Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

The U.S. Started the War. The Rest of the World Is Feeling the Effects.

The New York Times – Business:
In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.
For the Modern C.E.O., It’s All About Being ‘Resilient’

The New York Times – Business:
The ability to stay calm and lead through any kind of shock is the new normal for corporate executives.
Muted Reaction as Oil and Stock Markets Reopen

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices rose and stocks fell after President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two U.S. negotiators for peace talks with Iran.
U.S. Sanctions Zigzag in New World of Economic Warfare

The New York Times – Business:
With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.
How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond

The New York Times – Business:
Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.
The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”
Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

The New York Times – Business:
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. stock market’s quick rebound this month may be fragile, but riding out the market’s disconcerting waves has been a sound strategy.
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says

The New York Times – Business:
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline

The New York Times – Business:
The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
Oil Prices Climb as Cease-Fire Uncertainty Deepens

The New York Times – Business:
Investors wrestled with uncertainty about the cease-fire between the United States and Iran.
Iran Again Tightens Its Grip on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.