Retail sales up 0.6% in February, but fallout from Iran war threatens to dampen spending

Retail sales up 0.6% in February, but fallout from Iran war threatens to dampen spending

NEW YORK — Consumers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back earlier in the year due to severe winter storms. Retail sales rose a more than expected 0.6% in February, from a 0.1% decline in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. But there is concern that the war in … Read more

Markets cheer as Trump threatens to abandon Strait of Hormuz, leaving oil market in turmoil | Good luck

Markets cheer as Trump threatens to abandon Strait of Hormuz, leaving oil market in turmoil | Good luck

The stock market plunged on Monday morning after the White House announced that it might not be America’s job to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 rose more than 1.5%, while the Nasdaq rose nearly 2%. In one night, a Wall Street Journal the report indicated that President Trump would be ready to … Read more