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'Nobody knows': Oil price shock leaves Fed uncertain about the economy
The Fed held interest rates steady as the conflict in the Middle East increases Americans' vulnerability to a domino effect of higher costs.
Trump delays trip to China for 'five or six weeks' while U.S. focuses on Iran
The president was set to travel to China from March 31 to April 2 for discussions focused on trade.
Poland is now among the world's 20 largest economies. How did it happen?
It's a historic leap from the post-communist ruins of 1989-90 to today’s European growth champion.
Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Powell said the subpoenas were related to his testimony before the Senate in June about the renovation of Federal Reserve office buildings.
U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, downgrading first estimate
The economy has shown resilience in the face of Trump's policies, but the war with Iran has clouded the economic outlook.
Senate passes major housing affordability bill by Elizabeth Warren and Tim Scott
The bill — a rare bipartisan breakthrough — aims to boost housing supply and prevent Wall Street from buying up single-family homes.
TSA worker says his family is paying the price for his working without pay
Anthony Riley has already missed one full paycheck because of the shutdown and says he faces eviction if he isn't paid soon.
Trump launches the next phase of his trade wars with new investigations of key partners
The probes could result in fresh tariffs on imports from 16 major trade partners, including China and the European Union. 
Trump's war on Iran creates an economic storm for consumers and the Fed
A stable inflation reading in February masks new risks from rising energy prices and geopolitical turmoil.
Inflation was steady in February before Iran war drove up gas prices
The consumer price index rose 0.3% month over month, and 2.4% from one year ago. 
Oil prices volatile on conflicting reports about Strait of Hormuz
U.S. stock markets were also on a roller coaster as investors tracked oil prices and fast-moving developments in the U.S. war in Iran.
