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What a US gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

President Donald Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to ease financial strain from high fuel prices during the war with Iran

The Independent UK

Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Weakness and Inflation Pressures

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.87%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.16%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US Treasury yields hit 5%: Why investors are dumping bonds as oil prices and inflation rise amid US-Iran conflict

US Treasury yields today: Global bond markets are experiencing unease. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation are reshaping interest rate expectations in the US and globally. US Treasury yields are climbing as inflation fears intensify. This situation is causing investors to rethink Federal Reserve rate cut possibilities. UK bond markets…

The Economic Times

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Why Was Tuesday Wheat's Time to Shine?

Tuesday's session brought to mind an old saying, “Even the sun shines on a cockroach some days”.

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Weak Stocks and Crude Oil Strength Lift the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.34%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday amid renewed concerns that the US-Iran ceasefire may break down after President Trump said the current ceasefire was on “life support.” Tuesday’s +4% surge in crude oil prices also boosted inflation expectations and may...

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Crude Oil Prices Surge on Concern Over Prolonged Closure of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed up +4.11 (+4.19%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0979 (+2.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher for a second day on Tuesday after President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, which could lead to...

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Up to Starmer if he quits, says Trump as he renews attack on UK energy stance

The US president also argued Britain needs to get ‘tough on immigration’.

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Is a US stock market crash beginning? Nasdaq 100 drops over 2% as Dow Jones and S&P 500 struggle after inflation shock hits investors

Is a US stock market crash beginning as Nasdaq sinks 2% after shocking CPI inflation rattles Dow and S&P 500? The Nasdaq 100 plunged more than 2% on Tuesday, extending its steepest single-day sell-off in weeks after the April Consumer Price Index confirmed what markets had quietly feared — US…

The Economic Times

UK to deploy mine hunters, drone boats and jets for Strait of Hormuz mission

Defence Secretary John Healey made the announcement amid a meeting of 40 ministers about plans to protect shipping in the waterway once the war ends.

Evening Standard

Mechanics Warn: The Cheap Oil-Change Habit That Ruins Your Engine — Stop Doing This

Every mechanic knows the look of panic that flashes across a driver’s face after a repair shop drops the words “engine sludge” or “bearing damage” into the conversation. Drivers across America chase bargain oil changes because flashy coupons and discount garages promise quick service for pocket change, yet many of…

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India brings back COVID-era work-from-home rules and asks farmers to halve fertilizer use as the Iran war chokes its oil lifeline

India is particularly exposed to the Iran oil shock as 50% of its crude oil imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Fortune

Global turmoil is India’s 'wake-up call' to cut import dependence: Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urges domestic industry to embrace self-reliance amid global challenges. He calls for increased productivity and better use of trade agreements. The minister emphasizes reducing import dependence to bolster the economy. He also highlights the potential of electric vehicles and advanced technologies like AI for growth.…

The Economic Times

Cotton Slipping on Tuesday as Old Crop Stocks Remain Steady

Cotton futures are pulling back on Tuesday, with contracts down 73 to 88 points so far on the session. The US dollar index is $0.441 higher at $98.265. Crude oil is up $3.78 at $101.85 at midday. The annual USDA Cotton Ginnings report showed a total of 13.539 million RB...

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Soybeans Posting Strength as USDA Shows Tighter Stocks

Soybeans are in rally mode on Tuesday, with contracts up 11 to 17 cents on a friendlier USDA report from this morning. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 14 1/2 cents at $11.61 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $3.70 to $5.10, with Soy Oil futures 80 to...

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Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal backs PM's call to save forex, pitches for mining reforms

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal urged swift mining reforms to boost domestic production of oil, gold, and other critical resources, aligning with Prime Minister Modi's call to conserve foreign exchange. Agarwal emphasized privatization and self-certification in clearances to unlock the potential of existing assets and reduce import dependency, citing Vedanta's success…

The Conversation

How the U.S.‑Israel war against Iran is exposing the limits of the petrodollar system

For the first time since the Second World War, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic, public debt in the United States has surpassed the entire economy’s GDP. As of late March, debt held by the public reached US$31.27 trillion, just ahead of the GDP of US$31.22 trillion.

The Economic Times

US Workers’ paychecks lose buying power for first time since 2022: What is crushing middle-class Americans despite rising wages and bigger paychecks running higher?

US inflation rose to 3.8% in April. That is the highest level since May 2023. American workers are now losing buying power again as rising prices move faster than paycheck growth. Real wages fell for the first time in three years. Gasoline prices surged 28.4%. Rent inflation accelerated sharply. Middle-class…

Radio France Internationale

French oil giant TotalEnergies' record profits fuel calls for windfall tax

Since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, French energy company TotalEnergies has faced mounting criticism in over profits it has made from soaring fuel prices. Now its chief executive has been summoned to answer questions before the National Assembly.

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Crude Oil Prices Rally on Doubts Over US-Iran Ceasefire

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +3.95 (+4.03%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.1110 (+3.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today after President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, which could lead to the escalation of hostilities that...

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Stocks Retreat as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Accelerates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.45%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.74%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Kiplinger

Congress Is Talking About a Federal Gas Tax Holiday: How Much Will Drivers Really Save?

As calls grow to suspend the federal gas tax, analysts say drivers may see only limited relief at the pump.

The Economic Times

Why did the US stock market crash today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq sink deep into red as Iran tensions and soaring oil prices fuel fresh inflation fears across Wall Street

US stock market crash today shocked Wall Street after US CPI inflation jumped to 3.8%, the highest level in three years. The Dow Jones fell more than 307 points to 49,396.89, while the S&P 500 declined 0.63% to 7,366.24. The Nasdaq Composite dropped nearly 1%. Tech stocks lost momentum. Nvidia,…

The Conversation

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

With gasoline prices still high – averaging over US$4.50 a gallon in mid-May 2026 – President Donald Trump said he wanted Congress to suspend the federal gas tax, which is 18.4 cents a gallon for gasoline and 24.3 cents a gallon for diesel. A bill has been introduced in the…

Fortune

'A miserable number': Iran war and AI spending drove inflation to a 3-year high

KPMG's Diane Swonk says the Iran war is in your groceries, AI is in your electricity bill, and the Fed has no easy way out.

International Business Times UK

Venezuela as the 51st State? Here's Why Donald Trump's Venezuela Statehood Dream Faces Legal Roadblocks

Donald Trump has suggested making Venezuela the 51st US state, sparking debate over the feasibility and legality of such a move, amid ongoing discussions about oil and geopolitical influence.

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