Thomas Wright, Economics Correspondent

Thomas Wright is an economics correspondent covering trade policy, industrial strategy, and regional economic development. With eight years of experience and a background reporting for The Economist, he excels at connecting macroeconomic data to real-world impacts on businesses and workers. His coverage of post-Brexit trade deals has been particularly influential.
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2018 Articles

US Job Market Faces Unexpected Decline as 92,000 Positions Vanish in February

In a surprising twist for the US economy, February witnessed a significant…

Surging Oil Prices Hit $90 Amid Iran Conflict, Raising Inflation Concerns

Crude oil prices have surged past the $90 per barrel mark for…

Surging Oil Prices Threaten Global Inflation Amid Iran Conflict

The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has propelled crude oil…

Global Markets Plunge as Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

** As tensions in the Middle East escalate, global stock markets are…

Global Stock Markets Decline as Oil Prices Surge to Three-Year Highs

Global stock markets are experiencing significant downturns as oil prices soar dramatically,…

Global Stock Markets Plummet Amidst Surge in Oil Prices

Stock markets around the world are experiencing significant declines as oil prices…

US Job Market Faces Unexpected Decline: 92,000 Positions Eliminated in February

In a surprising turn of events, the US economy experienced a significant…

US Job Market Faces Unexpected Decline as 92,000 Positions Vanish in February

In a surprising turn of events, the US economy experienced a significant…

Tanker Crew Trapped as Conflict Escalates in the Strait of Hormuz

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached alarming levels, leaving thousands…

Market Turmoil: Global Stock Indices Plummet Amid Soaring Oil Prices

In a dramatic turn of events, global stock markets are experiencing significant…

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