by Richard Garrett | Mar 10, 2026 | Economy
Oil prices posted their biggest weekly surge on record as tensions between the United States and Iran triggered fears of major supply disruptions in global energy markets. U.S. crude futures jumped more than 35% for the week, marking the largest weekly gain since...
by Richard Garrett | Mar 7, 2026 | Economy
The U.S. labor market showed unexpected weakness in February as employers cut jobs and the unemployment rate moved higher, according to new government data. The report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that nonfarm payrolls declined by 92,000 during the...
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...
