President Trump cited progress in the negotiations when canceling a threatened attack on Iran over the weekend. Iran said there were no current talks with the United States.
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Iran Says No Current Talks With U.S. After Trump Cites Progress on the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump Pulled in at Least $2.2 Billion in 2025, Financial Disclosure Shows
The New York Times – Business:The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.
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U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf
The New York Times – Business:U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.
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The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations
The New York Times – Business:Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth.
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Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
The New York Times – Business:The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.
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The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
The New York Times – Business:Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.
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Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed
The New York Times – Business:The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.
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Luxury Brands Bet on the Middle East. War Has Damaged Their Plans.
The New York Times – Business:High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet.
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This Is What Happens When the Gas Runs Out
The New York Times – Business:With a cutoff in shipments imminent, Asian countries, the biggest importers of liquefied natural gas from the Middle East, are already burning more coal and reducing consumption.
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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.
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Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
The New York Times – Business:Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually end.