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aljazeera.com > news > 2026 > 4 > 3 > us-unemployment-rate-drops-despite-economic-uncertainty-and-iran-war

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (614+ words) White House says March jobs report "blew out expectations" with gains made in the healthcare and construction sectors. Job growth in the United States rebounded in March despite the looming economic uncertainty pegged to tariffs and ongoing war on Iran....

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aljazeera.com > news > 2026 > 4 > 2 > trumps-tariffs-one-year-on-how-americans-are-paying-the-price

Trump’s tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (671+ words) US households paid $1,000 more for the same goods over the past year, with lower-income families hit the hardest. One year ago today, during a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House in Washington, US President Donald Trump announced a new…...

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aljazeera.com > economy > 2026 > 3 > 31 > hiring-in-the-us-drops-to-pandemic-lows-as-job-market-under-trump-stagnates

Hiring in the US drops to pandemic lows as job market under Trump stagnates

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (795+ words) Labour market stagnation mirrors a slowing private payroll growth, averaging just 18,000 monthly in recent months Job openings in the United States have dropped to their lowest level in six years, as the demand for labour stalls amid concerns about trade,…...

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aljazeera.com > news > 2026 > 3 > 26 > germany-warns-of-world-economic-catastrophe-oecd-cuts-uk-growth-forecast

Germany warns of world economic ‘catastrophe’; OECD cuts UK growth forecast

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (556+ words) European powers and bodies warn of economic collapse as the war on Iran nears one-month mark. Fears of economic strain are growing across Europe as the United States-Israel war on Iran nears the one-month mark. On Thursday, German "Defence "Minister…...

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aljazeera.com > economy > 2026 > 3 > 26 > malaysia-moves-to-tighten-rules-for-expats-raising-fears-of-talent-flight

Malaysia moves to tighten rules for expats, raising fears of talent flight

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1219+ words) Malaysia's government plans to slash the number of foreign workers to encourage local hiring and raise incomes. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia " Until recently, Sanjeet, a business consultant from India, thought of Malaysia as home. After living and working in the Southeast…...

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aljazeera.com > amp > economy > 2026 > 3 > 17 > why-arent-gold-prices-rising-despite-iran-war-uncertainty

Why aren’t gold prices rising, despite Iran war uncertainty?

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (836+ words) Gold holds steady despite war and rising oil prices, as its recent volatility and a strong dollar reduce its safe-haven appeal. As the'war on Iran entered its 18th day on Tuesday, the price of gold, usually considered the safe-haven asset in…...

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aljazeera.com > news > 2026 > 3 > 16 > war-on-iran-can-fuel-rationing-remote-work-short-sleeves-ease-oil-woes

War on Iran: Can fuel rationing, remote work, short sleeves ease oil woes?

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (906+ words) Rising oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran is pushing nations to readjust their energy policies. But analysts say these are short-term fixes at best. The US-Israel war on Iran has rattled global energy markets, as countries scramble to'secure…...

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aljazeera.com > economy > 2026 > 3 > 15 > strategic-oil-release-may-calm-markets-but-cannot-fix-hormuz-disruption

Strategic oil release may calm markets but cannot fix Hormuz disruption

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (996+ words) Record oil release steadies markets, but war-driven disruption in the Strait of Hormuz will keep global energy supplies uncertain. Hundreds of tankers sit idle on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has effectively closed the waterway, pushing…...

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aljazeera.com > news > 2026 > 3 > 12 > chinas-key-npc-meeting-comes-to-a-close-as-lower-growth-target-set

China’s key NPC meeting comes to a close as lower growth target set

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (500+ words) The National People's Congress signals firm stance against corruption as China's 15th five-year plan is approved. China's annual legislative meeting is wrapping up after setting the country's lowest economic growth target in nearly 30 years, excluding during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Nearly…...

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aljazeera.com > news > 2026 > 3 > 10 > us-consumers-express-dismay-over-rising-gas-prices-after-attack-on-iran

US consumers express dismay over rising gas prices after attack on Iran

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (1018+ words) Oil prices have shot up as the war snarls transportation and production in one of the most energy-rich regions on earth. Surging energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran could ripple across the United States economy, heaping further…...