Oil prices climb after Iran reports attacks on key oil and natural gas field

by News Feed Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Stock Market

Oil prices were popping early Wednesday morning after Iran said U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit one of its key natural gas field, while nearby oil and petrochemical facilities also came under attack. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

It’s a ‘black swan’ moment in oil but nowhere else. The stock market is at risk of a 20% fall, say these strategists.

by News Feed Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Stock Market

Almost everything except for bonds – stocks, interest rates, credit, gold and the U.S. dollar – is having “very normal white swan types of moves.” Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Wholesale prices surge again and show inflation flowing through pipeline of the economy

by News Feed Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Stock Market

The cost of wholesale goods and services surged in February for the third month in a row, underscoring the challenge faced by the Federal Reserve in vanquishing inflation even before the recent spike in oil prices. Article Attribution | Read More at Article...

Instead of shopping they’re quietly stockpiling cash — ‘shadow saving’ — and it could short-circuit the global economy

by News Feed Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Stock Market

Households in China aren’t broke, the available data indicate. They’re just exhibiting a reluctance to spend. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

I’m 59. My wife and I bought a second home for $484,000 at 6.2% interest. Will this be a drain on our retirement?

by News Feed Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Stock Market

“I earn an annual salary of $116,000. My wife’s annual income is about $55,000.” Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

I opened a 0% credit card to pay $11,000 in vacation debt. Why can’t I get a higher credit limit? My debt utilization is only 10%.

by News Feed Editor | Mar 18, 2026 | Stock Market

“We’ve been aggressively paying down our credit cards.” Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source