Shoppers walk past fruit and vegetable stalls at the Bauveau Market in Paris, France, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Economic and consumer confidence fell in Europe in March, according to official data released on Monday, in the latest evidence that the war in Iran is weighing on growth and … 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
(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis of all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can subscribe Here to get it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Berkshire shares have their longest losing streak in more than 7 years Shares of Berkshire Hathaway have lost ground for eight consecutive days. It’s … 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
Stocks got off to a strong start to the week after President Donald Trump revealed that the two countries are having “productive” talks about ending hostilities. Although there is a strong performance confirmed, few think that the bottom is “stocks” – as the sale started again later in the week – with another warning of … Read more
The S&P 500 may soon join other US benchmarks in a correction as the Iran war continues into its fifth week. Stocks are falling fast, and each of the major averages is on pace to post a monthly loss as hopes for a quick resolution to the Middle East conflict give way to fear. This … Read more
Florida received more wealth from startups than any other state in 2023, according to newly released data from the Internal Revenue Service. In 2023, Florida received $20.65 billion in annual income from tax filers who moved there from another state within the US, according to a Realtor.com® analysis of IRS relocation data. Other states that … Read more
Rising oil prices tend to drive up grocery costs, but that doesn’t mean consumers should rush out and save money, economists say. Brent crude has soared above $100 a barrel in recent weeks – after trading near $60 in January – as Iran’s war worsens the Strait of Hormuz, which transports a fifth of the … Read more
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell last week pushed back when asked if the recession poses a threat to the US economy. His successor may face a tough challenge, as Wall Street analysts raise their expectations of a recession, brought on in part by the Iran war and the possibility of higher prices. In recent days, … Read more