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President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk in his war with Iran.

Gasoline still drives household budgets, but energy efficiency and renewables have reduced the economy’s overall reliance on petroleum.

Families preparing for Eid al-Fitr and farmers ready for harvest are being squeezed in a country that gets nearly all its oil through the Persian Gulf.

A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists.

Governments have stockpiled oil, and cars are more efficient but the supply shock is global, and there’s no sense of when it’ll end.

A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.

Economic growth at the end of 2025 was revised downward and consumer prices rose at the start of 2026.

A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.

Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.