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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Climate Change: Money, Politics & Scandals SHARE
"With all the hysteria, all the fear, all the phony science, could it be that manmade global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people? I believe it is." - US Senator James M Inhofe (Republican -" Oklahoma), 28 July 2003.
Such is the rallying cry of the climate change denial movement. Since Senator Inhofe made this statement seven years ago, the drive to discredit climate change and the science
Climate Change: Money, Politics & Scandals SHARE
"With all the hysteria, all the fear, all the phony science, could it be that manmade global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people? I believe it is." - US Senator James M Inhofe (Republican -" Oklahoma), 28 July 2003.
Such is the rallying cry of the climate change denial movement. Since Senator Inhofe made this statement seven years ago, the drive to discredit climate change and the science
Monday, February 8, 2010
Rogue Aluminium Shipments Suggest Chinese Metal Stockpiles are Being Re-Exported SHARE
Recent aluminium shipments to Japan could have critical implications for the metal markets. It's reported that large aluminium stockpiles in Shanghai
Rogue Aluminium Shipments Suggest Chinese Metal Stockpiles are Being Re-Exported SHARE
Recent aluminium shipments to Japan could have critical implications for the metal markets. It's reported that large aluminium stockpiles in Shanghai
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Oil Price Alert: Oil Plunges, Bond Markets Vote America SHARE
As widely reported, the fall in WTI was part of a larger sell-off in commodities. Triggered by strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
With all the focus on yesterday's selling, there was less press on the things being bought. Most notably U.S. Treasury notes.
Oil Price Alert: Oil Plunges, Bond Markets Vote America SHARE
As widely reported, the fall in WTI was part of a larger sell-off in commodities. Triggered by strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
With all the focus on yesterday's selling, there was less press on the things being bought. Most notably U.S. Treasury notes.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Is China's Success Coming at the Expense of it's Neighbours SHARE
During the decade after the 1997 Asian financial crisis, China was generally seen throughout East Asia as a friendly alternative power-center to the American-led Washington-consensus that told countries in trouble they had to force their banks to declare their bad loans and clean up the political influence of big finance â€" commands which, of course, the US completely ignored when its own banking & insurance sectors
Is China's Success Coming at the Expense of it's Neighbours SHARE
During the decade after the 1997 Asian financial crisis, China was generally seen throughout East Asia as a friendly alternative power-center to the American-led Washington-consensus that told countries in trouble they had to force their banks to declare their bad loans and clean up the political influence of big finance â€" commands which, of course, the US completely ignored when its own banking & insurance sectors
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Problem With Price Forecasting - Is There a Better Way? SHARE
People watching commodities markets love to make predictions. On where prices will be a year, two years or ten years from now. Every brokerage house turns out a slate of forecast prices for oil, copper, sugar and every other hard asset.
The Problem With Price Forecasting - Is There a Better Way? SHARE
People watching commodities markets love to make predictions. On where prices will be a year, two years or ten years from now. Every brokerage house turns out a slate of forecast prices for oil, copper, sugar and every other hard asset.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wind Power and Renewables Under Fire over Corruption and Shortcuts SHARE
In a global economic scene dominated by continuing uncertainty, one of the few "sure bets" has SEEMED to be the "green tech / cleantech" sector.
But in the last few months, significant bumps have appeared in what has almost universally been considered one of the few relatively unblocked roads to "certain" prosperity â€" at least according to obsessive enthusiasts like Tom Friedman.
Wind Power and Renewables Under Fire over Corruption and Shortcuts SHARE
In a global economic scene dominated by continuing uncertainty, one of the few "sure bets" has SEEMED to be the "green tech / cleantech" sector.
But in the last few months, significant bumps have appeared in what has almost universally been considered one of the few relatively unblocked roads to "certain" prosperity â€" at least according to obsessive enthusiasts like Tom Friedman.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Energy Funds Adjust positions to reflect an anticipated change in trading limit guidelines SHARE
Increasingly, it would seem the government is intent on curbing speculation and contract ownership of core commodities. Starting last summer, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, began to debate new position limits on traders and speculators in the energy complex. Regulators blame the big spike in commodities in 2008 on hedge funds and other speculators and have decided to impose limits on contracts.
