Economic Indicators

It's a volatile market for home heating oil businesses. Rising oil and fuel costs after a brutal winter have customers calling and asking for help.

Former National Economic Council director Gary Cohn warns that markets are hanging on 'every word' as the U.S. war with Iran drives market volatility.

DoorDash launches an emergency gas relief program offering cash back and weekly payments as rising fuel costs nationwide put added strain on delivery drivers.

Gas prices are rising across the U.S. as the Iran conflict pushes oil higher. See a state-by-state breakdown of where drivers are paying the most.

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman says she has penciled in three rate cuts before the end of 2026, citing concerns about the U.S. labor market.

Iranian strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan facilities have halted major LNG production, causing force majeure declarations and raising concerns over supply disruptions.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.22%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.11%.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. won't intervene in oil futures markets, focusing on physical crude supply to offset Iran conflict disruptions.

Federal Reserve decision pushes expectations for rate cuts in 2026 lower, as uncertainty over the impact of the Iran war, sluggish job growth and stubborn inflation weighs.

Federal Reserve policymakers chose to leave interest rates unchanged at their March meeting amid a softening labor market and uncertainty over the economic impact of the Iran war.

The Trump administration is "doing everything that we can" to lower gas prices amid the Iran war spike, Vice President JD Vance told a crowd in Michigan.

Rental market shows continued cooling as asking rents fall for 30th straight month, with all 50 major metro areas remaining below pandemic peaks.

Electricity bills vary dramatically across America, with some states paying triple what others did. North Dakota had the lowest rates, while Hawaii faced the highest costs.

The Commerce Department on Friday released the January 2026 PCE inflation report, which showed the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high for consumers.

The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a second estimate released on Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Diesel prices continue to rise as many farmers prepare for the spring planting season. Analysts expect prices to swell for several weeks, even after the Iran conflict ends.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.11%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6%.

President Donald Trump made light of concerns about rising oil prices, saying his priority is ensuring the "evil" Iranian regime doesn't have nuclear weapons.

Energy Secretary Wright says U.S. Navy may soon escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran conflict, but military assets focused elsewhere for now.

Iran warns oil could hit $200 per barrel as U.S.-Israel strikes escalate, potentially triggering the worst energy crisis since 1970s. Gas prices could hit $5.