Monthly Archives: July, 2026
Wealth Tax Fairytales: There Are No Dragons
You know that California is contemplating a tax on residents' wealth. The tax has already been reported to have driven some of the state's...
SILENT TREATMENT: Market Adjusts to Warsh’s Lack of Guidance
The news media and some market participants aren't happy with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's refusal to give up much in the way of...
US Auto Market Moves Toward Electrification, Led by Hybrid Growth
Nearly one-quarter of new light-duty vehicles sold in the United States in the second quarter of 2026 were hybrid, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid...
IEA Forecasts Strong Global Electricity Demand Through 2027
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Electricity Mid-Year Update 2026 forecasts that global electricity demand will continue to grow rapidly, rising by 3.6% in 2026...
Global Mining Race Intensifies Over Kenya’s Rare-Earth Treasure
Mrima Hill in Kenya's Kwale County, a forested area that is sacred to the indigenous Digo community, has become the focus of an international...