# Economy

Section · https://humanevents.com/news/economy

> Markets, inflation, energy, and trade.

## Latest

- [Trump signs executive order to waive Russian sanctions before they take effect](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-to-waive-russian-sanctions-before-they-take-effect.md) — 2026-10-17 — Trump’s decision follows an announcement made earlier this month that the US would import diesel from Russia in an effort to lower energy costs.
- [Trump announces plans for oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-announces-plans-for-oil-gas-and-mineral-exploration-in-greenland.md) — 2026-10-14 — "Massive Oil, Gas, and Mineral Exploration is getting ready to begin in our new and beautiful Greenland!"
- [BREAKING: Trump, Xi reach $30 BILLION tariff reduction deal after summit](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-trump-xi-reach-30-billion-tariff-reduction-deal-after-summit.md) — 2026-09-26 — "Under the Board of Trade, the two countries reached consensus on recommendations for more favorable tariff treatment for $30 billion of non-sensitive goods."
- [Trump weighs 'big' response after Iran-backed militants target Saudi Arabian oil industry, civilians](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-weighs-big-response-after-iran-backed-militants-target-saudi-arabian-oil-industry-civilians.md) — 2026-09-20 — "Do I want to go in and annihilate them or do I not? It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me."
- [Fuel depot near Saudi airport in Riyadh hit by air attacks after Iraqi militants, Yemeni Houthis strike pipeline](https://humanevents.com/news/fuel-depot-near-saudi-airport-in-riyadh-hit-by-air-attacks-after-iraqi-militants-yemeni-houthis-strike-pipeline.md) — 2026-09-19 — Overnight, Riyadh residents got notifications about a “hostile aerial threat" that could take place.
- [FRANK LASEE: Congress must act to eliminate subsidies for wind and solar grid batteries](https://humanevents.com/opinion/frank-lasee-congress-musst-act-to-eliminate-subsidies-for-wind-and-solar-grid-batteries.md) — 2026-09-02 — The credit Congress kept is a firehose of taxpayer money.
- [Trump threatens to blow Kharg Island 'to smithereens' after Iran hits US airbases in Jordan](https://humanevents.com/news/trump-threatens-to-blow-kharg-island-to-smithereens-after-iran-hits-us-airbases-in-jordan.md) — 2026-08-31 — Oil prices in the markets increased on Monday by around 3 percent in reaction to the strikes.
- [Bessent readies 'economic D-Day,' increased sanctions for Iran](https://humanevents.com/news/bessent-readies-economic-d-day-increased-sanctions-for-iran.md) — 2026-08-24 — “We are now entering the endgame. At dawn begins an economic D-Day — the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against an adversary," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote.
- [Ukrainian suspect 'Vladimir Z' arrested in Croatia for 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts](https://humanevents.com/news/ukrainian-suspect-vladimir-z-arrested-in-croatia-for-2022-nord-stream-pipeline-blasts.md) — 2026-08-19 — "Vladimir Z. is a trained scuba diver who was part of a group of individuals who planted explosives on the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines..." prosecutors said.
- [POSOBIEC: America was founded as a sovereign nation state, not a global empire](https://humanevents.com/news/posobiec-america-was-founded-as-a-sovereign-nation-state-not-a-global-empire.md) — 2026-08-18 — “Go look at the Constitution and read what it says. It talks about a nation, it talks about the needs of the nation, and putting the national good first, the national interest.”
- [DSA's socialist paradise Sweden is actually a low-debt, pro-free market nation with tight immigration controls](https://humanevents.com/news/dsas-socialist-paradise-sweden-is-actually-a-low-debt-pro-free-market-nation-with-tight-immigration-controls.md) — 2026-08-17 — After accepting more than 160,000 asylum seekers in 2015, the country moved toward one of Europe's most restrictive immigration systems.
- [LIBBY EMMONS: DSA capitalizes on Americans' downward mobility](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-dsa-capitalizes-on-americans-downward-mobility.md) — 2026-08-11 — "People who are highly educated in this country were promised this path of economic success."
