Geopolitical risks drive US equity futures lower as investors weigh potential escalation in the Middle East. S&P 500 futures fell 0.6% and Nasdaq futures declined 0.7% in early trading, extending Friday’s sell-off amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The drop refl
For years, the central criticism of renewable energy was a single word: intermittency. The sun sets. Fossil fuels, the argument went, are reliable in a way that weather-dependent power sources can never be. That argument shaped energy policy debates on both sides of the At
Federal data shows solar accounted for the largest share of new US energy capacity additions despite policy shifts away from renewables. Solar energy remained the top source of new US power capacity additions for the 28th consecutive month through December, according to Fe
Federal funds totaling $700 million will support coal plants and infrastructure, citing national security under a Korean War-era law. The Trump administration will direct $700 million in federal funds to the U.S. coal industry, using the Defense Production Act to sustain e
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Senator Warren demands Jensen Huang explain Nvidia’s $4.5 billion China exposure amid tightening U.S. export controls on AI chips. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has called on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to testify before Congress, accusing the company of undermining U.S. export restri
President Trump announces meetings with leading artificial intelligence companies to explore public benefits and regulatory frameworks. President Trump revealed plans for major artificial intelligence companies to meet at the White House next week. The discussions aim to a
Oil prices decline after signs of de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran reduce supply disruption fears. Brent crude futures fell $2.08, or 2.18%, to $92.95 a barrel as traders bet on reduced conflict between the U.S. and Iran. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped $3.11,
Iran insists on releasing $24 billion in frozen funds as a condition for progress, while US officials resist, heightening geopolitical risks. Iran has demanded the release of $24 billion in frozen assets to advance stalled negotiations with the US, with $12 billion due upo
Energy Secretary confirms plans to refill 40M barrels of the SPR once Middle East tensions ease, following record drawdowns. The US will add 40 million barrels to its Strategic Petroleum Reserve after the Iran conflict concludes, Energy Secretary Wright announced. The SPR
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