Monthly Archives: March, 2026

Commercial and Industrial Demand Pushes US Power Generation Up

In 2025, US electricity net generation reached a record 4.43 terawatthours (TWh), a 2.8% increase over 2024, surpassing previous historical highs dating back to...

US Nonfarm Productivity Rises 2.8% in Q4 2025

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nonfarm business productivity rose 2.8% in Q4 2025, with unit labor costs up 2.8%. Annual productivity...

There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 13)

“If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me,” is one of Your Survival Guy’s favorite song phrases. Because when markets get volatile like they are...

Communism Ruined Venezuela’s Productivity

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reports that Venezuela’s productivity collapsed over the past decade of communist rule, with output per worker —...

US Wine Industry Faces Multi-Year Demand Correction

The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) State of the U.S. Wine Industry 2026 report finds that the American wine sector is in the midst of...

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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...