Why Gas Prices Go Up Fast and Take So Long to Fall on April 20, 2026 at 9:03 am

Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back.

Trump Seeks More Time in Lawsuit Against IRS Over His Tax Returns on April 17, 2026 at 5:47 pm

The Justice Department has not responded to the president’s suit, which has created a conflict of interest for the government’s lawyers.

White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline on April 16, 2026 at 3:13 pm

Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.

What the U.S. Blockade Means for Iran’s Economy on April 16, 2026 at 10:05 am

Putting a stop to Iranian shipping will further add to Iran’s economic pain, analysts said, but it might not be enough to force concessions or lessen the global energy crunch.

Amid Iran War, Companies Look to Extend a Record Profit Run by Raising Prices on April 15, 2026 at 3:21 pm

Higher inflation is leading companies to raise prices without sacrificing margins.

Bessent Questions the Cause of Climate Change and Its Economic Toll on April 14, 2026 at 4:32 pm

The Treasury secretary said it is “difficult to deconstruct” the reasons for global warming, which he described as a belief of the “elite.”

Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns on April 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm

The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain on April 13, 2026 at 1:56 pm

President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

How Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy on April 13, 2026 at 9:02 am

As the nation contended with high inflation, high unemployment and unrest before the war, it became more than just an oil exporter.

Fallout of War Piles Economic Pain Onto Europe’s Political Stress on April 11, 2026 at 4:00 am

Europe is finding itself on the outs with Russia, China and the U.S., in what’s amounting to its very own “Mean Girls” moment.