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The war with Iran was expected to last four or five weeks, but Tehran’s reaction—a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway through which a fifth of the world’s oil passes—has triggered a surge in energy markets. U.S. President Donald Trump insists the attacks will soon cease, but he is asking allies for help…

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — A key question hangs over the Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting that ends Wednesday: Will central bank policymakers still reduce short-term interest rates this year, now that the Iran war has sent oil prices higher and gas prices spiking? Or will they have to stand pat for…

Energy stocks can be great for dividend income. The global economy needs oil, gas, and electricity around the clock, so the companies in this space are always humming. However, the energy industry can be highly volatile at times, and the ongoing war in the Middle East is a prime example. Oil and gas prices can…

Macy’s (M) posted better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings results as the department store chain heads into the third year of its turnaround strategy, called Bold New Chapter. Adjusted earnings per share for the holiday quarter came in at $1.84, above the $1.54 the Street estimated, according to Bloomberg. Revenue came in at $7.6 billion, just above…

Allspring Global Investments is a U.S.-based asset management company that has rapidly evolved into a major global player in mutual funds and active investment strategies. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the firm was spun out of Wells Fargo in 2021 and now operates as an independent investment manager. The company manages roughly $630 billion in assets…

Elon Musk has thrown his weight behind a ruthless proposal by Warren Buffett to ‘fire’ Congress if they fail to balance the books, as the US national debt officially breached the $39 trillion (£30.7 trillion) mark this week. With the debt now growing at a staggering $7.2 billion (£5.7 billion) every single day and currently…

U.S. wholesale inflation unexpectedly accelerated in February from a month earlier, reflecting higher costs for goods and services prior to the war in Iran. The producer price index rose 0.7% after a 0.5% gain in the prior month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Wednesday. An underlying gauge of wholesale inflation that excludes…

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – March 18, 2026) – Evolve Funds Group Inc. (“Evolve”) is pleased to announce the distribution amounts per unit (the “Distributions”) for certain funds (the “UltraYield ETFs” and “Evolve Funds”), as indicated in the tables below. The ex-dividend dates and record dates for the Distributions of UltraYield ETFs including the Evolve US…

Dave Ramsey tells callers not to let emotions sway investing decisions. Geopolitical tensions often rattle investors. Headlines about conflict, inflation or economic slowdowns can send markets swinging — and portfolios with them. On his show, finance guru Dave Ramsey said reacting emotionally to those headlines may be one of the worst investing mistakes people can…