Written By John Abbot Oil is one of the most influential commodities in the world, making its price movements have drastic effects on financial markets. For U.S investors, understanding how fluctuations in oil prices impact their portfolios is essential for managing risk and strategically allocating funds. Oil affects portfolios directly through energy equities, commodity exposure…
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The Cruise Industry’s Economic Considerations, Impacts, and Trends
Written By Lincoln Cha After the widespread adoption of air travel as the preferred method of international transportation in the mid-20th century, many ocean liners became repurposed as leisure cruises (Kulik, 2026). Today, cruise ships are a well-known staple of global tourism, and recent years have brought significant growth to the industry (Cruise Lines International…
Venezuelan Oil is a Gamble. For Whom is it Worth the Risk?
Written By Aadi Kalra On January 3rd, 2026, the US launched Operation Absolute Resolve, capturing the Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, and vowing to “run” the country until the nation is stabilized (Noronha-Gant, 2026). Trump stated liberation for the Venezuelan people as the primary reason for the attack, but also mentioned the economic benefits of controlling…
The Death and Reinvention of American Malls
Written By Reena Jari Before the 2000s, shopping malls were places of congregation for younger generations to not only shop, but to watch movies, eat, and hang out. Malls are typically owned by real estate investment trusts (REITs), companies that own or operate real estate assets. These REITs lease out their retail spaces to tenants,…
Op-Ed: How AI Can Help Fix U.S. Healthcare Spending
Written By Ben Rafal The American healthcare system is at the forefront of modern innovation, yet it remains under pressure. National healthcare spending reached $5.3 trillion in 2024, which significantly exceeds the international average and that of other high-income nations (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2023). Despite this, the system is burdened by ongoing…
2026 Monetary Policy Outlook
Written by Conor Bambery Introduction With current Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell’s term set to end on May 15, 2026, President Trump announced Powell’s successor, Kevin Warsh, on January 30th (Bayly, 2026). Throughout Trump’s second term, he has openly voiced his disagreement with the (politically independent) Fed and with Powell himself. With the nomination…
Looking Forward to D’Amaro: Disney’s Future Under New CEO
Written by Lincoln Cha On February 3, 2026, The Walt Disney Company announced the end to its search for a replacement forBob Iger, the Chief Executive Officer (The Walt Disney Company, 2026). Josh D’Amaro will be takingover for the seasoned executive, effective March 18, 2026. Iger, who previously tried to step down in2020 after successfully…
Where Trust Meets Trading
Written by Ameya Keertikar Modern financial markets are arenas of speed and sophistication, characterised by the activities of high-frequency traders, hedge funds, and complex algorithms that operate at a level of scale that reaches beyond human understanding. However, beneath the level of fast trades and complex mathematics, there exists a more subtle, unnoticed institution that…
A Potential New Era for Big Ten Revenue and Private Equity
Written by Brandon Scuderi For 128 years, the Big Ten Conference has operated under a simple system in whichuniversities band together to share revenue and media rights, while maintaining long-termstability. This prestigious conference, founded in 1896, has overcome notable shifts in collegeathletics, from television revolutions to the latest developments in Name, Image, and Likeness(NIL). However,…
Inflation Post On-Shoring
Written by: John Abbot Inflation is one of the most influential forces in an economy, shaping the cost of living, purchasing power, and overall economic stability of a country. Inflation is constantly affected by government policy, which recently has been geared towards on-shoring, which could change the very structure of U.S. inflation. Inflation is the…