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:…