Mar 11, 2026
U.S. consumer prices rose 2.4% year over year in February, unchanged from January and in line with forecasts. The report now serves mainly as a pre-war baseline, since the late-February Iran conflict pushed oil materially higher after the survey window. March and April inflation readings are likely to run hotter as energy and delayed housing data flow through.
Mar 10, 2026
China’s exports rose sharply to start 2026, lifting the trade surplus to nearly $214 billion despite weaker shipments to the U.S. The data indicates external demand remains strong while domestic rebalancing remains limited ahead of President Trump’s March 31–April 2 Beijing visit.
Mar 9, 2026
U.S. importers are using a decades-old customs valuation method that lets them declare tariffs based on the manufacturer’s price, reducing duty payments significantly for many goods.
Mar 8, 2026
An associate of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro died after being declared brain dead following a suicide attempt while in custody during an investigation into the bank’s collapse. Authorities say the case involves allegations of bribery and intimidation tied to the lender’s failure.
Mar 7, 2026
“Absolute alignment with our shareholders, our partners, our owners, is critical.” Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel says he will use his entire after-tax salary each year to personally buy Berkshire shares.
Mar 6, 2026
U.S. strikes on Iran are quickly spilling into the domestic economy. Fuel prices, bond yields, and freight costs are rising while markets face renewed volatility just months before the 2026 midterm elections.
Mar 5, 2026
U.S. crude oil surged above $79 per barrel after Iran claimed it struck an oil tanker with a missile. Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has largely halted as security risks escalate, raising concerns over disruptions to a critical global oil transit route.
Mar 4, 2026
The Justice Department released millions of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein investigations, exposing communications, contacts with high-profile figures, and investigative records spanning decades.
Mar 3, 2026
Oil prices have climbed sharply after U.S. and allied strikes on Iran, lifting gasoline and energy costs — a direct input to headline inflation in the U.S. and abroad.
Mar 2, 2026
The ECB must be prepared to act swiftly if uncertainty rises, whether that means raising or lowering rates.
Mar 1, 2026
European defense equities have surged amid rising military budgets, but valuations and political risks could temper future returns.
Feb 28, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
Historical and current labor data do not support the notion that technological innovation alone triggers widespread job loss.
Feb 26, 2026
Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to resolve claims by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and 11 states that it misled drivers and customers about pay and tip earnings in its Spark Driver delivery program, with new compliance mandates included in the settlement.
Feb 25, 2026
Former Harvard President Larry Summers will step down from his Harvard faculty roles amid scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein; resignation effective at end of academic year.
Feb 24, 2026
Headline indicators show low unemployment and modest inflation, but job creation and housing remain weak and the trade deficit hit record levels.
