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A person works at a grocery store inside Mercado Central, a marketplace of about 35 Latino‑owned small businesses in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
Apr 30, 2026

Annual US inflation posts biggest gain in nearly 3 years in March

U.S. inflation accelerated in March with a 3.5% annual rise, driven by gasoline price surges amid the Iran war, impacting Federal Reserve rate outlook.

The Federal Reserve building is pictured in Washington, DC, U.S., August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against ‘easing bias’

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing elevated inflation and uncertainty from global energy prices, with three dissents against easing bias.

People walk past an installation depicting barrel of oil with the logo of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during the COP29 United Nations climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan November 19, 2024. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

Russia to remain in OPEC+, hopes UAE exit does not spell end of group

Russia plans to remain in OPEC+ despite the UAE's decision to leave, aiming to stabilize global energy markets amid current turmoil.

Shipping containers wait to be transported along a railroad at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, U.S., March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman/File Photo
Apr 29, 2026

US goods trade deficit widens in March as imports rise sharply

The U.S. goods trade deficit rose to $87.9 billion in March due to a sharp increase in imports, signaling a potential drag on first-quarter economic growth.

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver an address to the nation about the Iran war at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS
Apr 29, 2026

Trump met with oil firms on possible months-long extension of Iran blockade

Trump met with Chevron CEO Mike Wirth and other energy officials to discuss managing oil markets amid a possible months-long iran blockade extension.

OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Apr 28, 2026

OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports

OpenAI has fallen short of its revenue and user growth targets, raising concerns about funding its data-center costs as it prepares for an IPO.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan al Saud receives United Arab Emirates' Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago, In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 28, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS
Apr 28, 2026

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers’ group

The uae has left opec and opec+, weakening the oil exporting groups amid regional tensions and global energy shocks.

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.

Traders Fred Demarco, left, and Edward McCarthy work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Apr 27, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq, close slightly higher in cautious start to a heavy earnings week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains in NEW YORK as investors prepare for a heavy earnings week and the Federal Reserve's rate decision.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo
Apr 27, 2026

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait shipments lag

Oil prices climbed to a two-week high as U.S.-Iran peace talks stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, tightening global supplies.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Apr 27, 2026

Shipping traffic through Hormuz remains muted with no US-Iran deal in sight, data shows

Shipping traffic through the strait of Hormuz remains muted with only seven ships crossing amid stalled talks between the US and Iran.

A view shows a Microsoft logo at Microsoft offices in Issy-les-Moulineaux near Paris, France, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Apr 27, 2026

OpenAI breaks off Microsoft exclusivity to free up path for Amazon, Google deals

OpenAI will no longer grant Microsoft exclusive access to its AI models, enabling partnerships with Amazon and Google cloud platforms.

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