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Friday's jobs report was shocking but not surprising. It was a useful lens through which to view the overarching economic ...
The North American Electric Reliability Corp., the independent regulator charged with overseeing grid reliability, projects ...
As an economics professor, my job is to equip students with the tools of the trade and show how to use them. The conclusions ...
The U.S. real estate market will see mixed trends in 2026. The housing market may stabilize, but affordability remains a ...
New data shows rents are down to the lowest point since 2023. They’ve dropped 3% in the last year to $628 per week according ...
Powell made it clear in his Jackson Hole speech that the labor market remains tight, meaning that while both demand and ...
Farmers across South Dakota are seeing healthy crops, but abundant supply and weakening foreign demand are driving prices down, some of the state’s economic advisers said during a Thursday virtual ...
Industry leaders, policymakers, and global experts gathered in Doha yesterday for the Al Attiyah Foundation s third CEO ...
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What Are Commodities?

Commodities are a vital part of the global economy and are essential in the production of goods and services. The term "commodities" refers to raw materials such as metals, energy, agricultural ...