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Billions risked on 'unproven' green tech, MPs warn
Feb 6, 2025, 7:12 PM
The Public Accounts Committee warns the government of gambling public money on carbon capture.
2025-02-05
Newman: 3 things Trump could be doing instead of tariffs and deportation
Feb 5, 2025, 4:41 PM
Americans are deeply concerned about food costs and other living expenses. Why isn't Trump addressing those worries?
2025-02-04
Coal and gas among US targets of China's retaliatory tariffs
Feb 4, 2025, 8:25 AM
Beijing is also adding new companies to its blacklist and says it will investigate Google.
2025-02-03
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq tumble after Trump hits Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs
Feb 3, 2025, 10:47 AM
US stock futures pointed to sharp losses for the major indexes, as Wall Street showed the effects of President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs.
Six things that could get more expensive for Americans after Trump tariffs
Feb 3, 2025, 8:22 AM
Economists warn that the introduction of tariffs could lead to prices rising for consumers on a wide range of products.
Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.
Feb 3, 2025, 5:01 AM
President Trump says the canal authority is overcharging. Recent increases are attributed in part to drought, maintenance investments and demand.
European markets set to plummet amid Trump tariff threat
Feb 3, 2025, 12:55 AM
European markets are expected to open sharply lower Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed trade tariffs on several countries and threatened more.
2025-02-02
American Gas Association reacts to Trump announcement of energy tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Feb 2, 2025, 7:09 AM
The American Gas Association says it will work with President Donald Trump's administration regarding energy tariffs on Mexico and Canada Sunday.
2025-01-31
LARRY KUDLOW: Trump tells Mexico and Canada – America First!
Jan 31, 2025, 6:11 PM
Trump confirms new 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Markets and the Federal Reserve are in panic mode, but they're wrong.
2025-01-30
Trump says Canada and Mexico to be hit with 25% tariffs on Saturday
Jan 30, 2025, 8:32 PM
The president also suggested he still plans to impose new tariffs on China but did not give any details.
2025-01-28
White House economist teases the ‘biggest’ fiscal reform ‘America has ever seen’
Jan 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
Trump's National Economic Council director makes the case for an economic "golden age" ahead, bringing significant change to America's supply side.
2025-01-27
Poland warns against restarting Russia gas supplies
Jan 27, 2025, 2:18 AM
Andrzej Duda says even if a peace deal with Ukraine is struck, pipelines to Europe should stay shut.
2025-01-23
Stock market today: S&P 500 clinches first record close of 2025, Dow pops after Trump takes spotlight at Davos
Jan 23, 2025, 4:03 PM
Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.
2025-01-20
Stock futures rise as Trump's second term begins: Live updates
Jan 20, 2025, 6:02 PM
Trump's executive orders included overhauls to U.S. trade policy and declaring a national emergency at the southern border.
What executive orders is Trump expected to sign on day one?
Nov 12, 2024, 9:57 PM
The president is expected to issue a series of orders that will affect US immigration, energy policy, culture war issues and other matters.
Trump prepares to unleash a wave of first-day orders on everything from oil drilling to TikTok
Jan 20, 2025, 8:16 AM
Donald Trump and his allies are promising historic activity in the hours after he is sworn in, with a wave of executive orders to be signed this afternoon and more likely to follow in the days afterward.
The Yahoo Finance guide to Trump 2.0
Jan 20, 2025, 6:00 AM
New President Donald Trump promises dramatic change during his first year in office. Our comprehensive guide will help investors prepare for what's coming.
2025-01-17
What Trump is planning for day one — and what could matter most for investors
Jan 17, 2025, 9:24 AM
Donald Trump and his allies are promising a "blizzard" of activity on Jan. 20, with perhaps 100 executive actions to be signed within hours of Trump's swearing-in.
Ahead of Trump Presidency, the Fed Quits Global Climate Network
Jan 17, 2025, 3:34 PM
The central bank said it had decided to leave the network after the group’s work “increasingly broadened in scope.”
