Yearly Archives: 2026

Preparing for Independence Day

I hope you are getting together with family and friends this holiday weekend. I’m sure there will be plenty to talk about. If you...

DOE Takes Aim at Appliance Mandates

The US Department of Energy has proposed changes to permanently revise the federal process for setting energy efficiency standards for household appliances, aiming to...

Iran’s Floating Oil Stockpile Swells as Buyers Pull Back

Iran is struggling to sell its oil despite a temporary easing of US restrictions, with more than 58 million barrels of crude and condensate...

US Jobs Report Signals a Slowing but Stable Economy

US job growth remained modest in June, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 57,000 while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, according to the...

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US Foreign Investment Surges 50% in 2025

Foreign direct investment in the United States climbed to...

There’s Saving, and Saving Til It Hurts

You have read the stories of some incredible savers...

Shipping Reverts to Fossil Fuels

The Financial Times reports that the shipping industry is...

Oil Glut Weakens Iran’s Leverage in Diplomatic Talks

The Wall Street Journal explains that a surge in...

Natural Gas Breaks Out to 3-Month High

Big upside breakout is bullish for natural gas. Excess...

“Honey, I Think It’s Time I Retire:” Part 8

When the song “Down the Road” (the Kenny Chesney...

The Final Richard C. Young’s Intelligence Report

After meeting monthly strategy report deadlines since 1978, I...

AI Infrastructure Fuels Surge in High-Speed Battery Demand

Battery startups are increasingly targeting AI data centers as...

White House Rules Out “FDA for AI” Under Trump Policy

The Financial Times reports that Trump’s administration does not...

My Favorite Leading Indicator

My favorite leading indicator is Young Research’s Moving the...