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Democrats Plan Early Action on Tariffs, Health Insurance Costs
House Democrats are preparing early legislative action on tariffs and health insurance costs as they take control of the chamber next year.
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Why are gas prices dropping and how low will they go?
The national average price for regular gasoline fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since July, dropping nearly 20 cents in a week to $3.90.
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U.S. withdraws from FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar over safety concerns
U.S. Soccer withdrew its Under-17 men's national team from the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar on November 11, 2026, citing safety concerns amid the Iran war, according to multiple outlets.
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Average U.S. Heating Costs Will Rise 7% This Winter
Average U.S. heating costs are projected to rise 7 percent this winter, with home heating oil prices about $2.50 higher than last year according to the EIA.
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For Families of Those Who Died in the Iran War, a Veterans Day of Profound Loss
The New York Times marks Veterans Day 2026 with a front-page focus on families mourning service members killed in the Iran War, while five other outlets publish parallel reflections on conflict and remembrance.
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Crude Futures Pick Up After Heavy Selling
Crude oil futures rebounded on November 11-12 after heavy selling, with WTI rising to $87.25 and Brent to $92.82 as investors weighed Trump's comments downplaying new Iran strikes against ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Carbon emissions are down this year—but that probably won’t last
Global carbon emissions are projected to decline this year as the Iran conflict disrupts fossil fuel consumption, though analysts warn the reduction is unlikely to be sustained.
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Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
Scientists attribute a projected 2026 drop in global carbon emissions to the Iran war's oil shock rather than clean-energy progress, per PBS and OilPrice.com coverage.
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Who are the seafarers caught in the US-Israeli war on Iran?
At least 25 seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz since US-Israeli war on Iran began
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The Iran War Unexpectedly Drove Down Carbon Emissions This Year
Global fossil-fuel emissions dipped in 2026, but researchers attribute the drop to the Iran war rather than structural energy transition.
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Democrats will take aim at Medicaid cuts, Iran war and tariffs, Jeffries says
Democrats projected to win House and Senate majorities, positioning Hakeem Jeffries to become first Black Speaker with plans to reverse Medicaid cuts, end Iran war, and investigate Trump administration.
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Can the Transition to Clean Energy Survive the War in Iran?
The war in Iran has triggered global fossil fuel price shocks, accelerating worldwide electrification and renewable energy shifts.
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'My mortgage is going up £200 a month': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets
Current coverage tracks how rising interest rates and an ongoing war in Iran directly impact housing affordability and household budgets.
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House Democrats will start their majority focused on boosting healthcare and ending the Iran war
House Democrats, newly empowered after their electoral wave, say they will prioritize healthcare expansion, ending the Iran war, and rolling back tariffs as they prepare to take control of Congress.
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Dems prep anti-Trump blitz during first 100 hours when they take back Congress
Democrats plan an aggressive first-100-hours legislative push after winning control of Congress in the 2026 midterms.
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After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again
Democrats won control of both houses of Congress in a midterm rout of Trumpism, but global leaders and citizens say one election does not restore trust in America.
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Oil Futures Recover Some Lost Ground
Oil futures recover some lost ground following sharp declines linked to United States elections and shifting developments regarding Iran.
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The Iran War Is Over
A wave of commentary on Nov. 4 urges Trump to end the Iran war, sparking debate over its conclusion and political responsibility.
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Bank of England Raises Rates as Iran War Pushes Up Prices
The Bank of England raises interest rates to 4 percent as inflation pressures mount following the Iran war.
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Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
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Oil prices drop below $100 for the first time in nearly a month
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Tillis: Hegseth faces ‘a reckoning’ in lame-duck session of Congress
Pete Hegseth faces a potential impeachment vote and a 'reckoning' in the lame-duck session following midterm elections.
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War, tariffs and China: What the US midterms mean for the Asia-Pacific
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Cruise ship leaves Cambodia after forcing hundreds of passengers off
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Oil Prices Fall as U.S. Midterm Results Unfold
Global oil prices have tumbled below $100 per barrel as U.S. midterm election results shift investor sentiment regarding Middle East stability.
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Brent Flash Crashes $6 Before Rebounding Towards $104
Brent crude experienced a $6 flash crash before rebounding toward $104 amid market volatility and hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war.
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Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps Despite Damaging Attacks on Pipelines and Refineries
Saudi Aramco posts a major profit jump despite facing damaging attacks on critical pipelines and refineries.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Rallies As Marvell, Lumentum Crater; These Stocks Clear Entries (Live Coverage)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounds as U.S. markets navigate a volatile mix of midterm election anticipation and tech sector instability.
