Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence.
McDonald’s U.S. Sales Slow as Consumers Spend More Cautiously

The New York Times – Business:
The fast-food giant named a new president of its U.S. operations, aiming to bring “focus and urgency” to a revamp of its outlets.
How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home

The New York Times – On the Runway:
As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.
What Are Companies Getting for All That A.I. Spending?

The New York Times – Business:
A new field of “tokenomics” has emerged to measure the return on all the money companies are pouring into artificial intelligence.
What Are Companies Getting for All That A.I. Spending?

The New York Times – Business:
A new field of “tokenomics” has emerged to measure the return on all the money companies are pouring into artificial intelligence.
Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Fighting in Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said late Saturday that he had halted a U.S. assault as Iran.
Europe Is Caught Between Low Gas Reserves and Rising Prices From Iran War

The New York Times – Business:
Across Europe, reserves of natural gas for use in the winter months are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households and businesses.
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling

The New York Times – Business:
The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

The New York Times – Business:
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
U.S. Economy Grew More Slowly in the Second Quarter

The New York Times – Business:
Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.5 percent annual rate over the past three months, as war in the Middle East shook energy prices and supply chains.
Oil Prices Wobble as Middle East Veers Toward Wider Conflict

The New York Times – Business:
Bond yields are also higher on concerns about inflation.
After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients

The New York Times – Business:
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.