Israel’s strikes on Iran’s strategic sites have sent Brent crude and gold prices sharply higher, while potential threats to Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz chokepoints could force shipping reroutes, risking wider global supply-chain disruptions.
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Virginia and Texas Lead U.S. Data Center Growth as AI Demand Surges
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in AI, Graphs, Graphs, Infographics, Technology, United States of America, World Economy
Northern Virginia and Texas have emerged as the core hubs of America’s data center boom. As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services accelerates, data centers are becoming critical infrastructure — and a major new source of energy demand.
Why the U.S. trade deficit remains large despite tariffs and reshoring
The deficit has eased from its 2022 peak, yet imports still far exceed exports as strong consumer demand, a strong dollar, and supply chain shifts sustain a record-era trade gap.
U.S. trade deficit jumps 95% in November as imports outpace exports
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World Economy, World economy, World trade
The U.S. trade deficit nearly doubled in November, jumping 95% as imports rose faster than exports, highlighting renewed volatility tied to tariffs and shifting trade flows.