Economy

MONTHLY WRAP-UP NOV 2021: Markets, Economy & Big China High-Tech Boondoggle

In this Monthly Wrap-up, we discuss the ongoing “Energy Crisis” and a Big China High-Tech Boondoggle.  Actually, I was quite surprised when I came across this information showing how advanced China was compared to the rest of the world in scaling up this transport technology.  And, when I say “Advanced,” I don’t mean in a GOOD WAY…

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METALS, MARKETS & ENERGY UPDATE OCT 31st: More Disruptions In The Global Energy System & Market

The world continues to suffer from more disruption in the global energy system and markets.  In this new Metals, Market & Energy Update, I show what’s happening with the U.S. and global energy inventories.  I also provide information on the Global Gold ETF market and how that is impacting the gold price…

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U.S. ELECTRICITY RATES SURGING: Americans Will Be Paying More For Electricity As Energy Price Spike Higher

Americans are now paying a lot more for electricity and this trend will likely continue in the years to come.  Why?  Unfortunately, the U.S. will continue to ramp up its “Green Energy” of wind and solar, thus making power generation even more expensive.  If you then add rising energy prices on top of that…

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U.S. PUBLIC DEBT NEARS $29 TRILLION: Can The U.S. Government Continue To Pay The Interest Expense?

In just a bit more than a week, the U.S. Government added nearly another HALF-TRILLION in public debt.  Of course, this was due to the “temporary”  lifting of the debt ceiling by the honorable members in the Senate.  However, with adding nearly $500 billion of new debt, the price tag for servicing that debt is…

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METALS, MARKET & ENERGY UPDATE OCT 24th: Energy Crisis Continues To Scare Markets

Is the oil price going up to $200 a barrel?  Some analysts believe we are heading for much higher energy prices.  While this may be the case, we need to look at the fundamental data to understand the energy markets better.  Also, don’t high gasoline prices impact consumer demand?  Sure it does…

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