China Helps Cuba Power Up With Solar
China is helping Cuba address its worsening energy crisis through a rapid expansion of solar power. Cuba has installed dozens of new solar parks,...
Battery Storage Boom Powers the US Energy Transition
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States has grown rapidly, reaching nearly 52 gigawatts (GW)...
US Labor Market Softens as Payrolls Turn Negative
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nonfarm payroll employment declined by 23,000 jobs in July, while the unemployment rate held steady...
Mortgage Rates Edge Higher This Week
According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased slightly to 6.69% for the week ending August 6, 2026, up from 6.66% the...
Why the US Moved to Prop Up Japan’s Weakening Yen
According to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the US intervened to support Japan’s yen as the currency faced significant pressure from market forces,...