After seesawing between diplomacy and threats, the president may find it harder to knock down prices by suggesting pauses or progress in talks.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Oil Markets Seem More Skeptical of Trump’s Peace Signals
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In the Philippines, Rising Fuel Prices Force Travelers to Stay Home During Holy Week
The New York Times – Business:Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.
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Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
The New York Times – Business:Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
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Trump Requests $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending
The New York Times – Business:The huge proposed increase would be partly offset by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the Trump administration describes as wasteful.
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Rival Nations Seize On Choke Points to Counter Trump
The New York Times – Business:From Iran to China, President Trump’s global aggression has encouraged other countries to search for new ways to pressure the U.S. economy.
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The New York Times – Business:The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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Mortgage Rates Climb for 5th Week as Iran War Weighs on U.S. Housing Market
The New York Times – Business:The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 6.46 percent, making it harder for buyers to afford homes.
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Bad, Very Bad and Much Worse: Pick a Forecast for the War and Economy
The New York Times – Business:A merely bad outlook might be good enough for the markets, our columnist says.
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Why Trump’s Iran Address Failed to Soothe Markets
The New York Times – Business:Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.
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Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector
The New York Times – Business:Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.
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Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector
The New York Times – Business:Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.