Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other country
Read full article: Turkey says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is not aimed at Iran or any other countryTurkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says a new defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey is not aimed at Iran or any other country.
Tensions in Lebanon and other news from across the Middle East
Read full article: Tensions in Lebanon and other news from across the Middle EastIsrael's military for the first time in weeks has told residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.
Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives prices higher
Read full article: Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives prices higherBig oil companies continue to book massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.
US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient in face of fighting in Iran
Read full article: US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient in face of fighting in IranU.S. job openings fell slightly in June, but the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of an economic shock from the fighting in Iran.
US stocks rally near a record as falling oil prices ease Wall Street's worries about inflation
Read full article: US stocks rally near a record as falling oil prices ease Wall Street's worries about inflationU.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high after easing oil prices helped calm Wall Street’s worries that inflation could get even worse.
Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that immigration remains a relative strength for President Donald Trump, even after three people were killed in encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the span of under a week in July.
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
Read full article: Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remainPresident Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.
Bank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this year
Read full article: Bank of England keeps key rate at 3.75% for the fifth time this yearThe Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold for the fifth time this year after a bigger-than-expected drop in the inflation rate last month gave policymakers breathing space to assess the fallout from renewed fighting in Iran.
Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Read full article: Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higherAmericans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting.
FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
Read full article: FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World CupFIFA President Gianni Infantino has attacked perceived critics one week after the World Cup final for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament.
Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions cool
Read full article: Stocks drift on Wall Street and crude oil prices drop as Mideast tensions coolStocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street and oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end their war.
Local gas prices back on the rise as Iran conflict disrupts global supply
Read full article: Local gas prices back on the rise as Iran conflict disrupts global supplyAs we head into the weekend, we are checking on our local averages compared to the national average, which hit $4.11 a gallon on Friday morning.
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface
Read full article: Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surfaceConsumers already feeling pinched since the Iran war started may feel more pain after oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel.
Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political risk
Read full article: Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite the political riskRepublicans on Capitol Hill are walking a cautious election-year line on the Iran war as the future of the conflict seems increasingly uncertain and as polls show that most Americans oppose it.
House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
Read full article: House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's prioritiesThe House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities.
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
Read full article: Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources sayPresident Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.
Florida gas prices spike 19 cents after Middle East tensions, strong summer demand
Read full article: Florida gas prices spike 19 cents after Middle East tensions, strong summer demandFlorida drivers saw a sharp jump in gas prices last week as oil markets reacted to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and robust summer fuel demand, AAA said.
Middle East & foreign police expert breaks down biggest questions as US, Iran trade military strikes
Read full article: Middle East & foreign police expert breaks down biggest questions as US, Iran trade military strikesOsamah Khalil, an expert on the Middle East and foreign policy, joined us on The Morning show to discuss the fact that the U.S.-Iran conflict is not just a fight over the control of a waterway.
US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
Read full article: US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacksU.S. gas prices have jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again as the U.S. and Iran launch more attacks.
Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
Read full article: Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surgeHealth workers in northern Nigeria say more children are relapsing into malnutrition and cite knock-on effects from the war in the Middle East.
Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup final
Read full article: Former Spain defender Capdevila asks Trump for help getting into the US for the World Cup finalFormer Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran.
US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
Read full article: US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudyU.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.
Banks rake in big profits as both Wall Street and the US consumer stay strong
Read full article: Banks rake in big profits as both Wall Street and the US consumer stay strongFive of the biggest U.S. banks reported record profits on Tuesday, boosted by their trading desks and a remarkably resilient American consumer amid persistent global economic uncertainty.
Florida gas prices could climb as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions push oil higher
Read full article: Florida gas prices could climb as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions push oil higherTensions between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend pushed oil prices higher in overnight trading, renewing upward pressure on Florida gasoline prices, AAA said.
Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
Read full article: Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jetPresident Donald Trump has flown partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of making the full trip aboard the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted jet he arrived in.
Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflation
Read full article: Fed minutes: Officials deeply divided over future path of US inflationThe Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were split over whether inflation is likely to stay elevated or whether it will cool once the Iran war winds down, according to minutes released Wednesday.
IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AI
Read full article: IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year, weighed down by Iran war but helped by AIThe International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war.
Massive Shiite crowds mark the holy day of Ashoura against backdrop of Iran-Israel-US war fallout
Read full article: Massive Shiite crowds mark the holy day of Ashoura against backdrop of Iran-Israel-US war falloutShiite Muslims have marked Ashoura, a significant day on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world.
Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week
Read full article: Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the weekMost of the U.S. stock market rose after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for AI stocks kept the market in check.
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.
Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as inflation pressures eases
Read full article: Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75% as inflation pressures easesThe Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.7% as the inflation pressures on the British economy have become more benign after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to sign deal to end their war.
Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up
Read full article: Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-upTurkish state broadcaster TRT has removed a commentator from its World Cup roster after he mixed up the Iran and New Zealand teams.
U.S., Iran hammer out initial peace deal. So what’s next? We hear from a foreign relations expert
Read full article: U.S., Iran hammer out initial peace deal. So what’s next? We hear from a foreign relations expertOsamah Khalil, an expert on U.S. foreign relations and the Middle East, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss what’s next after an initial peace agreement was hammered out by the U.S. and Iran.
Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report says
Read full article: Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report saysThe International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers.
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war
Read full article: Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran warEconomists and industry analysts say that even after oil starts flowing again from the Middle East, it could take awhile for the Iran war's effects on consumer prices to recede.
Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their war
Read full article: Stocks leap worldwide, and oil prices drop after the US and Iran reach a tentative deal on their warStock markets rallied worldwide, and oil prices eased after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to get the global flow of crude going again.
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Read full article: Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts sayPakistan announced that the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
Former FBI agent talks heightened political tensions as The World Cup poses large security challenge
Read full article: Former FBI agent talks heightened political tensions as The World Cup poses large security challengeFriday’s opening game in the U.S. at SoFi Stadium in California comes against the backdrop of the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran, mounting political violence in President Trump’s orbit and growing fears of artificial intelligence-fueled disruptions.
US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022
Read full article: US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022U.S. producer prices climbed last month at the fastest pace since November 2022, fueled by surging energy prices.
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwinds
Read full article: US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsU.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran.
Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growth
Read full article: Citing fallout from Iran war, World Bank cuts forecast for global economic growthThe economic fallout from the Iran war — higher energy prices and increased uncertainty — will drag down global growth this year, the World Bank said Thursday.
Foreign relations & Middle East expert explains potential peace deal between US, Iran
Read full article: Foreign relations & Middle East expert explains potential peace deal between US, IranOsamah Khalil, an expert on U.S. foreign relations and the Middle East and a history professor at Syracuse University, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the prospect of a deal between the U.S. and Iran.
At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
Read full article: At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they poseFans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction.
Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico
Read full article: Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in MexicoIran’s World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school at the start of the war in the Mideast.
US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
Read full article: US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in FebruaryThe number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran.
House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump
Read full article: House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of TrumpThe House for the first time has approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran.
US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran war
Read full article: US job openings climbed to 7.6 million in April despite economic fallout from the Iran warU.S. job openings jumped in April as the labor market looked resilient despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty
Read full article: US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertaintyMore Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
Read full article: Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodesA key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, the latest sign that spiking gas prices and higher food costs are squeezing Americans’ finances.
Asian shares mostly gain and oil prices fall after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceeding
Read full article: Asian shares mostly gain and oil prices fall after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceedingAsian shares are mostly higher and oil prices have plunged after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing.
Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement
Read full article: Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreementA four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement as the United States and Iran spar over Iran's nuclear program.
Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing
Read full article: Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passingRepublicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
Read full article: Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran warPrime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britain’s support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil.
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it
Read full article: Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support itThe Senate has advanced legislation that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war.
