Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Monday on concerns over tighter global supply brought about by escalating conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine, while a shrinking US rig count added to upward price pressure. Brent crude futures climbed 39 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $85.82 a barrel… Continue reading Crude oil rises as heightened geopolitical risks exacerbate supply concerns | Economy & Policy News
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Fitch Ratings’ decision to downgrade the US debt didn’t have much effect on financial markets on Tuesday, although they fell on Wednesday. The rating action drew sharp reactions because practically no one in the financial markets doubts the US government’s debt servicing capabilities. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, for instance, called it “arbitrary and… Continue reading Risks beyond downgrade
Opinion: Summer birthdays can bring surprising health risks for kids
Both of us have kids with summer birthdays. That typically means parties organized around a few key themes: water activities, outdoor grilling and lots of ice cream. But children with summer birthdays share two other things in common: They are more likely to get the flu, and they are more likely to be diagnosed with… Continue reading Opinion: Summer birthdays can bring surprising health risks for kids