Economic Indicators

Mar. 21, 2026

Global Markets Rattled by Geopolitical Tensions

Key economic indicators to watch as US, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe release data

Mar. 17, 2026

Champaign Gas Prices Surge 24 Cents in a Week

GasBuddy reports average price reaches $3.69, the highest since 2024, as Iran War and seasonal factors drive up costs.

Mar. 17, 2026

Chicago Corn Futures Rise on Trade Talk Delay & Weather Concerns

Soybean futures hit daily limit on concerns over postponed U.S.-China summit

Mar. 14, 2026

Commodity Markets Volatile Amid Iran Conflict and Fertilizer Concerns

Crude oil spikes, grains rally, and cattle market holds up despite market turmoil

Mar. 13, 2026

US Economy Grew at Sluggish 0.7% in Q4, Revised Down

Commerce Department downgrades initial estimate, citing impact of government shutdown

Mar. 11, 2026

Asia-Pacific Markets Brace for Declines Amid Iran War and Oil Volatility

Investors grapple with surging energy prices and escalating Middle East tensions

Mar. 10, 2026

Crude Oil Prices Surpass $100 a Barrel

War in Iran disrupts global oil production and shipping

Mar. 10, 2026

Crop Prices Swing Lower After Trump Signals Possible End to Iran War

Wheat and soybean oil futures fell sharply as concerns over prolonged Middle East conflict eased.

Mar. 9, 2026

Crude oil prices surge past $115 a barrel as Iran war threatens production and shipping

Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude prices jump amid supply concerns from the Middle East conflict

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.