Monthly Archives: August, 2024

Chinese Exports Deflated Bull Spirits in the Copper Market

Andy Home of Reuters reports that the break in normal Chinese copper trade patterns has punctured a bull narrative of constrained supply and cyclical...

Some Housekeeping on Transferring from Vanguard to Fidelity

This morning, Your Survival Guy would like to clarify a few housekeeping items for you regarding transferring your accounts from Vanguard to Fidelity. When...

The Road to a Diversified Chip Supply Chain Shaping Up

Mark Maurer of The Wall Street Journal reports that the manufacturer of power chips and sensors used in electric vehicles recently unveiled plans for...

Well Productivity Is Contributing to Permian Production Gains

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that Permian production forecast growth is driven by well productivity and pipeline capacity. They write: In our latest Short-Term Energy...

Canada’s Freight Rail Networks at a Standstill

Paul Viera of The Wall Street Journal reports that Canada's government has declined to intervene in labor conflict between railway unions and the country's...

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Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

The Financial Times reports that the shipping industry is...

US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

Foreign direct investment in the United States climbed to...

There’s Saving, and Saving Til It Hurts

You have read the stories of some incredible savers...

Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

The Wall Street Journal explains that a surge in...

“I Want Preservation of Principal and Growth”

In my conversations with a few prospective clients, not...

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 8

When the song “Down the Road” (the Kenny Chesney...

Natural Gas Breaks Out to 3-Month High

Big upside breakout is bullish for natural gas. Excess...

US Trade Balance Improves From 2025 Levels Despite May Setback

The US Census Bureau and the US Bureau of...

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

After meeting monthly strategy report deadlines since 1978, I...

War-Driven LNG Disruptions Reshape Global Energy Markets

The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that the war...