Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Health Insurance Giants Are Fighting Efforts to Break Them Up
UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are suing states over new laws targeting their pharmacy businesses.
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Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Deal With Iran Is ‘Over’
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.
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Oil Prices Jump After Renewed Strikes in Gulf Put Shipping Recovery at Risk
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.
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Gas Stations Gain When Oil Prices Start to Drop
President Trump is berating gasoline retailers for keeping prices high. Evidence suggests the business has grown more profitable.
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Ships Are Moving In and Out of the Persian Gulf, Easing Oil Prices
A recovery in oil flows from the Persian Gulf and a pledge by OPEC Plus to pump more crude have put downward pressure on energy prices.
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Why Some Banks Still Charge High Overdraft Fees
Congress scrapped a rule last year that capped how much banks could charge if you spent more than was in your account. Now, banks’ revenue from the fees is rising.
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Why One Global Shipping Choke Point Isn’t a Blueprint for Another
The Strait of Malacca may be a model for how Oman and Iran could collect fees in the Strait of Hormuz, but the differences between the waterways are vast.
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Egg Producers to Pay $3.3 Million to Settle Federal Price-Fixing Lawsuit
The companies also agreed to donate more than 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits in 17 states that joined the federal government in the antitrust action.
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Tesla Sales Surge as Sales Recover in Europe
Price cuts helped the electric automaker rebound in Europe in the second quarter, offsetting declines in the United States.
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Oil Prices Hold Steady as Iran and U.S. Prepare for Talks
Iran and the United States were set for further talks after a spurt of hostilities had underscored the uncertainty surrounding attempts to strike a lasting peace deal.