Energy Funds Adjust positions to reflect an anticipated change in trading limit guidelines SHARE
Increasingly, it would seem the government is intent on curbing speculation and contract ownership of core commodities. Starting last summer, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, began to debate new position limits on traders and speculators in the energy complex. Regulators blame the big spike in commodities in 2008 on hedge funds and other speculators and have decided to impose limits on contracts.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
A Mortally Wounded Private Sector SHARE
The problem of all this debt and fiscal profligacy is clear. Every dollar of debt is a promise to tax that same dollar in the future"and with interest. Estimates indicate that the publically traded debt will rise to $18.5 trillion by 2020. To compare, the total National debt outstanding today is already an unbelievable $12.3 trillion and the publically traded portion of that debt is $7.7 trillion. Having publically traded debt
A Mortally Wounded Private Sector SHARE
The problem of all this debt and fiscal profligacy is clear. Every dollar of debt is a promise to tax that same dollar in the future"and with interest. Estimates indicate that the publically traded debt will rise to $18.5 trillion by 2020. To compare, the total National debt outstanding today is already an unbelievable $12.3 trillion and the publically traded portion of that debt is $7.7 trillion. Having publically traded debt
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
As the Middle East Peace Talks Hit Deadlock, Talk of Israel Joining the European Union Increases SHARE
The Middle East peace talks are at a deadlock. Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians to move ahead with the plan established by the so-called Quartet â€" the US., U.N., EU and Russia -- have faltered and come to a complete standstill. Continuing with this inertia will have a long-term negative effect on the future of the region both from a political point of view as well as from a business perspective.
As the Middle East Peace Talks Hit Deadlock, Talk of Israel Joining the European Union Increases SHARE
The Middle East peace talks are at a deadlock. Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians to move ahead with the plan established by the so-called Quartet â€" the US., U.N., EU and Russia -- have faltered and come to a complete standstill. Continuing with this inertia will have a long-term negative effect on the future of the region both from a political point of view as well as from a business perspective.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Oil and Gas Industry Weathers Shifting Climate SHARE
Often the green movement's whipping boy, the oil and gas sector has no chance of escaping the scourge of climate change, an issue that everyone from international leaders to even Osama bin Laden are bemoaning these days.
Oil and Gas Industry Weathers Shifting Climate SHARE
Often the green movement's whipping boy, the oil and gas sector has no chance of escaping the scourge of climate change, an issue that everyone from international leaders to even Osama bin Laden are bemoaning these days.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Fix the banks for Good and Save the Middle Class SHARE
The root cause of the credit crisis did not emanate from banks. It was from the government which manipulated the cost of money and its supply. If banks are given a virtual unlimited amount of money for free, they will find a way to lend it out. That's what banks do.
Fix the banks for Good and Save the Middle Class SHARE
The root cause of the credit crisis did not emanate from banks. It was from the government which manipulated the cost of money and its supply. If banks are given a virtual unlimited amount of money for free, they will find a way to lend it out. That's what banks do.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
16 Geopolitical Megatrends that will Affect Every Aspect of your Life: Energy Finance & Health SHARE
The Most Profound Geopolitical Changes in the 21st Century: 16 Megatrends Affecting Your Family and Your Finances. Energy, Pandemics, Warfare, Democracy and much more..
16 Geopolitical Megatrends that will Affect Every Aspect of your Life: Energy Finance & Health SHARE
The Most Profound Geopolitical Changes in the 21st Century: 16 Megatrends Affecting Your Family and Your Finances. Energy, Pandemics, Warfare, Democracy and much more..
Thursday, January 28, 2010
IEA Receives Harsh Criticism Over Oil Production Figures: Say Goodbye to Cheap Oil SHARE
Over the next year or two, you will likely find yourself paying a LOT more at the gas pump. Big changes are taking place in the oil industry . With increased global demand and declining supply, easy oil is not so easy anymore.
