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Ukraine War

Russia’s Communist Leader Suggested Seizing Part of Citizens’ Bank Deposits — Now ‘Everyone Is Thinking About How to Get Their Money Out’

A European intelligence report warns Russia's 'dynamic economy' is an illusion concealing 'an explosive situation.' Bankruptcies topped 500,000 in 2025, the deficit doubled to...

Steve BalestrieriJuly 16, 2026

Dollars and Sense

The World’s Biggest Oil Companies Are Banking Millions in Profit Every Hour of the Iran War — and a Senate Bill Wants Half of It Back

Is it time to tax oil windfalls?: The year’s numerous oil price spikes, mostly related to the stop-and-start war in Iran, have put a...

Stephen SilverJuly 16, 2026

Dollars and Sense

Trump’s 20% Hormuz Toll Lasted Almost Exactly One Day — a Pattern Anyone Who Watched His Tariff Fights Will Recognize

Trump's 20% Hormuz toll survived barely a day before being swapped for Gulf investment deals — a reversal the piece likens to his tariff...

Stephen SilverJuly 14, 2026

Ukraine War

Russia — the Country Once Mocked as a ‘Gas Station’ — Is Now a Net Importer of Refined Fuel and Officially in Recession —

Ukraine struck 15 more Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov overnight into July 13, bringing the eight-day total to 105, per drone forces...

Reuben JohnsonJuly 13, 2026

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 27, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russel (DDG 59) and the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transit the Eastern Pacific Ocean Nov. 27, 2019. Paul Hamilton is underway conducting routine training in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew F. Jackson)

Dollars and Sense

Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Are Switching Off Their Trackers and Going Dark — Hoping Iran Can’t Target What It Can’t See

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has hit its lowest level in weeks, Reuters reports, with many crews disabling AIS trackers to complicate...

Harrison KassJuly 13, 2026

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to participate in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026, June 23, 2026. Thirty-one nations, more than 36 surface ships, 5 submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 206 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Erik Melgar)

Dollars and Sense

Iran Just Declared the Strait of Hormuz Closed Again — Right in the Middle of Peace Talks Over Who Controls It

Europe Considers Hormuz Navigation Fees: Oman has presented Iran with a proposal, drafted with the assistance of the United Kingdom, that would allow shipping...

Jack BuckbyJuly 11, 2026

Dollars and Sense

Ukraine Just Targeted More Ships in 48 Hours Than at Any Point in the War — All to Starve Crimea of Fuel

Ukraine's drone forces struck some 35 Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov over four days — the most intense targeting of shipping since...

Reuben JohnsonJuly 10, 2026

Putin In a Meeting Creative Commons Photo

Dollars and Sense

Everyone Betting on Putin’s Collapse Should Read This: An Expert Who Watched the USSR Die Says Russia Isn’t Close

Western hopes that fuel shortages will topple Putin are misplaced, argues Russia expert Dr. Alexander Titov — the economy is strained but functional, the...

Isaac SeitzJuly 10, 2026

President Donald Trump greets President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, Friday, February 28, 2025, in the West Wing Lobby. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Dollars and Sense

Oil Just Erased Its Entire Iran-War Spike — Betting on a Peace Deal That, as of This Week, Doesn’t Actually Exist

Oil just posted its worst quarter in five years, sliding all the way back to where it traded before the U.S. and Israel struck...

Harry J. KazianisJune 30, 2026

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Ukraine War

Russia’s Communist Leader Suggested Seizing Part of Citizens’ Bank Deposits — Now ‘Everyone Is Thinking About How to Get Their Money Out’

Dollars and Sense

The World’s Biggest Oil Companies Are Banking Millions in Profit Every Hour of the Iran War — and a Senate Bill Wants Half of It Back

Dollars and Sense

Trump’s 20% Hormuz Toll Lasted Almost Exactly One Day — a Pattern Anyone Who Watched His Tariff Fights Will Recognize

Ukraine War

Russia — the Country Once Mocked as a ‘Gas Station’ — Is Now a Net Importer of Refined Fuel and Officially in Recession —

Dollars and Sense

Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Are Switching Off Their Trackers and Going Dark — Hoping Iran Can’t Target What It Can’t See

Dollars and Sense

Iran Just Declared the Strait of Hormuz Closed Again — Right in the Middle of Peace Talks Over Who Controls It

Dollars and Sense

Ukraine Just Targeted More Ships in 48 Hours Than at Any Point in the War — All to Starve Crimea of Fuel

Dollars and Sense

Everyone Betting on Putin’s Collapse Should Read This: An Expert Who Watched the USSR Die Says Russia Isn’t Close

Dollars and Sense

Oil Just Erased Its Entire Iran-War Spike — Betting on a Peace Deal That, as of This Week, Doesn’t Actually Exist

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