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Brent crude oil back over $100 a barrel as optimism over Middle East de-escalation fades
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Starmer says ‘every lever’ will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict
PM will chair Cobra meeting with key ministers and Bank of England on Monday, as experts warn of economic shock
Closing the women’s health gap: 5 key focus areas and why they need more research
Only 6% of private investment targets women's health, a World Economic Forum report says. 5 examples show how strategic investments could change this.
Energy Attacks in War on Iran Could Turn Economic Shock Into Long-Term Damage
A new phase targeting oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf threatens to hurt businesses and customers around the world for months or even years.
Stock markets rocked by Trump’s Iran ultimatum, as UK economy faces growth hit
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Vermont may look across borders to help bring in business
House passes bill to create sister state program for economic development.
Extendend interview: Dr Roham Alvandi on Iran, Britain, and the futures that might have been
From Cold War power games to the cultural aspirations of the Pahlavi era, this extended conversation pulls back the curtain on the global forces that continue to shape - and be shaped by - Iran today. Dr Roham Alvandi is Director of the Iranian History Initiative at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
US, Iran threaten more energy strikes as gas prices surge. What to know
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran enters its fourth week, the economic consequences continue to rattle markets.
Cuba Says Its Military Is Prepared as Trump’s Threats Multiply
A senior Cuban official said the country is preparing for a possible military assault as President Donald Trump increases economic pressure on the government in Havana and suggests it could be the next US target after Venezuela and Iran.
Wellness expo offers financial and health resources to Allen County families
According to a press release, the free event is open to the public and seeks to help reduce health and economic disparities, in turn improving and saving lives.
High Gas Prices, Driven Up by the Iran War, Loom Over the Midterms
The war has complicated the Republican message on affordability. Democrats see an opportunity to drive their economic message while tying President Trump to an unpopular overseas conflict.
Laid Off in Midlife, China’s Reform Generation Braces for Downward Mobility
The future once seemed boundless for those who grew up during China’s reform era. Now in middle age, they are pinned between economic stagnation and institutional age discrimination.
Politics Friday: Consumer safeguards gain bipartisan support at the Capitol
Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks about proposals to protect consumers from scams and other ways Minnesotan’s might be swindled. Plus, a check-in with the state’s economic development commissioner.
Demand destruction fears rise after Iran war drove up oil and gas prices; UK government borrowing jumps
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
America started a war. The economic pain will be borne by countries that never asked for it
The war in Iran has delivered what economists call a “black swan” event — an unforeseen shock so destructive, no one is immune to it.
Markiplier to Microdramas: The Ankler x NAB Show’s Future of Entertainment
Share Subscribe Vegas, baby! The Ankler is heading back to NAB Show for a second year in a row — and doubling down on conversations with the smartest people in the industry. From April 18–22, we’re partnering again with the industry’s biggest media and tech gathering to break down the Business of Media and Entertainment as it’s actually evolving: faster, riskier and increasingly driven by new formats, new audiences and new power players. This curated series will bring together top creators, executives and innovators to tackle the forces reshaping the industry — from the AI disruption of Hollywood’s creative ecosystem to the rise of the creator economy, shifting audience behavior and the changing economics of production. We’ll be rolling out more programming in the coming weeks — including top speakers from leading AI studios, prediction markets and beyond — so keep an eye on the Business of Media and Entertainment hub. But first up, we’re announcing two panels about what’s actually working in Hollywood: The Scary-Smart Business of Horror A good scare has become one of the entertainment economy’s most reliable engines. With disciplined budgets, built-in fandoms and global box office upside, horror consistently outperforms. From theatrical releases to streaming-first originals and creator-driven IP, the genre is artistically flexible and financially durable — and one of the last truly communal experiences for Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences. Join YouTube creator Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, whose independent feature Iron Lung earned more than $50 million at the global box office, Atomic Monster president Michael Clear and screenwriter Akela Cooper (M3GAN, Malignant) for a conversation moderated by Like & Subscribe’s Natalie Jarvey about why horror travels so effectively across platforms and borders, how studios and independents are building sustainable genre pipelines and why the next wave of breakout franchises may emerge from unexpected sources. Inside the Microdrama Boom Short-form serialized storytelling is having a major moment. Microdramas, social-native series and creator-led narratives are capturing massive audiences with low-cost, rapid production cycles and direct-to-fan distribution. What was once dismissed as niche or experimental is now attracting major platform investment. Moderated by Jarvey, this panel of microdrama creators and executives — including one of the format’s top stars and producers, Kasey Esser, and Dhar Mann Studios’ head of vertical content, Erin McFarlane — examines how format innovation, fandom dynamics and algorithmic discovery are reshaping the economics of scripted storytelling and what traditional studios can learn from these agile models. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lynne@theankler.com Share
NBAA: Business Aviation’s Leadership in Sustainability Innovation Underscored in ‘CLIMBING. FAST.’ Capitol Hill Fly-In
The CLIMBING. FAST. Capitol Hill Fly-In, organized by NBAA, underscored the industry's essential role in supporting 1.3 million American jobs and nearly $340 billion in economic output, while driving innovation in sustainable technologies and clean fuels.
Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold as Middle East crisis drives up oil and gas prices
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
First-ever 517 Business Awards celebrates capital region economic drivers
Organizers emphasized the importance of businesses working together to support each other and recognizing positive work in the community.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Federal Reserve policymakers chose to leave interest rates unchanged at their March meeting amid a softening labor market and uncertainty over the economic impact of the Iran war.
Spectator sports added more than $1.7 billion to Oregon economy, report finds
In the run up to a civic debate about city and county funding for renovations to the Moda Center, Sport Oregon released a report about the statewide economic impact of spectator sports.
Georgiana mayor proclaims SBDC day highlighting the center's impact on business growth in Butler County
The City of Georgiana joined communities across the nation in celebrating National SBDC Day on March 18, as Mayor Ninna Bonner issued a proclamation recognizing the impact of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Troy University in supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening economic development across Butler County.
Wellness businesses skyrocket as Americans prioritize health
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses the economic turn to wellness and fitness and addresses America’s protein craze on ‘Fox & Friends First.’
Swatch Warns Political, Economic Challenges to Continue in 2026
Swatch Group AG is bracing for economic and political upheaval to persist this year, as the Swiss watchmaker hit out at tariffs and trade disruption that have upended the luxury industry.
Oil price falls after Iraq ‘signs deal’ to resume exports via Turkey
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
What is happening in Cuba? Economic struggles, US tensions explained
Trump has recently increased pressure on the island nation of Cuba, adding March 17 Washington would be doing "something with Cuba" soon.
Pappas Statement on Passage of Legislation to Fund Critical Small Business R&D Programs
Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) helped pass the bipartisan Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program for five years. The SBIR and STTR programs provide competitive awards to American small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.
US lawmakers Murphy, Casar push legislation to regulate prediction markets
The legislation aims to prevent bets made based on insider knowledge of wars, economic policy and controllable events.
The economic value of policies and programs to support children’s mental health
Richard Frank and Chloe Zilkha explore the economic payoff of early childhood and school-based health care policies related to mental health.
Rachel Reeves to call for rapid AI adoption and deeper ties with EU to boost growth
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Boards protected CEO bonuses as tariffs threatened business. Now, as Iran disrupts trade, CEOs may get more protection
An exclusive analysis of 50 companies found CEOs in the lowest-performing tier still collected 87% of their target bonuses last year—and boards may start adding more comp safety nets to protect from Iran economic impact.
German infrastructure fund failed to spur extra investment, IW says
Germany's special fund for infrastructure has largely failed to generate additional investment one year after its approval, the German Economic Institute (IW) said in a study seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Bleak Economic Indicators Add To Business Risk
Also in the Forbes CEO newsletter: How to ready manufacturing leaders for the future; Trump doubles down on Powell investigation; Atlassian lays off 10% of its workforce.
GREDF seeks proposals for managing Quincy Regional Sports Complex
The Great River Economic Development Foundation is seeking qualified firms to submit a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for management, operations, and maintenance services for the Quincy Regional Sports Complex.
