Monthly Archives: May, 2026

“Affiliated:” Private Equity Is the Next Big Thing Coming for YOU: Part XVII

Insurance companies are a dumping ground for private investments, especially those that are “affiliated” with or owned by private equity firms. “There are risks to...

US Natural Gas Pipeline Boom Adds 44.9 Bcf/d by 2027

Developers plan to add about 44.9 billion cubic feet per day of new natural gas pipeline capacity in the United States during 2026 and...

Hong Kong Overtakes Switzerland as Top Global Wealth Hub

Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s largest cross-border wealth hub, managing an estimated $2.9 trillion in international assets in 2025, largely driven...

Pakistan Plans Strategic Oil Reserves After Hormuz Disruptions

Pakistan is planning to build strategic oil reserves and expand fuel storage capacity after disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz exposed the country’s...

GOP Hardliner Bo French Wins Texas Railroad Commission Race

Republican hardliner Bo French defeated incumbent Jim Wright in the Texas Railroad Commission runoff election, signaling growing influence from the far-right wing of the...

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You have read the stories of some incredible savers...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

The Financial Times reports that the shipping industry is...

Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

The Wall Street Journal explains that a surge in...

Natural Gas Breaks Out to 3-Month High

Big upside breakout is bullish for natural gas. Excess...

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...

AI Infrastructure Fuels Surge in High-Speed Battery Demand

Battery startups are increasingly targeting AI data centers as...

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

After meeting monthly strategy report deadlines since 1978, I...

White House Rules Out “FDA for AI” Under Trump Policy

The Financial Times reports that Trump’s administration does not...

My Favorite Leading Indicator

My favorite leading indicator is Young Research’s Moving the...