Monthly Archives: April, 2026

Saint Laurent: Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 10)

You can learn a lot about the world from your couch, but what’s the fun in that? And yes, I love the quote by...

US Economy Grows 2.0% as Growth Rebounds in Early 2026

Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the US real GDP grew at an annual rate of 2.0% in Q1 2026, up from 0.5% in the...

New Study Flags AI Data Centers as Major Test for US Electricity Grid

A RAND study finds that rapidly growing electricity demand from AI data centers could strain the US power grid, especially because new capacity is...

Split Fed Decision Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

The Federal Reserve reports that US economic activity is expanding at a solid pace, with low job gains, a stable unemployment rate, and elevated...

Paris Madame? Are You Spending Your Money Foolishly? (Part 9)

Want to go to Paris? Wondering if now is a good time to go? Good question, because when it comes to Paris, especially with...

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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...

US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

Foreign direct investment in the United States climbed to...

“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...