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For First-Time EV Buyers, the Iran Gas Spike May Be the Nudge That Finally Works

Many Americans have been EV-curious for years. They have followed the technology, noticed the improving models, watched friends and neighbors make the switch, and done the occasional online comparison....

US Oil Prices Approach $3.85 as Iran War Extends Supply Shock Into Third Week

US oil prices are approaching $3.85 per gallon at the pump as the Iran war extends its supply...

How the US Government Became TikTok’s Biggest Financial Beneficiary

When the dust settles on TikTok's ownership transition, the US government may emerge as its single biggest financial...

World’s Emergency Oil Stockpiles Deployed as Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase

Governments around the world have deployed their emergency oil stockpiles in an unprecedented coordinated release, signaling the seriousness...

SpaceX IPO: A New Era for the Commercial Space Economy

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a public debut that could value the company at $1.75 trillion....

Energy Companies Stay Quiet on Trump’s Venezuela Investment Claims

American oil companies are offering little public support for President Trump's assertion that they're prepared to invest billions in Venezuela's oil sector. The president's...

Energy Prices Record Three Straight Years of Decline

The global crude industry has experienced its steepest annual downturn since COVID-19 struck, with prices plummeting approximately 20% during 2025. This represents an extraordinary...

Recycling Industry Struggles to Meet Surging Copper Demand

Global copper markets have posted remarkable gains exceeding 35% in their strongest annual performance since the post-crisis recovery, with recycling capacity insufficient to offset...

US Defense Companies Sanctioned by Beijing Following Massive Taiwan Deal

The Chinese government has enacted sweeping sanctions against America's defense sector in response to President Trump's approval of a record-breaking arms sale to Taiwan....

No Final Announcement Yet on EU-China Electric Vehicle Tariff Negotiations

China has imposed provisional tariffs of 21.9% to 42.7% on select European Union dairy imports following an anti-subsidy investigation. The duties, effective Tuesday, largely...

First Quarter 2025 Represents Critical Period for UK-EU Carbon Negotiations

The first quarter of 2025 emerges as a critical period during which British exporters must comply with carbon documentation requirements while the United Kingdom...