Did the economy actually get stronger during the Iran war? Here’s what the numbers tell us.
The U.S. economy got off to a slow start in 2026, but it appears to have finished strong at the end of the first quarter, despite the war with Iran.
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The U.S. economy got off to a slow start in 2026, but it appears to have finished strong at the end of the first quarter, despite the war with Iran.
Taco Bell's same-store sales increased 8% in the quarter, fueling the company's outperformance.
The designate chair has signalled a willingness to take the central bank’s balance sheet into account when setting monetary policy
The oil shock and elevated inflation are top worries for investors in the bond market as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell prepares to deliver the final press conference of his…
Starbucks' global same-store sales, which only includes cafes open at least a year, increased 6.2%, fueled by more visits to its locations.
Home builders ramped up construction in March as the weather warmed and housing starts hit a 15-month high, but an industry slump appears no closer to ending.
Executives say travelers keep booking despite big jumps in airfare as they seek to cover the cost of fuel.
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The company didn’t raise its full-year outlook despite beating expectations in the latest quarter.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says an economic downturn sparked by weakness in credit would encompass more than just the private credit segment and be more severe than many…
“Now they are deducting that amount from her account.”
The UK’s stagnant economy and the US’s dynamic one are both politically dysfunctional
Renaud Saleur is looking past politics to bank on megatrends like electrification, natural resources and AI bricks and mortars.
Drinks like Dirty Mountain Dew and Coca-Cola Cherry Float are helping the two beverage giants prop up sales. Other major brands are jumping in on the trend as well.
Beijing-backed wealth fund puts 10% stake in London airport on ‘active watch’
Chief executive Sam Altman’s flexible approach to infrastructure projects is unsettling partners but boosting computing lead
Rally for TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix powers EM stock index’s rebound from Iran war losses
Abu Dhabi’s surprise decision to leave the oil cartel raises doubts over its future
Founder of Citadel says some investors may not have realised they cannot quickly withdraw all their money from funds
Founder of Citadel says some investors may not have realised they cannot quickly withdraw all their money from funds
Trump’s attack on Iran has served as a reminder of how interconnected the global economy remains
SK Hynix and Samsung say customers now want long-term contracts to guarantee supplies amid acute shortages
Pentagon consolidates work in push to modernise its accounts following years of failed inspections
Flattery and pomp of the occasion fail to conceal the strained relationship
ETFs with protection features can help risk-averse investors increase returns while weathering market storms.
While Meta Platforms has shaped up to be good at monetizing artificial intelligence in consumer-facing advertising, some analysts question whether the company’s AI models have…
Coffee chain hikes outlook as sales top Wall Street’s hopes
Prediction markets have been a haven for Robinhood traders seeking to ride out volatility.
Billionaire said it is ‘dangerous’ to have someone who is ‘not trustworthy in charge of AI’
Employees were unable to access company’s AI models as of a few weeks ago
Indictment says a photograph of shells on a beach was deemed to be ‘intent to do harm’
UK monarch’s visit to Washington comes at a fraught moment between the nations amid US-Israeli war against Iran
The government outlines safeguards to resolve a stand-off with peers over legislation containing the measure
With the cloud narrative now better understood, Microsoft has an opportunity to refocus investors around software and dispel negative sentiment.
The U.A.E. was the “most likely” candidate to leave OPEC, but others may follow.
Wall Street is validating Bloom’s ‘vision,’ and AI accelerating it, CEO says.
Chip stocks have pulled back from a parabolic rally, and there are technical and historical reasons for investors to worry that a deeper selloff in the sector will hurt the…
Starbucks' global same-store sales, which only includes cafes open at least a year, increased 6.2%, fueled by more visits to its locations.
Executives say travelers keep booking despite big jumps in airfare as they seek to cover the cost of fuel.
The FCC says the review is looking at whether the network’s diversity initiatives are discriminatory but it comes just a day after Trump called for Kimmel to be fired
The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies.
The United Arab Amirates decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries at the end of the week came as a surprise to some, especially during a time of…
Federal regulator escalates administration’s attack on Hollywood studio
Opening arguments kick off legal battle over whether the $850bn start-up sold out its non-profit mission
Dimon, who runs JPMorgan Chase, the world's largest bank by market cap, said that today's growing mix of risks could combine in unpredictable ways.
Premier’s victory comes after ex-chief of staff admits it was a ‘serious error’ to appoint peer as UK ambassador to US
Sabine Weyand refused to endorse US tariff agreement as WTO-compliant
GM CEO Mary Barra said the Detroit automaker continues to monitor any change in customer spending, but so far, the company's vehicle mix has remained healthy.
Co-operation on the financial system will be the casualty
JetBlue, United, Frontier and others added service to airports Spirit services after the carrier filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.