Monthly Archives: January, 2026

Are Private Equity and Credit Right for Your 401(k)?

The push is on to stuff your 401(k) with private equity and credit products. At the same time, big institutional owners of these products...

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Federal Reserve Chairman

President Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell when...

Reliability Challenges Loom for American Power Grid

NERC’s "2025 Long‑Term Reliability Assessment" finds that the long‑term reliability outlook for the North American bulk power system (BPS) could worsen over the next...

Winter Storm Fern Reverses New England’s Electricity Flow with Canada

The US Energy Information Administration reported that the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) — a 1,200 MW high‑voltage transmission line connecting Hydro‑Quebec to ISO‑New...

Producer Prices Rise 0.5% in December Amid Steady Service Costs

The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand increased 0.5% in December 2025, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, building on smaller gains...

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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...

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...

Constitution Pipeline Seeks Long-Term Gas Buyers

The proposed Constitution Pipeline, backed by President Donald Trump...

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...