Energy Prices
Fed Beige Book: Manufacturing Strengthens, Consumer Spending Diverges, Energy Costs Fuel Inflation
The Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book reports slight to moderate economic growth with resilient manufacturing, but highlights a growing divide in consumer spending by income and rising energy-related inflationary pressures from Middle East tensions.
June 4, 2026
UK Energy Bills Rise Despite Record Clean Energy Generation
Despite increased renewable energy production, UK households are experiencing higher energy costs, challenging expectations of lower prices with clean energy expansion.
May 1, 2025