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Oil Price Spike Triggers Rate Hike Fears as Wholesale Inflation Surges
A sharp rise in wholesale prices and a surge in oil costs have pushed the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike to 70 percent, raising the stakes for borrowers, investors, and consumers ahead of the next inflation report
Federal Reserve faces credibility test as rate hike looms
With inflation still above target and political pressure mounting, the Federal Reserve's September 16 rate decision could trigger short-term volatility and force investors to reconsider how they protect their portfolios against rising prices
Chevron's $7 Billion Venezuela Play Redraws Global Oil Power Map
Chevron is committing $7 billion to Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, targeting a production surge and ultra-low costs as U.S. shale growth slows and global supply risks intensify. The move signals a strategic pivot with high rewards-and high geopolitical risk.
3 Stocks Gaining From Volatility: nVent, Astronics, Eurodry
After the Fed's latest hawkish signals, sharp market swings are creating targeted buying opportunities in nVent, Astronics, and Eurodry-each driven by sector catalysts and distinct financial risks.
Trump's Beef Tariff Waiver Sparks Clash Over Food Prices and Ranchers
A new White House plan to allow 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free ground beef imports aims to cut grocery costs but faces backlash from U.S. ranchers and lawmakers worried about long-term industry harm
US Gains Leverage as Iran's Grip on Strait of Hormuz Weakens
A surge in oil tankers using the Omani route and increased US naval patrols are shifting control of the Strait of Hormuz, raising new questions about shipping security and energy flows in a region critical to global oil markets
Trumpflation Enters a New Phase as Iran War Drives Inflation Beyond Energy Costs
U.S. inflation linked to the Iran conflict is now spreading beyond energy, with core prices rising and supply chain disruptions affecting everything from food to tech, raising new risks for consumers and investors
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Gamble Raises Global Energy and Market Risks
Iran's push to control the Strait of Hormuz is driving up energy prices, straining its own economy, and creating new risks for U.S. markets and global trade as the conflict drags on
June PCE Price Index Posts Rare Drop, But Gas Price Relief Unlikely to Last
The PCE Price Index fell 0.1% in June, its first monthly decline since 2020, as a brief drop in gasoline prices offset other increases. With fuel costs already rebounding, inflation pressures for U.S. consumers are far from over