Monthly Archives: August, 2026

Consumer Spending Helps Keep U.S. Economy Growing

U.S. economic growth slowed to a 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2026, unchanged from the advance estimate and down from 2.1%...

14 New Pipeline Projects Reshape U.S. Energy Network

The 2026 Liquids Pipeline Projects Database shows continued investment in U.S. liquid-fuels infrastructure, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Since the start of...

Arizona, California and Nevada Face Major Colorado River Cuts

The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued new 2027–2028 operating rules for the Colorado River as Lake Powell and Lake Mead reach historic...

Dubai Emerges as a Global Hub for Retail Traders

The Fortune Gulf Brief highlights Dubai’s emergence as a major hub for retail trading, with trading activity surging as investors react to swings in...

Go the Extra Miles

You emailed me over the weekend after seeing pictures from the road, which reminded you of your once-in-a-lifetime ride. You wrote: Best Memory is a two-day...

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You Can’t Blame Yourself for Wondering About Bonds

You can’t blame yourself for wondering about bonds. But...

Meritage Files Chapter 11 as Wendy’s Franchise Challenges Mount

Meritage Hospitality Group, one of Wendy’s largest U.S. franchisees,...

Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

Fidan Signals Turkey’s Readiness to Defend Saudi Arabia

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey is ready...

Record VLCC Orders Face Shipyard Capacity Crunch

VLCC newbuilding orders have surged 358% this year as...

Thank You Mr. Johnson

Yesterday, Edward “Ned” Johnson announced he is stepping down...

USDA Boosts Beef Producers With $11.6 Million in Grants

USDA is investing $26.5 million in 194 agricultural projects...

The Power of a Compound Interest Table

The principles written about here are as true today...

This Summer, Win By Not Losing

Are you having a good Summer? It's beautiful here...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...