FTC Trial Against Zillow, Rocket: Digital Housing Market Control
A judge denied the government's early win against Zillow and Rocket, setting an August trial.
Christal van der Merwe
Geopolitical Tremors Shake Oil Markets: Hormuz Chokepoint Critical
US equity futures declined as President Trump declared a ceasefire with Iran over, impacting 80 sites.
Gold's True Cost: Mining Reality, Market Speculation, Geopolitical
Market speculation often overlooks gold's immense physical extraction cost.
Geopolitical Tensions Escalate, Oil Prices Surge, Asian Stocks Fall
US airstrikes in Iran led to the revocation of an oil waiver, causing Brent crude to jump significantly.
Strait of Hormuz Incident: LNG Carrier Struck, Energy Markets Jolt
An LNG carrier was struck near the Omani coast, causing Brent crude and natural gas prices to climb.
New Housing Act Targets Manufactured Homes for Affordability
The "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" seeks to expand homeownership by adjusting rules for factory-built units.
Gen Z Home Purchases vs. Construction Reality: Ground Truth
Financial markets show record Gen Z mortgage commitments, yet physical construction faces material and labor constraints.
Global Oil Supply: Hormuz Chokepoint, OPEC, SPR Reality
Physical oil logistics and geopolitical realities often diverge from speculative paper markets.
Oil Logistics Triumph Over Geopolitics in Hormuz Strait
A reclusive tycoon profited immensely from the Strait of Hormuz shutdown with his tanker fleet.
Hormuz Tankers Resume Transit After IRGC Warnings, Oil Prices React
Tankers cautiously resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz after recent IRGC warnings.