Tag: Economics
The Fed Bucks Trump and Raises Interest Rates
War-fueled inflation remains too high, the U.S. central bank said, requiring the first hike in three years.
Don’t Blame Ukraine for High Gas Prices
Kyiv’s energy war on Russia may hurt on the margins, but the real culprit is Trump’s war on Iran.
The ‘Stability-Instability Paradox’ Comes for Markets
This is not yet an economic catastrophe, but it could very easily become one.
U.S. Unveils ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran
The White House vows to sanction any country that continues to do business with Tehran.
UAE Joins Global Efforts to Isolate Iran
Abu Dhabi is hoping that a trade embargo will force Tehran to surrender.
The Straits Are Not OK
After Hormuz, global waterways will return to being sites of bloody contention.
Why Energy Prices Didn’t Soar Higher This Year
Daniel Yergin on China’s surprising role as a shock absorber.
The Economic War on Iran Is—and Isn’t—Working
Devastating costs have been imposed on the Iranian economy—to unclear strategic ends.