Cuba will allow nationals living abroad to invest in and own businesses on the island, economic czar tells NBC News
“Cuba is open to having a fluid commercial relationship with U.S. companies" and "also with Cubans residing in the United States and their descendants," Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga said in an interview in Havana.
From game plans to lesson plans: How teachers are using sports to teach economics
A St. Cloud State professor made lesson plans teaching econ using real-world examples, like the Minnesota Lynx, Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift's effect on NFL viewership.
From game plans to lesson plans: How teachers are using sports to teach economics
St. Cloud State professors are teaching econ using real-world examples, like the Minnesota Lynx, Caitlin Clark, and Taylor Swift's effect on NFL viewership.
UK mortgage shelf-life nosedives amid market uncertainty; oil rising again
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Businesses affected by one of world’s longest Covid lockdowns to receive $125m from Victorian government
Class action settles after retailers argued state government should pay them for economic loss resulting from pandemic lockdown
Africa’s Business Aviation Rebirth
Africa's business aviation sector has lived under the weight of a stubborn global stereotype: a continent defined by ageing aircraft, fragmented regulation and limited economic prosperity.
Yampa Valley Regional Airport awarded $3 million grant for Aviation Business Park
Routt County has secured a $3 million federal grant to advance infrastructure work at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport’s Aviation Business Park, a project expected to boost economic growth and create jobs across Northwest Colorado, according...
Oregon Prosperity Council co-chair on tariffs, turning around the state economy
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Governor Tina Kotek’s Economic Prosperity Council has had its first couple of meetings, as Oregon business leaders are trying to get the state’s economy ba…
This small Minnesota town pulses with immigrant-run businesses. ICE has threatened their survival
Like the Twin Cities and other communities, Long Prairie took an economic hit during Operation Metro Surge and hasn’t yet recovered.
Iran wages economic war in hopes of outlasting U.S. and Israel
Tehran warns of strikes on banks after hitting data centers, hotels, airports and seaports, threatening the global finance hub of its more prosperous neighbors.
Identity politics is seeping into economic policy
We need to support candidates who rely on logic, not labels.
Fewer people ventured to Downtown and OTR last year, data shows
An Enquirer analysis of eight indicators shows economic activity took a hit in Cincinnati's urban core amid concerns about crime. What's next in 2026?
Business: Per Capita Personal Income in Oregon’s Counties
In 2024, Oregon had a per capita personal income (PCPI) of $70,908. Oregon’s PCPI was 97% of the national average of $73,204, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
All gas, no brakes for Schaumburg entertainment district development after Andretti Karting opens
While Tuesday’s opening of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was an economic development victory itself, it might also hit the accelerator on future phases of the entertainment distr...
Emails reveal unseen maneuvering as Dallas debates City Hall’s future, business strategy
Messages show Economic Development Corp. CEO Linda McMahon pushing for a larger role and clashing with city leaders over corporate recruitment.
Insight: How China is wooing Paraguay’s political class away from longtime ally Taiwan
When Paraguayan opposition lawmaker Leidy Galeano returned from an all-expenses-paid tour of six Chinese cities late last year, she was convinced Paraguay risked missing out on major economic gains by sticking with longtime ally Taiwan over Beijing - a message participants on the trip heard repeatedly from Chinese officials.
Havana is expected to allow Cubans in Miami, elsewhere to own businesses on the island
The economic opening for Cuban exiles comes after president Donald Trump said he wanted Cuban Americans to be able to go back and helped rebuild the country, whose infrastructure is crumbling by a severe economic crisis.
Congressman Scott Perry tours Camp Hill business with Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler
Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler is back in Pennsylvania to tout the Trump Administration’s economic agenda. On Friday, Loeffler joined Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10) in Lower Allen Township, Cu...
After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?
It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still feeling the economic and emotional effects.
U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War
Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.
Starbucks union revised economic proposal to restart contract talks
Contract negotiations have stalled since 2024, even though Starbucks management has repeatedly said it's prepared to reach a deal with its union.
