DOE Advances AI Infrastructure with Four Strategic Site Selections
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of four sites—Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Reservation, Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, and Savannah...
Chevron Gets Green Light to Restart Oil Work in Venezuela
The Trump administration has quietly approved a specific license allowing Chevron to restart operations in Venezuela, signaling a shift toward prioritizing energy interests over...
Natural Gas Volatility Declines as Storage Levels Stabilize
The US Energy Information Administration reports that the average historical volatility in daily Henry Hub front-month natural gas futures decreased from 81% in late...
Your Survival Guy: “It’s Saving Me Too”
Your Survival Guy was having a typical, non-typical call with a client yesterday. It was typical because we talk regularly, and non-typical because of...
China’s Growth Slows: Forecast Cut as LEI Declines for Third Month
China’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) fell by 0.2% in June 2025—its third consecutive monthly decline—driven by weak consumer confidence, falling export orders, and a...
High Coal Inventories Support Power Sector Through 2026
The US Energy Information Administration reports that US coal-fired power plants are expected to remain well-stocked through 2026, maintaining 90–120 days’ worth of coal...
Speeding the AI Revolution: Deregulation at the Heart of Trump’s Plan
The America’s AI Action Plan, released by the White House on July 23, 2025, marks a major shift toward pro-growth, pro-industry AI policy. It...
U.S. Labor Market Holds Steady as State Trends Vary
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in May, U.S. job market activity showed little overall change, though some state-level shifts occurred. Job...
“We Are at Teklanika River Campground in Denali”
I hope you’re living your best retirement life like my long-time clients who write:
Hi E.J.,
We are at Teklanika River Campground in Denali National Park.
NO...
Trump Calls for No Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Sales
During a press conference following a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, President Trump expressed his support for ending capital gains...