Monthly Archives: March, 2026

US Exports Boosted by Metals, Capital Goods, and Aircraft

The Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that in January, the U.S. goods and services trade deficit fell to $54.5 billion, down $18.4 billion from...

US to Release 172M Barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced that the International Energy Agency (IEA) approved a coordinated release of 400 million barrels of oil and...

Trump Administration Reports Trillions in New US Investments

Since taking office, the administration reports that it has spurred trillions of dollars in new US-based investment by major corporations and international partners. These...

Financial Armadillo: Are You a Compounding Machine?

UPDATE 3.11.26: You may have been following Dick Young's advice since you read his book, Financial Armadillo Strategy. That's coming up on forty years...

Saudi and UAE Pipelines Offer Limited Bypass Around Hormuz

The International Energy Agency (IEA) factsheet on the Strait of Hormuz highlights its role as one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints....

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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

In my conversations with you, a long-time client, you...

Will Mamdani’s Grocery Stores Deliver Savings or Regret?

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

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...

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...

Exxon, Chevron Ride Oil Surge to Strong Q2 Profits

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