2025-01-16
Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal, Iran Squeeze
Jan 16, 2025, 8:13 AM
(Bloomberg) -- Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months while at the same time squeezing Iran and Venezuela, people familiar with the matter said.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires. Architects Explain WhyAs E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More RegulationsChicago Agency Pitches $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit WoesNYPD Reforms Car Chase Policy Amid Rising
2025-01-15
Investor reactions to the Gaza ceasefire deal
Jan 15, 2025, 3:23 PM
Negotiators reached a phased deal on Wednesday to end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. and Qatar said, after 15 months of bloodshed that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle East. The complex accord outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and release of hostages taken by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq soar as inflation cools, bank earnings shine
Jan 15, 2025, 2:08 PM
A better than-expected consumer inflation report sparked a rally in stocks on Wednesday.
2025-01-13
Stock market today: Dow pops higher, Nasdaq and S&P 500 slide amid rate-cut fears
Jan 13, 2025, 1:25 PM
Stocks are under pressure as strong data craters bets on the chances of Fed rate cuts.
Stocks Decline on Fed Rate Outlook, Pound Drops: Markets Wrap
Jan 13, 2025, 1:51 AM
(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell with European and US equity futures as traders trimmed bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts after Friday’s payroll data. The pound extended last week’s slump.Most Read from BloombergA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building LawNew York, San Francisco Ranked Worst for US Traffic in City CentersMSCI’s index of Asian
2025-01-10
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector
Jan 10, 2025, 10:30 AM
The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.
2025-01-07
Louisiana planning to sue Biden admin over drilling ban
Jan 7, 2025, 12:12 PM
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says she is preparing a lawsuit against the Biden adminsitration to reverse President Biden's ban on new offshore drilling.
2025-01-06
Energy expert warns Biden’s offshore oil, gas drilling ban will harm consumers, calls on Congress to fix it
Jan 6, 2025, 2:19 PM
American Petroleum Institute President and CEO Mike Sommers calls on Congress to overturn Biden's executive action on offshore oil and gas drilling.
Biden bans offshore drilling across huge area of US before Trump takes office
Jan 6, 2025, 5:21 AM
The ban covering most of America's coastline comes two weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
2025-01-05
Arctic development frozen despite Trump's interest
Jan 5, 2025, 7:06 PM
While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.
2025-01-02
Biden to Ban More Offshore Oil Drilling Before Trump Arrives
Jan 2, 2025, 5:19 PM
(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden is preparing to issue a decree permanently banning new offshore oil and gas development in some US coastal waters, locking in difficult-to-revoke protections during his final weeks in the White House.Most Read from BloombergIs This Weird Dome the Future of Watching Sports?NYPD Seeking Gunmen After 10 People Wounded Outside Queens VenueDetroit’s Michigan Central Is the Building Revival Story of 2024Burned Out Parents Need Better Public SpacesA Commuting Resoluti
2024-12-31
Energy price cap: Bills rise with warnings of more pain ahead
Dec 31, 2024, 7:53 PM
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.
2024-12-30
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow slide as strong year nears its close
Dec 30, 2024, 4:01 PM
Stocks moved lower on Monday morning as the market slumped to end 2024.
2024-12-29
Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence
Dec 29, 2024, 3:00 AM
A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating in the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
2024-12-25
Trump made major economic promises in 2024. Global players get their say in 2025.
Dec 25, 2024, 6:00 AM
President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on many of his economic promises in the weeks since his victory. In 2025 he will face formidable global players who may have other plans.
2024-12-21
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
Dec 21, 2024, 12:01 AM
Years of strife ruined the energy sector, battered the currency and strangled growth. The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say.
2024-12-20
Trump Tariffs? Europe Braces but Has No Clear Strategy
Dec 20, 2024, 3:18 AM
The incoming president promised “tariffs all the way” unless Europe bought more U.S. oil and gas. European officials have no clear strategy for avoiding a trade war.
Trump says EU should make up 'tremendous deficit' with US by purchasing its oil and gas
Dec 20, 2024, 1:28 AM
(Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that the European Union must purchase U.S. oil and gas to make up for its "tremendous deficit" with the world's largest economy, or face tariffs.
2024-12-14
This week in Bidenomics: Don’t fumble the handoff
Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM
Biden claims he's leaving Trump a booming economy. But there's no guarantee it isn't booby-trapped.
