Change in Data Sources Led to Lower Inflation Reading on March 13, 2026 at 8:06 pm

A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists.

How This Oil Supply Shock Compares With the Embargo of 1973 on March 13, 2026 at 5:25 pm

Governments have stockpiled oil, and cars are more efficient but the supply shock is global, and there’s no sense of when it’ll end.

Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon on March 13, 2026 at 3:25 pm

A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.

Consumer Prices Rose in January, Before Iran War Added Price Pressures on March 13, 2026 at 1:21 pm

Economic growth at the end of 2025 was revised downward and consumer prices rose at the start of 2026.

‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans on March 13, 2026 at 9:01 am

A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.

How the Iran War Threatens the Global Food, Energy and Other Supplies on March 13, 2026 at 4:00 am

Beyond its effects on oil and gas, the unfolding war in the Middle East is roiling shipping and airfreight, threatening the availability of a vast range of goods.

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict on March 13, 2026 at 1:32 am

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

Trump to Target Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme on March 12, 2026 at 8:24 pm

The Trump administration is expected to begin a trade investigation into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.

Fallout From Iran War and Oil Shock Deliver Another Blow to World Economy on March 12, 2026 at 5:19 pm

Countries already walloped by a breakdown of the international trading order, war in Ukraine and chaotic U.S. policymaking are facing potentially lasting economic damage.

U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January on March 12, 2026 at 1:17 pm

The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.