Banking

U.S. Business Cycle Indicators Show Softer Real Sales

Real manufacturing and trade sales declined alongside retail sales, while personal income and consumption came in slightly above consensus.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Colombia’s Cocaine Revenue Surpassed Oil Exports in 2024 as Output Rose

EAFIT estimates cocaine revenues reached $16.5 billion in 2024, exceeding oil export revenues as production climbed and oil output declined.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Asian Crude Buying Slows as Hormuz Risks, Freight Costs and New Supply Reshape Trade

Asian refiners have secured summer crude from outside the Middle East, while Hormuz uncertainty and costly shipping temper spot demand.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

SpaceX Plans Texas Pipeline to Supply Starship’s Methane Fuel

SpaceX plans an eight-mile pipeline and on-site methane production at Starbase, aiming to support a far higher Starship launch cadence.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Lithium Prices Slide as CATL Mine Restart Fuels Supply Concerns

China’s lithium futures fell 10% on speculation over CATL’s Jianxiawo mine, though permits and tailings approvals could delay a restart.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

U.S. Gasoline Prices Ease Ahead of July 4, but Remain Near Record Highs

GasBuddy expects July 4 gasoline to average $3.75 a gallon, as falling crude prices and recovering Gulf supply take time to reach drivers.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Kazakhstan’s EU Agreements Put Trade, Aviation and Minerals in Focus

Kazakhstan announced more than $12 billion in EU agreements, led by an Airbus order, as both sides seek stronger transport, energy and minerals ties.

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Saudi Aramco Prepares to Resume Ras Tanura Crude Loadings

Bahri tankers are positioning near Ras Tanura as Saudi Arabia prepares to restore exports from its main Gulf terminal, though shipping remains cautiou...

Jun 25, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

UK Manufacturers Face Rising Energy Costs and Offshore Production Pressure

UK manufacturers pay about 27p per kWh, while cash strain, delayed investment and overseas relocation signal growing pressure on industrial capacity.

Jun 21, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Iraq and Gulf Producers Expand Oil Routes Beyond the Strait of Hormuz

Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are expanding pipeline options after Hormuz disruptions exposed the risks of relying on Gulf shipping routes.

Jun 21, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Equinor’s $390 Million Troll Expansion Targets 2028 Gas Start

The TWIN project aims to add 11 billion cubic meters of gas from Troll, extending output from a field that supplies about 10% of Europe’s annual deman...

Jun 21, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Real Retail Sales Rebound, but Core Spending Shows Recent Deceleration

CPI-adjusted retail sales rose, while sales excluding autos, auto parts and gasoline eased over the latest two months.

Jun 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Analysis of Industrial Production and Manufacturing Indicators

Industrial production increased by 0.1% month-over-month, falling short of the 0.3% consensus forecast. Key figures include non-farm payroll employmen...

Jun 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

OpenAI Secures Legal Victory Against xAI's Trade Secrets Allegations

A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s xAI, which claimed that OpenAI unlawfully acquired trade secrets, signaling a significa...

Jun 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Marsh Risk Advances Client Access to Cyber Funds

Marsh Risk announced on Monday its initiative to expedite clients' fund access after experiencing a cyber incident.

Jun 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

Kentucky Court Affirms Compensation Retaliation Ruling for Coal Miner

A Kentucky appeals court confirmed a jury's decision in favor of a coal miner who claimed wrongful termination linked to his pursuit of workers' compe...

Jun 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Georgia Appeals Court Reinstates Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Six Flags

A Georgia appeals court has reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit involving Six Flags and an employee following the tragic death of a seasonal haunted h...

Jun 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Investing

HDI Global Appoints Dan Feige to Lead Underwriting Division

On Monday, HDI Global announced the appointment of Dan Feige, a former Liberty Mutual executive, as the head of engineering, construction, and inland...

Jun 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Legal Challenges Intensify for Clown Rights in Federal Court

Amid rising public fear from horror films, Art the Clown contends with a significant federal lawsuit concerning procedural documentation issues.

Jun 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Employment Trends in Small Firms Amid Economic Shifts

ADP data indicates a rise in overall employment growth, while small firm employment and their share in the market have slowed down, as illustrated by...

Jun 15, 2026 • 5 min read