- [TRACE GALLAGHER to POSOBIEC: Socialist Dems are selling 'BS' on affordability promises](https://humanevents.com/news/trace-gallagher-to-posobiec-socialist-dems-are-selling-bs-on-affordability-promises.md) — 2026-08-06 — "They know it’s BS and everybody knows it’s BS, but people are falling for it because people love headlines."
- [POSOBIEC: Iran war could become major midterm issue as gas prices and cost of living increase—especially in swing states](https://humanevents.com/news/posobiec-iran-war-could-become-major-midterm-issue-as-gas-prices-and-cost-of-living-increase-especially-in-swing-states.md) — 2026-07-30 — "What is the plan going forward? What is the exit strategy? What does the win condition look like? What does a deal look like with the Iranians? Is there a path back to the MOU? Is there a path back…
- [One in five working-age Brits out of work as Labour's Andy Burnham takes the helm: report](https://humanevents.com/news/one-in-five-working-age-brits-out-of-work-as-labours-andy-burnham-takes-the-helm-report.md) — 2026-07-23 — The UK's unemployment rate is up to 4.9% while the number of job vacancies has steadily fallen over the past two years.
- [Aggrieved fan sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing Airi Sato to death on Tokyo livestream](https://humanevents.com/news/aggrieved-fan-sentenced-to-16-years-in-prison-for-stabbing-airi-sato-to-death-on-tokyo-livestream.md) — 2026-07-16 — Over 6,000 viewers were watching the stream when Sato began screaming.
- [CHRISTIANE EMERY: These 6 great films reveal the optimism of the American national character](https://humanevents.com/opinion/christiane-emery-these-6-great-films-reveal-the-optimism-of-the-american-national-character.md) — 2026-07-03 — These films remind us who we are. Not because America is perfect, but because America knows tomorrow can be better than today.
- [LIBBY EMMONS: American greatness is the left's biggest target](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-american-greatness-is-the-lefts-biggest-target.md) — 2026-07-02 — Let’s remember how good we have it, and not hate ourselves for it or think for one second that another’s man’s wealth makes us poor.
- [ROD THOMSON: Europeans discover US prosperity, reminding patriots what makes America great](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rod-thomson-europeans-discover-us-prosperity-reminding-patriots-what-makes-america-great.md) — 2026-07-01 — It was this America that fought a horrific Civil War to finally live up to the Declaration and free the enslaved people because of the value of every human life being in the image of God.
- [Saudi doctor sentenced to life in prison for killing 6 in German Christmas market massacre](https://humanevents.com/news/saudi-doctor-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-killing-6-in-german-christmas-market-massacre.md) — 2026-06-26 — "Throughout the entire trial, the defendant displayed behavior indicative of a narcissistic personality disorder."
- [ROD THOMSON: Strong May jobs report debunks Democrat propagandist job-pocalypse narrative](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rod-thomson-strong-may-jobs-report-debunks-democrat-propagandist-job-pocalypse-narrative.md) — 2026-06-08 — The May jobs report is the latest in a line of strong economic indicators.
- [US seizes $1 BILLION in Iranian cryptocurrency assets: Scott Bessent](https://humanevents.com/news/us-seizes-1-billion-in-iranian-cryptocurrency-assets-scott-bessent.md) — 2026-05-30 — "We have seized about a billion dollars of their crypto," Bessent said. "Just outright grabbed the wallets.”
- [JULIO RIVERA: America has to be prepared for an AI Y2K](https://humanevents.com/opinion/julio-rivera-america-has-to-be-prepared-for-an-ai-y2k.md) — 2026-05-29 — Q-Day isn't some giant red button that suddenly gets pressed one morning. It's a slow-moving collision course.
- [HANNAH COX: Let the private sector provide internet connectivity, not government](https://humanevents.com/opinion/hannah-cox-let-the-private-sector-provide-internet-connectivity-not-government.md) — 2026-05-28 — Do you really want the DMV running your broadband internet? The answer is no!
- [UAE announces departure from OPEC, calls move a ‘sovereign national decision’](https://humanevents.com/news/uae-announces-departure-from-opec-calls-move-a-sovereign-national-decision.md) — 2026-04-30 — UAE Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said the decision followed a “careful look” at the nation’s energy strategy."
