Economy

Missile interceptions, drone incidents, and airline disruptions highlight growing risks across Middle East aviation routes

Central bank signals prolonged fight against rising prices as Middle East conflict adds fresh uncertainty to inflation outlook

Regional travelers and Western tourists offset declines, keeping Japan’s inbound travel sector resilient amid geopolitical tensions

Rising fuel costs are driving higher ticket prices and reshaping travel strategies for consumers and carriers

Officials say domestic production and massive strategic reserves provide a buffer against oil supply disruptions caused by Middle East tensions

Delivery drivers, rideshare operators and independent couriers scramble to adapt as pump prices surge and profits shrink

From fuel price caps to remote work and energy saving rules, nations adopt emergency measures as global oil and fuel markets face renewed volatility

Trump’s military warning at Iran’s main oil export hub raises fears of supply disruptions and a new risk premium in global energy markets

Holiday spending, export growth, and resilient factory output boost early economic activity as geopolitical tensions threaten global demand

Maritime strikes near the Strait of Hormuz intensify as Iran warns crude prices could surge to $200 per barrel

Short-term Treasury authorization allows transactions for crude already in transit as energy markets react to geopolitical disruptions

Rising tariff collections and higher government income helped slow the pace of deficit growth compared with last year

Historic emergency reserve releases fail to calm markets as traders worry about a prolonged disruption to global crude flows

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could push farming costs higher worldwide and trigger another wave of food inflation

North Carolina Republican refuses to support any Fed appointments until the criminal probe involving Chair Jerome Powell is resolved, citing concerns over central bank independence.

Fuel costs have climbed more than 60 cents in a month, raising concerns among GOP lawmakers that energy prices could overshadow their affordability message ahead of the November elections.