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Warsh says he would not be Trump’s ‘sock puppet’ on monetary policy
Kevin Warsh during testimony to a Senate committee blamed Federal Reserve policymakers for stubborn, above-target inflation.
By Jim Tyson • April 21, 2026 -
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AI expansion fuels robust M&A despite supply shocks: EY
Dealmakers in coming months will need to take into account Middle East turmoil and other economic strains, according to EY-Parthenon Chief Economist Greg Daco.
By Jim Tyson • April 20, 2026 -
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Fed policy ‘well positioned’ to handle risks from Iran war, Williams says
A war-induced oil supply shock “has begun to play out,” John Williams, vice chair of the Federal Reserve's policy-setting committee said, noting rising prices for groceries and other consumer goods.
By Jim Tyson • April 16, 2026 -
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Iran war prompts wait-and-see stance to pricing, hiring, investment: Fed
Many of the Federal Reserve’s 12 “districts continued to report signs of consumer financial strain, increased price sensitivity and rising demand at food banks,” the central bank said.
By Jim Tyson • April 15, 2026 -
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Wholesale prices rise less than expected, showing slight impact from war
The ability of the U.S. to meet most of its energy needs buffers it against the worst of the current oil shock.
By Jim Tyson • April 14, 2026 -
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Economy likely faces just temporary setback from Iran war: survey
The majority of survey respondents anticipate “the oil-price shock to be short-lived, with 59% expecting no or only a minor pass-through into core inflation,” according to Wolters Kluwer.
By Jim Tyson • April 13, 2026 -
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Inflation surges most since 2022 as consumer sentiment hits record low
Concern about inflationary harm from the Iran war flared across all demographic groups — by age, income and political affiliation.
By Jim Tyson • April 10, 2026 -
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Fintech firm Adyen targets CFOs’ treasury fragmentation problem
Financial operations at global enterprises remain “stubbornly complex,” as treasury teams juggle multiple banking and payment systems, the company said.
By Alexei Alexis • April 9, 2026 -
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Consumer spending inches up, reflecting gloomy inflation sentiments
Economists have voiced concern that a surge in energy prices since the start of the Iran war will fuel inflation and slow household outlays.
By Jim Tyson • April 9, 2026 -
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Consumer inflation expectations jump amid Iran war price pressure
Energy prices rose Tuesday as President Donald Trump threatened to eliminate Iranian civilization if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz and meet other demands.
By Jim Tyson • April 7, 2026 -
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Services sector slows as Iran war fuels inflation: ISM survey
The Iran war creates “the potential for significant ongoing” oil shocks, persistent inflation and higher-than-expected interest rates, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said.
By Jim Tyson • April 6, 2026 -
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Hiring rebounds with 178,000 new jobs, unemployment dips to 4.3%
Even with a big gain in payrolls last month, several unusual forces are jolting the labor market and prompting companies to take a low-hire, low-fire approach to headcount.
By Jim Tyson • April 3, 2026 -
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Economists see Iran war spurring inflation, slowing GDP growth: NABE
A “broadening of geopolitical conflicts” poses the biggest risk to the economy, according to 69% of respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey.
By Jim Tyson • April 2, 2026 -
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Manufacturing expands as ‘big leap’ puts prices at post-2022 high: ISM
“Geopolitical tensions related to the conflict in Iran are contributing to rising manufacturing supply costs,” an executive at a chemical maker said.
By Jim Tyson • April 1, 2026 -
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Consumer confidence inches up despite Iran war, rising gas price
A Conference Board survey aligns with recent reports showing a jump in consumer expectations for short-term inflation.
By Jim Tyson • March 31, 2026 -
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Stable inflation expectations enable Fed to hold rates steady: Powell
“Inflation expectations do appear to be well anchored beyond the short term,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told economics students at Harvard University.
By Jim Tyson • March 30, 2026 -
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Consumer sentiment falls 6%, hit by declining stocks, higher gas prices
Household expectations for inflation in 12 months rose to 3.8% from 3.4% in February in the biggest one-month gain since April 2025, the University of Michigan found in a survey.
By Jim Tyson • March 27, 2026 -
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Inflation will surge to 4.2% as Iran war pushes up energy costs: OECD
The OECD expectation for higher inflation differs from an optimistic forecast by Fed officials last week.
By Jim Tyson • March 26, 2026 -
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CFO uncertainty rises more than any other top concern during Q1
In a sign of uncertainty, financial market volatility has flared this month, with the Cboe Volatility Index hitting the highest level since the imposition of sweeping U.S. tariffs last April.
By Jim Tyson • March 25, 2026 -
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Business growth slows to 11-month low as Iran war triggers price spike
“Companies are reporting a hit to demand from the additional uncertainty and cost of living impact generated by the conflict,” according to an S&P Global economist.
By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2026 -
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Hormuz Strait blockade would slow Q2 economy at 2.9 pp annual rate
Factors such as higher insurance rates “could cause the oil price increase to be more substantial than our model suggests,” Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists said.
By Jim Tyson • March 23, 2026 -
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Economy before Iran war signaled slower future growth: Conference Board
“This is looking like it’s going to be a protracted conflict, and oil prices are going to stay high for a longer time,” Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said.
By Jim Tyson • March 20, 2026 -
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Jobless claims fall to two-month low as lull in layoffs, hiring persists
Unemployment will likely hold steady at 4.4% throughout this year, according to a median estimate by Federal Reserve officials released Wednesday.
By Jim Tyson • March 19, 2026 -
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Fed holds rates steady, flags uncertainty as oil price soars amid war
The Fed faces a policy dilemma as the Iran war spurs a jump in energy prices, threatening to increase inflation, slow economic growth and push up unemployment.
By Jim Tyson • Updated March 18, 2026 -
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CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process
The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.
By Phil Neuffer • March 16, 2026
