Monthly Archives: August, 2025

Hydrogen Production to Increase 80% by 2050

The Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025) projects an 80% increase in hydrogen production by 2050, primarily from steam methane reforming (SMR), which will supply...

Trade Showdown: Trump to Raise Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Deals

Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Indian exports in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. He accused India of profiting from...

Switzerland Seeks Positive Trade Resolution with US

Switzerland is negotiating with the US after a surprise announcement of a 39% tariff on Swiss exports, set to take effect Thursday, according to...

Overcapacity Crisis: China’s Solar Giants Shed Jobs Amid Price Wars

China’s top solar companies, including Longi and Jinko Solar, cut nearly one-third of their workforce last year due to falling prices and industry losses,...

Survive and Thrive July 2025: “It’s Saving Me Too”

Dear Survivor, 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...

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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...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

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

Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

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

Natural Gas Breaks Out to 3-Month High

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

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

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

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

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

AI Infrastructure Fuels Surge in High-Speed Battery Demand

Battery startups are increasingly targeting AI data centers as...

White House Rules Out “FDA for AI” Under Trump Policy

The Financial Times reports that Trump’s administration does not...

My Favorite Leading Indicator

My favorite leading indicator is Young Research’s Moving the...