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Major oil companies reported massive profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments.
The fall of the American mall has long been chronicled. There's also a K-shaped split happening, with high-end malls thriving while others struggle.
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged when it meets Wednesday, but chair Kevin Warsh is under increasing pressure to...
Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting.
The fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle raises questions about how the tragedy could have been prevented — and whether free, open festivals are...
Most U.S. stocks rose after Coca-Cola and other companies reported stronger profits for the spring than analysts expected.
President Donald Trump says his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing.
Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on...
The escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, combined with new tariffs on dozens of countries, complicates the nation’s economic outlook in familiar ways.
The five-month war has left global oil inventories depleted, refineries and other infrastructure damaged and shut down shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs has provoked heated objections from America’s trading partners.
Alaska Air Group reported Tuesday a $76 million loss in its second quarter, citing volatile fuel costs that cut back flights in April and May.
SMBC will buy 100 737 Max jets, including 60 of the larger MAX 10 variant and 40 MAX 8s, the companies announced.