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Economy

Empire State Shock: Manufacturing Slump Ignites Recession Fears

A surprise contraction in the Empire State Manufacturing Index, coupled with downward GDP revisions, raises concerns about a potential econo…

James McAllister • Mar 16, 2026
Economy

No Oil Intervention: How Bessent's Hands-Off Approach Impacts Energy Stocks

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms no oil market intervention, signaling clarity for long-term energy investors.

Catherine Walsh • Mar 16, 2026
Economy

Fed on the Hot Seat: Can Powell Navigate Rate Decisions Amid Iran War Uncertainty?

Powell faces a perfect storm as Iran tensions spike supply-side inflation while growth signals fade. Watch these levels.

Tyler Brooks • Mar 16, 2026
Economy

Market Forces Prevail: Treasury's Oil Stance Signals Return to Price Discovery

Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms no authority to intervene in oil markets, leaving price discovery to market forces amid Iran conflict.

Catherine Walsh • Mar 16, 2026
Economy

Hawks vs. Doves: Fed Rate Decision Faces Iran Oil Shock Pressure

The Fed stands at 3.75% with war-driven oil volatility threatening inflation targets. Watch PPI data and the hawkish dissent brewing inside …

Tyler Brooks • Mar 16, 2026
Economy

Fed Hawks Dig In: Will Inflationary Oil Shock Force a Policy Shift?

With the Fed Funds rate at 3.75%, hawkish dissent from Governors Miran and Waller challenges market expectations for Q2 rate cuts as Iran-dr…

Sarah Chen • Mar 16, 2026
Economy

Stagflation Fears Rise: How Geopolitical Tensions Could Derail Rate Cut Hopes

As Middle East tensions threaten energy markets, the Fed faces a 1970s-style dilemma that could trap consumers between persistent inflation …

Catherine Walsh • Mar 16, 2026
Economy

Iran War Throws Wrench into Fed's Rate Cut Plans

The Fed's plans for rate cuts are in jeopardy as the Iran war fuels inflation fears, creating a policy dilemma amid geopolitical uncertainty…

Tyler Brooks • Mar 16, 2026
Economy

Iran Conflict Puts the Fed in a Bind: Can It Tame Inflation Without Triggering Recession?

The Fed faces a tough balancing act: controlling inflation stoked by the Iran conflict's impact on oil, without tipping the US and Canadian …

Marcus Rivera • Mar 15, 2026
Economy

Geopolitical Storm: How Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Could Force the Fed's Hand

Middle East tensions and $100 oil threaten to complicate Fed policy, creating headwinds for risk assets while precious metals regain favor a…

Catherine Walsh • Mar 15, 2026
Economy

Fed on Edge: Persistent Inflation Threatens Rate Cut Hopes

PPI data and $100 oil are crushing rate cut expectations as traders brace for a hawkish Fed. The setup is shifting—here's the levels to watc…

Tyler Brooks • Mar 15, 2026
Economy

Stagflation Fears Grip Wall Street: Can the Fed Navigate Slow Growth and Persistent Inflation?

US GDP growth stalls as inflation persists, raising stagflation fears. Can the Fed thread the needle with rates? Canadian markets watch clos…

Sarah Chen • Mar 14, 2026