Economy

Rates, inflation, energy, and the forces shaping growth.

Container ship sinks in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks intensify

Container ship sinks in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks intensify

Iran has escalated its strikes on commercial ships transiting Hormuz in recent weeks, as it tries to choke off a rebound in crude oil exports.

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Trump’s diesel dilemma, measured in numbers

Trump’s diesel dilemma, measured in numbers

Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran have created major ripple effects across global energy markets causing major price swings.

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Fed’s Hammack says rates may need to stay higher to prevent an inflation mindset

Fed’s Hammack says rates may need to stay higher to prevent an inflation mindset

The Cleveland Fed president said that tighter monetary policy would be needed to bring down inflation.

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September 2026 inflation, broken down in one chart

September 2026 inflation, broken down in one chart

The consumer price index rose by 3.7% in September, on the back of higher gasoline and energy prices largely due to the Iran war.

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