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Surging oil prices could wipe out benefits from Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
Key Points Raymond James estimates that what consumers pay in higher gas prices could total exactly what they’re set to gain with the tax changes under President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The stimulus was expected to boost both the U.S. economy and markets in 2026. While consumers may not get as much of a […]
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As Iran war disrupts oil prices, consumers could be ‘hammered,’ economist says
In February, Americans were feeling pretty good about their financial standing. But that was before the Iran war, which is threatening to upend household budgets. A New York Federal Reserve survey released Monday found that consumers expected inflation to be lower in the year ahead, and households, overall, said they were better off than a year ago. The New York […]
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European markets head for positive open as oil prices slide
Galaxy Globe bulk carrier and Luojiashan tanker sit anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 9, 2026. Benoit Tessier | Reuters LONDON — European stocks look set to open notably higher on Tuesday, as traders watch developments in the Middle […]
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Oil plunges 10% as Trump warns to hit Iran ‘twenty times harder’ if it blockades Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices surged about 20% on Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continued, raising fears of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies. Anton Petrus | Moment | Getty Images Oil prices plunged 10% Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would be hit “twenty times harder” if it attempted to halt oil flows through the […]
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South Korea’s Kospi leads regional rebound, up 5%, as Trump comments drive oil lower
A currency dealer monitors exchange rates in front of a big screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index (C) and the Korean won/USD exchange rate (R) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on April 9, 2025. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi opened more […]
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Top permitting-reform Republican, Democratic senators meeting as talks thaw: API chief
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) speaks to the media following the weekly policy luncheons at the U.S. Capitol on June 21, 2023 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito and ranking Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse are meeting to discuss reforming the federal energy permitting […]
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Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz ‘must be very careful,’ Iran foreign ministry warns
MarineTraffic map showing current ships traffic on Strait of Hormuz dislplayed on a laptop screen and MarineTraffic logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 5, 2026. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz “must be very […]
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The $100 oil playbook: How pro investors are investing around this energy shock
Professional investors are reshuffling portfolios as crude oil surges past $100 a barrel , rotating into sectors tied to commodities while adding hedges against the risk that geopolitical tensions could trigger a broader economic shock. The jump in energy prices tied to the Middle East conflict is prompting money managers to rethink positioning. Many say […]
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Oil shock prompts South Korea to impose fuel price cap for the first time in 30 years
Riders refuel their motorbikes at a gas station in Hongdae district in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images South Korea is set to impose a price cap on fuel products for the first time in 30 years, as oil prices skyrocketed on Monday due to the war […]
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