The growing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is causing countries to re-evaluate global trade routes and explore new ways to reduce exposure to potential obstacles. The rush has increased amid warnings that any long-term disruption to the flow of oil could disrupt global oil supplies and push prices up sharply, with some estimates suggesting … Read more
I received an email last week from a reader who recently retired. He had done everything right – saved diligently, paid off the mortgage, built a $680,000 nest egg. In October, three months into his retirement, he was Googling “this is all there is” at 2am. His story hit me harder than I expected. Maybe … Read more
US President Donald Trump visits to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Hi, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Global markets weighed down by the US-Iran conflict continued … Read more
Item 1 of 4 Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal in Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo [1/4]Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal, Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab Imports rise 48.3% y/y, against 44.9% forecast Increase in semiconductor … Read more
$60,000 in funding will help Michigan businesses develop and implement transportation programs LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Employment and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded $60,000 in grants to help three businesses develop and implement transportation programs to help improve employee retention, productivity and access to work. The Reliable Rides Incentive Grant Pilot Program, … Read more
Travelers planning summer vacations face a tough decision as global oil supply disruptions, caused by conflicts in the Middle East, have pushed up jet fuel prices leading to higher airfares being passed on to passengers. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING According to the latest analysis of the International Transport Organization, the price of world jet fuel stood at … Read more
Retirement is like that in the last century. It’s the stuff of Bruce Springsteen’s songs about brave Americans who wake up every morning to do a job they can’t stand, but they do it with beautiful visions of a merciful end. New York Times Journalist Jessica Grose undoubtedly carries an old-fashioned view of retirement. Consider … Read more
As world conflicts escalate and the threat of fuel and other shortages looms large, the so-called ‘preparers’ are beginning to prepare for what may happen. But protecting your finances against unexpected disasters is just as important – and often overlooked. The biggest concerns that can affect our ability to find our money and buy the … Read more
Stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing up 2.9%, the Nasdaq up 3.8% and the Dow gaining 1,125 points. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get ad-free articles and exclusive content. But this very good day capped a very bad month for US rates. The S&P 500 fell 5.09% in March, and … Read more
Job opportunities fell by 358,000 in February, led by a decline in small and medium-sized businesses. Layoffs and layoffs increased to 1.721 million, and the rate increased to 1.1%. The Conference Board review shows few plans to buy big-ticket items despite some optimism WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in March, … Read more