The IRGC Controls Major Parts of Iran’s Economy — They Will Not Surrender That Willingly
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps does not merely serve as Iran's ideological military force — it operates as one of the largest commercial...
Category Economy & Tariffs
Economic impact of tariffs, inflation, markets, interest rates, and consumer finance
The Federal Reserve May Need to Adjust Policy in Response to Iran War Inflation
Yes, the Federal Reserve may be forced to delay further rate cuts — or even consider raising interest rates — as the U.S.
IMF Issues Formal Warning About Worldwide Economic Impact of Iran Conflict
The International Monetary Fund has issued stark warnings about the cascading economic consequences of the escalating Iran conflict, with IMF Managing...
Iran’s Economy Was Already Crumbling Before the War — The Strikes Accelerated the Collapse
Iran's economy did not collapse overnight on February 28, 2026, when Operation Epic Fury's bombs began falling.
Japan Fears Oil Supply Disruption From Iran War Could Hit Its Economy
Japan is staring down what could be its most severe energy crisis in decades. After U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend of February 28–March...
Gold Prices Are Surging…Trump’s Tariffs, Trade Deals, Supreme Court Ruling
Gold prices have blown past $5,300 per ounce, and the reasons are not mysterious. A collision of tariff chaos, a landmark Supreme Court ruling that...
Americans Paying $287 Billion in Tariffs…8 Open Settlements Most Require No Proof of Purchase
Americans paid $287 billion in customs duties, taxes, and fees during calendar year 2025 — a 192 percent increase from the prior year, according to the...
Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Rebate Check Promise Is Officially Dead
Trump's promise to send every American a $2,000 tariff rebate check is dead. The Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 ruling in *Learning Resources, Inc. v.
Customs Will Stop Collecting Trump’s Tariffs…Government May Not Return $175 Billion
Yes, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has officially stopped collecting the tariffs President Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic...
Supreme Court Struck Down Tariffs…$175 Billion May Be Refunded to Corporations, Not Consumers
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariff regime in a 6-3 decision, ruling that the International Emergency Economic...