Economic indicators
Rising Gas Prices Linked to Iran Conflict: How Your Tax Refund Could Vanish
At the start of this year, many expected a booming U.S. economy, thanks to a surge in tax refunds from ... Read more
Asian Markets Dive as Oil Prices Surge Past $111 per Barrel and Wall Street Faces Decline
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares are down as Wall Street struggles with rising oil prices. Crude oil has exceeded $110 ... Read more
US Stocks Tumble: Concerns Over Rising Oil Prices, Inflation, and Interest Rates Drive Market Decline
U.S. stock markets took a hit recently, largely due to rising inflation concerns and escalating oil prices linked to ongoing ... Read more
How Rising Oil Prices and Tensions in Iran Exposed Cracks in the Resilient U.S. Economy
Recent data shows that the U.S. economy is facing challenges even before the onset of the Iran war. The Commerce ... Read more
Brent Crude Oil Surges Past $100 a Barrel: How Iran’s Shipping Attacks Are Amplifying Supply Worries
BANGKOK (AP) — Oil prices are rising sharply, with Brent crude briefly hitting $100 a barrel recently. The surge comes ... Read more
Global Markets Dive: How the Iran Conflict Sends Crude Oil Prices Surging Past $110 a Barrel
BANGKOK (AP) — The Nikkei 225 index in Japan dropped over 5% on Monday, while other Asian markets also felt ... Read more
Is Trump’s ‘Roaring’ Economy Slowing Down? Key Insights from the Latest 2026 Economic Data
Washington (AP) — As 2026 began, President Donald Trump had high hopes for a booming economy. He claimed jobs would ... Read more
European Markets Thrive Amidst Rising Oil Prices and Escalating Iran Conflict, While Asian Shares Struggle
BANGKOK (AP) — European stock markets opened positively on Wednesday, despite a rough day in Asia. South Korea saw its ... Read more
How U.S. Tariffs Impact Your Holiday Shopping: A Closer Look at Price Trends and Purchases
The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, transforms into a festive wonderland each holiday season. By early November, ... Read more
Understanding Voter Discontent: Why Trump’s Base Feels Betrayed in a K-Shaped Economy
Just before his second term began, President Donald Trump voiced concerns about rising gas and grocery prices. He promised to ... Read more
