by Richard Garrett | Mar 30, 2026 | Economy
Financial markets are beginning to show patterns that resemble the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis, according to analysts at Bank of America. Rising oil prices, combined with growing stress in credit markets, are creating conditions that echo a period many...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 30, 2026 | Economy
The outlook for U.S. interest rates has shifted sharply as the Iran war reshapes inflation expectations and market sentiment. What once seemed unlikely is now being taken seriously by investors and policymakers alike. Rising energy prices and growing uncertainty are...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 30, 2026 | Economy
Concerns about Social Security are intensifying as projections show the program may face significant funding shortfalls within the next decade. Years of political inaction have left the system under pressure, and the consequences are becoming harder to ignore....
by Richard Garrett | Mar 27, 2026 | Economy
Oil prices surged after reports of attacks on key Iranian energy infrastructure, raising fears of further supply disruptions. The escalation adds to growing concerns about global energy stability as the conflict involving Iran intensifies. Oil prices spike after fresh...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 27, 2026 | Economy
Aluminum prices have surged sharply as supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict ripple through global markets. The metal, widely used across industries, is now approaching multi-year highs, raising concerns about shortages and rising costs. Aluminum hits highest...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 26, 2026 | Economy
U.S. wholesale inflation came in stronger than expected in February, adding to concerns that price pressures remain persistent across the economy. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that producer prices are rising faster than forecast, complicating the...
