Political figures from both sides criticized the president earlier this week after a social media post threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure. The message suggested major strikes on bridges and power plants if Iran did not reopen a key shipping route by a set deadline. One senator called the an
The war in the Middle East has pushed oil and gas prices up, yet Federal Reserve watchers say the real impact on everyday prices will take time. New York Fed chief John Williams told Fox Business that the economy might feel the squeeze in months or even a year, not right away. That delay matters bec
The Japanese government is ready to take action on any market disruptions, says Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. She was asked about a recent report that Japan might step in to curb sharp rises in crude oil futures. Katayama did not confirm that intervention will happen, but she emphasized t
A sudden attack on a major gas field in southern Iran sent global oil prices soaring, pushing the benchmark crude close to $110 a barrel. The hit targeted facilities that process gas from the South Pars field, a massive offshore reserve shared with Qatar. Because Iran relies heavily on this domestic
President Trump has temporarily lifted a 100‑year old rule that normally requires U. S. ships to move goods between American ports. The change, lasting 60 days, lets foreign‑flagged vessels haul oil, gas and other products across the country. The law that was rolled back is known as the Jones Act,
The market saw a sharp shift last week, largely driven by energy costs rather than any real shortage of cattle. Rising fuel prices—especially gasoline and diesel—sent input expenses higher, squeezing margins for producers who already faced negative earnings. Even if cattle prices stayed flat, the in
The U. S. power grid is under serious pressure due to a severe cold snap. Grid operators are taking extra steps to prevent power outages as freezing temperatures affect a large part of the country. The PJM Interconnection, which supplies electricity to 67 million people in the East and Mid-Atlantic,
The recent stir in the cattle market has folks talking. It all started with some chatter about the New World Screw Fly near the Mexican border. Even though the border's been closed for over a year, Mexican cattle producers have been busy. They've set up feed bunks, brought in US corn, and built more
Natural gas markets are having a wild ride in 2025. Prices are going up and down like a rollercoaster. In the U. S. , the Henry Hub benchmark is feeling the heat from warmer weather, but LNG exports are keeping things interesting. Traders are keeping a close eye on the "widow-maker" spread, which is
Markets took a hit early Friday. The trigger? Israel's strike on Iran. This move sent shockwaves through the financial world. Energy prices shot up. Investors scrambled for safety. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all took a dive in futures trading. Israel declared a state of emergency. The U. S. s
