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Here's the inflation breakdown for March 2026 — in one chart
The Iran war has pushed up gasoline, airline fares and other prices for consumers.
Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
The university's headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.
BlackRock rips page from hedge fund playbook, applies it to exchange-traded funds
BlackRock's Jeffrey Rosenberg has a leading role in the firm's liquid alt ETFs — which use a long-short strategy in ETF wrappers.
Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown
NASA’s four Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after a historic moon mission, with Orion set for Pacific splashdown shortly after 8 p.m. ET.
Airports could face a jet fuel crunch within 3 weeks as airlines weigh flight cancellations
Europe's Airport Industry said if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen "systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU."
Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules
The decision follows a landmark trial in which a jury found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people.
China's Xi invokes 'threat' of Taiwan independence in first cross-strait opposition talks in a decade
Xi Jinping hosted Taiwan's main opposition leader in Beijing for the first time in a decade, ahead of a high-stakes meeting with Trump in May and Taiwan's presidential election in 2028.
Defense's Silicon Valley pivot: Ukraine, Iran wars challenge the legacy playbook
Companies are betting on a new type of warfare, based on shorter lead times that allow for rapid deployments and more cost-effective solutions.
The Masters has become the biggest event of the year for private jet companies
Private jet companies are competing for high-spending customers with lavish on-the-ground experiences near the golf course.
Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict
The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Asia-Pacific markets rise amid worries over Strait of Hormuz staying largely closed
The West Texas Intermediate gained 0.72% to $98.57 per barrel as of 2:37 a.m. ET. Brent crude rose by 0.67% to $96.56 per barrel.
Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran ceasefire fails to boost tanker traffic via Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "stop now" if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Eli Lilly market share drops, Novo Nordisk holds firm as generic weight-loss drugs flood India
Eli Lilly loses share in India’s GLP‑1 market as cheap semaglutide generics surge, while Novo holds steady after deep price cuts to defend Ozempic, Wegovy.
What this real-world oil price says about the level of stress in the energy market
Energy analysts warn that the Iran ceasefire is not likely to alleviate acute signs of stress in the physical oil market.
Investors are questioning gold’s role in portfolios, says Morgan Stanley — but another metal is set to outperform
Gold's conventional role as a portfolio risk management tool has been brought into question over a dramatic five-week period for commodity prices
Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips: Reuters
Anthropic is exploring the possibility of designing its own chips, three sources said, as the company and its rivals respond to a chronic shortage of AI chips.
China factory prices return to growth after 3 years, beating expectations on surging oil prices
China faces possible inflationary spillovers, though its massive strategic stockpiling onshore and diversified sources of energy provided some cushion.
Kevin Warsh Fed chair confirmation plan hits snag as nomination hearing is delayed
President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair already faced a hurdle by Sen. Thom Tillis over a probe of current chair Jerome Powell.
Fast Retailing shares soar to record high after the Uniqlo owner lifts profit forecast
Shares of Fast Retailing surged over 9% to a record high on Friday after the Japanese parent of Uniqlo lifted its full-year outlook.
Trump says Iran 'better stop now' if it's charging oil tankers fees to go through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said that Iran "better stop now" if it's charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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