Monthly Archives: March, 2026

China’s NEV Market Continues to Grow but Shows Signs of Slowing

The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies’ March 2026 “China new energy vehicle (NEV) update” finds that China’s NEV market remains large and growing but is...

US Coal Transport Costs Drop to $17.55 per Ton in 2024

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released 2024 data on coal transportation costs for the electric power sector, based on Form EIA-923 submissions from...

Kharg Island Hit to Counter Iran in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announced that US forces bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, hitting military targets while sparing oil facilities, the heart of Iran’s export economy. The...

There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 18)

You and I know there’s nothing wrong with making money slowly. When you make money slowly, you set your course by doing what you...

China Criticizes Panama for Scrapping HK Port Contracts

COSCO Shipping has suspended operations at Balboa Port, located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. The move follows a ruling by the...

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America’s Nuclear Comeback: Five States Chosen for $50 Billion Energy Push

The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected Utah, Tennessee,...

The Pickpocket of New York

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Will Mamdani’s Grocery Stores Deliver Savings or Regret?

A Bloomberg Opinion article examines that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s...

Government Grocers: No Free Lunch

You may have heard that New York City Mayor...

Mamdani’s War on Landlords

You would think that in New York, a city...

US Economy Grows 1.5% in Second Quarter

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the...

China’s Oil Imports Plunge as Higher Prices Hit Demand

China, the world’s largest crude oil importer, cut its...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...

Michigan Auto Manufacturing Revival Takes Center Stage

The White House says President Donald Trump is returning...

Exxon, Chevron Ride Oil Surge to Strong Q2 Profits

The Wall Street Journal reports that ExxonMobil and Chevron...