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.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum
Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.
JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
How quickly will airport security lines ease after TSA workers get paid?
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.
About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.
Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say
Economists say the conflict in Iran is making a recession more likely, with higher energy prices hitting consumers and businesses.
Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
OpenAI pulls the plug on its Sora AI video app
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will discontinue the company's Sora app, which let users create AI-generated videos.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
Airlines issue travel waivers as airport chaos widens amid shutdown
Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.