White House Economic Adviser Discusses Interest Rates, Inflation and Iran-Linked Energy Prices

A senior White House economic adviser said the administration is closely monitoring U.S. interest rates, inflation trends and global energy prices linked to tensions involving Iran, as policymakers weigh the outlook for the American economy in the second half of 2026. Speaking in Washington, the adviser said inflation has continued to moderate compared with its […]

Iran says Oil Blockade will Continue Until Attacks End, Trump Threatens to Escalate Strikes

Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday after Iran warned it would maintain a blockade on regional oil exports until attacks by the United States and Israel stop, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten significantly stronger military action if energy shipments are disrupted. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it would not […]