by Richard Garrett | Mar 7, 2026 | Economy
Private employers added 63,000 jobs in February, showing modest improvement in hiring compared with the previous month, according to the latest employment report from ADP. The gain exceeded economists’ expectations of about 48,000 new jobs. January’s job growth was...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 7, 2026 | Economy
Energy prices climbed sharply as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensified, raising concerns about disruptions to global fuel supplies. Oil and natural gas markets reacted quickly as investors assessed the risks to one of the world’s most...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 7, 2026 | Economy
Gold prices climbed sharply as investors sought safe-haven assets during escalating tensions in the Middle East. Gold futures briefly traded near $5,400 per ounce on Monday before pulling back slightly later in the session. The surge came as geopolitical risks...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 7, 2026 | Economy
Global oil and natural gas prices climbed sharply as tensions in the Middle East intensified following a series of attacks linked to Iran across the region. Energy markets reacted strongly after QatarEnergy temporarily halted liquefied natural gas production following...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 7, 2026 | Economy
Concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting the global economy rattled investors this week after a research report described a dramatic scenario in which widespread automation triggers mass unemployment and a stock market crash. The report, published by Citrini...
