Monthly Archives: July, 2026
Homebuilding Rises, but Single-Family Construction Remains Soft
According to the US Census, the US housing construction posted mixed results in June as total housing starts rose 19% from May to a...
Chevron and Iraq Plan New Oil Route to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
The Financial Times reports that Chevron and Iraq are advancing plans for a new pipeline network to create alternative oil export routes and reduce...
Barometers on the Stock Market, Socialism, and YOU
You don’t need a newspaper, computer, or phone to know what’s going on in the stock market. Simply take a stroll to the waterfront...
Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Shook Global Oil Markets
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA)Â reports that global petroleum markets experienced significant volatility during the second quarter of 2026 as disruptions in the Strait...
IEA Warns of Growing Risks in Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The International Energy Agency’s Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026 report states that global demand for critical minerals continues to rise, while supply chains face...