US economic growth revised lower in fourth quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a second estimate released on Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
The Record We Kept: America’s Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed American Politics
INTRODUCTION America's Black Think Tank and the Campaigns That Changed Everything For more than five decades, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has served as America's Black think tank. Founded in 1970, when the number of Black elected officials in the United States stood at roughly 1,500, while today there are over 10,000
January GDP report to show if UK economy was growing before Iran war energy shock
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize 2025 Business Award Winners
Thursday, Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly joined the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) in recognizing recipients of the 2025 Business Awards, honoring entrepreneurs and businesses that are strengthening communities and expanding economic opportunity across the state.
UofL announces permanent closure of Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium amidst economic challenges
The University of Louisville announced that the Gheens Science Hall & Planetarium will be permanently closed due to financial challenges.
Trump administration live updates: Poll finds widespread distrust of economic and political systems
Get live updates and the latest news as an NBC News poll finds widespread political and economic distrust, the U.S. launches tariff probes, and Trump seeks passage of the SAVE America Act.
‘Mayor has not returned his call’: How city staff intervened to get Dallas mayor’s attention
Emails reviewed by The Dallas Morning News show the mayor was not always easy to reach during key economic development discussions.
Congressman Neal, BHS Talk Local Health Care in 2026
Congressman Neal says access to health care is also important as an economic factor in the area. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In a time of federal funding uncertainties,...
Poll: Voters who say economic and political systems are stacked against them tie a record high
Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt said the numbers indicate “historic levels of anger and disgust with our political and economic systems.”
Coca-Cola plants and Emirati ports: doing business in a breakaway state
Recognised only by Israel, Somaliland is battling to gain greater access to world markets to accelerate its economic development
Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
President Donald Trump has tried — at least occasionally — to maintain focus on the domestic priority his advisers believe is essential for GOP success in November’s midterm elections. But the Iran war has badly complicated his attempts at an economic pivot.
Trump visits northern Kentucky, pushes economic record and midterm message
Trump visits a logistics facility to promote his economic record, highlight tax law and weigh in on the midterms and Rep. Thomas Massie’s reelection.
The toll the war in Iran has on the U.S. economy
The United States’ war in Iran is roiling global oil markets. We discuss how that affects the American economy — not just at the gas pump — and how those economic challenges are playing in this year’s elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, chief economics correspondent Scott Horsley, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
CEO Economic Outlook Index Q1 2026
The Business Roundtable CEO Economic Outlook Index is based on a survey, conducted quarterly since the fourth quarter of 2002, of our member CEOs' plans for hiring and capital spending, and their expectations for sales, over the next six months.
Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
House Republicans confront Iran war and gas prices as they struggle to push economic agenda
Speaker Mike Johnson and his leadership team have been struggling to find consensus behind an election-year agenda to address Americans’ chief concerns over affordability and their cost-of-living.
MidEast conflict could hurt Chinese business
Analysts say China may benefit geopolitically from a prolonged Iran war, but it could start to feel the pain economically.
War with Iran fuels Russian oil boom — and trouble for Ukraine
War with Iran drives oil prices higher, boosting Russian energy revenues and shifting global attention from Ukraine as Moscow gains economic leverage.
Shreveport sets new tax for film and entertainment district
(The Center Square) – Shreveport is poised to add a 2% sales tax and 2% hotel occupancy tax in the city's new Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District.
Why authentic leadership matters more than ever
Mission-driven leaders are facing unprecedented pressure as economic uncertainty, political polarization, rapid technological change and growing public scrutiny reshape how organizations operate, Harvard Business Review writes. A recent analysis highlights how these overlapping forces are turning routine decisions into tests of values, strategy and credibility. Research based on surveys and discussions with nonprofit and social […]
Small business optimism slips further as sales outlook weakens
U.S. small business optimism slipped again in February as owners grew more cautious about future sales and broader economic conditions, Bloomberg writes. The National Federation of Independent Business’ optimism index edged down to 98.8, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and reflecting softening expectations across several key indicators. A major drag on sentiment was the […]
‘LaPolitics:’ State’s new strategic plan targets energy growth
In an effort to bolster and grow a core of its overall business portfolio—the energy and process industries—Louisiana has overhauled and reorganized related regulatory departments and commissioned its first targeted strategic plan in two decades. Louisiana Economic Development commissioned the strategic plan, which zeroed in on the energy and process industries as the most lucrative […]
How Portland's business challenges ripple across Oregon
The city's economic growth depends on restoring livability.
