Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Oil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains Tenuous

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war.
Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places

The New York Times – Business:
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.
For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience

The New York Times – Business:
Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.
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.
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock

The New York Times – Business:
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
What Trump Gained, and Didn’t, From China

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump is returning home from Beijing after a two-day summit that achieved a few deals but left investors and analysts underwhelmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What to Watch at Trump and Xi’s U.S.-China Summit

The New York Times – Business:
Here’s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations’ leaders.