Changpeng Zhao, jailed in the United States for a financial crime and pardoned by President Trump, is now living a gilded life in the United Arab Emirates.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Inside Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao’s Life After Prison
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Tankers Are Loading Oil Again From a Vital Saudi Pipeline
The New York Times – Business:Saudi authorities had taken the pipeline offline this month after it was damaged in a drone attack by an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia.
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Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated
The New York Times – Business:More tankers are moving through the Strait of Hormuz as shippers gain confidence, but the global supply of oil is still below demand.
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Oil Prices Climb on Continued Impasse in U.S.-Iran Talks
The New York Times – Business:President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal over the weekend, calling it “unacceptable,” but Iran said it was still waiting for “definitive news” from Washington.
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High Gas and Rising Mortgage Rates Trouble Trump as Midterms Near
The New York Times – Business:As the president extolled the strength of the economy on the global stage, Americans continued to feel the sting of rising prices stemming from the war in Iran.
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This Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes. Buying One Can Take Years.
The New York Times – Business:As the Trump administration scrambles to increase the production of munitions, these special screws are expensive and hard to source.
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Rising Interest Rates Are Causing Alarm. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Business:History shows that the markets and the economy flourished when rates were even higher than today’s. But, our columnist notes, those times didn’t last.
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Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices
The New York Times – Business:President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
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Mortgage Rates Hit 7% as Iran War Crushes a Weak Housing Market
The New York Times – Business:The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 7.03 percent, putting pressure on housing affordability.
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Oil Prices Rise and Bond Markets Remain on Edge
The New York Times – Business:The rise came a day after a sharp sell-off in government debt.
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What Set Off the Rise in Interest Rates? Mainly, the Iran War.
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve is trying to catch up with the leap in bond rates as the Middle East conflict unnerves world markets.
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Why Europe Really, Really Needs a Mild Winter
The New York Times – Business:The economy has been resilient despite higher prices stemming from the war in the Middle East, but that could change quickly if cold weather forces countries to tap depleted gas reserves.