Why are oil prices falling today despite Middle East supply risks? Fed, strong dollar and US stocks weigh
Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday even as Middle East supply risks remained high. Brent crude futures fell 1.1% to $107.55 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 1.6% to $104.11 a barrel. Despite Wednesday’s fall, both oil benchmarks…
The U.S. Wants Federal Contractors to Hire More Vets. Most Are Falling Short of Targets.
Companies that do business with the U.S. government are largely failing to meet federal targets for hiring military veterans, a new analysis finds. The agency overseeing federal contractors has been cut back and isn’t auditing veteran hiring. Among…
Gold price outlook September 2026: Could gold recover after falling 22% from record high?
Gold prices have started September well below their record high. As of September 2, 2026, spot gold was trading at $4,333.35 per ounce, according to the latest market data. The price was down 2.75%, or $122.51, from the previous close of $4,455.86. Gold…
Quote of the day by Homer: Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man and why empires still keep falling for the exact same trap
A lone hiker caught in a sudden mountain blizzard could freeze within hours without shelter, while a field mouse survives by tunnelling beneath the snow. A newborn horse can stand and run within minutes of birth, while a human baby depends on others for…