The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at what is scheduled to be Jerome H. Powell’s final meeting as chair.
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s April Meeting
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What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices?
The New York Times – Business:The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.
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Oil Prices Jump Again as U.S.-Iran Talks Appear Deadlocked
The New York Times – Business:Investors parsed reports that President Trump told advisers that he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
The New York Times – Business:Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.
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Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise
The New York Times – Business:A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”