Fed Officials Signal Patience on Rate Cuts as Tariff Risks Cloud Inflation Outlook
Federal Reserve officials indicated they are not in a hurry to cut interest rates as tariff-related price pressure keeps the inflation outlook uncertain.
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Global EV Demand Rises Again as High Fuel Costs Push Buyers Toward Electric Cars
Global electric vehicle demand rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices, policy support and Chinese competition continued to shape the market.
Wall Street Stays Near Records as Oil Falls on Iran Deal Hopes
US stock indexes stayed near record highs as oil prices dropped on hopes that a temporary US-Iran deal could reduce pressure on global energy supplies.
Oil Prices Swing While Wall Street Stays Near Record Highs
Oil prices jumped and then pulled back as investors watched the Iran war, while US stocks stayed close to record levels after strong earnings from major companies.
Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Fall and Oil Prices Rise Again
U.S. markets pulled back as major AI-related stocks weakened and oil prices climbed, adding fresh pressure to investor sentiment.
Panama Canal Fees Surge as Global Trade Reroutes Around Strait of Hormuz
Businesses paid sharply higher fees on April 24, 2026 to move vessels through the Panama Canal as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz reshaped shipping routes.
China Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud and Bribery Charges
Hui Ka Yan, founder of China Evergrande, pleaded guilty to charges including fraud and corporate bribery as the fallout from the property giant's collapse continues.
US Stocks Climb Again as Oil Pulls Back on Ceasefire Hopes
US stock indexes moved higher while oil prices gave back part of their gains, reflecting cautious optimism that a Middle East ceasefire might hold.
Airlines Raise Fares as Fuel Price Swings Disrupt Travel Plans
Airlines are cutting some flights and charging higher fares as unstable fuel prices force carriers and travelers to rethink summer plans.
Startups Create New Battery Packs for Delivery Bikes
Urban delivery companies are testing lighter battery packs that may increase range for electric bikes.