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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.

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May 11, 2026

Arko reports declining retail fuel sales amid Middle East conflict

Arko saw gasoline sales fall sharply during the first quarter as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted oil markets.

A visitor stands next to an electronic screen displaying Japan's Nikkei stock prices quotation board inside a conference hall in Tokyo, Japan March 4, 2026. REUTERS/Issei Kato/ File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Oil soars, stocks dip on Iran worries, earnings in focus after Fed

Oil prices surged due to concerns over the Iran conflict while the Federal Reserve kept rates steady, impacting markets amid upcoming tech earnings.

Specialist Glenn Carell, left, and trader Robert Charmak work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Apr 28, 2026

Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks

Oil prices rose amid the Iran conflict stalemate and the UAE quitting OPEC, while AI concerns weighed on U.S. and global stock markets.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Apr 28, 2026

Oil prices hit $110 and stocks fall on Iran impasse and AI

Oil prices rose above $110 a barrel amid the stalled Iran conflict, while AI-related tech stocks fell as investors reassessed momentum and earnings season.

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Apr 17, 2026

Fed sees modest economic growth in Fifth District

Economic activity in the Federal Reserve’s Fifth District grew at a modest pace in recent weeks, as consumer spending and tourism picked up.

Statewide home sales, inventories rose in November
Apr 3, 2026

Virginia sees homes sales growth in February

Virginia home sales climbed in February as improved inventory and lower mortgage rates boosted buyer activity, according to Virginia Realtors.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on March 24, 2026. Photo by Reuters/Jeenah Moon
Mar 26, 2026

Wall Street slumps as Middle East uncertainty spooks investors

Wall Street's main indexes dropped sharply amid U.S.-Israeli tensions with Iran, pushing oil prices higher and fueling inflation concerns.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 20, 2026

Energy crisis pulls stocks 5% below January high, but path to quick recovery remains

The S&P 500 dropped over 5% from its January high due to rising crude prices and the Iran conflict, but historical data suggests a quick recovery is likely.

A sticker featuring U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, at a gas station on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 8, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
Mar 18, 2026

US drivers face long-term pain at pump, analysts say; Trump bets they are wrong

U.S. drivers are expected to face sustained high fuel prices due to the Iran conflict disrupting oil supply, despite President Trump's optimism on price drops.

Statewide home sales, inventories rose in November
Mar 17, 2026

Housing market sees gains in February, but Iran war could disrupt momentum

Housing markets in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads posted modest year-over-year gains in February.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Stephen Miran speaks on "Regulations, the Supply Side, and Monetary Policy" during the Delphi Economic Forum Lecture event, at the National Gallery in Athens, Greece, January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Mar 4, 2026

Fed’s Miran: Risks from Iran conflict no reason to delay continued rate cuts – BBG TV

Fed Governor Stephen Miran says risks from the Iran conflict don't change the need for US rate cuts this year amid easing inflation and labor market concerns.

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