US job growth was flat last year, but signs of stabilization, if not a rebound, were beginning to emerge. Now, a war thousands of kilometers away not only hinders potential development, but also threatens to further disrupt the labor market. It has been four weeks since the US and Israel began attacking Iran. The economic … Read more
Home » GOOD NEWS » Iran Joins Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in Slowing Southeast Asian Tourism, With Ongoing Middle East Conflict, Rising Oil Prices, and Investor Concerns Threatening Long-Term Growth. Published on March 29, 2026 An image created by Ai Iran’s decline in its share of tourism during the Middle East conflicts of 2026 is … Read more
President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is clashing with US bond investors, who have shown little appetite for Treasury securities as they hope the war will end soon. This past week, auctions of two-, five- and seven-year Treasury notes all attracted weak demand, forcing yields higher than expected. That’s a big difference from last month, … Read more
Source: Anton Petrus/Getty The Iran war is already having a significant impact on the wallets of US citizens. Gas prices have risen over the past month, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. As the war in Iran continues to disrupt oil supplies and shipping lanes, several economists have warned that prolonged conflict in … Read more
Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The price of naphtha may not keep you up at night considering the inflation that is yet to hit the economy from the US-Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but perhaps it should. As gas prices go up together crude oilthe cost … Read more
The war in Iran has continued for almost four weeks without a clear end and with the price of oil above $100 a barrel, many Americans feel the impact when they fill up their car or get their heating bill. This week, Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, shared his views on the Iran … Read more
Last Saturday, while the world markets were closed, President Donald Trump issued a serious threat to the leaders of Iran: Open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or the United States will “destroy” the country’s energy plants. Then, shortly before American traders returned to work on Monday, Trump backed away from that weakness, announcing … Read more
Time is ticking for the US-Israel war in Iran. Opinions emerging from oil industry executives and analysts are that the economic and market fallout from the conflict could increase significantly if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within the next week to three. However, enough damage may have already been done to keep energy … Read more
As the war in Iran rages, interest rates are rising. The housing market got a boost earlier this year when the 30-year mortgage fell below 6% for the first time in years. But about a month later, the popular product stood at 6.38%. At the end of March there was a big one-week movement from … Read more
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 27, 2026. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The Dow Jones industrial average it fell on Friday and fell into the correction zone, while Brent exceeded $ 110 after events in the Strait of Hormuz exacerbated investor concerns about energy supply and the … Read more