The reality is that the global economy is suffering from a bigger inflationary hit than futures suggest, putting pressure on central bankers and the Trump administration before the November midterm elections.

Treasury Department could announce measures as soon as Thursday to address rising energy prices, potentially including action in the oil futures market, a senior ‌White House official said. Global oil prices have jumped since the war with Iran started on ‌Saturday,

Stock futures tumbled after hours on Wednesday, building on earlier losses for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as crude-oil prices pressed higher.

By Jarrett Renshaw March 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department is expected to announce measures as soon as Thursday aimed at combating rising energy prices in the wake of the Iran conflict, including potential action involving the oil futures market,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. won't intervene in oil futures markets, focusing on physical crude supply to offset Iran conflict disruptions.

Stock futures pointed lower Tuesday, a day after major indexes ended sharply higher, as oil prices returned to gains. Meanwhile, the two-day Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates begins today.

Stock futures slid early Monday after continued fighting across the Middle East helped push oil prices past $115 a barrel for the first time in year

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday as the Middle East conflict pinned oil prices near $100 a barrel, fueling inflation concerns.

March 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department could announce measures as soon as Thursday to address rising energy prices, potentially including action in the oil futures market, a senior White House official said. Global oil prices have jumped since ...

The Department of Treasury issued a general license for energy that’s already on vessels as of Friday, with such purchases authorized through April 19.