Monthly Archives: February, 2026
U.S. Power Capacity Additions Set to Reach Record High in 2026
The US Energy Information Administration reports that developers in the United States plan to add about 86 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating...
West Seeks Independent Pricing to Break China’s Rare Earths Grip
The West, particularly the United States, is trying to reduce its dependence on China’s dominance in the rare earths market—especially for neodymium and praseodymium...
There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 9)
There’s nothing wrong with making money slowly because when you do, you tend to listen to good money advice when you hear it. You...
Consumer Spending, Investment Lift Q4 GDP Despite Government Pullback
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025,...
US Existing-Home Sales Drop 8.4% in January 2026
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that U.S. existing‑home sales slowed in early 2026, with January sales down 8.4% from the previous month....