President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would like to “take the oil in Iran” and is considering seizing the export hub of Kharg Island, which is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil…
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The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.
by adminSurging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy because of the war with Iran. Now, some analysts say the worst could still be ahead as the conflict drags on. Subscribe to read this…
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U.S. crude tops $100 and the S&P 500 approaches correction as Iran war enters second month
by adminGlobal oil prices continued their recent climb and the S&P 500 closed lower Monday after a weekend when Iran-backed Houthi militants launched ballistic missiles at Israel and 3,500 additional U.S. troops arrived in the Middle…
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Colombian officials discovered a body Friday amid the search for a U.S. flight attendant who went missing in the country last weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…
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When will TSA lines go back to normal? Travelers may face delays for days or weeks
by adminTravelers frustrated by long security lines may not see immediate relief, even as Transportation Security Administration officers begin receiving pay again on Monday after working without wages for more than a month during the partial…
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Todd and Janet Gatewood launched their Nashville-based radio show “God, Freedom and Bitcoin” in January, blending their passion for cryptocurrency with their strong faith. Then the market crashed. At roughly $69,000 on Thursday, the price…
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House Republicans pass DHS funding bill that Democrats call ‘dead on arrival’ in the Senate
by adminWASHINGTON — House Republicans voted Friday evening to pass a short-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security that has no viable path in the Senate and is likely to extend the shutdown stalemate…
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Markets plunge and U.S. oil hits $100 as Trump’s ability to reassure Wall Street hits its limit
by adminPresident Donald Trump is used to bending financial markets to his will. But with the war in Iran, he may have reached the limit of his ability to do so. On Friday, the S&P 500…
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Insider trading concerns around oil and military moves are on the rise. Can anyone police the bets?
by adminA flurry of bets made prior to major announcements about the Iran war has ramped up speculation that individuals or groups with advance knowledge of U.S. military plans are cashing in on insider information. And…
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Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and CBP, in bid to end extreme airport delays
by adminWASHINGTON — The Senate agreed unanimously early Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but without funding for immigration enforcement and deportation operations. Senators approved the package at 2:20 a.m. by voice vote following…