Dick Young

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Richard C. Young is the editor of Young's World Money Forecast, and a contributing editor to both Richardcyoung.com and Youngresearch.com.

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Shook Global Oil Markets

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) 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...

Oil Markets Face a New Supply Crisis as Emergency Buffers Fade

Oil traders warn that renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could pose a major risk to global energy markets, as emergency stockpiles that...

US Producer Prices Post Largest Monthly Drop Since 2022

The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand fell 0.3% in June after rising in the previous two months, while remaining 5.5% higher...

America Becomes the Engine of Global LNG Growth

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade reached a record 56.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2025, up 5.4% from the previous year,...

A Rhode Island Reckoning

Houthi Threats Test Mecca Pact

Houthi rebels have captured key positions near the Red...

Solar Growth Threatens Utility Revenues

The Financial Times describes how cheap Chinese solar panels...

China Calls AI Slowdown Fears ‘Fearmongering’

China has pushed back against calls from U.S. AI...

AI Leaders Face a Dilemma: Win the Race or Slow It Down

The Fortune article, "AI’s leaders have a problem: They...