Prices of oil and other commodities are expected to jump when trading resumes on Sunday, but how long they will stay high will depend on what the United States, Israel and Iran do next.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Oil Shipments in Persian Gulf Already Disrupted by Iran Attack
Tankers have begun to steer clear of the region and the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up energy prices.
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How David Zaslav Pulled Off the Sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to Paramount
Not long ago, Mr. Zaslav was widely criticized for his management of Warner Bros. Discovery. He overcame the doubters, cementing a blockbuster sale to Paramount.
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FedEx Says It Could Return Tariff Refunds to Customers
The company sued the administration days after the Supreme Court ruled against the president’s duties.
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FedEx Says It Could Return Tariff Refunds to Customers
The company sued the administration days after the Supreme Court ruled against the president’s duties.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years
The evidence is patchy on whether lower rates have meaningfully spurred more activity, as the Trump administration floats measures it says will make housing more affordable.
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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000
The Trump administration is proposing Obamacare plans that it says will lower health insurance premiums. But critics warn they would make care unaffordable.
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Homeownership Is Out of Reach for Many Americans, Despite a Buyer’s Market
A growing split between low-to-middle-income families and wealthy households is changing who has access to homeownership now.
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With Tariff Changes, Consumers May Be Stuck in a Waiting Game
Some companies could decide to temper price increases, but the effect would take time to materialize.
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Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.
With cocoa prices high, Hershey’s has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented of the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was “embarrassed.”
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Jittery Markets Seek an Iran ‘Off-Ramp’
Oil prices spiked and stocks fell as tensions between Washington and Tehran unnerved investors.