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Oil's 7.6% Plunge Tests the Iran Peace Rally

Brent settled $8.66 lower at $104.77 on Monday — its biggest daily drop since July — as a US-Iran peace plan draft circulated. WTI bounced 1.65% by Tuesday.

Amara OkaforNovember 3, 20268 min read

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TradeAnalysis

Midterms and Tariffs: What Changes for US Importers

Tariffs are on the ballot. Democratic wins would shift the trade debate but fall short of rollbacks, Reuters reports — tariff power stays with the White House.

James WhitfieldNovember 3, 20268 min read

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Energy

Oil Falls Below $112 as Iran Talks Shift the War Premium

Brent fell $1.51 to $111.92 a barrel as Iran peace talks unwind the war premium. The arithmetic says roughly $43 of every barrel is still fear.

Amara OkaforNovember 2, 20268 min read

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Economy

Fed Meets This Week: Why a November Rate Hold Looks Likely

The Fed rate decision for November 2026 lands Wednesday: a third straight hold at 3.75%-4.00% looks likely. Here is what could change the outcome.

Amara OkaforNovember 2, 20268 min read

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Markets

S&P 500 Midterm Forecast: Election, Fed and Jobs Test Ahead

The S&P 500 starts election week at 7,580.07. Three catalysts in five days — the vote, the Fed, payrolls — decide if the 14.5% post-midterm pattern pays out.

James WhitfieldNovember 2, 202618 min read

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MarketsAnalysis

Why Is Gold Falling Despite War? Worst October Since 2008

Gold should have thrived on war, falling yields and a softer dollar this week. Instead, the gold price fell below $4,000 and closed its worst October since 2008.

James WhitfieldNovember 1, 202612 min read

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EnergyAnalysis

Oil Ends October Above $100 on Iran War Premium

WTI crude ended October 2026 at $102.95 with Brent near $113.10 as the Iran war premium hardened — and the bill is arriving at the pump.

Amara OkaforOctober 31, 20267 min read

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Trade

US Extends China Tariff Truce for Two More Months

USTR's proposed two-month Section 301 China tariff suspension extension pushes the deadline past November 9 — what importers must fix before January.

James WhitfieldOctober 31, 20268 min read

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EconomyAnalysis

PCE Inflation Holds at 3.6% as Fed Stays on Hold

Headline PCE inflation held at 3.6% in September 2026 while the Fed stayed on hold — and two dissents have put a December hike back on the table.

Amara OkaforOctober 31, 20267 min read

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EnergyAnalysis

Solar Panel Price Outlook for Late 2026: Oversupply Opens a Buyer's Window

Solar panel prices keep falling in late 2026 as factory capacity outstrips demand. For buyers and installers, the oversupply is a rare window — with a few catches.

Amara OkaforOctober 30, 20267 min read