Oil Prices: Brent Tops $116 on Fears the Iran War Will Restart
Oil prices jumped Oct. 23, 2026, with Brent settling at $116.72 and U.S. crude above $103. Why crude spiked, what it means for gas prices and what to watch next.
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Prices, markets, jobs and the economy. What the numbers say and why they're moving.
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Drops 2.6% as Meta Revives AI Doubts
The Nasdaq fell 2.6% on Oct. 22, its worst day since early June, as Meta’s AI spending, chip stocks and $111 oil hit markets. What moved and what’s next.
SpaceX Earnings: Q3 Revenue Hits $14.6B as Tesla Merger Talk Grows
SpaceX earnings beat forecasts with $14.6 billion in Q3 revenue, and Musk says Tesla and SpaceX committees are studying a merger. Here’s what it means.
French Bond Yields Hit 5%, the Highest Level Since 2002
France’s 10-year bond yield touched 5% on Oct. 21 for the first time since 2002. Why borrowing costs jumped, and what the budget fight and Moody’s mean next.
Musk SpaceX Share Pledge: One Share for Every U.S. Kid in 2027
Elon Musk says he’ll give one SpaceX share to every kid in America next year. What it’s worth, how Trump Accounts may deliver it and what’s still unknown.
September CPI: Inflation Jumps to 3.7% as Gas Prices Soar
U.S. inflation rose to 3.7% in September as gasoline jumped 34% from a year ago. What drove it, what it means for paychecks, and the Fed’s next move.