US Inflation Slows to 3.4% in July as Food and Fuel Costs Ease
US annual inflation eased to 3.4% in July from 3.5% in June, driven by cooler food and energy prices. Housing costs rose, and the Federal Re
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Oil Giants Post Record Profits as Wartime Crude Prices Fuel a New Gilded Age for Big Energy
Oil majors report sky-high Q2 2026 profits as wartime crude prices surge past $120 a barrel. Explore the windfall, the backlash, and what it
Oil Giants Post Record Windfalls as Wartime Crude Prices Fuel Profits—and Outrage
Oil majors report sky-high Q2 2026 profits amid wartime crude prices, sparking political backlash and calls for windfall taxes. Here’s why i
Oil Giants Post Record Wartime Profits: Why the Windfall Is Sparking Global Outrage
As crude prices surge due to geopolitical conflict, oil majors report historic profits. This analysis covers the numbers, the backlash, and