Joseph LaFave

About the author

Joseph LaFave writes about finance, maritime issues, healthcare, the National Guard, and conflicts around the world. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as an EMT in Florida and as an ESH engineer for Lockheed Martin supporting several DoD and NASA satellites. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Oil up slightly as Japan agrees to cease importing Iranian crude

On Monday, several crucial Japanese oil wholesalers announced that come October the firms will cease importing Iranian oil. The announcement, which comes after increased U.S. pressure and the threat of sanctions on any country doing business with Iran, has already caused oil prices to rise, according to a report from Reuters. Japan had been in […]

Cocoa crop in danger after regional violence drives farmers from lands in Cameroon

Escalating violence in the Anglophone region of western Cameroon has threatened production of cocoa, as farmers and production companies are forced to flee the area due to violence. According to a report from Reuters, clashes between separatists and government forces have made the situation too dangerous for agriculture workers to remain safely in the area. […]

Global oil market steady despite uncertainty in Tehran

The global oil market is remaining steady, in part due to the loss of supply from Iran thanks to U.S. sanctions. According to a report from Reuters, energy traders are enthusiastic about the upcoming sanctions, which are set to target the Iranian oil industry in November of this year. Iranian oil production appears to be […]

As lira crumbles, Turkey loses influence in northwestern Syria

The Turkish lira fell further against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday, as the ongoing feud between Ankara and Washington continues without any signs of a resolution. According to Reuters, the dispute between the two NATO countries has been exasperated by the imprisonment of an American Pastor, Andrew Craig Brunson, who faces terrorism charges related to […]

Markets climb after US and Mexico reach trade agreement

Markets climbed late on Monday after the announcement that the United States and Mexico had reached an agreement on the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) after several rounds of negotiations. According to a report from Reuters, both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at “record-highs.” Technology stocks, in particular, saw significant increases in […]