2024-12-13
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury Pick, Is Poised to Test ‘Three Arrows’ Economic Strategy
Dec 13, 2024, 11:54 AM
Scott Bessent’s “3-3-3” plan to stimulate growth, reduce the deficit and expand oil production will soon face economic realities.
The Fed can't just be 'data dependent' in 2025 — it needs to be 'policy dependent'
Dec 13, 2024, 6:00 AM
Fed Chair Jay Powell has taken great pains to avoid politics. But with myriad potential government policies that could affect inflation, the central banker will be forced to once again pay attention not just to the data, but to politics and fiscal policy.
2024-12-11
Britain’s Falling Oil Output Leaves Jobs and Skills at Risk
Dec 11, 2024, 12:00 AM
The government wants to rapidly replace oil and natural gas with clean energy, but offshore wind and other alternatives are still in their early stages.
2024-12-10
Gas prices hit a 3-year low – where are they headed next?
Dec 10, 2024, 2:21 PM
Drivers are getting some relief at the pump this week as the average cost for a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. reached a three-year low, AAA said.
2024-12-05
Penn Wharton model shows ways Trump admin could lower debt while sustaining economic growth
Dec 5, 2024, 1:43 PM
Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis outlines policies the Trump administration could pursue to reduce the long-term growth of the national debt while spurring additional economic growth.
2024-12-02
Why it may not be easy to restart the Keystone XL pipeline
Dec 2, 2024, 6:00 AM
President-elect Trump could look to restart the Keystone XL pipeline once he takes office in January, though the project was canceled in 2021 and resuming it could prove challenging.
2024-11-28
Petrol prices: Drivers still paying over the odds, says watchdog
Nov 28, 2024, 6:34 AM
Fuel retailers' profit margins remain "stubbornly high", the competition watchdog says.
2024-11-27
Why are ESG-oriented ETFs going away?
Nov 27, 2024, 8:37 AM
Financial firms have pulled back on offering ESG investment funds amid a regulatory crackdown and investors looking for other ETFs that can provide better returns.
2024-11-26
How President-elect Donald Trump may impact investors in these 8 market sectors
Nov 26, 2024, 12:24 PM
President-elect Donald Trump's agenda carries risks and rewards for various investment sectors, market experts said.
Donald Trump lays down his first marker on tariffs. What happens next could be unpredictable.
Nov 26, 2024, 10:35 AM
It took Donald Trump three weeks to provide his first concrete signal that he is serious about imposing new tariffs, setting up a flurry of diplomatic and legal maneuverings in the weeks and months to come.
2024-11-22
Trump Taps Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
Nov 22, 2024, 6:41 PM
The hedge fund manager will be responsible for steering President-elect Donald J. Trump’s unconventional economic agenda.
2024-11-19
Trump nominates Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
Nov 19, 2024, 11:32 AM
President-elect Trump nominated Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to serve as commerce secretary, a source familiar with the process confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Trump Picks Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
Nov 19, 2024, 2:23 PM
The billionaire executive and leader of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team will be charged with promoting U.S. industry and overseeing technology controls on China.
2024-11-18
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as Tesla jumps, Nvidia earnings loom
Nov 18, 2024, 4:45 PM
Investors are looking ahead to Nvidia earnings to test the health of the AI trade, as optimism for rate cuts fades.
Energy prices forecast to rise again in January
Nov 18, 2024, 1:54 AM
The energy price cap is predicted to edge up by 1% from January, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.
2024-11-15
Stocks Slide as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Pared Back: Markets Wrap
Nov 15, 2024, 3:36 AM
(Bloomberg) -- European equities and US futures fell after Jerome Powell indicated the Federal Reserve was in no rush to cut interest rates.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndNYC Congestion Pricing Plan With $9 Toll to Start in JanuarySaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export Credit Agency SaceThe Urban-Rural Divide Over Highway Expansion and EmissionsThe Stoxx 600 slipped 0
2024-11-14
The House now belongs to the GOP. Here's what party leaders say they'll do first.
Nov 14, 2024, 4:47 AM
The House of Representatives is likely to again be under GOP rule next year, cementing a unified control of power across Washington in 2025.
2024-11-12
Betting markets suggest Trump will pick pro-crypto adviser to lead Treasury
Nov 12, 2024, 11:31 AM
President-elect Trump is in the process of making nominations to fill out his Cabinet, and betting markets have identified a clear front-runner for the Treasury secretary role.
