Monthly Archives: February, 2026

Natural Gas Prices Drive Higher Wholesale Electricity Costs

Average day-ahead wholesale electricity prices across most of the Lower 48 states were higher in 2025 than in 2024, largely due to significantly higher...

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US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

Foreign direct investment in the United States climbed to...

Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

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

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...

“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...

My #1 Diversification Tip

I often write about diversification and the benefits diversification...