Economy

109 articles in the Economy category.

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US NewsEconomyMarch 12, 2026

UAW Attributes Hiring Surge at Detroit Diesel to Targeted Tariffs

By RWTNews Staff

The United Auto Workers (UAW) announced that targeted tariffs on imported heavy trucks have spurred a hiring surge and production expansion at the Detroit Diesel manufacturing complex in Michigan. In a March 11, 2026, Facebook post, the union stated Detroit Diesel will add a...

A portion of the Strategic Petroleum, Reserve infrastructure in West Hackberry La. --
US NewsEconomyMarch 11, 2026

Trump Announces Release from Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Iran Conflict

By RWTNews Staff

President Donald Trump announced on March 11, 2026, that the United States will tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to address surging oil prices stemming from the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, which commenced on...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) does not store oil itself. It coordinates emergency oil stocks held by its member countries, which must maintain reserves equivalent to at least 90 days of net imports.
World NewsEconomyMarch 11, 2026

IEA Announces Historic Release of 400 Million Barrels from Strategic Oil Reserves

By Tommy Flynn

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on March 11, 2026, announced that its member countries would release 400 million barrels of crude oil from strategic reserves, marking the largest such action in the organization's history. The move aims to stabilize global energy markets...

Steve Forbes speaking with attendees at the 2024 FreedomFest at Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
US NewsEconomyMarch 11, 2026

Forbes Backs Trump's Iran Strategy, Dismisses Market Volatility Concerns

By Tommy Flynn

Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes voiced strong support for President Donald Trump's decisive actions against Iran during an appearance on Newsmax TV's "Sunday Report" on March 10, 2026. Forbes described Iran as "terrorism central," noting the regime has targeted the U.S. for...

President Trump with fist clenched.
US NewsEconomyMarch 9, 2026

Oil Prices Drop, Stocks Climb In Response to Trump's remarks in CBS Interview

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – Oil prices fell and stock markets rose Monday after President Trump, in a CBS telephone interview, described the military action against Iran as "very complete, pretty much" and said it could end soon, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions. Trump told CBS:...

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EconomyMar 8, 2026

My prediction: Oil & Gas Prices: Short-Term Spike, Then a Quick Drop – Trump’s Track Record Says So

By Tommy Flynn

Experts and talking heads always predict doom and gloom, and then President Trump delivers results that fly in the face of those predictions.

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US NewsEconomyMarch 8, 2026

IRS Releases Rules for Trump Accounts Baby Investment Program

By RWTNews Staff

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service issued comprehensive rules and regulations Friday for the Trump Accounts program, a key provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law in December 2025, providing a $1,000 federal seed deposit into investment accounts for...

Iran Escalates Attacks on Gulf Tankers: Oil Prices Surge as Shipping Halts
World NewsEconomyMarch 5, 2026

Iran Escalates Attacks on Gulf Tankers: Oil Prices Surge as Shipping Halts

By Tommy Flynn

DUBAI – Iranian forces targeted additional oil tankers in the Gulf region Wednesday, damaging at least three vessels and killing one seafarer, escalating disruptions to global energy supplies amid the ongoing U.S. military action against Tehran. A Bahamas-flagged crude tanker...

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks during a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines in July 2025.
US NewsEconomyMarch 4, 2026

Bessent Announces Global Tariff Hike to 15% This Week, Building on Resilient Trade Authorities

By Tommy Flynn

WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated Monday that the administration will likely increase President Trump's temporary 10% global import tariff to 15% this week, as part of efforts to rebuild U.S. trade protections under proven legal frameworks following the...

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EconomyUS NewsMarch 3, 2026

Trump Administration Prepares Measures to Mitigate Oil Price Spikes from Iran Conflict

By RWTNews Staff

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is set to announce steps tomorrow to shield American consumers from rising energy costs triggered by the ongoing military action against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Monday. Oil prices surged sharply on Monday, with Brent...

President Trump, Scott Bessent and other officials at the White House announcement of the aid package for farmers.
US NewsEconomyDecember 9, 2025

President Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package for American Farmers Impacted by Trade Disruptions

By RWTNews Staff

President Trump unveiled a $12 billion assistance package for U.S. farmers on December 8, 2025, during a White House roundtable with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, lawmakers from farm states, and representatives from Arkansas, Iowa,...

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US NewsEconomyDecember 8, 2025

Everyday Economics: The case for a December rate cut

By Orphe Divounguy

Tariffs, tired demand, and a fragile labor market