U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
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Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers' pocketbooks
The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.
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Gas Jumps to $3.32, Brent Crude Oil to $88
Oil prices surged this week, driving up gasoline costs for American drivers and marking the sharpest jump in energy markets in years.
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Trump Officials Weigh Steps to Lower Gas Prices
The Trump administration is weighing a range of options to address a spike in oil and gasoline prices, including providing insurance guarantees for tanker shipments and possible U.S. naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict with Iran threatens global...
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Judge to Hold Closed-Door Talks on Trump Tariff Refunds
A U.S. judge will meet behind closed doors with government lawyers Friday seeking to hammer out a process to refund up to $175 billion in tariffs, a meeting a court official described as a "settlement conference."Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of...
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UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets as Middle East conflict escalates: WSJ
The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars of Iranian assets held in the Gulf state, potentially severing one of Tehran's most critical economic lifelines.
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