The Christian Science Monitor | Business https://www.csmonitor.com Tools and Guides, Finance Questions en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:42:06 EDT 300 The Christian Science Monitor | Business https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com Peace deal could buoy world economy, though oil prices are still uncertain https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0615/global-economy-iran-peace-deal-oil?icid=rss bb0159de152a7ed1609143b815f56e37 The global economy was the clear loser from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as oil prices surged. The expected peace deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though a full restoration of oil flows could take months. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:43 -0400 Laurent Belsie They can walk and talk. How soon will humanlike robots be working beside us? https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0612/ai-humanoid-robot-workforce?icid=rss 7c27e2f828306c4de9b6a79698077075 Humanoid robots are evolving and are expected to be the future of automation. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Laurent Belsie SpaceX set for world’s largest stock offering. Who will benefit? https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0611/spacex-ipo-stock-investors?icid=rss fd173b4d2b4689d50e9743e86306a88c SpaceX debuts on a U.S. stock exchange this week in what’s anticipated to be a record-breaking public offering, with high stakes for investors and the U.S. economy. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:16 -0400 Laurent Belsie As Mamdani focuses on affordability, some wonder if he has a plan on jobs https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0603/mamdani-new-york-economy-jobs?icid=rss 764eeeb252696b253b5e54694fa06579 With warning signs flashing about New York City’s economy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing questions about whether he has a plan to spur job creation. If he fails on that front, a lagging recovery could squelch his affordability agenda. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Aaron Short How America’s buy-now economy is transforming its heartland https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0602/american-economy-shipping-logistics-illinois?icid=rss fe3151cb971d8c8646ec597653ebdb18 As the U.S. economy evolves to meet Americans' desire for goods to reach them faster than ever, the infrastructure making it possible is transforming parts of Illinois. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Harry Bruinius For young Bostonians, the apartment search is wicked rough https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0526/boston-apartment-rental-housing?icid=rss 15bf1a4ee3a7ef7c8442a20dcae5945c Our reporter jumps into a housing search in one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. He learns that staying on budget is no easy feat. Tue, 26 May 2026 12:30:18 -0400 Cameron Pugh Melanie Stetson Freeman Balancing act for new Fed chair: Taming inflation amid rate-cut pressures https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0515/fed-chair-warsh-inflation-trump?icid=rss 6a2827e512a27e518a595cc6289dc5ff New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh must navigate surging inflation, making it hard for the central bank to reduce interest rates as President Trump wishes. Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Laurent Belsie Stocks might be soaring, but US economy is feeling Iran war shocks https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0511/economy-gas-inflation-iran-war?icid=rss 1f7b25da4b26044cde1a71b288bbf19f The Iran war has degraded Iran’s military strength, but the conflict has imposed high economic costs on the U.S., where consumers are feeling squeezed. Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Laurent Belsie Congress eyes action on prediction markets amid corruption concerns https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0505/prediction-markets-congress-regulation-kalshi?icid=rss 9ac99fb9409ef013e2b9862bf09dc64f With prediction markets facing corruption and manipulation charges, Congress is weighing bipartisan measures to curb insider trading and protect trust. Tue, 05 May 2026 05:05:09 -0400 Laurent Belsie ‘It’s a lot for me’: Inside the challenge of soaring food costs https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0503/food-prices-rising-affordability-gas-housing?icid=rss eda38ff44514068f41610de427ce7de3 More than half of Americans say everyday life is less affordable. Gas and energy prices are up. But most say rising grocery costs are the main culprit. Sun, 03 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Laurent Belsie Victoria Hoffmann Despite tariffs, global trade keeps growing – just with new partners https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0429/trade-tariffs-trump-brazil-china-canada?icid=rss 8924617b74dfe9eaf90178d2d18dfd4b A year after President Donald Trump’s tariffs stunned the world, global trade is still expanding – but nations are diversifying beyond the U.S. and China. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:15 -0400 Laurent Belsie Julia Dias Carneiro Sara Miller Llana Ann Scott Tyson Whitney Eulich Fed nominee faces Senate questions over his wealth, pressure from Trump https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0421/warsh-fed-chair-hearing-senate-trump?icid=rss a105eb3d499e284a74d02f7cabdc0373 At his confirmation hearing, Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, faced questions about his political independence and personal assets. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:14:24 -0400 Laurent Belsie Anthropic’s new Mythos AI tool signals a new era for cyber risks and responses https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0411/anthropic-mythos-ai-cyber-risk?icid=rss cb818bd57b647b91f81a6d3f862c2c3e Tech leaders are scrambling to address risks after Anthropic found its new artificial intelligence tool can both find and exploit software flaws. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:00:09 -0400 Laurent Belsie Caitlin Babcock Energy dominance? Trump’s strategy hits a wall in Iran. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0408/energy-independence-global-price-spike?icid=rss 562e6d26871ff22e7b9e73fe44150385 Rising gas prices are testing President Trump’s energy strategy, forcing a choice between economic stress and military conflict before the midterm elections. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:09 -0400 Laurent Belsie From liberation to limbo: A year after ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, what difference have they made? https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0402/tariffs-trump-supreme-court?icid=rss 2aacab5dc914e42f3d746fcbad585e76 One year after President Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariff plan, a look at how effective using tariffs as a global-bully stick has been. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:56:47 -0400 Laurent Belsie Jacob Turcotte With Iran war squeezing global energy, nations look to nuclear and renewables https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0327/nuclear-renewable-energy-iran-war-ceraweek?icid=rss 7ee702a3f3e17708d139e91eae08c7fa Fuel shortages are speeding a shift toward renewable energy and nuclear power for many countries, as the Iran war creates new urgency Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:44:52 -0400 Laurent Belsie AI’s new frontier: When business, government interests collide https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0325/artificial-intelligence-anthropic-hegseth?icid=rss 18557970ad2bd2f89dc91e0678085687 The dispute between Anthropic and the U.S. government highlights tension between development in artificial intelligence, and how the technology is used. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Caitlin Babcock US postpones strikes on Iran, but a global energy crisis is deepening https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0324/oil-prices-iran-war-gas-asia-markets?icid=rss 08ceecbde5e2558f01ac7c3e1f06d10b While markets welcomed the possibility of talks to end the Iran war, Asian nations are set to bear the brunt of what might be the worst oil crisis in more than 50 years. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:15 -0400 Laurent Belsie Fed keeps interest rates on hold, cautious about the war, jobs, and oil prices https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0318/federal-reserve-interest-rates-trump-iran?icid=rss 70a3a318ab91dc024dd4bf48aff9f512 With an eye on the Iran war and rising oil prices, the Federal Reserve said it would not lower interest rates, continuing a “wait-and-see” approach. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:06:41 -0400 Laurent Belsie How to open the Strait of Hormuz? It’s hard – and the world is waiting. https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0312/iran-war-strait-hormuz-navy-escort?icid=rss 822cc758bc8b3596adee0de4dcdf2c1d A key question for the global economy is how quickly the Strait of Hormuz will be opened for oil tankers – either through force or by ending the war. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:05:00 -0400 Laurent Belsie