Economy

Manufacturing Has Struggled Since 'Liberation Day'

April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn, the day America’s destiny was reclaimed, and the day that we began to make America wealthy again.

How countries are combating energy shortages: 'An Asian crisis'

Asian countries are taking emergency measures to prevent their countries from spiraling due to the war in Iran, as the Middle Eastern conflict’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz disproportionately rattles the region’s energy markets.

Energy affordability demands an 'all of the above' strategy

On the banks of the Hudson River in Buchanan, New York, the Indian Point Energy Center once stood as one of the most important pieces of the state’s power grid. For decades, the facility consistently generated reliable electricity for millions of homes while supporting good-paying union jobs and providing critical tax revenue for local schools and municipalities in the Hudson Valley.

The Strait of Hormuz’s bitter lesson for the European Union

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a truth that many European policymakers have ignored: Humanity remains structurally dependent on oil. This reality, first highlighted during the 1973 oil shortage and reinforced by the 1979 version—triggered by Iran—continues to be neglected, even openly dismissed, by certain political elites.

Treasury yields slide as traders pare bets on Fed rate cuts

U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Friday as investors looked ahead to job data for the week and monitored the U.S.-Iran war, which entered its fifth week.

Budget airlines built on cheap fares now face a painful reality: Fuel is getting expensive

Budget airlines try to maintain low costs while fuel costs continue to rise

European markets close higher as Iran war intensifies and economic sentiment sours

European stocks closed in positive territory on Monday though the war in Iran showed no signs of ending soon, entering its fifth week.

Brent oil heads for record monthly surge, WTI settles above $100 for first time since 2022

Oil prices climbed on Monday after Yemen's Houthis said they had fired missiles at Israel, opening a new front in the U.S.- and Israeli-led conflict with Iran.

The Welfare-Warfare State, Redux

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Analysts name 'positive surprises' for BTS parent company Hybe with double-digit upside

The strength of demand for BTS's forthcoming world tour is one such positive, analysts said.

Rachel Reeves to tell G7 accelerating shift to clean energy is best defence against energy price shocks

Starmer to convene major energy industry and insurance figures to draw up emergency plans amid continued blockade of strait of Hormuz

The problem for investors: We don't know how Trump wants the Iran war to end

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer argues that the S&P 500 is likely to see further declines during the Iran war.