After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses or progress in talks.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Uber and Lyft Offer Gas Price Relief, but Drivers Say It’s Not Enough
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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
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.
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Fresh Food Distributors Add Surcharges as Fuel Costs Rise
Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.