Stocks rally, oil dips below $100 as investors signal hope about Iran war
Despite start of military operations to intercept ships region, investors still expect U.S. and Iran to find an off-ramp.
Inflation surged in March as Iran war drove up energy costs
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
CPI report may show inflation hitting 2024 levels amid soaring gas prices
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Will the Iran ceasefire ease U.S. gas prices? Here's what experts think.
Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.
Dow surges more than 1,300 points as investors embrace Iran ceasefire
Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Average cost to raise a child now tops $300,000, study finds
Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.
Gas prices could top $5 if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, J.P. Morgan says
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
Ford recalls nearly 423,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue
Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
See which stores are open and closed for Easter 2026
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
Stocks erase early losses as investors monitor Iran war developments
Stocks rebound after sliding in early-day trade, with investors buoyed by reports that Iran and Oman could monitor ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.