A temporary U.S. removal of sanctions on Russian tankers at sea failed to calm concerns over prolonged disruptions to the flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Iran war is already the biggest threat to global shipping and supply chains since COVID
The price of food, AI chips and more could rise as supply-chain disruptions touch industries across the spectrum.
Can Adobe’s next CEO turn around its battered stock?
A leadership transition and lackluster growth in yearly subscription value have intensified questions about Adobe’s near-term trajectory.
The Iran conflict came just as Americans were feeling better about the economy
A swath of consumers across incomes reported declines in expectations for their personal finances. Economists worry that consumers will pull back their spending.
This MarketWatch portfolio of hated stocks is crushing the stock market in 2026
Pariah Capital’s strategy is one thing that’s been winning during the Iran conflict.
15 stocks in the S&P 500 showing double-digit gains since the attack on Iran began
The materials sector of the S&P 500 has been the strongest of the index’s 11 sectors since Feb. 27.
Job openings jump to 3-month high, but businesses aren’t actually hiring more people
Job openings in the U.S. showed a surprising pop in January, but it’s far from clear if the increase is sustainable. Other evidence suggests the labor market is still very sluggish.
The Fed’s favorite price gauge shows sticky inflation — and little chance of improvement soon
The core PCE price index has risen 3.1% in the past year. The Iran conflict will push it even higher.
Chip makers face a looming shortage of a key ingredient if the Iran conflict drags on
Qatar accounts for a third of global helium supply. But it has halted production of the gas, which is essential for semiconductor manufacturing.
Trump is scrambling to quell the rise of $100 oil. But the market keeps circling one cure.
Other efforts to coax oil down prices — now at $100 a barrel — are like putting a Band-Aid on a shotgun wound, says analyst