Monthly Archives: January 2018

Traders ramp oil prices as Aramco underwriting fees dangle ahead

Oil is bouncing again, with the price of a European Brent barrel passing $70 today–more than doubling since 2014, and WTIC above $64 for the first time in more than three years.  Speculators are piling on, spiking volatility and price … Continue reading

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Canada sees the future, ups investment in EV infrastructure

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources yesterday announced a $120-million investment to expand the network of electric vehicle charging and alternative refueling stations across the nation “to encourage Canadians to reduce their carbon footprint”.  Additional benefits will be improved air quality, … Continue reading

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Home-equity gutting: nightmare on main street continues

Paid-for-homes are a refuge of peace and shelter.  Homes continually gutted of equity are financial calamities waiting to happen.  Central bank-inspired speculation has wrought another nightmare on main street.  See: Home equity hits record high and here’s how homeowners are … Continue reading

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