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...