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How the war reaches home — energy, food, supply chains, and prices.

Fed signals possible rate hikes as inflation remains elevated; consumer confidence falls
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Fed signals possible rate hikes as inflation remains elevated; consumer confidence falls

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicated interest rate increases may be needed to combat persistent inflation, while Americans' economic confidence declined to a seven-month low.

1 source · Aug 29, 2026
Trump's Canada Tariffs Rely on Untested 1930s Law, Raising Legal Vulnerabilities
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Trump's Canada Tariffs Rely on Untested 1930s Law, Raising Legal Vulnerabilities

President Trump invoked a 96-year-old statute to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, but trade lawyers say the Depression-era law has never been litigated and may have been superseded by newer trade statutes.

1 source · Aug 29, 2026
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U.S. uranium production surges to 2.1 million pounds in 2025, highest in eight years

Domestic yellowcake output more than tripled from 2024 as exploration and development drilling accelerated, though imports still dominate U.S. nuclear fuel supplies.

1 source · Aug 28, 2026
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Eight petroleum liquids pipeline projects completed in first 18 months of 2025-2026

The EIA's liquids pipeline database recorded eight completed projects between January 2025 and June 2026, including conversions, expansions, and restarts across the United States.

1 source · Aug 26, 2026
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EIA Data Portal and Resources Menu

The U.S. Energy Information Administration maintains a comprehensive data platform covering crude oil, natural gas, electricity, renewable energy, nuclear power, and energy consumption across all sectors.

1 source · Aug 25, 2026

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