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Courtenay Brown
Coverage of Courtenay Brown in the Nexus archive.
- Small business profits sink as gasoline prices soar
Small business profits have declined due to rising labor costs and energy prices, with a 1.3% drop in April, while Americans are starting businesses at a record pace. The decline is attributed to the Iran war, which has caused gas prices to spike. Despite this, entrepreneurialism remains strong in the US.
- The energy squeeze behind the Iran war and AI boom
The Iran war and AI boom are driving a global energy squeeze, with oil prices fueling inflation and power demand from data centers straining electricity systems. Energy scarcity and demand are affecting global stability and economic growth. The US grid watchdog has issued a warning about the potential strain on electricity systems.