Marketplace Stories

The head of the International Energy Agency warned that if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't reopen soon, the availability of jet fuel will continue affecting airlines and summer travel.

When times are uncertain, businesses often turn to temp workers to test the waters before hiring full-time employees.

American consumption helps drive the global economy. The workers powering it are halfway across the world.

The word “resilient” came up in multiple earnings calls this week.

Federal customs authorities are set to begin processing refunds next week for import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court. But for small businesses, the process could get complicated.

China had more than a billion barrels of crude oil in reserve when the war in Iran disrupted the market. The country has also spent years diversifying its energy sources and accelerating electrification.

In Vietnam, there are two working-age adults for every person over 65 or under 15.

Catherine Rampell of The Bulwark and MS NOW talks about what demand destruction is and why it matters.

Businesses are passing costs on to customers, consolidating packages and, in some cases, taking shipping into their own hands.

In this community, Vietnamese Americans are forging new ties between the United States and Vietnam.