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Trump has access to a little-used tool that could lower oil prices

Susan Walsh/AP President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed concerns about energy costs. Rising gas prices could create a political headache for Republicans ahead of the midterm election. Some analysts think Trump could turn to.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJul 12th, 2018

Will Donald Trump Stand Up to Seniors on Drug Prices?

Restricting access to expensive medicines should help lower Medicare costs, but it may exact a political price......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 27th, 2018

Oil, shares slip as investors doubtful over Saudi-Russia deal

Oil prices shed some of their massive gains on Friday taking stocks in Asia lower, as doubts grew over an oil price deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia that U.S. President Donald Trump said he had brokered......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 3rd, 2020

Trump says new emissions rule will lower average car prices for consumers

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallMar 31st, 2020

Futures Movers: Oil ends with a loss of over 4% after Trump imposes restrictions on travel from Europe

Oil futures finish sharply lower Thursday, with global benchmark prices suffering a loss of more than 7%, after President Donald Trump imposed restrictions on travel from Europe to the U.S. in an effort to contain the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 12th, 2020

Oil futures finish over 4% lower as coronavirus worries worsen

Oil futures dropped Thursday, with U.S. prices losing more than 4% as worries over the spread of COVID-19 worsened in the wake of the Trump administration's travel restrictions from Europe. April West T.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 12th, 2020

Gold prices prices head 1% lower as Trump appears to back off war footing with Iran

Gold prices fell to intraday lows, falling sharply, on Wednesday after briefly bumping above $1,600 an ounce after an late-morning speech from President Donald Trump, appeared to calm fears about an escalation o.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 8th, 2020

Gold sheds 0.2% to settle at $1,480.90

Gold prices ended lower Friday, but finished the week up 0.2%, following positive U.S. economic data and optimistic tones from President Trump about the signing of a partial U.S.-China trade deal, which du.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 20th, 2019

Capitol Report: Pelosi’s drug-pricing bill passes House, but pharma stocks are up as it’s unlikely to become law

The Democratic-led House on Thursday passes the party’s signature bill that aims to lower drug prices, as Democrats continue to make an effort to show that they’re not solely focused on impeaching President Donald Trump......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 12th, 2019

Metals Stocks: Gold ends lower as Trump tweet raises optimism that trade deal with China near

Gold prices end lower on Thursday as President Donald Trump’s tweet that a trade deal with China is near rallied the stock market, dulling demand for the haven metal......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 12th, 2019

Capitol Report: Pelosi’s drug-pricing bill set to pass House on Thursday, but pharma stocks are up as it’s unlikely to become law

Top Democratic lawmakers say Thursday that the House in the coming days will pass their signature bill that aims to lower drug prices, as they make an effort to show that they’re not solely focused on impeaching President Donald Trump......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 11th, 2019

Futures Movers: Oil prices drop as trade deal doubts emerge, renewing concerns over energy demand

Oil futures head sharply lower on Monday, poised to give back much of their gains from last week, as China has reportedly asked for more talks with the U.S. before signing “phase one” of a trade deal that President Donald Trump announced on Friday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 14th, 2019

Trump claims he wants to lower drug prices. He’ll have to convince his own party to do it.

GOP reluctance around increasing regulation could stymie any bills on this issue......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralSep 24th, 2019

Capitol Report: Pelosi says she hopes for Trump’s support as she unveils plan to lower drug prices

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats on Thursday unveil a proposal aimed at lowering drug prices, setting the stage for negotiations on a hot issue with President Donald Trump and other Republicans......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 20th, 2019

How U.S. Presidents Use Strategic Petroleum Reserve

U.S. President Donald Trump might tap the nation’s emergency oil stockpile to stabilize pump prices in the wake of a major shock to global supply. The tool at his disposal is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, set up in the aftermath of the Arab oil.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostSep 16th, 2019

Oil prices suffer a sharp drop on report that Trump has discussed easing sanctions on Iran

Oil prices suffered a sharp move lower Wednesday after Bloomberg News reported that President Donald Trump discussed easing sanctions on Iran in a move to secure a meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani later this mo.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 11th, 2019

US Futures Slide, Yields Plunge After China Spurn Trump, Vows Retaliation

For the 4th day in a row the pattern of a stronger risk open following by a sharp drift lower in both asset prices and yields has re-emerged, much to the frustration of BTFDers. Global stocks opened for trading on the ri.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeAug 15th, 2019

Oil prices sink on signs of easing tensions in Mideast

Oil prices turned lower Tuesday, falling by more than $2 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump said progress has been made with Iran, signaling tensions could ease in the Mideast......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 16th, 2019

Oil prices sink on signs of easing tensions in Mideast

Oil prices turned lower Tuesday, falling by more than $2 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump said progress has been made with Iran, signaling tensions could ease in the Mideast......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJul 16th, 2019

Oil falls as Iran tensions seen easing

Oil prices turned lower on Tuesday, falling by about $1 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump said progress has been made with Iran, signaling tensions could ease in the Mideast......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 16th, 2019

Trump administration runs up against legal wall in effort to lower drug prices

A federal judge blocked a new requirement for drugmakers to display the price of medications in television ads, saying the Department of Health and Human Services overstepped its authority and would need approval from Congress......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJul 9th, 2019