TSA workers set to miss first paycheck of shutdown as Senate bickers over DHS funding
Democrats and Republicans remain at loggerheads over reopening the Department of Homeland Security.
Dick’s Sporting Goods issues weak profit guidance as Foot Locker merger weighs on bottom line
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ merger with Foot Locker led to a 60% increase in sales but a substantial decline in companywide profits.
India’s consumer inflation rises to 3.21% in February as oil risks loom
India’s inflation for February is within central bank’s comfort level range but policy action is unlikely due to rising global energy prices
Why gold hasn’t moved since the Iran conflict — and where it could go next
Though the war in Iran has continued for almost two weeks, the price of the yellow metal has barely moved.
FCC chair slams Amazon for slow satellite launches after it opposed SpaceX data center plan
Amazon asked the FCC for a waiver or 24-month extension to meet a July 2026 deadline to deploy 1,600 internet satellites.
Trump Section 301 trade probes put China in U.S. crosshairs ahead of high-stakes Beijing summit
The investigation comes at a time when U.S. actions against Iran have risked China’s energy supplies, further complicating Beijing’s calculus for the bilateral talks.
South Korea passes special bill to implement its $350 billion U.S. investment pledge
Seoul will now have the legal framework it needs to carry out its investment commitment made to Washington in exchange for more favorable “reciprocal” tariff rates.
Three more ships struck in the Persian Gulf as Iran warns of oil prices hitting $200
The latest incidents in or near the Strait of Hormuz come shortly after Iran warned the world to prepare for $200 oil prices.
European markets set to open lower as oil prices jump despite reserve release
European stocks are expected to open lower on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and global oil prices.
Anthropic seeks appeals court stay of Pentagon supply-chain risk designation
Anthropic’s request comes after a weeks-long dispute over technology guardrails on the use of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence tools by the U.S. military.