Monthly Archives: March, 2025

Shaping the Future of LNG Exports

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright just wrapped up his first visit to Houston, Texas as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Energy, where he...

Pipeline Additions Support Growing LNG Export Demand

In 2024, U.S. natural gas pipeline projects added 17.8 Bcf/d of capacity, boosting takeaway from key regions like Appalachia, Haynesville, Permian, and Eagle Ford,...

US Unemployment Drops to 4.0% in January

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in January 2025, unemployment rates were higher in one state and stable in 49 states and...

“I Don’t Understand Bonds,” Says Everybody

“I don’t understand bonds,” says everybody. Which is a shame because bonds are a pretty nice asset to own right about now, as many...

The Power of Gold

As the purchasing power of the American dollar has declined steadily since gold convertibility ended in 1971, the purchasing power of an ounce of...

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The 5 Rules of the Financial Armadillo

In the heart of a bull market in March...

“Make Sure You Have Some Experience Before You…”

I love it when I call you, and you’re...

65 Years of Compounding: No Changes

The article below was written about me way back...

Inside the Fed’s Heated Debate Over Inflation and Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve’s July 28–29 meeting minutes show policymakers...

Junk Bond Yields

What do junk bonds yield today? The table below...

Pennsylvania Pushes Back on Rapid Data Center Expansion

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has imposed new restrictions on...

Philadelphia Manufacturing Outlook Hits a 40-Year High

  The Philadelphia Fed’s August Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey shows that...

New Unemployment Claims Fall to 206,000

The U.S. Department of Labor’s August 20, 2026, Unemployment...

Equities Still Expensive by Historical Standards

Aaron Brown sends investors a note of caution from...

Holiday: Happy Friday from Your Survival Guy

Happy Friday from Your Survival Guy. I hope you’re...