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All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Federal Reserve meeting had a negative impact on investors ...

The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected

Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.

The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.

The PCE price index for January was expected to show headline inflation at 2.9% and core at 3.1%.

A network of millions of Americans who offer services like making deliveries or providing rideshare services are feeling the effects of rising gas prices.

Why Section 301 probes matter -- and what they mean for Trump's tariffs

The investigation comes at a time when U.S. actions against Iran have risked China's energy supplies, further complicating Beijing's calculus for the bilateral talks.

For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025.