Charles Knowles | The Procurator

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Charles Knowles

Charles Knowles writes about international and domestic business, exploring the trends, strategies, and economic forces that shape organizations in an increasingly interconnected world. His work examines market developments, corporate leadership, and industry innovation to provide readers with practical insights into business growth, competition, and long-term success.

Middle East

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Let the Oil Flow

Jun 17, 2026

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3 min read

Let the Oil Flow

The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding Sunday. The Strait of Hormuz opens Friday. Here is what the deal is, what it is not, and why the distinction matters.

Charles Knowles

Technology

The AI Race Has a Power Problem

Jun 13, 2026

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4 min read

The AI Race Has a Power Problem

Electricity, not intelligence, is what separates the winners from the losers in the infrastructure race defining this decade.

Charles Knowles

Geopolitics

The Room Where the World Is Being Decided

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

The Room Where the World Is Being Decided

Trump and Xi meet in Beijing for the first time in seven months. What was said, what wasn't, and what it means.

Ronan Hechema, +1

Middle East

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After 59 Years, the UAE Just Walked Out on OPEC. Here's Why That Matters.

May 13, 2026

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3 min read

After 59 Years, the UAE Just Walked Out on OPEC. Here's Why That Matters.

The UAE's quiet exit from OPEC — timed at the worst possible moment for the cartel and the best possible moment for Abu Dhabi

Charles Knowles

Eight Cases, Four Stocks

May 11, 2026

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1 min read

Eight Cases, Four Stocks

Hantavirus Outbreak Sends Pharma Stocks Surging — But Analysts Say Don't Get Carried Away

Charles Knowles

MARKET WATCH | Week of May 5–9, 2026

May 10, 2026

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2 min read

MARKET WATCH | Week of May 5–9, 2026

Six Straight. Markets Hit New Records as Tech Leads the Charge

Ronan Hechema, +3

Africa

Philanthropy Spotlight: Major Donors Back IoT-Driven Solutions for Climate Resilience and Rural Development in 2026

May 4, 2026

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2 min read

Philanthropy Spotlight: Major Donors Back IoT-Driven Solutions for Climate Resilience and Rural Development in 2026

Charles Knowles

Economics

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Federal Reserve Update: Jerome Powell to Remain on Board as Governor After Chair Term Ends

Apr 29, 2026

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2 min read

Federal Reserve Update: Jerome Powell to Remain on Board as Governor After Chair Term Ends

Powell’s Surprise Decision Preserves Fed Independence During Leadership Transition

Charles Knowles

Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Modest Growth Expected Amid Delivery Miss and Energy Storage Strength

Apr 23, 2026

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2 min read

Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Modest Growth Expected Amid Delivery Miss and Energy Storage Strength

Charles Knowles

Market Report: April 22, 2026 – S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Reach New All-Time Highs Amid Renewed Rally

Apr 22, 2026

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3 min read

Market Report: April 22, 2026 – S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Reach New All-Time Highs Amid Renewed Rally

Ronan Hechema, +1

Middle East

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Iran Update: A Fragile Ceasefire Amid High Stakes

Apr 9, 2026

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4 min read

Iran Update: A Fragile Ceasefire Amid High Stakes

Conflict Updates as of April 6th

Ronan Hechema, +1

Economic Distortions Arising from Import Tariffs in the United States

Jan 8, 2026

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14 min read

Economic Distortions Arising from Import Tariffs in the United States

Why The Harms of Economic Tariffs on Imports Within the United States of America Outweigh the Benefits

Charles Knowles