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Meet the unsinkable U.S. economy — oil prices are surging, Iran tensions are rising, but it won’t crack

the u.s. economy has absorbed a lot over the past year — high tariffs, stubborn inflation, government shutdown threats, rising oil prices, and escalating tensions with iran — and it hasn't cracked. none of those shocks have managed to poke a hole in growth or consumer spending.

oil prices are surging as iran tensions escalate, but the economy keeps humming. the fed's rate cuts and a still-strong labor market are providing a buffer. inflation remains above target, but not high enough to trigger a recession on its own.

the government has narrowly avoided shutdowns multiple times this year, yet business investment and hiring haven't stalled. the combination of tariffs and geopolitical risk would normally slow things down, but so far the data keeps coming in solid.

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sentiment: +0.60 · impact: 0.70

Iran warns US Navy against entering Strait of Hormuz

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European markets open mostly positive as Trump threatens new auto tariffs

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Iran warns US Navy against entering Strait of Hormuz

European markets open mostly positive as Trump threatens new auto tariffs

India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies

World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets what