Oil prices climbed after Iran said four vessels were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Traders are assessing uneven export recovery, shipping risks and the potential of renewed hostilities.

Nearly half of Americans are driving less to save money on gasoline, while an equal share have reduced their travel plans, according to a new national survey that reveals how rising living costs are ...

A CNN analysis of 25 states found Democratic early-voting turnout ahead of Republicans by 14 points. By comparison, at this point in 2024, Democrats had a six-point lead in early voting turnout.

A study comparing 48 U.S. states examined six indicators, including housing costs, income, savings, and overdue credit card debt, to identify where residents face the greatest financial pressure.

Democrats appear to have a broader opening to reclaim the Senate as competitive races in Texas and Kansas expand their opportunities beyond traditional battlegrounds, according to new polling. Surveys ...

The UN voted on Wednesday to condemn the U.S. embargo on Cuba for the 34th time. In the buildup to the vote American and Cuban diplomats engaged in a highly-publicized spat that has led to the ...

Iranian officials told British media that Tehran is trying to amplify division amongst the electorates of its two biggest adversaries.

Chris Abbott approaches investing as a constructivist, asking an important question: rather than simply pressuring a company to change, how can an investor help management solve problems it already ...

A July 2026 Pew Research Center survey found that 55% of Americans were confident this November's elections would be conducted fairly and accurately, down from 61% before the 2024 elections and 64% ...

For years, the crypto industry waited for permission. It waited for regulators to say yes. It waited for banks to feel safe. It waited for the grown-ups to arrive.

Most gin is built on a single species of juniper. That species has traveled the world for 400 years, and it has shaped what people expect gin to taste like.

Commercial interiors subcontracting is an industry where practices can hold for decades. A company can build a reputation, keep a steady book of business, and change very little. Maxan Interior ...