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...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 7, 2026 | Economy
Wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in January, challenging expectations that price pressures were cooling and adding another layer of complexity to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the core producer price...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 5, 2026 | Economy
Shares of Nvidia dropped more than 5% Thursday, even after the chipmaker reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, as investors shifted focus from near-term performance to longer-term concerns about artificial intelligence spending. The selloff reflects...
