economic slowdown
Coverage of economic slowdown in the Nexus archive.
- Current price of oil as of July 8, 2026
As of July 8, 2026, Brent crude oil prices are $78.17 per barrel, up $4.88 from the previous day and $7.30 higher than a year ago. The article explains factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand, economic conditions, and the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
- Burnham must learn from Starmer’s failures on UK growth
The article argues that Burnham should learn from Starmer's failures regarding UK growth, highlighting an 18-year period of economic slowdown. It emphasizes the urgency of addressing this prolonged economic issue.
- Current price of oil as of June 24, 2026
As of June 24, 2026, the price of oil using the Brent benchmark is $75.57 per barrel, down $2.47 from the previous day but up $7.40 compared to the same time last year. The article discusses factors influencing oil prices, including supply and demand dynamics, the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve during emergencies, and the relationship between oil and natural gas prices.