news2shortsAll three major stock indexes are down 7% since the war in Iran began five weeks ago and what started off as a short-term geopolitical flare up could turn into a longer-term slide. NBC’s business correspondent Brian Cheung reports for TODAY on the war’s impact on oil and gas prices, as well as mortgage rates … Read more
As thousands more American troops arrive in the Middle East to join a widening war, President Donald Trump says Iran is softening its weekslong blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, after it allowed 20 boats through the oil route. It comes as the Washington Post reports that the Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground … Read more
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is calling on prosecutors to try, convict and punish the undocumented killer of Stephanie Minter, arguing that he must face American justice before he’s ordered to leave the country. Kaine said he fears deportation could be a form of leniency. “I’m not sure that if he’s deported, [that] he will really … Read more
FIRST ON FOX: States that decline to opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) could forgo nearly $23 billion in education funding over the next three years, according to a new analysis from the America First Policy Institute. To highlight those potential losses, the group will launch an interactive Funding Loss Calculator designed … Read more
After setting the women’s around-the-world record two years ago, the Alaskan is aiming for a new mark with her next 18,000 mile journey On 11 September 2024, Lael Wilcox returned to Chicago after 108 days in the saddle, smashing the women’s around-the-world cycling record by more than two weeks. The extraordinary feat had taken her … Read more
A political newcomer and former reality star running in Virginia’s Democratic senatorial primary is causing an uproar in his party after breaking with them on gerrymandering and a slew of new gun control efforts. Mark Moran, a former contestant on the HBOMax series “FBoy Island” and previously a Wall Street banker, is challenging longtime Senate … Read more
Travelers say they feel deeply sympathetic to the airline workers who have been caught up in the shutdown of DHS — and frustrated with politicians in Washington for letting it all happen.
US firm Eli Lilly, which is also pushing for end to rebate scheme, optimistic about talks with ministers The US pharmaceutical group behind the Mounjaro weight-loss drug has said it will unpause its UK investments if ministers agree to regularly increase NHS drug prices and end a rebate scheme. Patrik Jonsson, the president of Eli … Read more
Stock markets in Asia drop sharply, with investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict Business live – latest news The price of oil has risen sharply to $116 a barrel after Donald Trump said he wanted to “take the oil in Iran”, sending Asian stock markets tumbling. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, … Read more
The president may not be benefiting directly from betting markets, but he has encouraged a culture that treats politics like a casino floor Odd things are happening in the markets. Last Monday, 15 minutes before Donald Trump posted an announcement that “productive talks” with Iran had taken place, oil traders placed half a billion dollars’ … Read more
