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Inflation held steady last month before attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring

By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

Wednesday’s data has been overtaken by the conflict that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, which has caused wild gyrations in oil prices as shipping lanes through the Persian Gulf have suffered a rare shutdown.

War with Iran delivers high oil prices and another shock to the global economy

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Much of the pain is being caused by an effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of the world's oil.

Divided on so many things, Americans find unity in frustration at higher gas prices

By Hannah Fingerhut, Mike Householder, Michael Schneider, Michael Catalini, Bill Barrow, Associated Press

The national average gas price was $3.48 a gallon on Monday, up from $2.90 a month ago, before the war, according to tracking by AAA.

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over Ticketmaster illegal monopoly case

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The announcement was greeted by a judge angry he was kept out of the loop.

Oil prices soar to levels not seen in years as war in Iran intensifies

By Alex Veiga, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

Supply concerns have driven crude and gasoline higher prices as the war ensnares major oil-producing countries and hinders exports from the Persian Gulf.

U.S. economy shows signs of strain as Iran war brings more uncertainty

By Amna Nawaz, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins

A disappointing jobs report shows that employers cut 92,000 jobs in February. The report also included downward revisions for the previous two months and a slight rise in the unemployment rate. It paints a picture of a labor market struggling…

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Doing your own taxes? Experts say 'it might be the year to get professional help'

By Hannah Grabenstein

Experts say new deductions, hurdles and provisions could make completing your returns more complex this tax season.

U.S. lost 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate rises to 4.4%

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring deteriorated from January, when companies, nonprofits and government agencies added 126,000 jobs.

Multiple states sue over Trump's new global tariffs imposed after his Supreme Court loss

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.