Inflation expected to climb to highest level in 2 years The federal government delivers a cost-of-living report Friday. A spike in gasoline prices triggered by the war with Iran is expected to push inflation to its highest level in nearly two years. Scott Horsley
Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket after the latest instance where groups of anonymous traders made strategic, well-timed bets on a major geopolitical event hours before it occurred. The Associated Press
How an ancient resin traded for centuries got snarled up by the Iran war It's not just energy supplies that have been disrupted by the Iran war. It's also hitting frankincense, a commodity that's been defining trade routes in the Middle East for thousands of years. Scott Horsley
How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb. Rachel Treisman
Why high oil prices are good for oil companies — until they aren't Yes, higher crude oil prices mean a multibillion-dollar cash infusion to the oil industry. But volatility is bad for business, and sustained high prices come with very serious drawbacks. Camila Domonoske
Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley' OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders. Shannon Bond
Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis. Maria Aspan
A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump's tariffs are taking a toll on small businesses A year after what President Trump labeled "Liberation Day," imposing steep tariffs on most of the U.S.'s major trading partners, small business owners say they're suffering. Andrew Schneider
Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas With gasoline prices averaging above $4 a gallon nationally, drivers are grappling with a sharp rise in fuel costs. Here are some ideas to consider if you're trying to cut your fuel costs. Stephan Bisaha
How Bill Phillips used flowing water to model the economy Bill Phillips was an outsider to economics, but he used a machine and a chart to change the way we think about the government's role in a capitalist economy. Alex Mayyasi