Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks
Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran.
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The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
The Iran war’s most tangible and immediate effect for many people outside the Middle East has been spiking gasoline prices. But crude oil isn’t just refined as fuel.
World's biggest condom maker Karex set to raise prices due to Iran war
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
Condom maker may raise prices because of Iran war | CNN Business
Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO of the world’s largest condom manufacturer.
How a crummy cake kicked off a food-delivery crisis in China | CNN Business
A customer’s complaint about a disappointing cake kicked off a massive investigation that uncovered thousands of “ghost” food vendors in China, resulting in staggering fines for some of the…
Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president
A new AP-NORC poll finds that President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has slumped over the past month as the Iran war drives prices higher.
Priceless 2,500-year-old golden helmet returned to Romania after Dutch museum raid
A 2,500-year-old golden helmet stolen last year from a Dutch museum where it was on loan has been returned to Romania.
Watch TODAY Clip: Amazon Accused of Strong-Arming Vendors Into Illegal Price Fixing - NBC.com
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Spain making major investment in public housing and subsidies so people can afford homes
Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle the country's housing crisis. Rising rental and housing costs have priced many Spaniards out of the market, despite a recent economic b…
Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war
Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent a good chunk of their money at the gas pump.
California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it
California's attorney general alleges that Amazon uses its market power to pressure vendors like Levi Strauss and retailers like Walmart to raise prices on their websites.
Stocks and oil prices hold relatively steady in the countdown to US-Iran ceasefire talks
U.S. stocks are wavering as Wall Street weighs the latest round of profit reports from big companies with the lingering risks from the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Trump promised to cut electricity bills, but prices have risen instead. Many in West Virginia now face utility costs surpassing rents and mortgages. And the state’s reliance on coa…
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