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Gas pumps are seen at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Automotive
Tenuous State of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Renews Anxiety Over High Fuel Prices
Oil prices recently rose to their highest point in weeks.
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Cargo
Aerospace
Missing Cargo Plane Sparks Massive Sea Search
Radar data showed the aircraft rapidly descending before contact was lost.
July 8, 2026
The ArcelorMittal steel plant sits in Fos-sur-Mer, southern France, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.
Supply Chain
New Steel, E-commerce Regulations Look to Reduce Trade Imbalance With China
"The status quo is not an option."
July 7, 2026
Robotics
Supply Chain
How Ready Are Suppliers for New Robot Safety Standards?
See who is prepared for the changes and who is showing gaps in their readiness.
July 7, 2026
A farmer stands on a corm field as a cement factory seen in the background in Kendeng Mountains in Rembang, Central Java, Indonesia, Friday, June 19, 2026.
Supply Chain
Cement Producer's Factory and Mine Project Battles Unique Supply Chain Law
Locals are fighting the development.
July 6, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney takes questions from journalists as he arrives on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, June 2, 2026.
Automotive
U.S., Canada, Mexico Begin Bumpy Negotiations on North American Trade Pact
The process is likely to last months, and the path forward is lined with landmines.
July 6, 2026
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French Shipping Company to Buy FedEx's Logistics Arm for $1.4B
July 6, 2026
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Defense Electronics Maker Opens $130M Facility in New York
June 25, 2026
Semiconductor
U.S. Machinery Demand Is Accelerating Faster Than Production
June 25, 2026
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BFGoodrich Will Begin Winding Down Production at Its Alabama Plant
June 25, 2026
People hold flags in front of a gas station as President Donald Trump's motorcade passes by Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Pennsylvania.
Trump Frustrated Gas Prices Don't Mirror Oil's Decline. Experts Say It’s Not That Simple
June 25, 2026
A person looks at fresh fish at a grocery store in Nashville, May 11, 2026.
Key Inflation Gauge Jumps to 3-Year High
June 25, 2026
Customers in the food court at a Costco in Mount Prospect, Ill., June 8, 2026.
Economy Expanded at Solid Pace in Upgraded Government Estimate
June 25, 2026
Specialist Michael Pistillo, left, and trader Sean Spain work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Trump Threatens Investigation as Oil Prices Fall
June 24, 2026
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Cutting Tool Shipments Up 21% in April
June 23, 2026
Tankers and cargo vessels in the Gulf of Oman, June 16, 2026.
The Strait of Hormuz's Future Is Unsettled Even as More Ships Venture Through
June 23, 2026
Firefighters fight a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026.
What to Know About a Cold Storage Warehouse Fire in Los Angeles
June 23, 2026
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Pentagon Awards Production Contracts for New Unmanned Aircraft
June 22, 2026
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The Domino Effect of Procurement Delays in Manufacturing
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The Domino Effect of Procurement Delays in Manufacturing
How it leads to unplanned downtime and missed commitments.
June 25, 2026
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces his resignation to the media outside 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, June 22, 2026.
Supply Chain
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned
The UK's 7th leader in ten years struggled to fulfill election pledges.
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.
Aerospace
China Hits Back at U.S. Sanctions on Tech Giants
The sanctions apply to defense industry companies.
June 22, 2026
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Supply Chain
Soaring Beef Prices Likely to Rise Further Amid Trade Tensions, Disease Outbreaks
The industry is especially vulnerable to any disruptions to an existing North American trade deal.
June 19, 2026
Tankers and cargo vessels in the Gulf of Oman, June 16, 2026.
Supply Chain
Stranded Ships Begin Transiting the Strait of Hormuz
Tankers controlled by Grimaldi Group, Cosco, Knutsen and NYK had passed through the strait.
June 19, 2026
Crews work a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles, June 17, 2026.
Operations
Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Prompts Shelter-in-Place Orders Due to Hazardous Air
The facility provides transportation of frozen and other temperature-controlled goods.
June 18, 2026
A worker stands in front of a fan on a hot day at Vinit Fabrics in Palsana near Surat, India, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Operations
Extreme Factory Heat, Economic Pressures Drive Severe Labor Shortages
Factory owners seem less willing or able to invest in cooling systems.
June 18, 2026
A customer at a gas station in Lincolnshire, Ill., June 8, 2026.
Supply Chain
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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Automotive
General Motors Signs Weapons Manufacturing Pact with Lockheed Martin
The partnership will focus on strengthening defense supply chains.
June 16, 2026
Optons trader Anthony Spina, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, June 15, 2026.
Energy
Oil Prices Fall Back to $80 Per Barrel
For the first time since early March.
June 16, 2026
A motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 11, 2026.
Supply Chain
Even With Deal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, It Could Take Weeks for Oil Flow to Recover
The price of oil dropped, but questions remained about when and how it would start flowing again.
June 16, 2026
Customer checks gas price before she fills up her vehicle's tank at a gas station in Lincolnshire, Ill., Monday, June 8, 2026.
Automotive
Oil and Gas Supplies Could Take Months to Return to Normal After Iran Deal
Ships loaded with crude oil have been stranded for more than three months.
June 15, 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.
Supply Chain
U.S., Iran Reach Initial Deal to End War, Open Strait of Hormuz
Iranian and U.S. officials will hold meetings this week before the deal is signed.
June 15, 2026
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Supply Chain
Medline Activates 'Network Contingency Plan' After Blaze Destroys Warehouse
Product distribution previously supported by the Tracy facility has been reassigned.
June 12, 2026
This image from aerial video shows black smoke pouring into the sky from a fire at a medical equipment warehouse in Tracy, Calif., Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Operations
Fire Destroys Massive Medical Equipment Warehouse After Sprinkler Malfunction
Hydrants on the property lacked water pressure.
June 12, 2026