Monthly Archives: May, 2026

You Can’t Be Too Rich, or Too Skinny

You’re going to want to pay attention to a piece I wrote for you earlier this week because it relates 100% to you. It’s...

Rising Global Demand Pushes US Energy Trade to New Records

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the United States reached record energy export levels in 2025, exporting 31 quadrillion British thermal units...

US Tariff Risks Drive Volatility in Global Copper Prices

In the Reuters commentary “Copper braces for another round of US tariff roulette”, Andy Home writes that copper markets are bracing for renewed volatility...

UK Heatwave Fuels Debate Over Air Conditioning in Homes

The Financial Times article “Britain’s Heatwave Sparks Debate Over Air Conditioning in Homes,” highlights renewed discussion over whether more UK homes should include air...

IEA Sees Global Energy Investment Reaching Record $3.4 Trillion

The International Energy Agency said in its “World Energy Investment 2026” report that global energy investment is expected to reach a record $3.4 trillion...

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Why Diesel Prices Have Surged Across the U.S.

U.S. diesel prices have risen sharply due to high...

WHAT INDEPENDENCE? The Fed and Treasury Are Yin and Yang

In The Wall Street Journal, Judy Shelton explains that...

How to Become a Millionaire in Only Three Words

When we talk about how you became a millionaire,...

Venezuelan Oil Exports to the U.S. Surge in 2026

The United States significantly increased its imports of Venezuelan...

The Investment Idea that made Warren Buffett Billions

Last week E.J. posted part I in his series on...

Wisdom from The Intelligent Investor

Wisdom from Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor, first published...

The Dow’s Dismal Performance

This is an excerpt from the August 2014 issue...

DOE Launches Genesis Mission Consortium to Accelerate AI-Driven Science

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the launch...

This is Why Economic Policy Keeps Getting Worse

Noah Smith wrote a piece last week for Bloomberg...

BEA Reports Growth in U.S. Exports and Imports

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the...