Economic Indicators

Business Highlights

___ Mounting tensions with Iran, China leave oil prices in flux NEW YORK (AP) — A rare mix of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and China is tugging oil prices in opposite directions and creating uncertainty over where they might land.

Capitalism, the freedom to dream big and climb high

Unlike in socialist countries, where the ‘dream’ is a collective venture you’re expected to embrace and follow without question, Americans are free to chart their own course and experience true independence.