Economy & Policy

The longer the conflict lasts, the more money the U.S. will have to spend restocking its arsenal of missiles.

It’s too early to call the end of India’s broader resurgence, with economic growth for the fiscal year that ends this month clocking in around 7.5%. But the Iran War could make the continuing correction more painful.

International oil benchmarks were up Thursday, as investors prepared themselves for a protracted conflict in the Middle East.

The Court of International Trade directed Customs & Border Protection to pay refunds for tariffs imposed under emergency powers.

China sets its lowest economic growth target in decades.

Global markets are diverging as the U.S.-Iran war enters its sixth day.

Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says Prime Meridian will remain free and limited to tax situations the artificial-intelligence model can handle.

Broadcom beat first-quarter earnings expectations, trade court paves way for broad tariff refunds for businesses, Beige Book reports growth, and more news to start your day.

After today’s rally, the S&P 500 is down just 0.1% since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

Big Tech’s decision to foot more of the electricity bill has begun to benefit companies that provide power and their stocks.

The Federal Reserve’s February Beige Book depicted a bifurcated economy, with seven of 12 Fed Districts showing growth. Where data centers are saving the day.

Moderna shares jump after the vaccine maker says it has settled patent litigation tied to its Covid-19 shot.

Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Occidental Petroleum gave up gains following a report about Iranian intelligence officials reaching out to their American counterparts.

U.S. military officials said early Wednesday that the Iranian air defenses and naval forces were destroyed.

The managing director of the World Economic Forum writes that governments must adapt to a fragmenting world order.

The company settles to resolve patent litigation related to its Covid-19 vaccine, removing an overhang for shares.

The White House has formally opened a confirmation process that faces at least one significant obstacle in committee.

Economists expected private payrolls had increased by 50,000 in February.

If the Iran war ends in the next few days, markets would likely avoid the nightmare scenario of a long-term spike in oil and natural-gas prices.

Trump still using trade threats as a tool, Blackstone’s fund redemptions revive private credit fears, CrowdStrike earnings beat estimates, and more news to start your day.

The National Association of Realtors’ January data showed drops in both closed home sales and pending sales.

Aggressive investors who can handle extreme uncertainty can establish exposure to whatever rally erupts should a detente emerge.

China’s annual Two Sessions meetings may deliver a record-low growth target and fresh policies aimed at boosting household consumption as Beijing tries to rebalance its economy.

Interest rate markets were already factoring in fewer cuts this year. Now investors are questioning if rates will hold all year.

Trump raised the possibility during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.