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Marketplace · August 3, 2026 · 00:26:17

High oil prices, big oil profits

Marketplace covers several economic stories: high oil prices from the Iran war are boosting Permian Basin profits, but drillers are cautious about over-expansion; the US spends billions to support the Japanese yen; small businesses are careful about hiring; and a Colorado peach farmer braces for drought.

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Highlights

Permian Basin oil profits surge but companies remain cautious
Oil companies in the Permian Basin are seeing strong earnings due to high prices from the Iran war, but they are avoiding aggressive expansion to prevent another boom-bust cycle.
U.S. props up Japanese yen
The U.S. government spent billions of dollars to support the Japanese yen, reflecting coordinated currency intervention to stabilize exchange rates.
Small businesses careful with hiring
Small and medium-sized businesses are hesitant to expand their workforce, weighing the costs of hiring against uncertain future demand.
Colorado peach farmer faces drought
A Colorado peach farmer is preparing for water shortages as drought conditions threaten the viability of her orchard.
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