Oil prices rose on Tuesday after the United States reportedly carried out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island late Monday. The development came just one day before the US midterm elections. Oil prices rise after reported US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island ahead of midterm elections. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Brent crude oil prices increased 1.75% to … Read more
Campaign advertising spending in the US has reached unprecedented levels ahead of the midterm elections, with Republicans leading the October spending surge amid growing concerns over losing control of both chambers of Congress. An attendee holds a “Vote Republican” sign during an election eve rally with Ohio Republicans at Welcome To The Farm in Cleveland, … Read more
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for low-lying areas of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, Colorado, as officials warn that the San Juan River could rise to near-historic levels after another round of heavy rainfall. Authorities said the expected crest would rank among the highest ever recorded in the region. Officials warn residents in low-lying … Read more
Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate running for Ohio governor, will be facing Democratic candidate Amy Acton and Libertarian candidate Don Kissick in the November 2026 elections. Whoever wins will succeed Republican incumbent Mike DeWine who won’t be appearing for re-elections due to term limits. Competing to become the 71st governor of Ohio, if elected, … Read more
US Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates, which was expected later in the day. Investors were looking for clues about what the Fed might do with interest rates in the coming months. US Treasury yields rise as investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate … Read more
Oil prices rose by more than 1% on Wednesday. Prices increased after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group reported an attack on a major oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. The report raised concerns about possible disruptions to global oil supplies amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Oil prices rise after a reported attack on a major … Read more
Sales of new single-family homes in the US fell 0.6% in September as higher mortgage rates linked to the Middle East conflict made it harder for buyers to afford homes. Sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000 units in September, the US Census Bureau said on Tuesday. This was lower than the … Read more
Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday as investors waited for the outcome of diplomatic talks in Tehran, Iran. Renewed attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi Arabia also raised concerns about risks to oil supplies. Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions and supply risks keep markets on edge. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Brent crude futures … Read more
US prices have increased by 5.4% during Donald Trump’s second term so far. Although prices are rising more slowly than they did under former President Joe Biden, several everyday items have become much more expensive. Higher fuel costs and tariffs on imported goods have added pressure on American households. Donald Trump faces voter backlash as … Read more
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Monday as artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks recovered from last week’s sharp fall. Lower oil prices also supported the market ahead of several major company earnings reports due this week. S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as AI stocks recover and oil prices fall ahead of major US company … Read more