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Specialist Michael Pistillo, left, and trader Sean Spain work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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Trump Threatens Investigation as Oil Prices Fall
Prices continue to edge closer to where they were before the Iran war started in February.
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Cutting Tool Shipments Up 21% in April
Year-to-date shipments were 17.2% higher than the first four months of 2025.
June 23, 2026
Tankers and cargo vessels in the Gulf of Oman, June 16, 2026.
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The Strait of Hormuz's Future Is Unsettled Even as More Ships Venture Through
Disruptions could continue for months.
June 23, 2026
A customer readies to pump gas at this Ridgeland, Miss., Costco, Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
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U.S. Gas Prices Fall Below $4 for 1st Time Since March
Still 25% higher than last year.
June 18, 2026
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Citing Fallout From Iran War, World Bank Cuts Forecast for Global Economic Growth
The agency expects the weakest growth since the pandemic.
June 17, 2026
A customer at a gas station in Lincolnshire, Ill., June 8, 2026.
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Higher Prices for Gas, Groceries Will Likely Outlast Iran War
Even after oil starts flowing again, it could take awhile for consumers to see a difference.
June 17, 2026
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Security Breach: The Hard Realities of OT Cybersecurity
June 24, 2026
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Pentagon Awards Production Contracts for New Unmanned Aircraft
June 22, 2026
This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows the Ras Laffan industrial area in Qatar on March 6, 2026.
Qatar Gas Export Terminal Blast Kills 13
June 22, 2026
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation to the media outside 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, June 22, 2026.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned
June 22, 2026
The U.S. and Chinese flag at the Great Hall of the People prior to the state dinner of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026, in Beijing.
China Hits Back at U.S. Sanctions on Tech Giants
June 22, 2026
A motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 11, 2026.
Even With Deal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, It Could Take Weeks for Oil Flow to Recover
June 16, 2026
Pedestrians walk past a poster showing slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, and the late revolutionary founder Ayatollah Khomeini, Islamic Revolution square, Tehran, June 14, 2026.
U.S., Iran Reach Initial Deal to End War, Open Strait of Hormuz
June 15, 2026
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Medline Activates 'Network Contingency Plan' After Blaze Destroys Warehouse
June 12, 2026
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Appeals Court Says Government Can Keep Collecting 10% Tariffs for Now
June 12, 2026
A ship is docked, Jan. 15, 2026, at PortMiami in Miami.
Producer Prices Spike in Largest Yearly Jump Since 2022
June 11, 2026
The Gordie Howe Bridge is shown under construction between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026.
Opening of Canada-U.S. Bridge in Detroit Delayed
June 11, 2026
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Amazon Expands Freight Service to Outside Distribution Hubs
June 10, 2026
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How to Save Big on Water and Energy in Your Facility
Sustainability experts say this one adjustment slashes utility bill totals by thousands of dollars.
June 22, 2026
Workers transfer goods from a truck at the Xiaomi logistic center, Beijing, May 29, 2026.
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China’s Exports Jump 19.4% in May
Technology-related shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war.
June 10, 2026
Canadian and American flags on the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, May 22, 2026.
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New Canadian-built Bridge Across Detroit River Poised to Open
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge is set for Friday.
June 9, 2026
A United Airlines passenger jet approaches Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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U.S. Air Carriers Spent $6.5B on Fuel in April
Soaring energy costs could nearly halve profits in 2026.
June 9, 2026
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Trump Administration Seeks New Path Forward With Tariffs
They’ve turned to an authority that has withstood legal challenges in the past.
June 5, 2026
The coal-burning TransAlta power plant is shown near Centralia, Wash., April 29, 2011.
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Trump Announces $700M to Support Struggling Coal Industry
The funding would support 13 existing plans and help build new ones.
June 5, 2026
Men walk on the shoreline as people wade in the water in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 1, 2026.
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Continued Disruption of Mideast Energy Supplies Poised to Slam Global Economy
The consequences of sharply higher energy prices and inflation would be felt around the world.
June 4, 2026
igus' manufacturing facility in East Providence, Rhode Island.
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Real-Life AI Part I: 6 Use Cases That Reclaimed Hours of Wasted Time
A new series from Manufacturing.net skips the marketing noise to identify true AI value.
June 3, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the Canadian Association of Defense and Security Industries trade show, Ottawa, May 27, 2026.
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Canada Calls for U.S., Mexico Trade Agreement to Be Renewed for 16 Years
Officials have suggested that the U.S. might want to have the pact subject to annual reviews.
June 3, 2026
Trader Richard Cohen works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, May 29, 2026.
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Oil Prices Climb Back Toward $100
Following a two-week retreat, oil prices have resumed their climb.
June 3, 2026
President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after reaching a trade deal at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 27, 2025.
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U.S. Plans Extra Tariffs After Forced Labor Probe
The latest barrage of tariffs would affect some of the country's major trading partners.
June 3, 2026
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AI-Powered Platform Connects Founders, Operators With Opportunities in Nevada
Typical opportunities range from $250,000 to over $3 million in funding.
June 2, 2026
USPS delivery vans in Denver, March 23, 2026.
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USPS, DHL Reach $10B 'Last-Mile' Delivery Agreement
The Postal Service announced plans to open its delivery network to additional shippers last year.
June 2, 2026
A farmer harvests seed corn on July 29, 2025 near Albany, Ga.
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Trump Makes Changes to Steel, Aluminum, Copper Tariffs
The changes go into effect Monday.
June 2, 2026
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Manufacturing PMI Climbs to 54%
The index saw its highest reading in four years.
June 2, 2026