Watch Small Business Optimism Falls Again
For the second straight month, small-business optimism is falling. Sales expectations are weakening, and economic worries are rising. Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about the pressure points for small business and how owners are bracing for higher prices.
The Morning After: The new iPad Air M4 is Apple's best overall tablet
The biggest news stories this morning: iPhone 17e review: The economical choice, Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation, You can (sort of) block Grok from editing your uploaded photos.
Oil price drops and stocks rebound after Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Shreveport council approves new film and entertainment district taxes
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport City Council approved a resolution Monday establishing the Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District to fund local construction and development projects.
Democrats seek to impose political pain of Iran war on Trump
Democrats are pouncing on a spike in gas prices and expected soaring airline fares, blaming President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran for deepening economic pain on Americans. In intervie…
Trump’s ‘roaring economy' meets a rough start to 2026 with job losses, rising gas prices and uncertainty
Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth. Instead it's kicked off with job losses, rising gasoline prices and more uncertainty about America’s future.
N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer to resign after 12 years amid 'internal politics and pettiness'
N.C. Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange, Person, Caswell) will become the new executive director of the statewide nonprofit North Carolina Justice Center, a multi-issue, advocacy organization that works to advance economic opportunity, fairness and justice.
Iran war is the latest blow for Europe’s battered industrial backbone
A new energy shock would hit an economy still recovering from previous price jumps, said Veronika Grimm of Germany’s council of economic experts.
Gov. Moore's 2027 budget proposal supports businesses hurt by Purple Line construction
Governor Wes Moore is expected to highlight how his budget proposal will support small businesses and drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor
Gov. Moore's 2027 budget proposal supports businesses hurt by Purple Line construction
Governor Wes Moore is expected to highlight how his budget proposal will support small businesses and drive economic development along the Purple Line corridor
Watch UN's Kirsi Madi: Gender Equality is Smart Business
United Nations Assistant Secretary General Kirsi Madi discusses the importance of women's economic empowerment, saying that gender equality is 'not only a basic human right, not only the right thing to do, [but] it's also smart business." She talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "The Close."
Leading Public Health Experts Urge Federal Court to Block HHS Policy Restricting Immigrants’ Access to Essential Health Programs | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
Amici curiae brief argues July 2025 HHS notice is unlawful, harmful to public health, and economically damaging nationwide
These 3 Valley Junction businesses are expanding
Despite tariffs and economic uncertainties facing Valley Junction business owners, several shops are expanding.
At Indian Wells, tennis crowds, tickets and show courts form a complex equation
A new ticketing policy has caused controversy, as tournaments across the world try to find the balance between economics and fan experience.
Behind the scenes, powering communities: How FHLBank Chicago keeps local lending moving
In this Crain’s Quick Take, Andrea Walker-Leidy sits down with Michael Ericson, President and CEO of Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, to unpack the often-overlooked system that helps local financial institutions continue lending through all economic conditions.
Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products.
Britain’s job market ‘floundering’ as companies remain cautious about hiring
Data shows labour market is still in a fragile position due to economic uncertainty, with few signs of recovery
Week 2 of Iran: Military momentum meets economic and political reality
Two days into the Iran crisis, I assessed 10 key indicators I’d be watching over the coming week. Now entering the second week of the crisis, it’s time to reassess and examine what’s risen or fallen in importance.
War with Iran spreading economic damage far beyond oil and gas markets
The war is hitting the economies of Europe and Asia harder and faster than it is striking the United States.
Rapper-Turned-Politician Is Set to Be Nepal’s New Prime Minister
The success of Balendra Shah, known as Balen, reflects the hope he can address economic grievances behind recent Gen-Z protests.