How much could Trump’s war in the Middle East eat into an already-negative mood? Plus: commodities prices, a Texas supermarket bonanza, and ube’s big moment.
As freight ships are rerouted away from the Red Sea, air cargo can be a pricy alternative. Plus: holiday earnings, a child care desert, and America as a source of risk premium.
In response to the U.S. and Israel-Iran war, Qatar has cut natural gas production, bond yields and gas prices are up, and shipping firms are rerouting cargo away from the Red Sea.
As consumers are increasingly cash-strapped, more chain restaurants are offering “value” options. Plus: rent payments, data center construction, and an urban flower farm.
The industry has grown fivefold since the Great Recession. Plus: wholesale inflation, “baked in” economic announcements, and a children’s clothing manufacturer.
