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Oil prices jump again as US-Iran peace talks stall

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Global oil and jet fuel prices have spiked since February amid the ongoing war.

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Hormuz shipping is barely moving, despite the US-Iran ceasefire

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A view of the vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz.
Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains limited as ships require Iranian coordination to transit.

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Trump announces two-week ceasefire in Iran

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With just 90 minutes until Tuesday's looming 8 pm deadline for US strikes in Iran, President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

What gas price shock? Pokémon cards and Needoh tell another story

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A Pokemon player holds seven playing cards from the game in their hands as they sit at a table with more cards, dice, and other Pokemon-themed merchandise spread out.
Shoppers are still spending on Pokémon cards, movie tickets, and other discretionary items, Mizuho analyst David Bellinger wrote.

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Your produce bill is about to get pricey as the Iran war jacks up US food costs

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Customers stand in the produce section of a Whole Foods store around displays of oranges, lemons, and other citrus fruits.
Prices for citrus, berries, and other produce rose in March as oil prices pushed up transportation and refrigeration costs.

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This chart shows why your next plane ticket will likely be way more expensive

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United Airlines plane at the gate during sunrise at San Francisco International Airport, California, October 19, 2024.
United Airlines hiked its bag fees by $10.

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BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

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A gravel parking lot filled with BYD SUVs. The cars don't have license plates in their holders.
Oil prices are skyrocketing right as BYD and other Chinese automakers are shipping their low-cost EVs to global markets.

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The Iran war could end up helping China's economy — despite the short-term pain

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping's administration may face short-term pressure from the Iran war — but longer-term shifts could play to his country's strengths.

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

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