IEA Receives Harsh Criticism Over Oil Production Figures: Say Goodbye to Cheap Oil SHARE
Over the next year or two, you will likely find yourself paying a LOT more at the gas pump. Big changes are taking place in the oil industry . With increased global demand and declining supply, easy oil is not so easy anymore.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Canada's Alluring Energy Supply Regaining it's Lustre Despite Continued Criticism SHARE
As the recession fades from the Canadian oil sands and projects delayed amid months of uncertainty score a second chance, criticism has still not simmered down over how these pockets of crude sully the surrounding land in the country's picturesque province of Alberta.
Canada's Alluring Energy Supply Regaining it's Lustre Despite Continued Criticism SHARE
As the recession fades from the Canadian oil sands and projects delayed amid months of uncertainty score a second chance, criticism has still not simmered down over how these pockets of crude sully the surrounding land in the country's picturesque province of Alberta.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Intelligence Report from Capitol Hill SHARE
President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address this evening with the hard pivot to the economy, jobs and financial reform on full display with a focus on tax credits for small business ... House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holds much hyped hearing on federal efforts to bail out AIG with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner today.
Intelligence Report from Capitol Hill SHARE
President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address this evening with the hard pivot to the economy, jobs and financial reform on full display with a focus on tax credits for small business ... House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform holds much hyped hearing on federal efforts to bail out AIG with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner today.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Despite Financial Constraints, Indonesia Continues to Slowly Modernize its Defenses SHARE
Indonesia, although a considerable distance from being a state capable of projecting power, has begun to bring greater focus to its strategic situation, and, at the same time, it is moving toward a consolidation of the Yudhoyono era.
Despite Financial Constraints, Indonesia Continues to Slowly Modernize its Defenses SHARE
Indonesia, although a considerable distance from being a state capable of projecting power, has begun to bring greater focus to its strategic situation, and, at the same time, it is moving toward a consolidation of the Yudhoyono era.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Energy Legislation in 2010 SHARE
On 01/14/2010 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, in a speech before the Geothermal Energy Association, repeated his intention to move a comprehensive energy and climate bill this spring, presumably after a "jobs" bill and a financial reregulation bill are dealt with. As stated earlier, we view the prospects for such a comprehensive energy and climate bill to be poor.
Energy Legislation in 2010 SHARE
On 01/14/2010 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, in a speech before the Geothermal Energy Association, repeated his intention to move a comprehensive energy and climate bill this spring, presumably after a "jobs" bill and a financial reregulation bill are dealt with. As stated earlier, we view the prospects for such a comprehensive energy and climate bill to be poor.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Japan's underused Petroleum Infrastructure Presents Oil Storage Opportunity SHARE
As we've discussed, Japan is using a lot less oil these days. In the last year, Japanese consumption dropped 800,000 barrels per day.
That's leaving the country's petroleum infrastructure under-used. Nippon Oil plans to idle 20% of its refineries by 2015.
Japan's underused Petroleum Infrastructure Presents Oil Storage Opportunity SHARE
As we've discussed, Japan is using a lot less oil these days. In the last year, Japanese consumption dropped 800,000 barrels per day.
That's leaving the country's petroleum infrastructure under-used. Nippon Oil plans to idle 20% of its refineries by 2015.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Get Ready, The market Has Changed SHARE
Bernanke & Geithner are coming under intense fire for their actions. In early 2008: Barron's interviewed 12 Wall Street strategists. ALL of them thought stocks
Get Ready, The market Has Changed SHARE
Bernanke & Geithner are coming under intense fire for their actions. In early 2008: Barron's interviewed 12 Wall Street strategists. ALL of them thought stocks
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Oil's Power as a Political Weapon SHARE
Oil's power as a political weapon became evident during the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict. Arab oil producers reduced their output which meant higher Oil Prices which had an effect on Gasoline and Heating Oil.
Oil's Power as a Political Weapon SHARE
Oil's power as a political weapon became evident during the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict. Arab oil producers reduced their output which meant higher Oil Prices which had an effect on Gasoline and Heating Oil.
