Why Strait of Hormuz crisis could quietly raise prices around the world
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has drawn attention mainly because of rising oil and petrol prices.
But focusing only on fuel misses a...
What’s in the price of a gallon of gas
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects nationwide retail gasoline prices to average near US$4.30 a gallon for April 2026 – the highest monthly average...
Major music release days may lead to more traffic deaths, Harvard study finds
Listening to new music is exciting for fans, especially when a major artist releases a long-awaited album.
But a new study suggests that the excitement...
US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
Oil is a global market, so when prices rise in one place, they rise everywhere. The current war against Iran has already raised oil...
Why complaining about your boss might actually bring coworkers closer
Most people have done it at least once—venting to coworkers about a frustrating boss after a long meeting or a tough day.
Gossiping about the...
Why dark pool trading could make stock market crashes more likely
A growing share of stock trading is moving away from traditional public exchanges into private electronic platforms known as “dark pools.”
While these venues offer...
Meet the new TikTok, same as the old TikTok
After a legislative ban, a trip to the Supreme Court, and repeated deadline extensions, TikTok recently made a deal to spin out an American...
Why retailers rarely use ‘Super Bowl’
The Super Bowl isn’t just the biggest game in sports, it’s also a major driver of commercial sales. Yet many retailers avoid saying its...
How to spot the warning signs of financial abuse
Financial abuse is one of the most common yet least visible forms of abuse in family and domestic violence.
It happens when one person controls,...
Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump's global tariffs are legal.
Until recently, tariffs rarely made headlines.
Yet...