Economy

Today’s Big Question All-time share-price highs reveal an ‘inexplicable optimism’, but fears of collapse due to US-Iran volatility are keeping bankers ‘awake at night’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 24 April 26

In the Spotlight War in Iran represents ‘turning point’ for the country, though lack of infrastructure and effective action have not resolved its dependence on oil

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 22 April 26

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Trump administration considers adding monetary munitions to its martial tool chest

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 20 April 26

Today’s Big Question Experts say a merger is unlikely but talks are reportedly happening

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 17 April 26

The Explainer The US will blockade Iranian ports after talks between the two sides failed

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 13 April 26

Today’s Big Question Blockades across Ireland could trigger ‘more radical’ action across Europe

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 April 26

Today's Big Question Traders aren’t listening to the US president anymore, as oil prices continue to rise

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 April 26

Today's Big Question Ofgem’s new price cap resets in June, with forecasters predicting huge rise, but Labour hints support will be means-tested amid struggling economy

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 1 April 26

The Explainer These waterways act as a lifeline for much of the world’s economy

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 31 March 26

Feature As the Iran war continues, fuel prices keep going up

By The Week US Published 30 March 26

In the Spotlight Combination of spiking oil and gas prices, flatlining growth and increased household borrowing costs raises risk of recession

By The Week UK Published 28 March 26

In the Spotlight The 1920 law protects US shipping, but critics say it raises prices

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 26 March 26