West Texas Prepares for Oil Downturn Amid Trump Tariffs

When President Donald Trump boasted about falling oil prices on social media early Monday, the Texas oil and gas industry didn’t cheer along with him. Trump’s latest round of tariffs set off unease among industry groups representing Texas operators. Trade Read more…


Army Adjusts Safety Policy, Reduces Flights at DC Airport Following January Collision

The Army has made changes to how its helicopters use a safety system that broadcasts aircraft location and has reduced the number of flights over Washington following a collision with a passenger jet that killed 67 people, the head of Read more…


Alabama Lawmakers Set Minimum PBM Payments to Independent Pharmacies

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Tuesday voted to put new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to curb the closure of small pharmacies across the state. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 102-0 for the proposal Read more…


Roof Repair and Replacement Costs Up Nearly 30% Since 2022: Verisk

Roof repair and replacement cost value totaled nearly $31 billion last year — up nearly 30% since 2022, according to a new report from Verisk. The strategic data analytics and technology provider reported that roof-related line items made up more Read more…


America’s financial system came close to the brink

Chaotic markets threatened to trigger a full-blown crisis


China has a weapon that could hurt America: rare-earth exports

It has only just begun to use it


The tariff madness of King Donald, explained

As his policy turns on a dime, pity those tasked with justifying his actions


Can China fight America alone?

The world’s two biggest economies begin an almighty trade clash


Market/Coverages: Marsh Offers Bermuda Cyber Excess Facility With $30M of Capacity

Marsh, the insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced the launch of CyberShore Bermuda, an exclusive, excess cyber insurance facility that provides Marsh clients with enhanced protection and a streamlined client experience. CyberShore Bermuda provides up to $30 million in Read more…


Corporate Credit Tremors in Aftershock of Tariff-Led Stock Rout

The tariff shock and recession fears that have sent world stocks into a tailspin over the last week are rolling into corporate funding markets, raising the cost of borrowing and disrupting financing plans even for lower-risk companies. With U.S. Treasuries Read more…