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This section currently has 28 approved stories, with the latest update on Apr 27, 2026.
UPS, FedEx and DHL seek tariff refunds. Customers may have to wait
The companies say they will pass along approved IEEPA refunds to customers who paid the duties, but only importers of record can file and CBP processing may take months
Justin Sun sues Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
The crypto billionaire says the venture froze WLFI tokens he bought and blocked him from assets he claims were valued at as much as $1 billion
Warsh’s inflation gauge could complicate his Fed pitch
Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair told senators he favors trimmed inflation measures. Bank of America says that approach may not always deliver a softer reading
IEA: Iran war to keep global gas markets tight through 2027 after Qatar LNG hit
Damage at Qatar’s Ras Laffan and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz will delay LNG supply growth by at least two years, the agency says
Raising a child in the U.S. now tops $300,000 through age 18, LendingTree finds
A CBS News segment highlights the estimate and shares guidance on navigating the expenses, presented by Kelly O’Grady
IMF projects Iran’s economy will shrink 6.1% in 2026 as inflation soars and rial slides
War damage, a near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz and tightening sanctions have cut Iran off from trade, pushing prices higher and the currency to about 1.32 million rials per U.S. dollar, according to IMF and analyst estimates
Summer airfares are climbing on higher fuel costs. Book now, experts say
Jet fuel prices remain elevated, pushing airlines to raise fares and fees. The average domestic round trip hit $358 as of April 13, up 18% from a year ago, according to Kayak
Gas Tax Paused, Prices Dip
Carney temporarily suspending federal fuel excise tax on gas, diesel and aviation fuel