by Richard Garrett | Mar 13, 2026 | Economy
Rising tensions in the Middle East are drawing attention to the risk of higher oil prices, but energy is not the only global system that could be affected. Experts warn that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a fertilizer shock that threatens...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 13, 2026 | Economy
Global energy markets have been shaken by a sharp increase in oil prices following military conflict involving Iran. The sudden spike has raised concerns that rising energy costs could slow economic growth and pressure stock markets. Since late February, the price of...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 13, 2026 | Economy
The U.S. stock market has started 2026 with renewed uncertainty as investors weigh high valuations against signs of slowing economic growth. Although corporate earnings have remained relatively strong, the benchmark S&P 500 has fallen more than 3% from its recent...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 13, 2026 | Economy
A growing number of Americans are tapping their retirement savings to manage financial challenges, according to new data from Vanguard Group. The firm reported that a record share of workers took hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement plans in 2025. The...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 11, 2026 | Economy
Concerns about the stability of the private credit market are growing after a warning from Lloyd Blankfein, who said current conditions remind him of the early stages of the global financial crisis. Blankfein, who led Goldman Sachs during the 2008 financial crisis,...
