Fallout from the war in Iran didn’t dampen quarterly results at McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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Oil Prices Slide on Hopes for Renewed Peace Talks
Investors waited for news on the situation in the Middle East, as the U.S. and Iran gave mixed signals on peace negotiations.
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The ‘Perfect Storm’ Hanging Over Britain’s Public Debt
Bond investors are expected to scrutinize the results of critical local elections on Thursday as the war in the Middle East adds inflation pressure on the government.
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Higher Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Americans the Hardest
People with lower incomes are driving less and devoting more of their budgets to transport as gas prices soar.
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Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?
Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.
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Oil Falls and Stocks Gain as Trump Changes Course in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices fell and stocks rose after President Trump’s about-face to pause the U.S. operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Tell Us How High Gas Prices Have Affected Your Finances
With fuel costs soaring from the war with Iran, we want to hear how you’re feeling about the U.S. economy.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Grew in March
Both exports and imports rose after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s highest levies in February.
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Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.
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Oil Prices Slide but Remain Elevated as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Oil prices fell, giving back some of the gains from the previous day as attacks in the Middle East raised concerns about the war starting again.
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As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.