Monthly Archives: April, 2023

April RAGE Gauge: A Private Spa Not the Public Pool

OK, my latest RAGE Gauge is in, and it’s not pretty. What did you expect me to say? The black swan isn’t gone for...

Luxury Rally Drives LVMH Onto Top 10 Most Valuable Companies List

A rally in sales of luxury goods has put the world's largest luxury house, LVMH, among the top 10 largest companies, with a market...

When Rates Are This High, I Pay Attention

What you’re looking at is a snapshot of the yield curve at certain points in recent history and today. My, how far we’ve come....

Friends, Come with Me on a Road Less Traveled

You’ve come a long way. Pretty nice view, isn’t it? Look at your savings. Who would have imagined you’d be where you are today?...

America Experiencing a Factory Building Boom

After COVID-19 supply chain struggles raised red flags about dependence on imports from China and elsewhere, many companies are building new production facilities in...

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Wealth Tax Fairytales: There Are No Dragons

You know that California is contemplating a tax on...

When I Think about Fidelity Investments and YOU

When I think about Fidelity Investments and you, I’m...

Constitution Pipeline Seeks Long-Term Gas Buyers

The proposed Constitution Pipeline, backed by President Donald Trump...

There Are Miracles After You Turn 65

Yesterday, Your Survival Guy talked about the money-making power...

US Auto Market Moves Toward Electrification, Led by Hybrid Growth

Nearly one-quarter of new light-duty vehicles sold in the...

FERC Orders New Grid Rules for AI and Data Centers

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has directed the...

SILENT TREATMENT: Market Adjusts to Warsh’s Lack of Guidance

The news media and some market participants aren't happy...

IEA Forecasts Strong Global Electricity Demand Through 2027

The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Electricity Mid-Year Update 2026...

Global Mining Race Intensifies Over Kenya’s Rare-Earth Treasure

Mrima Hill in Kenya's Kwale County, a forested area...

Remote Work, Layoffs, and Rising Costs Reshape Seattle’s Economy

Seattle, once a symbol of booming tech growth and...