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Industry

The Small Car Is Disappearing

Production and sales of compact vehicles have declined to all-time lows, while SUVs and pickups continue to dominate the American automotive market. Data and research suggest this trend will have far-reaching socioeconomic consequences that must be acknowledged before it is too late.

8 September 2026
Finance

A Primer on Oil Markets: Futures Markets

Oil futures allow market participants to hedge volatility in crude oil markets and speculate on future oil prices. In part two of a three-part series on how markets for trading crude oil work, we explore oil futures markets.

4 September 2026
Finance

A Primer on Oil Markets: Spot and Forward Markets

Crude oil is one of the most valuable commodities in the world. In part one of a new three-part series unpacking how oil is bought and sold, we take a deep dive into the oil spot and forward markets.

3 September 2026
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