Monthly Archives: August, 2025

Turbulence Ahead: Jet Fuel Consumption Stalls

US jet fuel consumption growth has slowed in 2025 after a rapid rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the US Energy Information Administration....

US Home-Price Growth Slows to Lowest Rate Since 2023

Bloomberg reports that the US home-price growth slowed for the fifth consecutive month in June, rising just 1.9% year-over-year, the smallest gain since summer...

Your Survival Guy: IRAs and 401(k) Being Targeted

Your Survival Guy wants you to pay attention to what’s happening with your retirement accounts, namely IRAs and 401(k)s. And you may want to...

Hyundai’s Georgia Plant Blends Automation with Human Skill

At Hyundai’s new high-tech factory in Georgia, robots handle most welding, inspections, and heavy tasks, while humans focus on quality control and detailed assembly...

Natural Gas Demand Grows Despite Decline in Power Sector Use

US natural gas consumption is forecast to rise 1% in 2025 to a record 91.4 billion cubic feet per day, driven by higher residential...

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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...

“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...

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...

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

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

Small Business Confidence Rises

The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism hit a...