{"id":59758,"date":"2026-03-13T16:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-eases-venezuela-sanctions-amid-iran-conflict-adobe-settles-for-150m\/59758\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:38:36","slug":"trump-eases-venezuela-sanctions-amid-iran-conflict-adobe-settles-for-150m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-eases-venezuela-sanctions-amid-iran-conflict-adobe-settles-for-150m\/59758\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Eases Venezuela Sanctions Amid Iran Conflict; Adobe Settles for $150M"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-eases-venezuela-sanctions-amid-iran-conflict-adobe-settles-for-150m\/59758\/#Adobe_Reaches_150_Million_Settlement\" >Adobe Reaches $150 Million Settlement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-eases-venezuela-sanctions-amid-iran-conflict-adobe-settles-for-150m\/59758\/#DOJ_to_Appeal_Ruling_in_Federal_Reserve_Probe\" >DOJ to Appeal Ruling in Federal Reserve Probe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-eases-venezuela-sanctions-amid-iran-conflict-adobe-settles-for-150m\/59758\/#AT_T_CEO_Pitches_Trump_on_23_Billion_Deal\" >AT&amp;T CEO Pitches Trump on $23 Billion Deal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/trump-eases-venezuela-sanctions-amid-iran-conflict-adobe-settles-for-150m\/59758\/#Markets_Gold_Dips_and_Inflation_Data_Shifts\" >Markets: Gold Dips and Inflation Data Shifts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> has eased sanctions on Venezuelan oil and fertilizer<\/strong> to mitigate rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adobe (<a href=\"\/stock\/ADBE\">ADBE<\/a>) agreed to a $150 million settlement<\/strong> to resolve Department of Justice allegations regarding deceptive subscription practices and difficult cancellation processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A federal judge blocked DOJ subpoenas<\/strong> directed at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, leading U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to announce an immediate appeal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AT&amp;T (<a href=\"\/stock\/T\">T<\/a>) CEO John Stankey personally pitched President <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a><\/strong> on a <strong>$23 billion spectrum deal<\/strong> with EchoStar (<a href=\"\/stock\/SATS\">SATS<\/a>) currently under antitrust review.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spot <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/metal\/gold-price.aspx\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"gold price today\">gold prices<\/a> fell 1% to $5,026.94 per ounce<\/strong>, retreating from record highs as investors reacted to a lower-than-expected inflation reading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trump_Eases_Venezuela_Sanctions_to_Blunt_War_Costs\"><\/span>Trump Eases Venezuela Sanctions to Blunt War Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a significant shift in foreign policy, President Trump has moved to <strong>ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil and fertilizer<\/strong>. The decision, reported by <em>Axios<\/em>, is intended to stabilize domestic energy and agricultural prices as the <strong>U.S.-Iran conflict<\/strong> continues to pressure global markets.<\/p>\n<p>The administration is reportedly prioritizing the flow of Venezuelan crude to U.S. refineries to offset potential shortages. <em>Market analysts suggest this move could provide immediate relief to fuel and food prices<\/em>, though it remains a controversial pivot given previous hardline stances against the Venezuelan regime.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adobe_Reaches_150_Million_Settlement\"><\/span>Adobe Reaches $150 Million Settlement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adobe (<a href=\"\/stock\/ADBE\">ADBE<\/a>) has finalized a <strong>$150 million settlement<\/strong> with federal regulators over alleged violations of the Restore Online Shoppers\u2019 Confidence Act. The DOJ claimed the software giant <strong>hid early termination fees<\/strong> and created &quot;convoluted&quot; processes to prevent users from canceling subscriptions.<\/p>\n<p>The settlement includes <strong>$75 million in civil penalties<\/strong> and an additional <strong>$75 million in free services<\/strong> for affected customers. Adobe (<a href=\"\/stock\/ADBE\">ADBE<\/a>) has denied any wrongdoing but stated it is pleased to resolve the long-standing probe and will implement more transparent disclosure practices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOJ_to_Appeal_Ruling_in_Federal_Reserve_Probe\"><\/span>DOJ to Appeal Ruling in Federal Reserve Probe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed that the Justice Department will <strong>appeal a judge&#39;s decision to quash subpoenas<\/strong> targeting Federal Reserve records. The investigation, which focuses on <strong>alleged false statements and fraud<\/strong> related to headquarters renovation costs, has been characterized by critics as an attack on central bank independence.<\/p>\n<p>Judge James Boasberg recently ruled that the government provided &quot;essentially zero evidence&quot; of a crime, suggesting the subpoenas were a <strong>pretext to pressure Chair Jerome Powell<\/strong> on interest rate policy. Pirro maintains that the investigation is focused strictly on the law and not politics, despite the escalating tension between the White House and the Fed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AT_T_CEO_Pitches_Trump_on_23_Billion_Deal\"><\/span>AT&amp;T CEO Pitches Trump on $23 Billion Deal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AT&amp;T (<a href=\"\/stock\/T\">T<\/a>) CEO John Stankey met with President Trump to discuss the company\u2019s <strong>$23 billion acquisition of spectrum licenses<\/strong> from EchoStar (<a href=\"\/stock\/SATS\">SATS<\/a>). The deal is currently facing a rigorous <strong>antitrust review<\/strong> that could determine the future of 5G competition in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Stankey reportedly highlighted AT&amp;T\u2019s (<a href=\"\/stock\/T\">T<\/a>) commitment to investing <strong>$250 billion in U.S. infrastructure<\/strong> as part of the pitch. <em>Industry observers note that the meeting underscores the high stakes of the EchoStar (<a href=\"\/stock\/SATS\">SATS<\/a>) deal<\/em>, which would significantly consolidate spectrum holdings among the major carriers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Markets_Gold_Dips_and_Inflation_Data_Shifts\"><\/span>Markets: Gold Dips and Inflation Data Shifts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spot gold prices retreated <strong>1% to $5,026.94 per ounce<\/strong> on Friday, cooling off after a historic rally. The dip coincided with a <em>New York Times<\/em> report revealing that a <strong>change in data sources<\/strong> led to a lower-than-anticipated inflation reading, easing some immediate pressure on the Federal Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve released its weekly <strong>H.8 data<\/strong>, showing the latest trends in assets and liabilities for commercial banks. Additionally, major <strong>auto groups are urging the Trump administration<\/strong> to maintain strict barriers against Chinese carmakers, citing the need to protect the domestic industry from state-subsidized competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways President Trump has eased sanctions on Venezuelan oil and fertilizer to mitigate rising energy costs and supply chain 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