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Gulf Economies, Torn by War in Iran, Desperately Need a Return to Normal
Gulf economies face significant financial volatility and a shift in foreign investment patterns due to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran.
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Nine big oil firms on track to share more than $95bn profit two quarters in a row
Major energy corporations track historic multi-billion dollar profits amid rising household energy costs.
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Germany fails to meet gas storage target as winter approaches
Germany faces a winter energy crisis as gas storage levels hit record lows and fail to meet established targets amid geopolitical tensions.
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Oil company earnings skyrocket
Major oil companies are reporting record profits amidst rising fuel prices and geopolitical instability linked to the Iran War.
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Eurozone Economy Slows as French Debt Worries Mount
Eurozone economic growth slows to 0.4 percent in the third quarter as crisis-hit France contracts amidst rising debt worries.
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Earnings live updates: Exxon, Chevron refining margins jump, lifting earnings
Exxon and Chevron’s soaring refining margins spark profit windfalls amid war‑driven supply strains and looming election‑fuel price concerns.
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‘If you don’t stop, they’ll kill all of us’: Somali pirates are back with a vengeance
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A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers
A US cruise ship suspends its global voyage in Asia, stranding 200 passengers due to rising fuel costs.
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Iran war has cost $47 billion, U.S. military says
Pentagon estimates the cost of the Iran war have reached $47 billion, driven by weapons replacement.
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American consumers are paying 8x more in fuel costs than the rest of the world, report finds
A new report indicates American consumers are paying eight times more in fuel costs than the rest of the world following a Hormuz oil shock.
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View / Saudi crown prince grapples with the limits of his power
Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman faces mounting regional and strategic challenges.
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Qatar deal to buy U.S. natural gas shows how Iran war has redrawn global energy markets
QatarEnergy turns to U.S. natural gas suppliers as the ongoing Iran war disrupts the top exporter's domestic production.
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"A painful winter" ahead for home heating oil customers as prices spike
Home heating oil prices are hitting record highs across the Northeastern United States, threatening customers with a costly winter season.
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Oil prices approach Iran-war highs as soaring tanker rates trigger a second energy squeeze
Oil prices climb to five-month highs amid escalating fears of renewed United States strikes on Iran and rising Mideast tensions.
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Why Palestinians Hope Israelis Will Oust Netanyahu in Pivotal Election
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The Iran War has sent gas and oil prices higher. That could spell economic disaster in the midterms.
Rising gas and oil prices following the Iran war spark political fallout and voter concerns ahead of upcoming midterms.
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Helium is way more important than you might think. And the supply chain is in crisis.
Global helium supply chains face severe disruption and soaring spot prices amid ongoing conflict involving Iran.
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Trump Faces Midterm Fuel Reckoning as Gas Prices Near Biden’s Average
Trump faces a midterm fuel reckoning as gasoline prices near the average seen under Biden.
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Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
Retail price impacts from the Iran war are unevenly distributed for US households ahead of the midterms.
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The Victory of Asymmetry in the Iran War
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US solicits exchange of up to 17 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The U.S. pivots from withdrawing to offering 17 million barrels from its near‑empty strategic reserve amid war and hurricane threats.
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Chevron CEO warns oil buffers that cushioned the Iran war shock have been ‘drained’
Global energy markets face acute stress as the International Energy Agency acts to release emergency supplies.
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Diesel squeeze set to last well into 2027 as Iran war disrupts supply, IEA says
Global markets face a persistent diesel squeeze stretching into 2027 as conflict and demand shifts disrupt energy supplies.
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Oil Prices Rebound Amid Persistent Middle East Supply Risks
Global oil markets experience a notable price rebound driven by ongoing Middle East supply concerns and shifting forecasts.
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Iran war live: Missile ‘fired at international airport’ just before passengers land
Coverage tracks ongoing conflict impacts as Saudi Arabia reports three deaths from airport attacks and a missile targets an international airport.
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Scott Bessent’s Interview Gets Weirder and Weirder
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Iran Ramps Up Ship Attacks in Hormuz as Oil, Gas Flows Climb
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Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them
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OPEC, Allies Hold Oil Output Steady Amid Middle East Tensions
OPEC and its allies hold oil output steady for November while delaying a key capacity review amid Middle East tensions.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump was "well aware of the risks to energy flows" before launching Iran war
Energy Secretary Chris Wright defends energy strategies and confirms Donald Trump's awareness of risks to energy flows prior to the war with Iran.
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U.S. pressures European allies to release diesel reserves as Trump considers export ban
The U.S. is pressuring European allies to release diesel reserves as President Trump considers an export ban amid record-high fuel prices.
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Morning Bid: Inflation relief gives bonds little reprieve
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