Top economist Steve Hanke says Iran is channeling Muhammad Ali — and could deal a 'knockout blow' to the US

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Steve Hanke.

Steve Hanke

A US F-35 stealth fighter made an emergency landing after flying a combat run over Iran

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A US Air Force F-35 takes flight in the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026.
A US Air Force F-35 during combat operations against Iran this month.

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What smart people are saying about oil's latest spike to nearly $120 a barrel

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Economist Paul Krugman laying out some predictions while speaking at an event.
Nobel economist Paul Krugman warned a prolonged oil shock could trigger stagflation.

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A-10 Warthogs are 'in the fight' against Iran and hunting down its fast-attack boats, top US general says

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A US A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft flying in the Middle East
A US A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft flying in the Middle East

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3 big takeaways from the Fed's March meeting

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Jerome Powell hasn't ruled out remaining on the FOMC after his time as chair ends.

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Fed meeting recap: FOMC holds rates steady as oil prices soar

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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It's the second Fed day of 2026, and America's economic woes are making headlines.

Polymarket bettors tried to make a reporter change his story about Iran missile strike — or else

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The Fed is likely to hold rates steady with volatile oil prices and poor US jobs performance

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Jerome Powell will lead his second-to-last Federal Reserve meeting as chair this week.

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Top admiral says US forces are hitting more than Iranian warships. They're destroying mines, drone boats, and torpedoes too.

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EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026.
An EA-18G Growler launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in March.

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The Iran war is driving an oil shock — but not a broad supply chain crisis, Goldman Sachs says

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Honor Fuchs, 25, left pumps gas alongside a UPS driver at the Mobil on Beverly Boulevard.
Oil's rally after the Iran conflict is expected to ripple through consumer prices.

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