time could be different

The question this week is if oil could surge so high that the war is no longer viewed as a transient market issue and it dampens growth.