Tom West

​The U.S. dollar jumped on Monday ⁠as soaring oil prices sent investors scrambling for cash on worries that a protracted Middle East war could severely disrupt energy supplies and hurt ‌global growth. The euro and sterling were left trading 0.5% and 0.6% ... See more

Trinity Audioplayer ready... After one of my recent columns in which I took umbrage with the values and practices of the current administration, I was approached by an individual who questioned my consistency relative to judgement. He indicated that becau... See more

Can't find what you're looking for? Can't find what you're looking for? he dollar surged on Monday as soaring oil prices sent investors scrambling for cash on worries that a protracted Middle East war could severely disrupt energy supplies and hurt global... See more

Dollar surges as Middle East war sends oil above $110 a barrel FILE PHOTO: Dollar banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo · Reuters By Tom Westbrook and Jiaxing Li Mon, 9 March 2026 ... See more

If one lives long enough, sometimes one rubs shoulders with greatness and does not even realize it. Forget your Red Baron, Eddie Rickenbacker or Jimmy Doolittle. This is a story about the greatest aerial dogfight in aviation history. I personally knew the... See more