Global Ban on Digital Duties Expires After Stalled Talks at W.T.O. on March 31, 2026 at 3:19 pm

A prohibition on taxing digital downloads expired, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded their annual meeting without an agreement.

Global Food Supply Faces a Dangerous Bottleneck as Iran War Persists on March 27, 2026 at 2:42 pm

Fertilizer prices are climbing as a result of disruptions in the Middle East, putting global food supplies at risk.

Where Might the Iran War Hit Your Wallet? Start With Raspberries. on March 27, 2026 at 9:03 am

It takes a lot of fuel to produce this delicate fruit, which can be a sensitive barometer as oil costs rise.

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.