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Pricier Condoms Show War Is Impacting Cost of Nearly Everything
The surge in condom costs underscores how the Middle East war is disrupting virtually every aspect of life for consumers.
Condoms on the production line at a Karex Bhd. facility in Port Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg
Germany Halves Growth Forecast for 2026 After Hit From Iran War
The German economy has been buffeted by the U.S. tariff offense and the increasing competitiveness of Chinese companies in core export industries.
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche in Hannover on April 20. Photo: Bloomberg
War Shortage of Helium Looms for Hi-Tech Manufacturers, Others
There are only 14 helium refineries worldwide, and helium supply was already rapidly shrinking before the current interruptions to sources in Qatar.
Photo: iStock/scanrail
We Don’t Need Tariffs. We Need Better Infrastructure for U.S. Manufacturers
Tariffs are a policy shortcut. Building better infrastructure is the hard work. Only one of them actually builds lasting capacity.
Photo: iStock/LeonidKos
DOJ to Open Price-Fixing Probe into U.S. Meatpackers
The DOJ's probe will reportedly center around allegations that the four companies colluded to agree on shared pricing benchmarks for purchasing deals made with cattle ranchers.
Photo: iStock / Hitra
Alaska Airlines Withdraws Profit Forecast as Fuel Crisis Deepens
Alaska Airlines is bracing for a $600 million increase in its fuel costs for the second quarter of 2026, and expects to pay as much as $4.75 a gallon in April.
Photo: iStock / kameraworld
U.K. Gas-Pump Thefts Skyrocket as Prices Rise
Since the conflict began, the cost of filling a typical family car with petrol has risen by £14 ($18.20), while a typical tank of diesel has gone up by about £27.
A gas station at U.K. supermarket chain Morrisons. Photo: iStock/Ray Orton
The Stryker Cyberattack: When the Distributor Goes Dark
If your CSCO or CFO is asking questions about supply chain resilience right now, bring them a structured assessment of where you stand, not a reassurance.
Image: iStock/dem10
Confusion, Caution Over Hormuz Access
The U.S. is apparently continuing its naval blockade on ships accessing Iran.
An aerial 3D illustration render of cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Image: iStock/quantic69
Do Chinese Manufacturers Still Have an Edge over Americans?
Is there something about the very nature of Chinese manufacturing that continues to put the American model at a disadvantage?
Shanghai, China. Photo: iStock / Jenson
Airlines Cancel Flights, Request Emergency Funds
There are growing concerns that other airlines worldwide may reduce services as aviation fuel costs climb because of the war in Iran.
Photo: iStock/jimfeng
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Grinds to a Halt as Tensions Deepen
Tehran again shut the waterway following a refusal by the U.S. to lift its own naval blockade of Iran’s vessels.
Hormuz Traffic
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