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 Okafor7 min read
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US Inflation Re-Accelerates to 3.7% as Energy Costs Climb
The latest CPI data shows inflation picking up again, complicating the Fed's path and squeezing household budgets.
James Whitfield8 min read
Europe to Release 42 Million Barrels as Iran War Inflates $11 Billion Monthly Oil Bill
Europe will release 42 million barrels of oil, per OilPrice, as the Iran war adds $11 billion a month to the EU's import bill. Inside the mechanics of strategic-reserve releases, why this one is sized the way it is, and what it can and cannot fix.
Amara Okafor13 min read
Iran War Adds $11 Billion a Month to Europe's Oil Import Bill
The Iran war is adding $11 billion a month to Europe's oil import bill, per OilPrice, as tanker flows reroute and Europe readies a release of 42 million barrels. Inside the eurozone's growing terms-of-trade problem.
Amara Okafor13 min read
EconomyAnalysis
Why Core Inflation Stays Sticky Even as Goods Get Cheaper
While goods prices have cooled in recent months, services inflation continues to drive overall price increases, creating a persistent core inflation challenge for central banks.
James Whitfield8 min read
EconomyAnalysis
What a Soft Landing Actually Means for Jobs and Wages
A soft landing represents a balanced economic outcome where inflation cools without a sharp rise in unemployment. Workers should expect moderate wage growth rather than significant increases.
James Whitfield8 min read
TradeAnalysis
Universal Tariffs vs. Targeted Tariffs: What Actually Changes
Understanding the fundamental differences between universal and targeted tariffs reveals their distinct impacts on global trade, consumer prices, and international relations.
James Whitfield8 min read