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Inflation expected to jump to a 3-year high as Iran war continues to fuel rising prices

April inflation data is widely expected to show it has risen to a nearly 3-year high when the Consumer Price Index is released Tuesday.

Why Nike’s CEO bought $2 million worth of shares at a low point for the company

Nike is in “cleanup mode,” but CEO Elliott Hill has confidence in the iconic American company, he told Craig Melvin for NBC’s “Business in America”…

April jobs report expected to show gains despite Iran war pressure

The April jobs coming Friday morning is expected to show a resilient U.S. labor market despite the global energy shock from the U.S. war with…

Price of oil plunges and markets surge on report U.S. and Iran near deal to end war

The price of oil plunged and markets surged early Wednesday after a new report that the U.S. believed it was nearing a deal to end…

Gas prices hit $4.39 per gallon in biggest one-day jump since Iran ceasefire announced

The national average gas price rose to $4.39 per gallon, in its biggest one-day jump since a ceasefire with Iran was announced on April 7.

Interest rates expected to hold steady at Fed meeting likely to be Powell’s last as chair

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at what is likely to be Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as chair.

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC as Iran war raises Gulf tensions

U.S. crude oil surpassed $100 per barrel for the first time since April 10 after Iran talks stumbled and the United Arab Emirates said it…

Justice Dept. drops investigation into Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell

The Justice Dept. dropped a probe of the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the way for Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh to…

Spirit Airlines near deal with Trump administration for $500 million rescue package

Spirit Airlines, a discount carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice in under a year. It's in talks with the Trump administration for a…

Apple says John Ternus will be new CEO, Tim Cook to step aside later this year

Apple on Monday named John Ternus as its new CEO, effective Sept. 1. Ternus will take over from Tim Cook, who has led Apple for…