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Harvard Business Review | Finance & Economy
 

March 24, 2026

 

The Oil Shock Is Here. And We’re Just Beginning to Feel It.

By Thomas Stackpole

Energy analyst Rory Johnston tells HBR “I fear it will break the system.”

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Will the Iran War Deliver a Long-Predicted U.S. Recession? by Paul Swartz and Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak

Watch the length of the conflict and how shocks compound. Read more >

 

10 Rules for Navigating the Next Chapter of Global Tariffs by Tom Linton

How to turn constant disruption into an advantage. Read more >

 

 

Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost by Kevin Koharki, et al.

They’re often payroll in disguise. Here’s how boards can get a clearer picture of the real accounting. Read more >

 

Retirement Has Changed. How You Plan for It Should, Too. by John Coleman

Stop asking “When can I stop working?” and start asking “How can I build the financial flexibility for the life I want to live?” Read more >

 
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