food inflation

Inflation, Uncertainty And Fear: Economists Offer Grim Warning Over Donald Trump’s Iran War

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Graph showing rising oil prices and inflation amid U.S.-Iran conflict

“Leading economists are sounding the alarm on the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict under President Donald Trump, predicting sharp oil price spikes that could drive inflation higher, erode consumer spending power, and tip the fragile global economy into recession if the war drags on, with disruptions in key energy routes amplifying uncertainty and market volatility.” The ongoing … Read more

America’s Vanishing Cattle Herd Drives 15% Price Hikes for Beef

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Shrinking U.S. cattle herd in a vast pasture leading to higher beef prices

The U.S. cattle herd has shrunk to its lowest level in 75 years at 86.2 million head as of January 1, 2026, continuing an eight-year contraction driven by prolonged drought, high production costs, and rancher decisions to liquidate rather than expand. This tight supply has collided with resilient consumer demand, pushing retail beef prices up … Read more