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Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision

All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Federal Reserve meeting had a negative impact on investors

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually

Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so

Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.

Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.

Gig workers feel pain at the pump as gas prices hit 21-month highs

A network of millions of Americans who offer services like making deliveries or providing rideshare services are feeling the effects of rising gas prices.

Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%

The PCE price index for January was expected to show headline inflation at 2.9% and core at 3.1%.

Iran war oil shock stokes fears of 1970s-style stagflation — why this time could be different

Some investors are drawing comparisons with the 1970s to interpret where markets are headed in 2026, but there are several key differences to note this time around.

Fears of 1970s-style stagflation arise with oil spike to $100. How big a threat is it?

High inflation and slow growth present a double threat, as measures like interest rate cuts and government spending only aggravate inflation.

U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace

For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025.

Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 trade probe, weeks before Beijing summit

Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 probe ahead of Beijing summit

Why Section 301 probes matter — and what they mean for Trump's tariffs

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected

The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway

Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

Kevin Warsh faces an economic 'perfect storm' as he waits to take over as Fed chair

Warsh faces a potential buzzsaw in the form of a Hobson's choice between fighting inflation and supporting the labor market.

Gas prices pass $3.50 per gallon to highest level since 2024 amid U.S.-Iran war

Prices are up 21% from a month ago with the oil market roiled by the U.S.-Iran war.

One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’

An unusual swell of Canadian patriotism seen after Trump's threats and tariffs last year has evolved into a new social and economic order.