Monthly Archives: June, 2026

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 7

OK, you retired, and you’ve found your stride in your retirement life. You’ve been through growing pains like a toddler learning to walk, and...

Job Openings and Hiring Show Little Change

The US labor market showed little change in May 2026, with job openings remaining at 7.6 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’...

Iran War Shock Pushes India to Diversify Oil Imports

India plans to expand its strategic petroleum reserves and diversify oil supplies after the Iran war highlighted risks from heavy dependence on Middle Eastern...

US Refinery Capacity Falls after Major Plant Closures

US operable refinery capacity fell to 18.2 million barrels per calendar day (b/cd) on January 1, 2026, a decline of more than 250,000 b/cd...

Gold Falls on Strong Dollar, Higher Rate Expectations

Gold prices have fallen below $4,000 per ounce, putting the metal on track for its worst quarterly performance in more than a decade. The...

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Breaking Down California’s Gas Prices

California consistently has the highest gasoline prices in the...

U.S. Median Weekly Earnings Rise in Q2 2025, Outpacing Inflation

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in...

Battery Storage Boom Powers the US Energy Transition

According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), utility-scale...

Pentagon Backs Sila’s Silicon-Carbon Battery Technology With $1.4B Loan

Sila has secured a $1.4 billion loan from the...

CAUGHT IN A VICE: Private Equity Is the Next Big Thing Coming for YOU: Part XXIII

Imagine being able to afford not paying your monthly...

Facebook’s Fatal Flaw Exposed

Has he gone mad? Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s CEO announced...

The Revolt

President Obama has a revolt on his hands. This...

Retail Sales Growth Worrisome

Growth in sales at retail chain stores has fallen...

Monday Melee: Zero Rates for Longer

What We’re Reading • Stuck on Zero • If Only the...

Big Money, Big Costs

Great piece by Jason Zweig of the WSJ on...