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For First-Time EV Buyers, the Iran Gas Spike May Be the Nudge That Finally Works

Many Americans have been EV-curious for years. They have followed the technology, noticed the improving models, watched friends and neighbors make the switch, and done the occasional online comparison....

US Oil Prices Approach $3.85 as Iran War Extends Supply Shock Into Third Week

US oil prices are approaching $3.85 per gallon at the pump as the Iran war extends its supply...

How the US Government Became TikTok’s Biggest Financial Beneficiary

When the dust settles on TikTok's ownership transition, the US government may emerge as its single biggest financial...

World’s Emergency Oil Stockpiles Deployed as Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase

Governments around the world have deployed their emergency oil stockpiles in an unprecedented coordinated release, signaling the seriousness...

SpaceX IPO: A New Era for the Commercial Space Economy

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a public debut that could value the company at $1.75 trillion....

BMW Cuts 180 Jobs at Mini Oxford Plant as US Tariffs Shake UK Car Industry

BMW has terminated the contracts of 180 agency workers at its Mini plant in Oxford, highlighting the growing strain on the UK automotive industry...

Global Markets Climb Amid Cautious Trading as U.S. Futures Surge

Global stock markets advanced on Thursday despite light trading volumes due to widespread May Day holidays across Europe and Asia. The optimism was driven...

Trump Eases Auto Tariffs to Spur U.S. Manufacturing and Job Growth

President Donald Trump is easing some auto-related tariffs in a strategic shift aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and preserving jobs. The move comes amid...

Trump Faces GOP Discord as Budget Battles Threaten His Domestic Agenda

As Congress returns to Washington, President Trump’s ambitious budget proposal is encountering early turbulence within his own party. While Republicans control both chambers, deep...

India Ramps Up Russian ESPO Oil Imports as Chinese Demand Wanes

India has sharply increased its imports of Russia’s ESPO Blend crude in April, capitalizing on reduced Chinese demand and favorable pricing. Supplies to Indian...

Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Sharp UK Slowdown Amid Record Low Economic Confidence

The UK economy is forecast to slow dramatically over the next two years as Donald Trump’s global tariff policies weigh heavily on business investment...