What Happened
Economic Volatility Hits Consumers And Businesses
The ongoing war in the Middle East has led to a surge in oil prices, with gas prices following suit. President Donald Trump has implemented new tariffs on 60 US trading partners, adding to economic volatility. Meanwhile, the Tehran-backed Houthi rebels have imposed a blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, marking a new front in the war. NBC News reports on the economic and geopolitical implications of these developments.