by Richard Garrett | May 12, 2026 | Economy
American factory production fell in March after two consecutive months of solid gains, delivering a disappointing result that reflects growing hesitation among manufacturers dealing with elevated energy costs and the economic uncertainty created by the Iran conflict....
by Richard Garrett | May 12, 2026 | Economy
U.S. stocks posted fresh record highs on Thursday as investor optimism surged following President Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Lebanon had reached a temporary ceasefire, removing a significant sticking point from ongoing U.S. and Iran...
by Richard Garrett | May 8, 2026 | Economy
The transition from earning a regular paycheck to living off savings is hitting many Americans harder than expected, and a growing body of research shows that financial regret is becoming a defining experience of early retirement. More than half of people who retired...
by Richard Garrett | May 7, 2026 | Economy
Rising prices are closing in on American workers’ paychecks, and economists warn the gap could flip into negative territory within weeks as the economic fallout from the Iran conflict continues to ripple through the broader economy. Government data shows that...
by Richard Garrett | May 7, 2026 | Economy
Global financial markets are showing a notably restrained reaction to the latest escalation in the Iran conflict, suggesting that investors may have already priced in much of the geopolitical risk that has shaken markets since the war began. The U.S. announcement of a...
by Richard Garrett | May 6, 2026 | Economy
Oil prices pulled back below the $100 threshold, but global energy markets remain under significant pressure as the Strait of Hormuz stays largely closed to commercial traffic despite a recently reached ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. U.S. West...
