The nation’s economy seems somewhat rosy. But the Black unemployment rate increased from 6.1 to 6.2%, which is near historic lows.

The real-time price of Brent crude oil is at $73.83 per barrel, and the price of WTI crude oil is at $70.25 per barrel. Oil prices are customarily quoted in dollars (USD) around the world, not only in ...

As a result, prices have surged -- more than doubling in some areas over the past six months. The impact goes beyond higher costs; empty shelves are becoming more common, and some grocery stores ...