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US Oil Exports to Hit 5M Barrels a Day Amid Global Crunch
Crude shipments for April are already inching toward about 4.9 million barrels a day based on current loadings, up from 3.97 million barrels a day in March.
April 10, 2026Spike in Fuel Prices Pushes Inflation Up Sharply
Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March from a year earlier, the Labor Department said April 10.聽On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.9% in March from February.
April 10, 2026Oil Prices Steady Ahead of Planned US-Iran Ceasefire Talks
Brent crude oil, the international standard, fell 0.5% to $95.47 on April 10.
April 10, 2026USPS Proposes 4-Cent Stamp Increase to 82 Cents
The proposed 4.8% price hike will be reviewed by the Postal Regulatory Commission, an oversight body, and if approved, will go into effect July 12.
April 9, 2026Ex-First Brands Officer Says He Was Unaware of Alleged Fraud
鈥淲hat has happened to the business of First Brands is a tragedy, but the narrative that 鈥 this should fall on Patrick James is false,鈥 a spokesperson said.
April 9, 2026Third-Generation Leader Guides Volvo Truck, Plant Evolution
General Manager Marcus Minkkinen says聽collaboration, teamwork and problem solving are integral to the company's success.
April 9, 2026Class 8 Orders Surge More Than 100% for Second Straight Month
ACT Research preliminary data showed orders jumped 126% from the prior year to 37,200. Sequentially, orders fell 19.5% from 46,200.
April 9, 2026Amazon Considers Selling In-House Chips to Other Companies
The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the scale of Amazon鈥檚 in-house chip operation, which produces general-purpose computing and AI accelerators.
April 9, 2026Oil Prices Head Back Toward $100 on Ceasefire Skepticism
Benchmark U.S. crude was 6.8% higher on April 9 at $100.79 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 3.7% to $98.24 per barrel.
April 9, 2026Tiny Shipping ETF Becomes Iran War Gauge on 1,300% Rally
Every twist in the Iran war shows up almost instantly in a $65 million exchange-traded fund that most investors have never heard of.
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