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Until now in 2026, the S&P 500 index (^ GSPC +2.57%) it’s down about 7%, but the ride has suffered more, as a series of events has hampered the market’s comeback. Whether it’s the war in Iran and the volatile oil prices that followed, persistent tariffs and inflationary pressures, a weakened consumer base in the … Read more

A storm cloud is gathering over the global financial system

A storm cloud is gathering over the global financial system

Clouds are gathering around the world’s financial markets as the US war against Iran enters its fifth week and oil prices are increasing along with many types of products that depend on oil and gas such as fertilizers. Even before the war, there were growing concerns about the stability of the financial system. This is … Read more

BU students are facing job challenges during a nationwide decline in job availability

BU students are facing job challenges during a nationwide decline in job availability

Every year, seniors graduating from Boston University feel the pressure to find a job. However, this year, they may face tougher challenges than their predecessors, especially if they are looking locally, according to government data. Federal Notes as of February 2026 showed a steady decline in private sector jobs in Mass., particularly in high-skill sectors … Read more

WATCH: Fed Chair Powell discusses rising energy prices, challenging labor market in Harvard lecture

WATCH: Fed Chair Powell discusses rising energy prices, challenging labor market in Harvard lecture

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) – Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Monday that it is important to carefully watch inflation during the rise in energy prices since the Iran war. Watch Powell’s comments in full in the video player above. Powell, who spoke in front of about 400 students at Harvard University when gas prices averaged … Read more

The Strait of Hormuz oil pressure pushes Botswana to a 30% stake in Angola worth $6 billion.

The Strait of Hormuz oil pressure pushes Botswana to a 30% stake in Angola worth $6 billion.

As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, countries are scrambling to secure energy supplies, pursue new alliances and strategic investments to prevent their economies from becoming politically entrenched. Botswana is one of those setting the trend. The landlocked southern African country, which does not produce crude oil, is entirely dependent on exports of … Read more

Fed’s Williams: Policy ‘well-positioned’ for ‘unusual’ conditions.

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Written by Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Monday that the current state of monetary policy is in a good position to deal with a number of problems that may herald a near-term inflation. “This is an unusual situation,” Williams said … Read more

Jerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is “unsustainable,” but warns the “debt” won’t end well.

Jerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is "unsustainable," but warns the "debt" won't end well.

The chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell gave a strong assessment of the health of the American finances on Monday, telling a Harvard economics group that while the national debt of $ 39 trillion is not immediately dangerous, the way the country is in requires urgent attention from the lawmakers. Powell said during a … Read more

Jerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is “unsustainable,” but warns that the “trajectory” will not end well ‘ | Good luck

Jerome Powell says the $39 trillion national debt is "unsustainable," but warns that the "trajectory" will not end well ' | Good luck

The chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell gave a strong assessment of the health of the American finances on Monday, telling a Harvard economics group that while the national debt of $ 39 trillion is not immediately dangerous, the way the country is in requires urgent attention from the lawmakers. Powell said during a … Read more

Global bonds are reeling from heavy monthly losses as the war economy grows

Bond markets are under pressure as the war in the Middle East raises inflation concerns

Prolonged conflicts change the market’s focus to bearish growth Central banks walk a tightrope; UK long-term interest rates are expected to rise by around 100 bps in March Germany is up 69bps, US is up 50bps SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Global government bonds are headed for their biggest monthly decline in years as … Read more

2 charts show how the highest and lowest earners spend their money

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It can be expensive to keep the gas tank full, pay the bills, and decide what to make for dinner. Loading audio description… Those and other costs add up over the course of the year, especially for low-income Americans. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes annual employment data, with the latest projections taking employment through … Read more