The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump allies
Read full article: The Latest: Blanche faces questions from lawmakers over a fund to compensate Trump alliesActing Attorney General Todd Blanche wouldn’t rule out the possibility that violent rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will be considered for payouts from a new $1.776 billion fund to compensate individuals who believe they were targeted politically.
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
Read full article: Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supplyThe packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient in colored ink.
Foreign relations expert talks about what’s next after Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to end war
Read full article: Foreign relations expert talks about what’s next after Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to end warIran says its counterproposal to end the war is “reasonable and generous.” President Trump says otherwise and rejected the proposal as totally unacceptable. Osamah Khalil, who specializes in U.S. foreign relations and the modern Middle East at Syracuse University, joined News4Jax anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to discuss what’s next in attempts to end the war with Iran.
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
Read full article: The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the USU.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.
Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of HormuzAramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profits amid tight global oil supplies.
China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Read full article: China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summitChina says exports have risen 14.1% in April from a year earlier, despite the Iran war and lingering impacts from higher U.S. tariffs.
Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican
Read full article: Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and VaticanU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged European allies to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action against Iran, even as he sought to repair strained ties with Italy and the Vatican.
Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war
Read full article: Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East warSoutheast Asian leaders have adopted in an annual summit a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on their people and economies but acknowledged it will be difficult to enforce complex steps like establishing a regional fuel reserve to ensure a steady supply.
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
Read full article: US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in AprilAmerica’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war.
McDonald's focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand
Read full article: McDonald's focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demandMcDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the first quarter but said high gas prices and consumer anxiety could dent sales this spring.
Economy expert explains how war with Iran as affecting your wallet
Read full article: Economy expert explains how war with Iran as affecting your walletIt has been more than eight weeks since the war with Iran began. Alex Jacquez, Chief of Policy & Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative and former Special Assistant to the President for Economic Development and Industrial Strategy, joined us on The Morning Show to explain why the conflict is affecting gas prices, homebuyers and inflation.
Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of HormuzOil prices sank, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again.
US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold
Read full article: US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokeholdThe United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a U.N. resolution threatening with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation.
U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
Read full article: U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improvedU.S. job openings were essentially unchanged at 6.9 million in March, another sign the American labor remained sluggish even before the full impact of the Iran war hit the economy.
Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Read full article: Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope riseSecretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and Vatican City this week in a bid to ease rising tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over U.S. policies, particularly the Iran war.
Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
Read full article: Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle EastU.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of HormuzSeven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”.
Jacksonville drivers frustrated as gas prices surge to 4-year high nationwide, $4.30 average in Duval County
Read full article: Jacksonville drivers frustrated as gas prices surge to 4-year high nationwide, $4.30 average in Duval CountyGasoline prices have surged to a four-year high, pushing the nationwide average for a gallon of regular to $4.28, AAA said.
High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods
Read full article: High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goodsAs the Iran war enters its third month, consumers are paying for its disruption of worldwide energy production.
Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far
Read full article: Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so farAmericans are paying for the war in Iran with every visit to the gas station, but some of the damage to the U.S. economy is being offset — for now anyway — by big tax refunds and an investment boom driven by artificial intelligence.
Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decades
Read full article: Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decadesThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits tumbled to their lowest level more than 50 years last week despite a number of economic headwinds including the war in Iran.
U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook
Read full article: U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlookThe U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall’s 43-day federal government shutdown.
Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
Read full article: Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas pricesA key inflation measure jumped in March as gas prices soared, the latest sign that the Iran war is pushing up the cost of living and delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
Read full article: US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline pricesU.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.
BP's profit more than doubles in 1Q as Iran war continues and US gas prices rise
Read full article: BP's profit more than doubles in 1Q as Iran war continues and US gas prices riseBP’s profit more than doubled in the first quarter as the war in Iran continues and the average price for gasoline hit a new high for the year in the U.S. BP earned $3.84 billion, or $1.47 per share, for the quarter.
