Energy experts say Biden plan to refill oil reserve could take years, won't fix policy problems
Energy experts and reps panned President Biden's plan to refill the SPR as not enough to provide true energy security after his releases from the cache.
Florida agriculture losses from Hurricane Ian could total $1.56B
A preliminary University of Florida report has estimated that losses to the Florida agriculture industry following Hurricane Ian are as high as $1.56 billion.
Biden defends US oil reserve release to fight rising gas prices before midterms: 'Not politically motivated'
President Biden announced Wednesday that his administration would be releasing an additional 15 million barrels of oil from the nation's strategic reserves.
UK inflation accelerates to 40-year high as food prices rise
Inflation has caused British food prices to soar at the fastest pace in over 40 years through the month of September, causing demands that the government step up to help citizens.
High gas prices force Las Vegas bakery, founded in 1959, to make changes: 'The abnormal feels normal'
Spending thousands of dollars in gas each week, Freed's Bakery in Las Vegas had to cut back on deliveries and raise prices, while some employees cut hours to save on commute costs.
White House claims Americans save $420 million at gas pump despite high prices
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre touted savings at the gas pump on Tuesday despite elevated gas prices from two years ago.
Missouri latest state to divest from BlackRock over ESG initiatives: 'Woke political agenda'
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick announced his state's retirement system would sell $500 million in pension funds managed by BlackRock over the bank's left-wing initiatives.
US government says all Americans will pay much more for natural gas this winter
A new report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates that Americans can expect to pay higher fees for natural gas this winter.
New England risks winter blackouts as gas supplies tighten
New England, known for its cold winters, is at risk of rolling blackouts this winter because of increased competition with the European Union for liquified natural gas.
Average American family has now lost $6,000 in annual wages under Biden due to inflation
The average American worker has lost $3,000, and the average family has lost $6,000 in annual wages, thanks to rising inflation under President Biden.
Social Security Administration to make substantial COLA increase in 2023, but is it enough for retirees?
The Social Security Administration announced a substantial increase for beneficiaries in 2023, marking the highest COLA increase in more than 40 years.
Kroger, Albertsons to merge in $24.6B deal
Kroger is acquiring Albertsons for $34.10 per share in a deal valued at around $24.6 billion. Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen will continue to lead the combined company.
Mortgage rates resume their climb
Freddie Mac said the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit it's highest level since 2002 this past week, reaching a high of 6.92%. This is up from 3.05% a year ago in Oct. 2021.
Russia's Putin says he has nothing to do with European energy crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed he and his war in Ukraine have nothing to do with the energy crisis plaguing Europe as nations brace for winter.
Pushing back against ESG movement, conservatives propose pro-fossil fuel board member for Exxon Mobil
A conservative group wants a pro-fossil fuel lawyer and scientist on the board of Exxon Mobil Corp., in an effort to confront an "insurgency" of pro-ESG members
Wholesale inflation rises more than expected in September, with prices jumping 8.5%
The producer price index, which measures inflation at the wholesale level before it reaches consumers, remains at a multi-decade high, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
US corporate bond ETFs plunge in global debt market rout
Corporate Bond ETF's in the US, including many of BlackRock's, sink further as the UK bond market and US inflation have investors weary of a global debt crisis.
Americans' inflation expectations dropped again in September, New York Fed says
The New York Federal Reserve released a closely watched survey on Tuesday revealing that Americans' inflation expectations dropped in the short-term again.
Nobel prize in economics awarded to trio including former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke
The award to Bernanke cited a 1983 publication establishing bank failures as key to the transformation of an economic recession into the most severe depression of the 20th century.
California accuses oil industry of price gouging, Valero hits back
Valero is denying California regulators' accusations of price gouging amid a drop in crude oil prices, pointing instead to the state's regulatory environment.



















