Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

National Gasoline Prices Edge Towards Critical $4 Mark Amid Record Monthly Surge, Sparking Consumer Alarm and Economic Concerns

Lana Rhoades Mar 23, 2026 5 views

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline at the pump now stands precariously close to the politically sensitive $4-a-gallon threshold, currently just...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

The Super Bowl: A Top Signal for Market Peaks and the AI Advertising Frenzy

Lana Rhoades Mar 21, 2026 8 views

The spectacle of the Super Bowl transcends mere sport, evolving into a colossal cultural barometer, particularly within the realm of advertising. For decades, the coveted...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Rome’s San Lorenzo District Rocked by Escalating Violence, Residents Demand Action Amidst Migrant-Linked Crime Surge.

Lana Rhoades Mar 19, 2026 4 views

The historic San Lorenzo district in Rome, long known for its vibrant student life, artistic community, and rich history, is currently experiencing a profound crisis...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

The "Everything Bubble" and the Confluence of Crises: An Examination of Unprecedented Economic Dynamics

Lana Rhoades Mar 16, 2026 9 views

The global economy is grappling with a phenomenon described by financial commentators as the "Everything Bubble," a pervasive overvaluation across various asset classes from equities...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Middle East Geopolitical Tensions Escalate, Forcing World’s Largest Aluminium Smelter to Cut Production Amid Global Supply Chain Fears

Lana Rhoades Mar 15, 2026 7 views

The world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), announced a significant reduction in its output by approximately 20% on Sunday, marking a concerning escalation...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

War, Oil, and Debt: Navigating the Complex Threats to the U.S. Economy

Lana Rhoades Mar 15, 2026 6 views

The United States has reached a critical fiscal juncture, with its public debt officially surpassing 100% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This threshold, often...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

House Oversight Committee Escalates Probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s Death, Subpoenas Prison Guard Tova Noel Amid Fresh Revelations

Lana Rhoades Mar 12, 2026 5 views

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has significantly intensified the congressional inquiry into the highly controversial death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, announcing a...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

Greek Shipping Billionaire Capitalizing On Tanker Demand Surge, Deploying Five Vessels To Strait Of Hormuz

Lana Rhoades Mar 12, 2026 8 views

In a striking illustration of market forces at play during global crises, Greek shipping billionaire George Procopiou swiftly leveraged the unprecedented surge in tanker demand...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

The App Store Accountability Act: A Looming Digital Identity Crisis and Constitutional Conundrum

Lana Rhoades Mar 12, 2026 7 views

Washington is currently grappling with a legislative proposal, the App Store Accountability Act (House Bill 3149, introduced in the 119th Congress), championed by a bipartisan...

Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy

“Risk Of Attack Is Too High”: US Navy Refuses To Provide Escorts To Ships Transiting Hormuz Strait

Lana Rhoades Mar 11, 2026 5 views

One week after President Donald Trump publicly committed the United States to covering insurance and providing US Navy escorts for commercial vessels navigating the perilous...