Asal, a freelance designer in Tehran, used to get projects from abroad all the time. She’s one of millions who have now lost their work as a result of the conflict.

New York Fed president John Williams said Monday that interest rates are "well positioned" as the Middle East conflict has introduced "significant and unpredictable risks" to the economy.

March saw 5.6 million hires, the strongest month since early 2024. Gasoline prices have surged 50% since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran began. Economists warn that prolonged high energy costs could ...

The International Monetary Fund warns that Iran war could trigger a spike in global debt levels.

Two new polls show Americans growing deeply pessimistic about the economy and the Iran war, with Trump's approval at its lowest point of his second term.

“The only thing that matters when I’m talking about Iran, they cannot have a nuclear weapon,” he replied. “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody.” Trump added ...

Putting a stop to Iranian shipping will further add to Iran’s economic pain, analysts said, but it might not be enough to force concessions or lessen the global energy crunch. By Patricia Cohen ...