Economics

Iran War Sends Tremors Through the Global Economy

Oil prices swing wildly as conflict disrupts energy supplies

Farmers Warn of Fertilizer Price Spike Due to Iran War

American Farm Bureau says Middle East is key exporter of nitrogen fertilizer, raising concerns over supply and costs for spring planting.

U.S. Natural Gas Prices Rise on Global LNG Supply Disruption

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt global LNG flows, impacting U.S. natural gas market

New Lawsuit Seeks to Force Student Loan Forgiveness Under SAVE Plan

The lawsuit argues the Education Department is required by law to provide debt relief to millions of borrowers enrolled in the income-driven repayment program.

U.S. Imports Projected to Fall Amid Tariff Confusion and Geopolitical Risks

Port Tracker report cites ongoing tariff uncertainty and potential Iran conflict as factors impacting supply chain outlook

Trump's War Becomes World's Latest Economic Hazard

Fuel prices could soar, and stay elevated for months, as conflict with Iran disrupts global oil supply.

Experts Warn Monthly Jobs Reports Unreliable Amid Demographic Shifts

Factors like illegal immigration and AI make traditional employment models less accurate, say analysts.

Connecticut Faces Workforce Funding Cliff as Federal Investments Expire

Workforce development leaders warn of dismantling of employment and training services without immediate state investment

U.S. Loses 92,000 Jobs in February, Unemployment Ticks Up

Latest jobs report shows losses, contrasting with January's gains, as administration cites weather and labor strife

NY Fed Survey: Inflation Expectations Calm Before Iran War

Americans' inflation outlook steady in February, but oil price surge could change that

Global Markets Plunge as Oil Prices Surge

Surging oil costs threaten to raise living expenses and interest rates worldwide

Markets Slide as Stagflation Fears Loom

Major European stock exchanges close lower amid energy price surge and inflation concerns

Corpus Christi Careens Toward Water Catastrophe After Decade of Missteps

City officials expect to reach a 'water emergency' within months and run out of water next year, threatening the region's energy and industrial sectors.

Home Relistings Surge to Record Highs

What the spring housing market resurgence means for buyers and sellers

New NPG Forum Paper Examines America's New Boom-and-Bust Cycle

How Data Centers and Big Tech Are Shaping America's Fastest-Growing Communities