OPINION/EDITORIAL

Prospects for Shrinking the Fed’s Balance Sheet

March 27, 2026/US Federal Reserve Governor Stephen I. Miran Thank you, Francisco, for the kind introduction. It is an honor to be here at the Economic Club of Miami.1 Tonight I will talk about a topic too large to ignore: the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet. Like any other bank, the Fed’s […]

Brent Surges Past $110 on Iran Rejection

March 27, 2027/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com Oil markets are being driven by the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran rejecting U.S. terms and delays in negotiations pushing Brent back above $110. Friday, March 27, 2026 The closure of the Hormuz Strait against Donald Trump’s hopes for constructive […]

Refining Without Relief: How Global Oil Wars, Market Structure, and Monopoly Risks Still Drive Fuel Prices in Nigeria

March 25, 2026 By Blaise Udunze The vision was bold. The expectation was clear. And the promise was powerful. When the Dangote Refinery began operations, it was hailed as Nigeria’s long-awaited escape from decades of energy contradiction, which involves exporting crude oil while importing refined fuel at high costs. It […]