The earthquakes that struck Venezuela were an uncommon but dangerous […]
The Science Behind Venezuela’s Doublet Earthquake
U.S. New Home Sales Fell in May
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell to 580,000 in […]
Congress passed its most-ambitious housing legislation since the 1980s, a package of more than 50 provisions aimed at making it easier to build homes and make housing more affordable
The legislation streamlines some federal approvals for housing, but it […]
Russia Pressures Belarus in Bid to Open New Front in Ukraine War
With Moscow’s prospects faltering on the battlefield, the Kremlin is […]
The U.S. mortgage market is locked in a tug of war, leaving home buyers and refinancers caught between a brief respite in geopolitical tensions and a hawkish Fed
Rates eased briefly on ceasefire talks, but a hawkish Fed […]
Cutsinger’s Solution: Veggies and Noodles
Question: Consider the markets for fresh vegetables and instant noodles. […]
In About-Face, Trump Administration Drops Opposition to Africa’s Antigay Laws
The U.S. has been silent on a law passed in […]
What It Takes to Bring a Ukrainian Home From Russian Captivity
Watch to see what life looks like after a prisoner […]
Russia Faces Spreading Fuel Shortages After Ukrainian Drones Pummel Refineries
Lines at gas stations are a growing headache for the […]
India Calls In Military, Blocks App to Lock Down College-Entrance Exam
The security measures follow a cheating scandal that forced a […]
European leaders are grappling with how to stem a flood of Chinese exports hammering their industries—and whether they are ready for a trade war with Beijing over the problem
EU leaders are struggling for consensus on how much to […]
The U.S. has launched a trade investigation into a German plan to cut spending on pharmaceuticals, a move that could result in fresh tariffs
The investigation comes after Berlin said it would require drugmakers […]
U.K. Confidence Holds Steady at Gloomy Level
Weakness was especially prominent for those under 30 years of […]
With the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the specter of a prolonged crunch in energy supplies has faded—but the disruption could take months to unwind
The specter of a prolonged crunch in energy supplies has […]
Foundations of Public Choice: A Primer
1. Introduction Public Choice is more than you think. The […]