- [Empty oil tankers flock to US to load up with oil and gas](https://humanevents.com/news/empty-oil-tankers-flock-to-us-to-load-up-with-oil-and-gas.md) — 2026-04-11 — "Massive numbers of completely empty oil tankers, some of the largest anywhere in the World, are heading, right now, to the United States."
- [ANDREW LANGER: Momentum is key for the Union Pacific - Norfolk Southern Merger](https://humanevents.com/opinion/andrew-langer-momentum-is-key-for-the-union-pacific-norfolk-southern-merger.md) — 2026-04-08 — America’s economic strength depends on regulators who understand that markets, not bureaucratic delay, are the primary drivers of growth.
- [Philippines declares national energy emergency as Iran war disrupts oil supply](https://humanevents.com/news/philippines-declares-national-energy-emergency-as-iran-war-disrupts-oil-supply.md) — 2026-03-24 — The order was necessary due to the “imminent danger posed upon the availability and stability” of the nation’s energy supply.
- [Horror book 'Shy Girl' pulled by publisher over author allegedly using AI to write it](https://humanevents.com/news/horror-book-shy-girl-pulled-by-publisher-over-author-allegedly-using-ai-to-write-it.md) — 2026-03-21 — A reviewer called the book “absolute f\*cking garbage. overwritten, repetitive, poorly executed."
- [Email from Mandelson to Epstein sparks major police investigation over €500 BILLION debt bailout](https://humanevents.com/news/email-from-mandelson-to-epstein-sparks-major-police-investigation-over-500-billion-debt-bailout.md) — 2026-03-20 — Authorities say it may raise legal concerns, though no charges have been filed.
- [JACK POSOBIEC: Pass the 21st Century America Housing Act!](https://humanevents.com/opinion/jack-posobiec-trump-reboots-the-american-dream-while-the-dems-just-blamed-the-software.md) — 2026-03-20 — Radicals like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are still hard at work scapegoating the software, which, during the Trump 2.0 affordability rebound, has even recommended lower rental prices.
- [HUMAN EVENTS DAILY: FBI, IRS team up to take down Antifa](https://humanevents.com/news/human-events-daily-fbi-irs-team-up-to-take-down-antifa.md) — 2026-03-19 — "There was a young man, Quentin, who was killed by Antifa. He was beaten to death in the streets because he was working with women who were nationalist and speaking out for women's rights and…
- [JULIO RIVERA: Patriotism means hardening US digital infrastructure against attack and exploitation](https://humanevents.com/opinion/julio-rivera-patriotism-means-hardening-us-digital-infrastructure-against-attack-and-exploitation.md) — 2026-03-05 — Patriotism in 2026 is not only expressed in rhetoric or ceremony. It is reflected in whether the systems that support American enterprise are hardened against exploitation.
- [US to begin escorting tankers through Strait of Hormuz 'as soon as possible'](https://humanevents.com/news/us-to-begin-escorting-tankers-through-strait-of-hormuz-as-soon-as-possible.md) — 2026-03-03 — The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20 percent of global seaborne oil shipments.
- [ROD THOMSON: Trump must emphasize roaring economy in State of the Union speech](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rod-thomson-trump-must-emphasize-roaring-economy-in-state-of-the-union-speech.md) — 2026-02-24 — The vibes aren't vibing real well with people at the moment, which is all the more reason Trump needs to hit it hard tonight.
- [LARRY KUDLOW: Fed hooey (2012)](https://humanevents.com/opinion/larry-kudlow-fed-hooey-2012.md) — 2026-02-19 — If you buy into the Fed’s argument, it will inject cash in return for new bond purchases. Then it’s going to take the cash out by selling Treasury bills to the very same dealers who bought the bonds.
- [LARRY ELDER: Government to the 'rescue'—Been there, done that (2008)](https://humanevents.com/opinion/larry-elder-government-to-the-rescue-been-there-done-that-2008.md) — 2026-02-11 — My friend, economist Thomas Sowell, told me that whenever government wants to 'do something,' ask yourself three questions. 1) Who pays for it? 2) How much will it cost? 3) Will it work?
