Monthly Archives: October, 2024

Dreaming of Queen Mary 2, MJ, and YOU

Earlier this month, the ocean liner Queen Mary 2 was anchored in Newport. “I know you,” I thought to myself, remembering the Atlantic crossing...

Fossil Fuels Prove Their Reliability During Colombia’s Drought

Andrea Jaramillo of Bloomberg reports that Colombia Hydropower, which provides 70% of energy, is vulnerable to droughts. The dry conditions have Colombia leaning on...

Appalachia’s Logging Equipment ‘Don’t Run on Unicorn Piss and Fairy Dust’

Paul Kiernan of The Wall Street Journal reports that a series of shocks has accelerated the decline of the hardwood industry. Keirnan reports: There aren’t...

Russian LNG Tankers Sitting Afloat with Nowhere to Go

Anna Shiryaevskaya of Bloomberg reports that Russian LNG tankers in the midst of Western sanctions are sitting afloat with buyers scarce. Shiryaevskaya writes: Tankers carrying...

With Stocks Up, How’s Your Portfolio Risk?

With stocks having a banner year, today may be a good time to look at your overall asset allocation. Do you have enough bond...

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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...