Local Opposition Is Slowing A.I. Data Centers. Wall Street Has Noticed. on March 26, 2026 at 3:29 pm

Tech companies are running into resistance from neighbors and may not be able to build at the pace they promised investors.

Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran on March 25, 2026 at 11:09 pm

Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.

How Kharg Island May Change the Trajectory of the Iran War on March 25, 2026 at 9:39 pm

Kharg Island exports 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil. It has also become a potential U.S. target. Peter Eavis, our Business reporter, examines how the small island in the Persian Gulf has become a strategic target with significant risks.

As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest on March 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm

A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.

Senate Housing Bill Sparks Debate About Who Gets to Own Single-Family Homes on March 25, 2026 at 9:01 am

Within the Senate’s housing bill lie the terms of an unusual debate: Who gets to own — and live in — single-family homes?

High Oil and Gas Prices Could Outlast Trump’s War With Iran on March 24, 2026 at 8:18 pm

While the president has promised rapid relief, Americans could feel the financial sting of the conflict for some time after it ends.

Covid Relief Loans Are Haunting Small Businesses on March 24, 2026 at 3:07 pm

The Small Business Administration lent $378 billion to keep businesses afloat. Getting paid back is proving difficult.

College Graduates Are Facing the Grimmest Job Market in Years on March 24, 2026 at 9:01 am

Artificial intelligence could reshape work, but for now a low-hire, low-fire labor market is the main impediment for young people seeking employment.

Trump Sets Up ‘Pax Silica’ Fund to Reduce Global Dependencies on March 23, 2026 at 5:57 pm

Trump officials said on Monday that the war in Iran had emphasized the need to reduce vulnerabilities for energy and technology.

Energy Attacks in War on Iran Could Turn Economic Shock Into Long-Term Damage on March 23, 2026 at 9:02 am

A new phase targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf threatens to hurt businesses and customers around the world for months or even years.