Fed’s Tough Call The Federal Reserve is stuck between a rock and a hard place. It’s expected to keep interest rates steady, but that won’t be easy. Inflation’s on the rise, courtesy of the war with Iran, and the labor

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Record Exports, But Not Where You’d Think The US set a record for total exports in 2025, but here’s the thing: it’s not like Mexico and Canada are getting all the goods. In fact, it’s the opposite – those two

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Global Economy Takes a Beating The ongoing conflict is crippling economies worldwide, and it’s not just the countries directly involved that are feeling the pain. It’s a mess, and it won’t be getting better anytime soon. Who’s Hurting Countries that

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Rising Oil Costs Hit Home Economists are warning that the recent surge in oil prices will have a ripple effect, making everyday items like groceries more expensive. It’s not just your wallet that’ll feel the pinch – the tourism industry

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The New Normal The US economy is now a three-tiered beast, says economist Heather Long. It’s no longer just a simple rich vs poor, or ‘K-shaped’, scenario. The ‘E-shaped’ economy is here, and it’s a mess. The middle class is

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Jobs Market Sees Unexpected Downturn It’s not what economists were expecting: the US economy lost a whopping 92,000 jobs in February. They’d forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs, but it looks like they were way off. So, what went wrong?

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China’s Got a Problem China just set its lowest annual growth target on record – a paltry 4.5% to 5%. That’s a downgrade from the ‘around 5%’ target they’ve been clinging to for the past three years. It’s not exactly

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Private Companies Added a Whopping 63,000 Jobs in February It’s not all good news, though. January’s numbers were revised to a paltry 11,000 additions, according to ADP. That’s a big drop from what we initially thought. So, What’s Going On

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Panic at the Pump It’s official: the US strike on Iran has energy analysts freaking out about a potential oil supply shock. If the Strait of Hormuz gets blocked for an extended period, we’re talking $100 oil – and that’s

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Gas Prices Plummet in the Midwest It’s official: Midwest gas prices have dropped significantly from last week. Don’t expect to break out the champagne just yet, but it’s a start. What’s Behind the Price Drop? Let’s get straight to it:

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