BAYOU LA BATRE, Alabama — Many American shrimpers are keeping their shrimp boats docked with an empty tank ahead of shrimping season as high fuel prices and tariff refunds hit the industry with a “double whammy.” Rising diesel costs — driven in part by geopolitical tensions affecting global oil supply —…
Nearly 13,000 toddler towers across three brands were recalled after dozens of incidents and 21 injuries were reported due to the stools collapsing or tipping, according to federal regulators. The three affected products — Toetol Tower Stools, Wiifo Children’s Tower Stools and Amzcmj DGD Children’s Tower Stools — total about…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday announced he will remain a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors after his term as chairman ends next month, though he added that he won’t be a “shadow Fed chair.” The outgoing Fed chair hosted his final news conference after the Federal…
This story about the Federal Reserve’s April interest rate decision is developing and will be updated with further details. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it will leave interest rates unchanged amid concerns about inflation rising further amid the war in Iran.Fed policymakers voted to leave the benchmark federal funds rate…
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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth warned that strain on the aviation industry could intensify in the coming weeks as jet fuel supplies tighten, driven by disruptions tied to the Iran war. Appearing Sunday on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” Wirth said jet fuel in key regions…
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to see someone purchase Spirit Airlines, with the low-cost carrier facing headwinds as it looks to exit bankruptcy. Trump was interviewed on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and said, “I don’t mind mergers” and suggested that could help resolve the issues Spirit faces.”You know,…
The Justice Department is reportedly pursuing a criminal antitrust investigation of large meatpacking companies after President Donald Trump called for them to face a probe over the higher prices facing consumers. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that while the DOJ indicated it was investigating…
Kevin Warsh is set to testify on Tuesday about his nomination to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, with senators likely to press him on his views of the Fed’s 2% inflation target given the persistent price pressures affecting the U.S. economy since the pandemic. The 56-year-old Warsh, who served…
As President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh is stepping back into the spotlight – and in the hot seat – as he faces lawmakers Tuesday in a high-stakes confirmation hearing that could shape the future of U.S. monetary policy. Trump announced Warsh to succeed Jerome…
Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices. The energy market has seen increased volatility since the Iran war began and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely constrained…
California’s housing market is seeing an increase in inventory while the state’s population growth slows, but strong demand stemming from longstanding scarcity has kept the market tight. An analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the state added 677,000 housing units over a six-year period in…
A bold merger proposal from United CEO Scott Kirby to President Donald Trump has left American Airlines’ CEO Robert Isom in the crosshairs, with analysts predicting the board may oust him in response to the potential industry shakeup. Kirby reportedly lobbied Trump for his blessing on a merger that has fueled…
Businesses can begin filing for tariff refunds on Monday as the federal government starts unwinding billions of dollars in import duties imposed by the Trump administration under emergency powers, opening the door to what could be one of the largest repayments to importers in U.S. history. At 8 p.m. ET…
A recall affecting more than 400,000 power banks has been reissued after federal regulators reported additional incidents, including a fatal fire and a separate onboard airplane fire. About 429,000 Casely Power Banks 5000mAh portable MagSafe compatible wireless chargers are included in the recall announced last week due to fire and…
The parent company behind well-known shopping channels QVC and HSN has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. QVC Group, which filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, announced the filing in a press release Thursday, saying the company will undergo a restructuring support agreement (RSA)…
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