Inflation Rose Again Elevated, Pressures Grow on Families
The May 2026 CPI report shows inflation rose again elevated, driven by higher energy costs that squeeze household bud...
Energy Prices
Discover how 5 recent Energy Prices articles reveal price swings, supply risks, and policy shifts, and get practical tips to protect your budget and plan investments.
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Oil’s $200 After Biggest Shock Defies Forecasts, Again
Three months after the Hormuz disruption, oil prices remain subdued. Record U.S. exports, a slowdown in Chinese deman...
Markets Rejoice as Hormuz Deal Reopen Nears, Supportive Moves
Markets edged higher Monday evening as news of a potential Hormuz reopening deal spread, easing supply concerns. At t...
Wirth Right About 1970s-Style Oil Crisis Impact on Retail Stocks
A potential energy shock could ripple through retail margins and consumer demand this summer. This guide explains wha...
Europe Just Admitted Iran War Price Shock Won't End Soon
EU officials warn that energy prices will remain higher than pre-war levels through 2027 as the Iran conflict keeps i...
High Energy Prices Risk Inflation Staying Above Target
New Fed minutes show policymakers worry that persistent energy costs could keep inflation above the 2% goal, even as ...
April CPI Shows April Rises 0.6% Annual Inflation Pace
The April consumer price index rose 0.6% from March, pushing annual inflation to 3.8%. Energy costs led the gain, wit...
April Inflation Shoots 3.8% Amid Iran War Fuel Surge, Markets React
Gasoline and energy costs propelled April CPI higher, pushing the year-over-year rise to 3.8%. The report shows core ...
Saudi Aramco Reports Jump in Q1 Profit Amid War Shocks
Saudi Aramco posted a 25% year-over-year profit rise in Q1, supported by higher crude prices and rerouted exports ami...
Shaky Iran Ceasefire Tested as Drones Strike Ship Near Qatar
A drone strike lit a cargo ship off Qatar, testing a fragile Iran ceasefire. UAE and Kuwait reported drone incursions...
Iran Draining World’s Buffer Triggers Oil Market Jitters
Global oil inventories are shrinking at a record pace as wartime disruption around Iran tightens supply from the Pers...
Unintended Consequence Middle East on TSMC's Business
A war in the Middle East can push energy prices higher and disrupt global supply chains. This unintended consequence ...