February 6, 2026/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Oman cooled oil markets, pushing Brent back to $67 and setting up volatility as vague outcomes leave sentiment hostage to headlines. Friday, February 6, 2026 The start of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman has had a placating effect on oil […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Economic Outlook and Supply-Side (Dis)Inflation Dynamics
February 6, 2026/US Federal Reserve By Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson Thank you, Wendy, for the kind introduction. It is an honor to speak at the Brookings Institution.1 Today, I will start by sharing my outlook for the economy. Then, I will discuss the possible implications of that outlook for […]
What If the Problem Isn’t Just the Government?
February 6, 2026 By Blaise Udunze Recent reports in the media space highlighting threats of “naked protests” by market women across several states if the federal government fails to address the issue of hardship underscore the depth of hunger and poverty gripping the nation. No doubt, there is hardship in […]
