Monthly Archives: July, 2026

“Unlimited” AI Cash Drives Boom in Trades

Your Survival Guy is a big fan of Mike Rowe and his efforts to increase participation in the trades. But nothing gets people motivated...

US Economy Grows 1.5% in Second Quarter

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported that the US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026,...

Federal Reserve Signals Patience on Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve’s July 2026 meeting kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% as officials continued to balance persistent inflation risks with economic growth. Chairman...

Is HMM Seeing a Shipping Downturn Before Others Do?

South Korea’s HMM is shifting away from expanding its container fleet and moving toward energy shipping, pausing plans for at least 10 new 13,000-TEU...

Microsoft’s AI Bet Drives Fastest Azure Growth in Years

Bloomberg reports that Microsoft delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with $90 billion in revenue (up 18% year over year) and 43% Azure cloud growth, surpassing...

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Your Survival Guy Preparing to Depart for Paris

Your Survival Guy is preparing to depart for Paris...

You Can Sink Your Teeth into Today’s Yields

You can sink your teeth into today’s yields. But...

Trump Orders Temporary Diesel Tax Relief

The White House order, issued October 5, 2026, provides...

Don’t Be Blindsided by the “Smart” Guys

It wasn’t that long ago that a pension manager...

Supercars, Bonds, the Value of the Dollar, and You

Happy Friday. Your Survival Guy is excited about the...

Advancing Rare-Earth-Free Motor Technology

Moog Inc. and Niron Magnetics will jointly showcase their...

Alaska’s 223-Mile Power Project Gets $150M Federal Boost

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to provide up...

Fiber and Copper Become Critical to the AI Buildout

Corning’s $3 billion fiber deal with AT&T highlights how...

A Look Inside America’s Rising Winter Energy Bills

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects winter energy costs...

China Holds Back Gasoline and Diesel Shipments

China has canceled some October gasoline and diesel exports...