Some Christians don’t eat meat on Fridays before Easter. That means we’re in the thick of fish fry season. Usually the spike in demand is no problem for fisheries, but this is not a usual year.
Gulf countries rely heavily on plants that make sea water potable — for drinking and for industry, including farming, oil production, and tourism. They may be vulnerable to attack.
Energy prices are likely going to be a big focus at the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee meeting next week. That's because rising energy costs could push up inflation overall — or, they could slow economic growth.
