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A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
May 20, 2026

Oil prices slump after Trump comments while analysts point to supply crunch

Oil prices dropped over 2% after President Donald Trump's comments on Iran peace talks, while analysts warn of ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East.

A man walks in front of a GameStop store in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of New York City, New York, U.S. January 27, 2021. Picture taken January 27, 2021. REUTERS/Nick Zieminski/ File Photo
May 20, 2026

GameStop increases stake in eBay to more than 6%

GameStop increased its stake in eBay to about 6.6%, advancing its bid to acquire the e-commerce giant despite eBay's rejection.

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 combination image shows OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk during the trial. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo
May 18, 2026

Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI in a California federal court, with the jury ruling the case was brought too late and OpenAI not liable.

A pumpjack, used to help lift oil from a well, in the Permian basin near Midland, Texas, U.S., October 8, 2025. REUTERS/Arathy Somasekhar
May 18, 2026

Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns

Oil prices rose about 3% to a two-week high amid concerns over supply disruptions from the Iran war and U.S. sanctions waivers during talks.

Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be next chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies before a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
May 15, 2026

US debt load could undercut Warsh’s plan to shrink Fed balance sheet

Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh's plan to reduce the Fed's balance sheet faces challenges from rising U.S. debt and higher long-term interest rates.

Renovations continue at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 15, 2026

Markets begin eyeing a Fed rate hike around the turn of the year

Markets are pricing in a Federal Reserve interest rate hike by early 2027 due to persistent inflation, with a 60% chance by January's FOMC meeting.

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.

A contract crew from Verizon installs 5G telecommunications equipment on a tower in Orem, Utah, U.S. December 3, 2019. Picture taken December 3, 2019. REUTERS/George Frey/File Photo
May 14, 2026

FCC approves Verizon’s $1B spectrum purchase

The FCC approved Verizon's $1 billion deal to acquire spectrum assets from U.S. Cellular, enhancing network coverage and capacity across the U.S.

The Boeing logo on the doors to the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, U.S., April 15, 2026. REUTERS/Genna Martin
May 14, 2026

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5M

A US jury awarded $49.5 million to the family of a woman killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX crash.

Job seeker Rueben Cota talks with recruiter San Diego sheriff's deputy Hubbard during a job fair for employees who are not vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Temecula, California, U.S., December 4, 2021. REUTERS/Denis Poroy
May 14, 2026

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable

Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. rose moderately to 211,000, indicating a stable labor market amid inflation concerns.

Shipping containers are stacked on a pier at the Red Hook Terminal in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., April 14, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
May 14, 2026

US import prices surge in April as fuels post biggest gain in four years

U.S. import prices rose 1.9% in April, driven by a 16.3% jump in fuel costs, the largest increase in four years amid Middle East tensions.

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