Mar. 2, 2026
Oil Prices Surge, Stocks Fall Amid Iran Strait of Hormuz Fears
Concerns over potential supply disruptions as the critical global trade route faces increasing restrictions
Mar. 2, 2026
Oil Prices Surge After US-Israel Attacks on Iran
Experts warn that how the White House responds in the coming week could determine how high prices climb.
Mar. 2, 2026
Oil Prices Poised to Surge Past $100 as Strait of Hormuz Faces Threat
Analysts warn that disruption to oil flows through the strategic waterway could have major market implications
Mar. 2, 2026
Crude Oil Prices Steady After Recent Surge
Crude oil prices have stabilized after spiking to six-month highs amid U.S.-Iran tensions.
Feb. 28, 2026
Government Shutdown Dents Q4 Economic Growth
CBO estimates shutdown subtracted 1.5 percentage points from GDP
Feb. 28, 2026
US Economic Growth Likely Slowed in Q4 2025
Disruptions from government shutdown and moderation in consumer spending expected to impact GDP
Feb. 28, 2026
US Economy Grows at 1.4% in Q4, Slower Than Expected
Shutdown and consumer pullback contribute to slower growth to end 2025
Feb. 28, 2026
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly Despite Trump Tariffs
Goods trade gap hits record high as imports surge to support AI investments
Feb. 27, 2026
US Construction Spending Rises in December
Increase in line with expectations driven by rebound in single-family homebuilding and home renovations
Feb. 26, 2026
US Mortgage Rates Dip Below 6% for First Time Since 2022
Experts say lower rates could spur renewed homebuying activity in spring season
Feb. 26, 2026
Cost of Basic American Life Continues to Rise, Outpacing Wages
Ludwig Institute report shows essential costs grew 4.4% in 2024, further straining household budgets
Feb. 26, 2026
IMF Sees Accelerating US Economy But Warns of Tariff, Debt Risks
The international lending organization forecasts stronger growth and lower unemployment in 2026 but cautions about rising federal budget deficits.
Feb. 25, 2026
U.S. Trade Deficit Slipped to $901 Billion in 2025
Amid Trump-era tariffs, exports rose 6% while imports increased nearly 5%
Feb. 25, 2026
US Farmers to Plant More Soybeans, Less Corn in 2026
USDA forecasts second-largest corn and soybean harvests on record
Feb. 24, 2026
US Consumer Confidence Improves Modestly in February
Confidence index rises from January's low, but short-term expectations remain well below recession marker
Feb. 24, 2026
US Consumer Confidence Rebounds in February
Improvement in perceptions of labor market drives increase in index
Feb. 23, 2026
US Factory Orders Decline in December
Drop driven by sharp drop in commercial aircraft bookings, but demand elsewhere remains strong
Feb. 23, 2026
New AI Spending Metric Captivates Tech, Wall Street, and Washington
Economists claim AI investment drove half of U.S. growth in 2025, but some question the validity of the metric.
Feb. 21, 2026
US Manufacturing Output Surges in January
Factory production sees biggest gain in 11 months amid optimism for sector
Feb. 20, 2026
US New Home Sales Fall in December, Inventory Declines
Builders make progress in reducing housing inventory, potentially allowing for more new construction.
