Category: International Trade and World Market

Trump Directs Iran War Keeping Markets Top of Mind

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump again demonstrated his desire to keep the stock markets aloft when he suggested U.S. attacks on Iran could end soon.
Rising Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines and Truckers

The New York Times – Business:
The price of jet fuel and diesel has surged since the war in Iran began, which could force airlines and trucking companies to pass on higher costs to their customers.
China Stockpiled More Oil Before War Broke Out in Iran

The New York Times – Business:
China’s oil imports rose nearly 16 percent in the first two months of 2026, adding to its growing energy stockpile.
Oil Falls and Stocks Rise After a Day of Drastic Swings

The New York Times – Business:
The price of oil had spiked to nearly $120 a barrel on Monday, drawing remarks by President Trump that he believed the war on Iran was “very complete.”
Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges

The New York Times – Business:
Asian markets tumbled on Monday as Middle East tensions and spiking oil prices sparked a mass exit from the region’s previously booming stocks.
War-Induced Inflation Spike Looms Over Europe’s Economic Recovery

The New York Times – Business:
For months, the region has been encouraged by low inflation and better-than-expected economic growth. A disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East could knock it off course.
Trump’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Rattles Global Markets

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump has signaled that he is open to the idea of a prolonged military conflict with Iran. Investors are spooked by that scenario.
Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles

The New York Times – Business:
General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock

The New York Times – Business:
A protracted conflict in the Middle East risks a spike in energy prices and broader inflation.
What Rising Oil Prices Could Mean for Drivers in the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could cause a spike at American gas pumps, as the busy driving season approaches.
Natural Gas Prices Surge After Attacks Hit Facilities in Qatar

The New York Times – Business:
Qatar said it had halted production of liquefied natural gas, forcing buyers to compete for supplies elsewhere.
The Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff

The New York Times – Business:
The president’s flat 10 percent tariff is most beneficial to nations that previously faced the highest rates. But it’s not clear how much that will prompt a new surge in imports.