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In April, negative natural gas prices at the Waha hub posed significant challenges for Permian Basin producers, amid expectations of new pipeline operations.
Social Security struggles to match inflation, leaving many seniors financially vulnerable and potentially swaying their political influence in upcoming elections.
In March, the U.S. trade deficit widened to $69.4 billion, surpassing expectations due to declines in exports and imports.
ADNOC boosts its oil production to 4.85 million bpd ahead of the OPEC+ meeting, positioning the UAE to influence global oil market dynamics as production cuts are reviewed.
JP Morgan forecasts interest rates rising to 8%, potentially triggering a recession and banking crisis similar to past financial downturns.
U.S. hiring rates have plummeted to a six-year low as of March 2024, highlighting significant labor market challenges and discrepancies between official data and actual job availab…
Amid speculation of Bank of Japan intervention, the yen rebounded from a 34-year low against the dollar.
U.S. consumer confidence has hit its lowest since July 2022, sparking recession concerns as heightened prices lead to more savings and less spending.
U.S. LNG exports fell for the fourth month to 6.19 million metric tons, primarily due to production disruptions at major facilities like Freeport LNG, affecting global energy marke…
The Truth About Health Insurance Deductibles.
The FOMC maintained the federal funds rate at 5.25-5.50%, citing 'lack of progress' toward its 2% inflation target and adjusting market expectations for future rate cuts.
California is set to increase its gas tax to nearly 60 cents per gallon on July 1, exacerbating the financial burden on motorists already paying $1.70 more per gallon than the nati…
President Biden's proposed 45% capital gains tax, the highest in a century, could significantly impact U.S. investment.
House Republicans criticize the Biden administration's EPA directive to cut emissions from coal and gas plants by 2039, arguing it threatens economic viability and could shut down…
Consumer confidence and employment trends in the U.S. signal a looming recession, with economic indicators like regional Fed surveys and a stagnant bond market highlighting increas…
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen defends the Biden administration's economic policies, asserting that Americans are financially better off despite ongoing inflation concerns.
Inflation continues to hit low-income consumers hardest, impacting their spending as noted by top companies.
HUD's new energy efficiency mandates could increase new home construction costs by up to $31,000.
OPEC+ members, particularly Iraq and Kazakhstan, are implementing compensatory cuts ahead of an important upcoming meeting to determine future production policies.
Hong Kong's newly launched Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a quieter debut than expected, registering modest trading volumes.
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