On March 20, Iran fired two long-range missiles at the Diego Garcia base, a target long thought to be outside the declared range of about 2,000 kilometers. Iran’s long-running probe – which US officials say fell short of its target – is the first time Tehran has demonstrated the ability to reach Diego Garcia. For … Read more
Weekly Examiner, March 30, 2026 Last week loss indicates a weak market condition that is increasing as major pressures begin to build. Although investors are focused on the price from high energy prices, the biggest risk is the impact of global growth if prices remain high. There are already early signs that high energy costs … Read more
When cannons roar and nations fight each other, this causes great damage. The impact goes far beyond the war zones, reaching deep into the financial markets. Contrary to conventional wisdom, war does not always lead to chaos or collapse. History shows that markets can fall into volatility, remain stable, or eventually recover after a period … Read more
When you have to approach businesses for funding to continue scientific research, it can feel overwhelming. But business is nothing more than words and common sense, and as a scientist myself, I’ve learned to approach it in a systematic and analytical way. Most researchers who wish to sell their work fail not because of insufficient … Read more
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It’s not easy being a global economy right now. One month into the US and Israel’s war against Iran, fears are raising concerns about everything from supply chains to airline travel. While the price of a barrel of oil remains north of $100, from $70 before the war, the price of gas in the US … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Stocks fell and crude oil rose as tensions escalated in the Middle East, with Iran-backed Houthi forces entering the fray and a US military presence raising fears of a protracted war. US equity-index futures fell 0.6% and Asian shares opened lower on Monday as the war entered its fifth week, with rising crude … Read more