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Hormuz Shock "Manifesting Itself In Cracks, Not Crude," Jefferies Says
Hormuz Shock "Manifesting Itself In Cracks, Not Crude," Jefferies Says
Brent crude futures held near recent highs of $90 a barrel before fading to around $87 early Thursday morning, as traders awaited progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Stalled US-Iran negotiations and tightening global fuel supplies continued to support prices and concern some top energy experts, who warn of a looming supply shock.
US-Iran talks remain deadlocked to end the week as the Trump administration maintains its blockade of Iranian ports and Tehran demands compensation for war-related damage. Pakistan, which...
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10 Enduring Lessons From Adam Smith
10 Enduring Lessons From Adam Smith
Authored by Nikolai G. Wenzel via The Daily Economy,
Adam Smith (1723-1790) is widely considered to be the father of modern economics. There were precursors, such as the School of Salamanca and the French Physiocrats, but Adam Smith's 1776 magnum opus, "An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations," was the first comprehensive treatise.
A statue of Adam Smith in Edinburgh, Scotland, in a file photo. Travel Telly/Shutterstock
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Darline Graham Stumbles Out Of Gate In Bid For Lindsey's Senate Seat
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