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Iran’s Economic Shadow over the Midterm Elections
23+ min ago (362+ words) A key issue that won Trump a second term was his promise to bring down prices. Yet, one year into his term, while inflation might have stabilized, the price level has gone up by around three percent. The war now…...
Energy prices soar to levels not seen in years as Iran names its new supreme leader
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (712+ words) WASHINGTON " Oil prices continued to soar on Monday as the conflict with Iran'intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to as high…...
In search of affordability: Where to find a lower cost of living
17+ hour, 39+ min ago (595+ words) (Stacker) - If there's one issue that every single American is dealing with these days, it's that costs are going up. Food, shelter, energy " the bills just keep getting bigger, and the affordability of daily life is being strained. But here's…...
First for Forum returns in 2026 with five new ambassadors
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (410+ words) The program connects first-time Petfood Forum attendees with industry veterans during the April 27-29 event in Kansas City. Five pet food professionals have been named First for Forum Ambassadors for Petfood Forum 2026, earning complimentary attendance at the annual industry event set…...
The localization agenda localized labor. It forgot to localize capital
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (124+ words) Opinion: True localization demands recognizing different finance vehicles, such as zakat and waqf, as legitimate development tools. Ignoring them is a technical failure that preserves power imbalances. The localization agenda asked the right question: Who should lead development? It then…...
Argentina’s industry records the second-worst decline worldwide in two years
4+ day, 16+ min ago (46+ words) Facundo Iglesia is an economics, finance and technology reporter for the Buenos Aires Herald. His work has appeared in The Guardian, Wired, Le Monde Diplomatique, Rest of World, Perfil, among many others. In 2021, he won the ESET Latin American Award…...
Mortgage Rates Today, March 9, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 6.15%
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (548+ words) Mortgage Rates Today, March 9, 2026: 30-Year Rates Climb to 6.15%WSJ WSJ | Buy Side is The Wall Street Journal's research and commerce team. Our commerce content is distinct from our newsroom coverage. We earn a commission from some links in our articles....
Attempting to predict the economy in 2026
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (231+ words) Seven-foot-tall "2026" numerals are displayed after an illumination ceremony in Times Square in New York City on Dec. 18, 2025. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption So, yeah, you should probably take economic forecasts with a grain " heck, a giant…...
The $200 Oil Scenario: Beyond the Strait of Hormuz Closure
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (476+ words) The global oil market is teetering on the edge of unprecedented turmoil. While much attention has focused on the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran starting February 28, 2026, the real driver of a potential…...
How can the US avoid National Bankruptcy?
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (994+ words) I live in Montana. with my wife and dog, have a Ph.D in econ from GMU. I taught economics at various colleges for over 20 years. How can the US avoid National Bankruptcy? The national debt is approaching $40 trillion. The…...