Hiring recently hit unprecedented levels as economy ‘virtually shut down’ during COVID, top economist says | Good luck

Hiring recently hit unprecedented levels as economy 'virtually shut down' during COVID, top economist says | Good luck

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday that the hiring rate fell to 3.1% in February, with just 4.8 million new hires, the lowest since April 2020. Job openings fell to 6.9 million, down 358,000 from January. The unemployment rate was lower at 1.9%, while the unemployment rate remained at 1.1%, and the number of … 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

Markets cheer as Trump threatens to abandon Strait of Hormuz, leaving oil market in turmoil | Good luck

Markets cheer as Trump threatens to abandon Strait of Hormuz, leaving oil market in turmoil | Good luck

The stock market plunged on Monday morning after the White House announced that it might not be America’s job to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 rose more than 1.5%, while the Nasdaq rose nearly 2%. In one night, a Wall Street Journal the report indicated that President Trump would be ready to … Read more

Economist Paul Krugman has a Dark Idea about the Iran War

Economist Paul Krugman has a Dark Idea about the Iran War

Last week, President Donald Trump made two ridiculous moves on Iran. He began by threatening to “destroy” Iran’s energy plants unless the Strait of Hormuz was safely opened. He gave a deadline of 48 hours. Then, before that deadline came, Trump backed down. But minutes before he did, the oil markets saw a huge spike … Read more

‘Oversold’: Wall Street says relief rally coming for stocks as Iran war drags markets

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Good news for investors: The charity event may finally be on its way. Loading audio description… That’s the word on Wall Street as markets assess the damage caused by the Iran war, which has dragged stocks lower for much of the past month as investors worry about the impact of higher oil prices on the … Read more

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have sold off the Iran war

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on March 25, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been affected by volatility in the past month, with many stocks seeing wild swings and big losses as the … Read more

Pump Shocker, ‘Godzilla’ Chart, Is The War Over Or Hot? | TheStreet Pro

Risk Ahead: U.S. Eyes Capture of Kharg, Bearish Chart Signals, Looming Jobs Data | TheStreet Pro

Market_Recon_TSP1_KL “A true leader always has something mysterious, which others cannot understand, but which keeps his people happy and breathing.” – President Charles de Gaulle of France Take it twice Your favorite businessman, investor, economist, infantry NCO, hockey player and financial writer are enjoying a meal with someone special on Monday evening. He passed Wawa … Read more

Pump Shocker, ‘Godzilla’ Chart, Is The War Over Or Hot? | TheStreet Pro

Risk Ahead: U.S. Eyes Capture of Kharg, Bearish Chart Signals, Looming Jobs Data | TheStreet Pro

Market_Recon_TSP1_KL “A true leader always has something mysterious, which others cannot understand, but which keeps his people happy and breathing.” – President Charles de Gaulle of France Take it twice Your favorite businessman, investor, economist, infantry NCO, hockey player and financial writer are enjoying a meal with someone special on Monday evening. He passed Wawa … Read more

The next test of the stock market: rising war costs

The next test of the stock market: rising war costs

Inflation fears are driving bonds now, financial fears are likely to follow High security costs, chargebacks and the potential impact of shortages Rising inflation and environmental risks pose future threats March 31 (Reuters) – Inflation risks have pushed Treasury yields higher since the US-Iran conflict fueled energy prices. Now another threat to the health of … Read more

The UK economy was in recession until the end of last year before the Iran war

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Item 1 of 5 Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo [1/5]Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab UK GDP confirmed at +0.1% in Q4 The Iran war is expected to be a major concern … Read more