How Trump's second White House term could impact the economy
Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 AM
President-elect Trump's economic agenda for his second term in the White House will include some old and new policies compared to his first administration.
2024-11-08
The progressive dream is dead
Nov 8, 2024, 10:06 AM
Democrats' liberal wing has wrecked the party, and the nation suffers for it.
2024-11-06
Who might Trump pick to serve as Treasury secretary?
Nov 6, 2024, 5:20 PM
President-elect Trump will soon begin announcing nominees to key cabinet positions, and his Treasury secretary pick will play a key role in advancing his economic agenda.
Economist uncovers the 'crazy stuff' that Americans could find out after the election
Nov 6, 2024, 4:00 AM
One Heritage Foundation economist was asked about the "terrifying things" that could happen to the U.S. economy after the election. He gave an ominous answer.
2024-11-04
Stock market today: Dow leads stocks lower as Wall Street braces for Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 4:06 PM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Wall Street braces for Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 3:03 PM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq waver as Wall Street braces for Election Day
Nov 4, 2024, 3:07 PM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Iowa surprise dents Trump trade
Nov 4, 2024, 9:47 AM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq waver as Iowa surprise dents Trump trade
Nov 4, 2024, 9:31 AM
Investors are bracing for a week of potentially huge market-moving events — the presidential election and the Federal Reserve policy decision.
2024-10-28
Oil prices plunge after Israel's limited retaliatory attack on Iran
Oct 28, 2024, 10:08 AM
Oil prices fell by over 6% after on Monday after Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran didn't hit oil or nuclear facilities that could've impacted the energy sector.
2024-10-22
Stock market today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 recover from lows as Treasury yields hit highest level since July
Oct 22, 2024, 2:39 PM
Stocks are eyeing a second day of losses as investors rethink the outlook for interest rate cuts over the next year.
2024-10-21
Stock market today: Dow slips as S&P 500, Nasdaq wobble with flood of earnings ahead
Oct 21, 2024, 9:34 AM
Investors are bracing for a packed week of top-tier earnings that could drive or drag on a record-setting rally.
2024-10-18
Trump's plan to take heat off mom-and-pop pockets: Cut major utility bill by half 'immediately'
Oct 18, 2024, 12:27 PM
Donald Trump is vowing to cut energy costs and gas appliances by 50% if he's reelected to a second term, in a Friday sit-down interview on "Fox & Friends."
2024-10-16
Oil could fall to $25 per barrel by 2050 if net zero emissions goals met, IEA says
Oct 16, 2024, 2:32 PM
The IEA sees cheaper energy prices in the future as oil gets displaced by EVs and renewables meet growing electricity demand.
2024-10-15
Stock market today: S&P 500 holds near record high with big bank earnings in focus
Oct 15, 2024, 11:08 AM
As a fresh wave of earnings rolls in, hopes are for further positive surprises.
2024-10-10
Dozens of UK-linked firms suspected of busting Russian oil sanctions
Oct 10, 2024, 8:09 PM
The government is investigating 37 companies - but has yet to hand out any fines, the BBC discovers.
2024-10-08
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq climb as oil prices retreat
Oct 8, 2024, 10:35 AM
The focus is back on the ongoing debate over the economy and interest rates as headwinds ease.
Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane (ret.) discusses the latest developments coming out of the Middle East.
2024-10-07
S&P 500 futures edge higher after stocks pull back to start new week: Live updates
Oct 7, 2024, 6:01 PM
The three major indexes finished Monday's session in the red.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as 10-year Treasury yield, oil jump
Oct 7, 2024, 2:58 PM
Investors have overhauled their views on interest rate cuts after a blowout jobs report, ahead of a week of key inflation data and the start of earnings season.
Retired U.S. Army veteran Lt. Col. Darin Gaub discusses how Middle East conflict will impact oil prices on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'
Fears of a Global Oil Shock if the Mideast Crisis Intensifies
Oct 7, 2024, 10:02 AM
The threat of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has created an “extraordinarily precarious” global situation, sowing alarm about the potential economic fallout.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as investors rethink rate-cut bets
Oct 7, 2024, 9:38 AM
Investors have overhauled their views on interest-rate cuts after a blowout jobs report, ahead of a week of key inflation data and the start of earnings season .
