The short answer is no, the Chevron-Iraq deal won’t solve the problem. So why did the U.S.-based energy company sign a vague, preliminary deal to negotiate a pipeline that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz? It’s another sign that energy firms expect the war with Iran to drag on. Also in this episode: Talent managers represent more social media influencers as sponsored content spending grows, a food critic delivers the history of iconic Las Vegas buffets, and the U.S. experiences a fun shortage. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/newsletters">Subscribe</a> to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/">marketplace.org</a> — and consider <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/make-a-smart-investment">making an investment</a> in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/17/inflation-is-softening-can-it-last-with-war-and-tariffs" class="default">Inflation is softening. Can it last with war and tariffs?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/17/chevron-explores-deal-to-pipe-iraqi-oil-around-strait-of-hormuz">Chevron seeks new route to transport oil from Iraq</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/17/whats-it-like-to-manage-social-media-influencers">The professionals behind that sponcon on your feed</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/17/fun-shortage-the-economics-behind-americas-problem" class="default">The economics behind America’s fun shortage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/17/how-much-longer-can-las-vegas-buffets-hang-on">The Las Vegas buffet, from 1946 to today</a></li></ul>

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