US auto sales appear to be falling as the auto market waits for the impact of the war

Ford pickups at California dealerships. Automakers eyeing US demand since war breaks out in Middle East (JUSTIN SULLIVAN)

Ford pickups at California dealerships. Automakers eyeing US demand since war breaks out in Middle East (JUSTIN SULLIVAN) ยท JUSTIN SULLIVAN/GETTY IMAGES North AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP Automakers are expected to report weaker first-quarter sales in the U.S. as war in the Middle East clouded the industry’s outlook compared to last year’s extraordinary strength. The … Read more

The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

NEW YORK (AP) – The financial markets were devastated in the first two months of the year. Then came the war. The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil is above $100 for the first time since the summer of 2022 and gasoline prices have risen. That was followed by a long period where … Read more

The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

The Iran war has shaken financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

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