Ships Navigate the Tehran Toll Booth in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has effectively turned the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy chokepoint — into a tollbooth, requiring some commercial vessels to pay...
Survive and Thrive March 2026: How Long Will the War Last?
Dear Survivor,
How long will the war in the Persian Gulf last? That's the question on everyone's mind. The market isn't sure as announcements of...
Higher Prices, Cautious Drilling: Inside U.S. Oil Outlook
According to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey, US exploration and production firms report that average oil prices of about $43 per barrel are needed...
Job Market Cooled Slightly in February
US job openings held steady at 6.9 million in February, while hires fell to 4.8 million, marking the lowest hiring rate since April 2020,...
US Retail Sales Rise 0.6% in February 2026, MARTS Shows
The Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey (MARTS) provides early estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales based on a sample...
Domestic Coal Use Rises 12% as Exports Fall
US coal exports fell 16 million short tons in 2025 to 93 MMst, marking the first decline after four years of growth, according to...
There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 19)
When Your Survival Guy started my series “There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly,” the idea was to show you that yes, you can...
US Crude Oil Hits Record 13.6 Million Barrels Per Day in 2025
US crude oil production reached a record 13.6 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2025, up 3% from 2024, according to the US Energy...
US Moves to Maintain Coal Generation to Prevent Blackouts
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to keep Unit 1 of the Craig Station coal plant in Colorado operational,...
Australia Leverages LNG Exports to Secure Asian Fuel Supplies
Australia is looking to leverage its position as a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter to Asia to help secure fuel supplies amid global...