Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Just Delivered Good News for Stock Market Investors

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The ongoing political conflict in the Middle East has caused oil prices to rise, raising fears of inflation that could damage the US economy. The last time inflation rose suddenly was in 2022, and it forced the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates so quickly S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) The index fell by more than … Read more

‘Forget that’: Trump interrupts gas price talk as Venezuela oil climbs – how that could affect markets

'Forget that': Trump interrupts gas price talk as Venezuela oil climbs - how that could affect markets

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may receive commission or revenue from the links below. As the Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum explained how the increase in oil production in Venezuela could help lower gas prices for Americans, President Donald Trump intervened on a different issue (1): “Forget that – when are they going to … Read more

Should you book a vacation flight now considering the rising cost of jet fuel?

What could oil above $100 mean for food prices in Europe?

Travelers planning summer vacations face a tough decision as global oil supply disruptions, caused by conflicts in the Middle East, have pushed up jet fuel prices leading to higher airfares being passed on to passengers. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to the latest analysis of the International Transport Organization, the price of world jet fuel stood at … Read more

Here’s what could make Iran’s oil war an “economic disaster” – The Nation | Globalnews.ca

Here's what could make Iran's oil war an "economic disaster" - The Nation | Globalnews.ca

Americans woke up to higher gas prices on Tuesday, and some experts warned that the global oil crisis could worsen as Yemen’s Houthi rebels join the war against Iran. On Tuesday morning, the average price of gas in the US was US $ 4.018 per gallon, according to AAA, which tracks gas prices nationwide. According … Read more

European markets open lower as oil prices rise

What could oil above $100 mean for food prices in Europe?

Printed on 30/03/2026 – 7:07 GMT+2•Updated 10:00 European markets opened lower on Monday as investor sentiment remained cautious amid rising oil prices and political tensions in the Middle East. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING At the time of writing, Germany’s DAX was down about 0.41%, the FTSE 100 was down very slightly, by 0.1%, and France’s CAC 40 … Read more

BlackRock’s Larry Fink says oil could drop to $40 if the Iran war ends well – or stay close to $150 for years.

BlackRock's Larry Fink says oil could drop to $40 if the Iran war ends well - or stay close to $150 for years.

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

Goldman Sachs has a mixed message on oil prices and jobs

Goldman Sachs has a mixed message on oil prices and jobs

Goldman Sachs economist Pierfrancesco Mei published a note on March 26 estimating that rising oil prices will reduce US wage growth by about 10,000 jobs per month until the end of 2026. The bank also expects the unemployment rate to rise 0.2 percentage points overall to 4.6% in Q3 2026. Higher oil prices account for … Read more

The biggest stock market correction Trump won’t talk about is legal

The biggest stock market correction Trump won't talk about is legal

Throughout his presidency, Donald galaotega ga lonaka kidnapped and extradited the leader of Venezuela, threatened to annex Greenland, mesed by expelling the chair of the Federal Reserve, and waged an economic war on his closest allies, all while (more or less) keeping the stock market from bearish territory. The Iran War still looks like the … Read more