President Trump taunted Iranian leaders on Sunday, threatening to escalate attacks if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Oil Markets Seem More Skeptical of Trump’s Peace Signals
The New York Times – Business:After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses or progress in talks.
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Uber and Lyft Offer Gas Price Relief, but Drivers Say It’s Not Enough
The New York Times – Business:As fuel costs go up, making a living as a gig driver is harder than ever.
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United to Offer No-Frills Fares in Its Premium Cabins
The New York Times – Business:United is introducing restrictive base fares in its most profitable cabins: premium economy and business class.
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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.
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The New York Times – Business:The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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Trump Revamps Metal and Pharmaceutical Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for industries that have proved influential on the president’s trade policy.
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Tesla Sales Rise as $4-a-Gallon Gas Revives Interest in E.V.s
The New York Times – Business:The repeal of tax credits last year sent electric vehicle sales plummeting. But with gas prices soaring, consumers are taking another, cautious, look.
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Why Trump’s Iran Address Failed to Soothe Markets
The New York Times – Business:Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.
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Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump’s White House Speech
The New York Times – Business:President Trump claimed in a White House address that the war on Iran was “nearing completion” but made no new announcements about the conflict.
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March Madness Puts Las Vegas Back in the Game
The New York Times – Business:The influx of fans during this month’s college basketball tournament is a welcome lift to the city’s casinos and hotels after a dismal 2025, when the number of visitors fell 7.5 percent.
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Oil and Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Choppy Trade
The New York Times – Business:Investors weighed the news that the owner of a Kuwaiti tanker loaded with oil said it had been hit in an Iranian attack near Dubai.