Monthly Archives: July, 2025

Chevron Gets Green Light to Restart Oil Work in Venezuela

The Trump administration has quietly approved a specific license allowing Chevron to restart operations in Venezuela, signaling a shift toward prioritizing energy interests over...

Natural Gas Volatility Declines as Storage Levels Stabilize

The US Energy Information Administration reports that the average historical volatility in daily Henry Hub front-month natural gas futures decreased from 81% in late...

Your Survival Guy: “It’s Saving Me Too”

Your Survival Guy was having a typical, non-typical call with a client yesterday. It was typical because we talk regularly, and non-typical because of...

China’s Growth Slows: Forecast Cut as LEI Declines for Third Month

China’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell by 0.2% in June 2025—its third consecutive monthly decline—driven by weak consumer confidence, falling export orders, and a...

High Coal Inventories Support Power Sector Through 2026

The US Energy Information Administration reports that US coal-fired power plants are expected to remain well-stocked through 2026, maintaining 90–120 days’ worth of coal...

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China Loses Two Decades of Real Estate Gains

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“I Want Preservation of Principal and Growth”

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

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Fusion Power Plant to Be Built in Washington with Microsoft

Helion Energy is preparing to build the world's first...

Iran’s Floating Oil Stockpile Swells as Buyers Pull Back

Iran is struggling to sell its oil despite a...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

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

Qatari LNG Ship Hit as Shipping Risks Rise in Middle East

A Qatari LNG ship was hit by a missile...

Preparing for Independence Day

I hope you are getting together with family and...

US Petroleum Exports Reach Record High in April

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that US...