By Artha Journal President Trump stepped back from the edge of a major military escalation Tuesday night, agreeing to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks after Pakistan brokered a last-minute diplomatic opening — a stunning reversal that sent Wall Street futures sharply higher and oil prices tumbling. The agreement…
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks reversed course on Monday, ending the session in negative territory as an early boost from geopolitical optimism was overtaken by renewed fears of persistent inflation. The Nasdaq Composite led the afternoon decline, falling 0.73% to close at 21,718.66, according to CNBC. The S&P 500 slipped…
By Artha Journal New York- The Trump administration delivered a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran this week, and rather than walk away, Tehran responded with a list of demands of its own — a sign that some form of diplomatic channel, however contested, now exists between the two countries at…
Despite ongoing US-Israeli joint efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Friday’s stock market decline showed no signs of stopping. Selling intensified after Iraq declared Force Majeure across all foreign-operated oil fields. Artha Journal On Friday, the S&P 500 fell 1.51% to close at 6,506.48. The Dow Jones dropped 443.96…
Stocks recovered sharply from session lows after Israel committed to helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though all three major indexes still finished lower amid a hawkish Federal Reserve and surging energy prices. By Artha Journal U.S. equity markets endured their second consecutive losing session Thursday, as a late-afternoon recovery…
Wages are finally beating inflation, and the rental market is cooling—yet for millions, the “Big Three” costs and a rising debt trap are keeping financial freedom out of reach. By Artha Journal On paper, the American worker is currently winning. As of early 2026, the economic headlines are remarkably consistent:…
Reclaiming Resilience in a Changing Economy By Artha Journal In 2026, the noise of the world can feel overwhelming. With the constant hum of AI and the shifting tides of the American economy, it’s easy to feel like the “little guy” is getting left behind. But a quiet, powerful truth…
Every morning and afternoon, a small herd of Texas longhorns moves down East Exchange Avenue in Fort Worth, past brick warehouses and visitors holding up smartphones. The cattle drive lasts about 15 minutes. The economic story behind it took more than a century to build. Today, the Fort Worth Stockyards attract roughly 11 million visitors…
For many immigrants, buying a home in the United States is more than a financial transaction—it’s deeply personal. It represents stability after years of uncertainty. A place where your family gathers. Proof that your hard work has taken root. Your name on a deed, not just on a lease. Yet…
U.S. monetary policy is approaching a pivotal moment in early 2026. President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair when Powell’s term ends in May. The potential leadership shift comes as policymakers confront a complicated economic backdrop marked by 2.7% inflation,…