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A pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, U.S. February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
May 19, 2026

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attack plans

Oil prices dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump paused planned attacks on Iran to allow for negotiations, easing Middle East conflict concerns.

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo
May 15, 2026

Oil prices up 2% as Trump and Iran’s comments dent peace hopes

Oil prices rose about 2% after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister reduced hopes for peace around the Strait of Hormuz.

Tomatoes are displayed for sale at the Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, after U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July amid a surge in the costs of services and goods, in California, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
May 13, 2026

US producer prices surprise with largest increase in four years

U.S. producer prices surged 1.4% in April, marking the largest increase in four years amid rising inflation and energy costs linked to geopolitical tensions.

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
May 12, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower as inflation, Iran tensions weigh

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower amid hotter inflation data and rising U.S.-Iran conflict tensions, impacting investor sentiment near earnings season end.

Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be next chair of the Federal Reserve, attends a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing to testify, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 12, 2026

Senate confirms Warsh to Fed Board, with Fed chair vote likely Wednesday

Kevin Warsh confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a 14-year term as Federal Reserve governor, advancing toward Fed chair amid political pressures on the central bank.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary speaks during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 12, 2026

FDA commissioner Makary is resigning, sources say

FDA commissioner Marty Makary plans to resign amid pressure from Republicans and White House clashes, marking a leadership change at the federal health agency.

An oil pump is seen at sunset outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France April 23, 2018. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
May 12, 2026

Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse

Oil prices rose more than 3% as US-iran peace talks stall, raising supply concerns amid tensions over the strait of Hormuz and Middle East conflict.

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
May 11, 2026

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map

Virginia Democrats asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a congressional map aimed at boosting their chances in the November midterm elections.

Cattle gather in a feedlot at Callicrate Beef, a vertically integrated ranch-to-market meat produce in Saint Francis, Kansas, U.S., March 20, 2026. REUTERS/Cheney Orr/File Photo
May 11, 2026

Trump to sign orders to boost beef imports, grow herds to try to reduce record prices

President Donald Trump signs executive orders to increase beef imports and support cattle herd growth amid record high beef prices in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 11, 2026

Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced ’till it’s appropriate’

President Donald Trump plans to reduce the 18-cent federal gasoline tax as U.S. fuel prices rise due to the Iran war, pending congressional approval.

A drone view of drilling rigs in Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
May 7, 2026

Oil falls below $100 a barrel on Middle East peace hopes

Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel amid renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing Middle East tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Small Business Summit in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
May 4, 2026

Trump calls Xi meeting important trip, says US leads in AI

President Donald Trump calls his upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping important and emphasizes the US lead in artificial intelligence amid trade tensions.

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