Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant

The New York Times – Business:
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
I.M.F. Says Iran War Will Drag Global Growth Lower

The New York Times – Business:
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, said the war in the Middle East could lead to another bout of inflation and higher interest rates.
How the Strait of Hormuz Stifled a Market Rally

The New York Times – Business:
Questions about how freely ships can pass through the waterway have pushed up oil prices and weighed on stocks.
Markets Have Faced a Year of Chaos and Still Done Awfully Well

The New York Times – Business:
Most stock investors have lost money during the Iran war, but returns have been splendid for the year since the “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.
Oil Prices Edge Higher as Confidence in Cease-Fire Wavers

The New York Times – Business:
Investors were in a more sober mood after sharp moves on the previous day.
Is the Strait of Hormuz Reopening? What to Know Under Iran-Cease Fire.

The New York Times – Business:
Vessels are wary of passing the coast of Iran in the strait, given the fragile agreement, and the number of ships traveling through it has even dropped.
Oil Prices Fall, but Energy Firms Remain Frozen After U.S.-Iran Deal

The New York Times – Business:
Analysts said oil and natural gas energy companies would not quickly restore production unless attacks stopped and ships started moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why Gas Prices Won’t Fall as Quickly as Oil Prices

The New York Times – Business:
The energy industry refers to the behavior of gasoline prices as “up like a rocket, down like a feather.”
After Iran Cease-Fire, Ship Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Remains Throttled

The New York Times – Business:
A handful of vessels have crossed the crucial waterway since the U.S.-Iran truce began, but shipowners, insurers and others are wary of safe passage.
Why It Could Take Months for Gas Prices to Fall, Even If the Strait of Hormuz Reopens

The New York Times – Business:
Some wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months.
Investors Still Have Questions About the Cease-Fire

The New York Times – Business:
Analysts and traders are anxiously watching the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks can resolve big differences between the United States and Iran.
Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs

The New York Times – Business:
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.