Monthly Archives: February, 2026

German Chancellor Seeks Stronger Economic Links with China

Arne Delfs of Bloomberg reports that German Chancellor Merz has arrived in Beijing with a large delegation of business leaders in an effort to...

The Blizzard of ‘26

Well, that was historic. Your Survival Guy barely remembers the Blizzard of ’78, but what I do remember is skiing down my neighborhood hill....

Ten Years of US LNG: From First Cargo to Global Leader

The US Energy Information Administration reports that ten years after the first U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export from the Sabine Pass Terminal in...

EU Arctic Policy Review Could Bolster Barents Sea Gas

According to Rystad Energy, a review of the EU’s Arctic policy could help sustain gas development in Norway’s Barents Sea, offering Europe a closer...

There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 10)

When Your Survival Guy was a Survival Kid, my dad brought my sister and me to the bank to open Passport Savings accounts. This was...

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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...

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 #1 Diversification Tip

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