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Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree
Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn gazed out the window at a red-and-green gasoline price sign, which she said seemed to tick up daily. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The price was $4.34 per gallon - about 50%…
Sunday shows preview: Trump returns from China as Iran war fuels economic anxiety
President Trump is back home following a high-stakes meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping that focused on trade, Taiwan and the spiking energy prices amid the war in Iran. Trump arrived on Wednesday and met with Xi the following…
UAE says only economics, not politics, affected decision to leave OPEC
There was speculation that the UAE withdrew from OPEC to distance itself from Saudi Arabia. The two nations have tense relations due to economic and geopolitical rivalries. Al Mazrouei disputed the notion that the countries' rivalry had anything to…
HK must pivot to 'super value-adder' to secure economic future, major bew report urges
Hong Kong is standing at a critical economic crossroads and must evolve beyond its traditional role as a global middleman to become a 'super value-adder' for businesses expanding internationally. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT This is the central…
The Oil Shock Is Causing a $45 Billion Rupture in the Economy
The largest oil disruption in history is widening a divide in the economy. Americans have cumulatively spent about $45 billion more on gasoline and diesel during the war with Iran than they did during the same period a year ago, according to an…
High gas prices and inflation are stressing people out - but the economy will be fine as long as they keep spending
Nearly three months into the Iran war, Americans are still spending plenty of money to keep the U.S. economy on the up and up. Some signs of stress have emerged, but not enough to suggest a major stumble. The latest evidence on consumer spending…
Trump says Iran war is worth the economic pain. These rural voters agree
Amy Van Duyn stands for a portrait outside the gas station where she works in Wiggens, Colorado, U.S., May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt WIGGINS, Colorado, May 16 (Reuters) - Perched behind the cash register at Stubs liquor store, Amy Van Duyn…
Trump went to China to protect the US economy - and walked away with nothing
Chongqing was, until fairly, recently another industrial city in Western China, relatively obscure in the eyes of the rest of the world. Today, the city is a sprawling metropolis, attracting tourists and influencers from around the world to marvel…
Even in China, Economic Reality Isn't Optional
Here's a different angle on Greg Ip's flawed column on China's “industrial policy of everything.” Greg Ip warns that the American and other economies will be left “in the dust” by China's “industrial policy of…
Iran warns of readiness for war and economic costs as US talks falter
Tehran, Iran – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran remains ready to resume direct military conflict with the United States, if negotiations fail to produce acceptable results. In a stream of state-orchestrated messaging to both…
Negev, Galilee criminal networks tighten grip on Israeli infrastructure, economy
Yoel Zilberman, CEO and founder of Shomer HaHadash, has issued a stark warning about what he calls a severe loss of state control in the Negev and Galilee, claiming that criminal organizations no longer operate on the margins but now directly…
Modest ECB Rate Hike Would Limit Economic Pain, Stournaras Says
A small European Central Bank interest-rate increase could temper inflation without causing economic damage, Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras told Liberal.gr. “A significant but temporary excess over the inflation target would mean…
UAE says its decision to leave OPEC was a strategic economic move, not a political one
The UAE says its decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ was based on the country's national interest. Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei says it remains committed to maintaining market stability. The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC…
'Nearly every kid had been scammed': Inside Roblox's predatory economy for children
Australian children are being systematically scammed on internet gaming platform Roblox, as experts warn they are exposed to predatory practices that normalise gambling. Two world-first University of Sydney studies reveal Roblox, which is played by…
Global financial environment is extremely challenging, cautions Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran
The global financial environment has become increasingly challenging, with U.S. 30-year Treasury yields crossing 5%, the U.K. 10-year yield rising above 5.2%, and Japan's 30-year yield touching 4%, said V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic…
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