- [BREAKING: Trump strikes trade deal with India, slashes tariffs after call with Modi](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-trump-strikes-trade-deal-with-india-slashes-tariffs-after-call-with-modi.md) — 2026-02-02 — The new terms lower the main tariff on Indian imports to 18 percent from 25 percent.
- [Rubio says US will control Venezuelan oil revenue](https://humanevents.com/news/rubio-says-us-will-control-venezuelan-oil-revenue.md) — 2026-01-29 — Rubio said the administration has established what he described as a “very respectful and productive line of communication” with Rodríguez’s government.
- [LT. COL. OLIVER NORTH: Kicking the can (2013)](https://humanevents.com/opinion/lt-col-oliver-north-kicking-the-can-2013.md) — 2026-01-28 — While Washington's political and media elites were whining about doing their duty in D.C. and beating their gums about snake oil remedies for our financial maladies, radical Islamists were turning…
- [ROD THOMSON: Howard Lutnick is right—Trump's tariffs are helping America a win in the global economic order](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rod-thomson-howard-lutnick-is-right-trumps-tariffs-are-helping-america-a-win-in-the-global-economic-order.md) — 2026-01-20 — The costs in jobs, hope, and lives has been incalculable.
- [EXCLUSIVE: Scott Bessent says Treasury will investigate groups funding Antifa, riots, anti-ICE in Minnesota](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-scott-bessent-tells-jack-posobiec-treasury-will-investigate-antifa-group-funding.md) — 2026-01-12 — They have more investigators and they’re great because they can look at financial fraud and they carry guns, they go out in the field and they make arrests.”
- [Belarus frees over 120 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions](https://humanevents.com/news/belarus-frees-over-120-political-prisoners-as-us-lifts-sanctions.md) — 2025-12-21 — "It's a feeling of incredible happiness to see those who are dear to me, to hug them and realise we are all free."
- [AIDEN BUZZETTI: Powering America’s new golden age with rail](https://humanevents.com/opinion/aiden-buzzetti-powering-americas-new-golden-age-with-rail.md) — 2025-12-18 — Efficient rail moves goods faster, cheaper, and with less environmental strain than trucking, freeing up highways and reducing road maintenance costs for taxpayers.
- [ROD THOMSON: No, Ketanji Brown Jackson, 'experts' should not be given free reign to rule the American people](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rod-thomson-no-ketanji-brown-jackson-experts-should-not-be-given-free-reign-to-rule-the-american-people.md) — 2025-12-15 — Practically speaking, the KBJs argue that these agencies must be independent because we need nonpartisan "experts" to make the critical decisions in our federal government. They can't be left to…
- [Basic income experiment stuns, finds NO IMPACT on crime rates, shaking poverty-crime link: study](https://humanevents.com/news/basic-income-experiment-stuns-finds-no-impact-on-crime-rates-shaking-poverty-crime-link.md) — 2025-12-09 — "Using comprehensive administrative data on police reports and district court trials, we estimate precise zero effects on criminal perpetration and victimization."
- [German Christmas markets face soaring security costs resulting in cancellations](https://humanevents.com/news/german-christmas-markets-face-soaring-security-costs-resulting-in-cancellations.md) — 2025-11-28 — Overath and Kerpen, both in North Rhine-Westphalia, canceled their 2024 Christmas markets entirely.
- [EXCLUSIVE: Reuben Gallego's leaked texts mocking appearance of Democrat women REVEALED](https://humanevents.com/news/exclusive-reuben-gallegos-leaked-texts-mocking-appearance-of-democrat-women-revealed.md) — 2025-11-25 — “Dem women look like Dem men and Dem men look like women.”
- [KENNY CODY: For the GOP, it's America First populism or bust](https://humanevents.com/opinion/kenny-cody-for-the-gop-its-america-first-populism-or-bust.md) — 2025-11-25 — America First conservatism needs to work to conserve something. We are not an idea. We are not a marketplace full of diversity. Most importantly, we are not an economic statistic for bankers and…
- [DANIEL HAYWORTH: It's time to dismantle Obamacare for the health of the nation](https://humanevents.com/opinion/daniel-hayworth-its-time-to-dismantle-obamacare-for-the-health-of-the-nation.md) — 2025-11-21 — We need a return to a free market that empowers patients and doctors, not bureaucrats and price setters.