Category: Inflation (Economics)

Amid Iran War, Companies Look to Extend a Record Profit Run by Raising Prices

The New York Times – Business:
Higher inflation is leading companies to raise prices without sacrificing margins.
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair, Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing

The New York Times – Business:
Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
Investors Brace for a New Hormuz Blockade Threat

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump’s plan to bar ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports has put markets on edge and added to global economic uncertainty.
How the Iran War Is Affecting Inflation

The New York Times – Business:
Ben Casselman, our chief economics correspondent, describes how the increase in prices as a result of the war in Iran is beginning to show up in the data, and what could come next.
U.S. Inflation Surged in March as Iran War Pushed Up Prices

The New York Times – Business:
Soaring energy costs led to the biggest monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index since the peak of the post-pandemic inflation crisis in June 2022.
Europe Braces for a Spike in Inflation

The New York Times – Business:
Investors are betting that the European Central Bank and the Bank of England will raise interest rates this year.
Fed’s Inflation Woes Preceded the War With Iran

The New York Times – Business:
An energy shock stemming from the fighting has added a layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s decision-making around interest rates.
Fed Minutes Show Officials in No Rush to Cut as Iran War Scrambled Outlook

The New York Times – Business:
The conflict in the Middle East has left the Federal Reserve braced for higher inflation, upending expectations about if officials will restart interest rate cuts.
Investors Still Have Questions About the Cease-Fire

The New York Times – Business:
Analysts and traders are anxiously watching the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks can resolve big differences between the United States and Iran.
Markets on Edge as Trump’s Iran Ultimatum Looms

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices are rising and stocks are selling off as investors fret that the president will carry out his threats to “decimate” Iran.
Jamie Dimon Cites Risks From War, Private Credit, Inflation and More

The New York Times – Business:
In his annual letter to shareholders, Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, said investors and businesses faced a series of challenges.
Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier

The New York Times – Business:
Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.