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Puerto Rico's Rooftop Solar Eclipses Natural Gas as Second-Largest Power Source

San Juan, Friday, 3 April 2026.
Despite recent federal funding cuts, Puerto Rico’s decentralized rooftop solar reached 1.5 gigawatts in 2025, overtaking natural gas to supply twenty percent of the island’s total electricity.

Turkey Offloads 120 Tons of Gold to Secure U.S. Dollars Amid Conflict

Ankara, Saturday, 4 April 2026.
Defying traditional safe-haven logic, Turkey liquidated 120 tons of gold to secure U.S. dollars, signaling severe liquidity distress across emerging markets following recent geopolitical shocks.

Investors Defy Bank of England Warnings as Middle East Conflict Revives Inflation Fears

London, Thursday, 2 April 2026.
UK bond markets are falling in defiance of Bank of England warnings, driven by renewed inflation fears after the US pledged to extend military action in Iran.

Evaluating the Economic Fallout One Year After the Liberation Day Tariffs

Washington, Thursday, 2 April 2026.
One year after the Liberation Day tariffs, the U.S. faces a record trade deficit and 89,000 lost manufacturing jobs, while the administration prepares a 100% tax on imported medicines.

U.S. Consumer Spending Rebounds, but Surging Gas Prices Threaten Future Growth

Washington D.C., Thursday, 2 April 2026.
U.S. retail sales rebounded in early 2026, but the Iran conflict cutting off 20% of the world’s oil supply threatens to derail future consumer spending with surging gas prices.

Oil Prices Surge Past $104 as Trump Threatens Iranian Energy Infrastructure

Washington, D.C., Thursday, 2 April 2026.
President Trump’s April 2026 warning to potentially decimate Iran’s oil infrastructure sent equity markets tumbling, with crude oil surging past $104 per barrel despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations.

Federal Reserve Aims to Lower Bank Cash Reserves to Spur Lending

Washington, Thursday, 2 April 2026.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman outlined plans to reduce bank cash reserves, potentially lowering capital requirements for major banks by 4.8% to revitalize mortgage and business lending.

Cooling Job Market Allows Federal Reserve to Hold Interest Rates Steady Amid Energy Crisis

Washington, Thursday, 2 April 2026.
With hiring hitting a six-year low and fewer available jobs than unemployed workers, the Federal Reserve can safely keep interest rates stable despite the recent global energy price surge.

U.S. Customs Sets 45-Day Processing Timeline for Billions in Tariff Refunds

Washington, Thursday, 2 April 2026.
Businesses awaiting billions in tariff refunds face a 45-day processing window once the new U.S. Customs portal launches, offering vital clarity for corporate cash-flow planning in 2026.

March 2026 Job Growth Surpasses Forecasts as Small Companies Fuel Hiring Spree

New York, Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
US private employers added an unexpected 62,000 jobs in March 2026. Intriguingly, small businesses drove all net growth by adding 85,000 roles, while medium and large firms shed workers.