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WATCH: Fed Chair Powell addresses energy price spikes, challenging job market in Harvard conversation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that it is important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war.
Micron stock sinks 10%, further cratering in post-earnings sell-off
Since reporting blowout earnings March 18, the memory maker's shares have slid about 30%.
U.S. stocks are faring worse than during past geopolitical shocks — and there’s plenty of room for them to fall further
The S&P 500 is down 7.4% since the Iran conflict began — worse than the median 6.1% decline during previous geopolitical shocks.
This AI power company’s Trump-named power project still has no customers in sight
Fermi’s stock sank to a record low, as Project Matador has yet to secure its first client, and the company didn’t provide clarity on when it would.
Sysco goes all in on the ‘cash and carry’ food-service business with a $29 billion buyout
Sysco’s stock tumbles after announcing a $29.1 billion cash-and-stock deal to buy Jetro Restaurant Depot.
JetBlue Airways raises checked bag fees at least $4 as fuel prices soar
Airfare has climbed for routes around the world, driven by higher fuel prices since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
Microsoft’s stock may extend a record stretch of lagging performance that’s ignited fierce debate
Analysts are divided over whether Microsoft’s diversified business model is a long-term AI advantage or a convenient present-day excuse.
China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure
The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply chain disruptions.
This is a reason the Middle East’s major oil-producing countries have been selling their U.S. Treasurys
A need for liquidity may be playing a role in the decision of some countries to reduce their holdings of U.S. government debt.
Brent oil heads for record monthly surge, WTI settles above $100 for first time since 2022
Oil prices climbed on Monday after Yemen's Houthis said they had fired missiles at Israel, opening a new front in the U.S.- and Israeli-led conflict with Iran.
‘I was shoveling sidewalks at 8 years old’: I’m a 73-year-old boomer dad with two kids. Here’s what I teach them about finance
“My parents knew nothing about finance and investing, so my buddies and I had to figure it out on our own.”
Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no need to hike rates because of oil shock
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Monday at Harvard University.