President Trump is returning home from Beijing after a two-day summit that achieved a few deals but left investors and analysts underwhelmed.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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What Trump Gained, and Didn’t, From China
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Oil Prices Climb on Fears of Broader Energy Crunch
The New York Times – Business:Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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It’s Not Just U.S. Stocks. A.I. and Oil Are Moving Global Markets, Too.
The New York Times – Business:Intel, along with Taiwan and South Korea, are the latest winners, our columnist says. True diversification is hard to find.
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A Fact Check of Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War
The New York Times – Business:He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz.
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In Qatar, Energy Sector Damage Is Severe, and the Way Back Will Be Long
The New York Times – Business:Iranian strikes and a blockade have paralyzed Qatar’s gas engine, creating a technical bottleneck likely to stall exports for years.
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Oil Prices Rise as Trump Meets China’s Xi
The New York Times – Business:The president is expected to urge the Chinese leader to help ease tensions in the Middle East by helping to persuade Iran to end the war.
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An Uncertain World Awaits the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – Business:Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency, who orchestrated a multinational release of oil reserves, detailed the risks facing the economy now and beyond.
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Why the Bombing of Iran Tied the U.S. More Closely to China
The New York Times – Business:As the U.S. tries to rebuild its weapons stockpiles drained in the Iran war, it will need access to rare-earth minerals, an industry China dominates.
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Fuel Prices Drive Sales of E.V.s, Just Not in the U.S.
The New York Times – Business:Electric vehicle sales have soared in Europe and much of the rest of the world, but Americans are still hesitant.
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Wholesale Prices Jumped in April, in Latest Sign of War’s Economic Ripples
The New York Times – Business:The Producer Price Index rose in April at its fastest pace in four years, government data showed, a day after consumer prices showed inflation was surging.
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What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax
The New York Times – Business:President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.