Economic Indicators

Mar. 9, 2026

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Supply concerns have driven crude and gasoline higher as the war ensnares major oil-producing countries and hinders exports from the Persian Gulf.

Mar. 9, 2026

Nikkei 225 Plunges Over 6% as Oil Tops $100 a Barrel

Global markets tumble amid surging oil prices due to Middle East conflict disruptions

Mar. 8, 2026

Diesel Prices Soar Faster Than Gas, Impacting Everything You Buy

Diesel's dramatic price surge is hitting the trucking industry hard and threatening farmers' profitability.

Mar. 2, 2026

Chicago-Area Gas Prices Spike Amid U.S.-Israel War With Iran

Drivers can expect to pay 10-30 cents more per gallon this week as oil prices surge due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Feb. 23, 2026

U.S. Economic Growth Picks Up Pace In January

Chicago Fed index shows faster-than-average growth in the new year

Feb. 22, 2026

Wheat Prices Bounce Back on Midday Trading

USDA's Ag Outlook Forum to release initial 2026 wheat crop estimates on Thursday

Feb. 19, 2026

Commodity Markets Quiet After 3-Day Weekend

Corn, soybeans, and wheat prices down as farmers sell more grain amid good weather

Feb. 17, 2026

Monmouth Apartment Rents Remain Stable in January

Median rental prices show slight increases from last month but remain flat year-over-year.

Feb. 9, 2026

Cattle Futures Mostly Higher to Start the Week

Live and feeder cattle prices rise ahead of direct business

Feb. 9, 2026

M2 Money Supply Hits Record $22.4 Trillion, Raising Inflation Concerns

Experts warn of looming inflationary pressures despite Fed's efforts to tighten policy

Feb. 8, 2026

Japan Stocks Poised for Surge After Takaichi's Historic Election Win

Asia-Pacific markets expected to open higher, led by gains in Japanese equities.