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Economy

May 12, 2026

U.S. Natural Gas Production to Rise on Domestic and International Demand, EIA Projects

Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects significant growth in domestic dry natural gas production through 2050, driven by increasing demand both within the United States...

Economy

May 12, 2026

Middle East Tensions Persist, US Inflation Data and Fed Chair Vote Loom

The diplomatic situation in the Middle East remains precarious, with President Trump characterizing the ceasefire with Iran as being on "massive life support.

Economy

May 12, 2026

CPI Preview: Inflation Spike Fueled by Memory Prices and Statistical Effects

The upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April is anticipated to reveal a notable uptick in inflation, a trend that may temporarily obscure...

Economy

May 12, 2026

Trump Immigration Crackdown’s Economic Chill: New Research on Labor Market Impacts

Shortly after Inauguration Day in 2025, Planet Money visited Little Village, a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood in Chicago.

Economy

May 12, 2026

Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix Over Alleged User Data Collection

Netflix is facing a lawsuit in Texas, with Attorney General Ken Paxton accusing the streaming service of "spying" on users, including children, by collecting...

Economy

May 12, 2026

UK Borrowing Costs Surge Amid Political Uncertainty and Inflation Fears

Government borrowing costs in the United Kingdom experienced a significant increase on Tuesday, driven by mounting uncertainty surrounding the political future of Prime Minister...

Economy

May 12, 2026

Trump Readies for Beijing Summit With Xi Amid AI Chip Sales and Farm Goods Focus

President Donald Trump is slated to travel to China this week for a significant summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Economy

May 12, 2026

Traders Shift Back to Majority Buy in the Nikkei 225 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Concerns

equity index futures experienced a slight retreat as investors awaited April Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and continued to monitor developments in the Middle...

Economy

May 12, 2026

Q2 Market Risks Rise as Oil Rally and Inflation Pressure Equity Momentum

The first quarter of 2026 presented a series of unexpected developments, most notably the United States' engagement with Iran, which led to the closure...

Economy

May 12, 2026

Calbee Adopts Black and White Packaging Amidst Ink Supply Disruptions Linked to Middle East Tensions

Japanese snack giant Calbee is implementing a temporary change to its packaging, switching to black and white designs for some of its most recognizable...