In the weekend that the US-Israeli drones began to rain on Tehran, energy traders across the world’s major financial institutions began to update their strategies. When they returned to their trading desks on Monday morning in May, they found oil and gas prices soaring amid a market nightmare come true: the unexpected closure of a … Read more
The US unemployment rate added 178,000 jobs in March, which appears to be strong on the surface. However, average monthly earnings over the past two months were only 22,500, and earnings growth has fallen to the lowest level since the crisis reopened. The decrease in the unemployment rate is due to about 400,000 Americans leaving … Read more
Buds appearing on tree trunks and green grass on Lilac City lawns mark the start of spring when Realtors begin their rush to sell homes. This year’s peak home listing season was starting to show great promise. Up until 30 days ago, mortgage rates and interest rates had dropped below 6%, the economy appeared to … Read more
The common concept used by the markets remains, at least according to financial analysts: what is bought is what counts. Oil is still higher but has not yet shown an uncontrollable trend. LNG is still being certified but is still sold in known or common forms. Property prices are increasing, insurers are reducing risk, and … Read more
The Employment Status Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said that total employment increased by 178,000 jobs in March. However, last month’s job losses were revised up to 133,000 jobs, from the 92,000 job losses initially reported. Employment levels in 3 of the 4 multifamily occupations we track are up from levels in … Read more
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.– While working part-time in college can make an already stressful lifestyle even more difficult, it is a reality for many students across the country and around the world. While Westminster College may be smaller than most universities, the Titans around campus often find ways to keep themselves busy while pursuing higher education.. … Read more
This year’s Easter baskets will come with higher prices and slightly less chocolate, even though cocoa prices are lower. Cocoa – a key ingredient in chocolate – has been falling in price from an all-time high in 2024, when cocoa beans were sold for $12,000 a tonne. Today, they are about $3,300 a ton. But … Read more
If the closing bell is a long-term business model, then the 24/7 business is an attempt to destroy it. As the NYSE, Nasdaq, CME and Cboe race to produce overnight trading, the question is who stands to gain and who stands to lose. The answer is very simple, Mati Greenspan, CEO and founder of Quantum … Read more
The world’s most visible bitcoin buyers are buying at a near-record pace. It is not enough. CryptoQuant’s weekly report showed 30-day clear demand at a negative 63,000 BTC since the end of March, meaning the broader market is selling off faster than institutions can absorb. The price of the ETF reached about 50,000 BTC in … Read more
As Wall Street grapples with one of its worst downturns in years, Warren Buffett is shrugging it off — and buying stocks. The war between the US and Israel in Iran hit the markets hard in early 2026. The Nasdaq fell by 7% in Q1, the S & P 500 fell by almost 5% and … Read more