Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter at The New York Times, examines the former president’s assertions about inflation, taxes and energy.

Locking in future prices can be expensive — and risky. But it can protect producers and consumers from price spikes.

Gas rationing by the Berlin government this winter could hit the German chemical industry and dent the global economy.

The U.K.’s rate of business failure has climbed far above pre-pandemic levels as economic uncertainty reigns.

A reported $1.5 trillion is tied up as collateral on energy markets. That’s making it hard for energy companies to operate.

Coal, natural gas and nuclear plants need water to make the steam that moves turbines, and as a cooling agent.