US gasoline prices have crossed $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022, as the ongoing Iran war continues to disrupt global oil supplies and push up fuel costs.According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average price for regular gasoline stood at $4.02 per gallon on Tuesday — more than $1 higher…
The ruling will likely have minimal effect on the federal money going to public media because Congress voted to claw back funding. Source link
US consumer confidence rose marginally in March even as fuel prices surged due to the Iran war, highlighting resilience in spending but growing concerns around inflation and economic outlook, according to AP.The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index increased to 91.8 in March from 91 in February, indicating a modest improvement despite rising cost…
Despite once being valued at $4 billion, the company that made sneakers from Merino wool struggled to capture a wide customer base and turn a profit. Source link
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said the central bank is closely monitoring inflation risks arising from the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, but cautioned that there is limited scope for policy intervention in such supply-driven shocks.Speaking at Harvard University before nearly 400 students, Powell said energy shocks typically tend…
The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell. Source link
In a span of just a month, BSE Sensex is down over 9,300 points or 11.48%! (AI image) Blood bath on Dalal Street, foreign investors’ exodus, mass selloff, several lakh crore of investors’ wealth wiped out – these are the headlines that have dominated financial news this month. The US-Israel-Iran war has dealt a massive…
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug. Source link
India is set to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil since 2019, with a tanker carrying 600,000 barrels of oil en route to Gujarat following a temporary sanctions waiver by the US, according to PTI.Ship-tracking data indicates that the vessel Ping Shun is headed towards Vadinar port, marking a potential revival of Indo-Iran…
A prohibition on taxing digital downloads expired, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded their annual meeting without an agreement. Source link
