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Americans are more frustrated with the economy than ever and sky-high gas prices could be a big reason why
Juliana Kaplan,Madison Hoff, Business Insider
Americans have never felt worse about the economy, based on the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. Gas prices are partially to blame.
Apr 13, 2026, 6:10 PM
Fox Business Anchor: 'Trump's Messaging' 'Spooked The Markets A Little Bit'
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
Fox Business anchor David Asman did his best to put a happy face on the damage Trump is doing to our economy while downplaying the fact that he's a dangerous raving lunatic. During yet another segment where someone on Fox was telling their audience that infla…
Apr 11, 2026, 6:03 PM
Why inflation is up
Cameron Peters, Vox
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The economic impact of the Iran war is becoming cleare…
Apr 10, 2026, 9:11 PM
The real reason your monthly gas bill keeps going up
Carrie Klein, Vox
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. From the cold snap this winter to the US war with Iran, rising energy bills are making headlines. But there’s a larger story behind sp…
Apr 10, 2026, 7:50 PM
WATCH: Prices surged in March after oil shock set off by Iran war
ABC News, Abcnews.com
Inflation surged in March after an oil shock triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, government data showed on Friday. The inflation report matched economists' expectations.
Apr 10, 2026, 5:28 PM
Inflation rises in US amid Iran war, Hormuz blockade
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Government report shows gasoline going up by 21.2 percent in March as petrol remains above $4 per gallon despite truce.
Apr 10, 2026, 3:20 PM
Why the Fed won't be in a rush to bolster the economy against the latest oil shock, according to famed investor Ruchir Sharma
jsor@businessinsider.com (Jennifer Sor), Business Insider
The Fed put, or the idea that the central bank will rush to cut interest rates to prop up the economy, is likely off the table, Ruchir Sharma says.
Apr 10, 2026, 2:19 PM
IMF warns of looming inflation crisis on back of US-Israel war on Iran
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The conflict has driven up prices of oil, natural gas, damaged refineries and other energy infrastructure.
Apr 9, 2026, 5:23 PM
A year later, Trump doubles down on tariffs
Heather Digby Parton, Salon
Remember Liberation Day? Well, a year later, inflation is up, Trump’s ratings are down — and he doesn’t care
Apr 5, 2026, 1:30 PM
US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war
Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English
White House says March jobs report 'blew out expectations' with gains made in the healthcare and construction sectors.
Apr 3, 2026, 5:35 PM
A year later, two charts show how Liberation Day inflation panic actually panned out
allisonkelly@businessinsider.com (Allie Kelly,Madison Hoff), Business Insider
It's been a year since Liberation Day on April 2, 2025. Here's how tariff rates and inflation have evolved since then.
Apr 2, 2026, 9:05 AM
Donald Trump's Poll Numbers On The Economy Are Breaking Records For Reasons He's Realllllly Not Gonna Like
Megan Liscomb, Buzzfeed
If he could read, he'd be so mad right now.View Entire Post ›
Apr 1, 2026, 6:48 PM
Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in US, highest since 2022
WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press, Abcnews.com
U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war
Mar 31, 2026, 8:30 AM
JPMorgan, Pimco Say Bond Market Is Underestimating Slowdown Risk
Michael MacKenzie and Ye Xie, Yahoo Entertainment
(Bloomberg) -- Some of Wall Street’s biggest bond-fund managers say financial markets are underestimating the risk that the US war in Iran will cause a sharp...
Mar 29, 2026, 7:00 PM
Trump declared inflation 'defeated' — now the U.S. is projected to have the worst inflation among G7 countries in 2026
Laura Boast, Yahoo Entertainment
The effects of tariffs and the war in Iran — even if it ends soon — will be felt at the till all year long.
Mar 29, 2026, 11:30 AM
FERGUSON: Brace Yourselves. Recession Coming....
Niall Ferguson, Thefp.com
FERGUSON: Brace Yourselves. Recession Coming.... (First column, 10th story, link) Related stories:MOODY'S cuts rating on private credit fund... Wall St crisis spreads as shadow bank blocks withdrawals...
Mar 24, 2026, 8:13 PM
Kalshi cofounders' favorite users include 'this guy who lives in Kansas' who is their best inflation forecaster
Brent D. Griffiths, Business Insider
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour said one of his favorite users is "this guy who lives in Kansas" who nails inflation forecasts.
Mar 21, 2026, 9:44 AM
BofA isn't ruling out a rate hike this year, but says it would take 3 things for that to happen
nbuchanan@insider.com (Naomi Buchanan), Business Insider
Markets are recalibrating expectations for Fed rate cuts. BofA says the Fed could possibly hike rates if three conditions are met.
Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
US Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic, geopolitical uncertainty
Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English
The US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady at 3.5–3.75 percent amidst a cooling labour market and Iran pressures.
Mar 18, 2026, 8:34 PM
3 big takeaways from the Fed's March meeting
Allie Kelly, Business Insider
Inflation and steep oil prices were headlines at the Fed's March meeting. Powell hinted he may remain on the FOMC after his term as chair.
Mar 18, 2026, 8:17 PM
The Latest Economic Numbers Are Brutal for Trump
Timothy Noah, The New Republic
The likelihood is growing that the economy will be in recession when voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections. Goldman, Sachs on Thursday raised its 12-month estimation of a recession’s probability from 20 percent to 25 percent, and on Friday mornin…
Mar 13, 2026, 7:33 PM
A sustained spike in oil prices could erase consumers' tax savings from Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' strategist says
jsor@businessinsider.com (Jennifer Sor), Business Insider
If oil prices sustain a $20-a-barrel increase, that would be equivalent to Americans paying $150 billion more at the pump a year, one strategist says.
Mar 10, 2026, 5:29 PM
What smart people are saying about inflation as the war in Iran presses on
Madison Hoff,Samuel O'Brient, Business Insider
Business Insider spoke with experts and reviewed commentary to see what smart people think the war with Iran means for inflation and consumers.
Mar 10, 2026, 2:59 PM
Could the US-Israel war with Iran fuel global inflation?
Al Jazeera English
Oil prices are swinging as markets react to every twist in the conflict.
Mar 10, 2026, 9:17 AM