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
In the northeast of the United States, energy costs are through the roof. Some people think the Constitution Pipeline could be the answer. This pipeline would transport natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York. Proponents argue that it could lower energy prices significantly. However, critics ar
Inflation's pace slowed down in February, giving a bit of relief to Americans. The Producer Price Index, a key measure of wholesale inflation, showed prices didn't change from January and only rose 3. 2% over the past year. This is a big drop from January's 3. 7% increase. Economists expected this s
Germany is at a crossroads. Once a powerhouse of industry, the country now faces a stagnant economy. The old ways, relying on cheap Russian gas and big exports to China, are no longer working. The next government, which will be chosen in an election, has a big job ahead: fixing the economy.
In October, the U. K. saw a surprising jump in inflation, reaching 2. 3%. This is higher than the expected 2. 2% and a significant increase from September's 1. 7%. The news might put a pause on the Bank of England's plans to lower interest rates in December. The Bank aims to keep inflation at 2%, bu