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses China's support for Iran, Goldman upgrading China equities to overweight, the CCP demanding that teachers hand in their passports and the adversary's rising aggression.
Fox News contributor and former CIA station chief Daniel Hoffman reflects on one year since Hamas' attack on Israel and details 'a lot at play' for continuing conflict in the Middle East.
2024-10-05
What an Escalating Middle East Conflict Could Mean for the Global Economy
Oct 5, 2024, 8:34 AM
The biggest risk is a sustained increase in oil prices.
2024-10-04
FOX Business contributor Phil Flynn reacts to rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions on 'The Bottom Line.'
How worried should I be about rising oil prices?
Oct 4, 2024, 1:54 PM
As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.
Stock market today: US futures edge higher as investors gear up for key jobs report
Oct 4, 2024, 7:26 AM
Investors braced for a key monthly jobs report, with the Middle East crisis and a return to work at US ports also in high focus.
2024-10-03
Stock market today: Dow leads declines ahead of jobs report, oil surges 5% as Mideast focus intensifies
Oct 3, 2024, 4:12 PM
With the jobs report a day away, the focus is tentatively turning back to the economy, pushing Mideast worries to the background.
Stock market today: Dow leads declines ahead of jobs report, oil surges 5% as Mideast focus intensifies
Oct 3, 2024, 4:02 PM
With the jobs report a day away, the focus is tentatively turning back to the economy, pushing Mideast worries to the background.
U.S. Faces Economic Turbulence Just as Recession Fears Eased
Oct 3, 2024, 12:21 PM
War in the Middle East, the port workers strike and a devastating hurricane have injected uncertainty into the U.S. economy.
Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., breaks down the Biden administration’s approach to the Israel-Hamas war as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.
Federated Hermes Chief Equity Market Strategist Phil Orlando discusses the oil market, the Federal Reserve's rate cut, and the inflationary impact of the port strikes.
2024-10-02
Stock market today: Stocks edge higher amid Mideast caution, Tesla slips after deliveries fall short
Oct 2, 2024, 4:02 PM
Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.
Lucas Oil CEO Morgan Lucas discusses the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil, the demand for crude oil and automation being at the helm of the port worker strike.
United Refining Company and Red Apple Group Chairman & CEO John Catsimitidis discusses Biden's non-intervention in the port strikes and explains how it will spike inflation and raise food and oil prices.
Stock market today: Stocks slip as Mideast caution grips investors
Oct 2, 2024, 9:34 AM
Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.
Iran-Israel Fighting May Cause Oil Prices to Jump, Analysts Warn
Oct 2, 2024, 8:38 AM
An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.
Prolonged port strike could shake up the oil and gas industry, experts say
Oct 2, 2024, 8:06 AM
The Department of Energy says the ongoing strikes at U.S. ports will not impact the imports and experts of crude oil or natural gas, but experts warn the industry could take a hit.
Stock market today: Dow leads slip in US futures as Mideast caution grips investors
Oct 2, 2024, 7:16 AM
Escalating Israel-Iran tensions fanned worries about a wider Middle East conflict, prompting caution.
Stocks Steady in Nervy Wait for Israel Response: Markets Wrap
Oct 2, 2024, 5:36 AM
(Bloomberg) -- Stocks posted small moves and bonds steadied as flaring tensions in the Middle East put markets in a wait-and-see mode. Oil rose and gold hovered near a record. Most Read from BloombergA 7,000-Year-Old City Emerges as a Haven from Dubai’s Sky-High RentsGang Violence Is Moving to the Amazon’s Fast-Growing CitiesA Housing Crisis Brews in Rwanda’s Capital CityNew Rowhouses in London That Offer a Bridge to the 19th CenturyClimate Migrants Stand to Overwhelm World’s MegacitiesWith trad
2024-10-01
Commentary: A wider Middle East war doesn’t have to mean higher oil and gas prices
Oct 1, 2024, 5:48 PM
Through countless wars and skirmishes in the Middle East, the oil has kept on flowing.
Piper Sandler managing director and senior economist Jake Oubina joins 'Making Money' to discuss the impact of Iran's missile attack against Israel on the U.S. economy.