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Oil prices surge as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs

Oil prices surge as Mideast war rages, stocks fall on US jobs

Crude prices surged Friday on mounting fears about oil supply disruption during the Middle East war, while equities retreated on poor US hiring data. The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the world's energy and transport sectors,

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise; Jobs Report Reflects Uncertain Economy

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise; Jobs Report Reflects Uncertain Economy

Mortgage rates increased this week following news of a new war in the Middle East. In the week ending March 6, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate went up seven basis points from the week prior to 5.94%, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. (A basis

Congressman Troy Downing joins House Committee on Natural Resources

Congressman Troy Downing joins House Committee on Natural Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a press release, Congressman Troy Downing of Montana's 2nd district has been appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Downing shared his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "Montana is defined by its wealth of natural resources. The laws and regulations

War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

bk: michael, reminder to please fill our your disclosure when you have a second. it’s the red button at right The “fog of war” refers to confusion and uncertainty on the battlefield and the attendant possibility of fatal error. This principle has a parallel when it comes to the

Job Quiz: Are You Burned Out, Job Hugging or Thriving at Work?

Job Quiz: Are You Burned Out, Job Hugging or Thriving at Work?

Immigration policy. Economic uncertainty. Unemployment. Tariffs. AI. All these factors — and others — are shaping the U.S. job market right now, says Elizabeth Renter, NerdWallet’s senior economist. They’re also making finding a new job more difficult. In February, the economy lost 92,000 jobs, after adding 126,000

Ravalli County officials to hold meeting on proposed roads levy

The Ravalli County Commissioners are holding a public meeting at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 9, to discuss a proposed mill levy for the 2026 June ballot regarding county roads. The commissioners have determined they are short on funds for county roads by $2.

Middle East war a new shock for financial markets

Middle East war a new shock for financial markets

The outbreak of war in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with energy prices soaring and stocks sliding, just a year after US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught rattled investors. "We're in a situation that's not under control and yet,