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• Why Central Bank Independence is not all it's Cracked up to be

  Published 09 January 2013 | viewed 4,269 times

  In 2009 a number of prominent economists signed a petition arguing for central bank independence. I was less enthusiastic writing:There is nothing magical about independence…

• Will a $1 Trillion Coin Solve the US Debt Problem?

  Published 08 January 2013 | viewed 8,164 times

  There is a lot of crazy talk out there regarding the minting of a $1 trillion coin to get around the debt ceiling.Today Paul Krugman…

• The Fiscal Deal: It's not all Bad

  Published 03 January 2013 | viewed 4,165 times

  Since most people are complaining about the fiscal agreement, I'll point out a few positives ... first, remember the "fiscal cliff" was about too much…

• Gold Experiences its Longest Growth Streak Since 1920

  Published 02 January 2013 | viewed 4,780 times

  Bloomberg reports that Gold Extends Longest Streak Since 1920 on Central-Bank Stimulus.Gold rose, capping the longest annual gain since at least 1920, on renewed concern…

• Energy Report: Keystone XL and U.S. Natural Gas Exports

  Published 22 December 2012 | viewed 14,717 times

  This is our last newsletter for 2012, so along with wishing you Happy Holidays, we’d like to leave you with a few notes on what…

• The Investment for 2013: Solar Oil Extraction

  Published 22 December 2012 | viewed 8,626 times

  Two words can change everything when they are combined: solar and crude. We’re just getting started with this in earnest, but what we’re talking about…

• America's Denial Damages Climate Change Efforts

  Published 14 December 2012 | viewed 4,983 times

  Given safe haven from the impact of climate change by their privilege and wealth, the decision-making elite of the US has no intention of making…

• Mervin King Warns of Global Currency Wars

  Published 11 December 2012 | viewed 4,651 times

  The head of the Bank of England warned on Monday that too many countries were trying to weaken their currencies to offset the impact of…

• One to Watch: Dow Chemical Cuts Energy Costs by $9 Billion

  Published 07 December 2012 | viewed 8,145 times

  Dow Chemical Co. (DOW) has cut its energy costs by an impressive $9 billion through green investments, which translates into $7 billion in net profit.…

• 5 Positive Economic Trends in a Negative Economy

  Published 24 November 2012 | viewed 6,250 times

  Household debt is way down. ... The good news is that in the past three years, Americans have made remarkable progress cleaning up their balance…

• Let the Fracking Begin in Europe - Very Cautiously

  Published 23 November 2012 | viewed 9,323 times

  The European Parliament has rejected a proposal to ban new hydraulic fracturing operations on European Union territory, but while opportunities abound, they won’t be revolutionary…

• Rationing Gasoline in New York will not Work

  Published 10 November 2012 | viewed 3,918 times

  Crain's New York Business reports Mayor calls for gas rationing in NYC. Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday called for gas rationing in New York City…

• Madagascar: The Hottest Energy Play in East Africa

  Published 09 November 2012 | viewed 11,984 times

  Madagascar’s been sitting on some 20 billion barrels in oil reserves for quite a while. Investors have only recently shown interest, though. Extraction is technologically…

• How has Hurricane Sandy Affected the Economy in the Short Term?

  Published 07 November 2012 | viewed 13,689 times

  The economic data has already shown some impact from Hurricane Sandy, and we will see more over the next couple of months. As an example,…

• Will the Chinese Yuan Replace the US Dollar as the Global Reserve Currency?

  Published 06 November 2012 | viewed 5,693 times

  Once again we are seeing articles and research papers stating the Chinese renminbi (yuan) is about to replace the dollar as the global reserve currency.Here…

• Sharp Fall in Gas Prices could Continue Until the End of the Year

  Published 05 November 2012 | viewed 4,595 times

  From the SacBee: Gas prices decline sharply in October, trend may continue through end of the year "Gas prices at the end of October were…

• US Light Vehicle Sales Fall Due to Hurricane Sandy

  Published 02 November 2012 | viewed 4,657 times

  Based on an estimate from Autodata Corp, light vehicle sales were at a 14.29 million SAAR in October. That is up 8% from October 2011,…

• Gasoline Prices Set to Fall across the US

  Published 22 October 2012 | viewed 4,022 times

  From Reuters: Average U.S. retail gas prices drop 8 cents in two weeks: survey Gasoline prices averaged $3.7529 per gallon on October 19, down from…

• Energy Market Roundup: The Showdown in Iraq

  Published 19 October 2012 | viewed 6,054 times

  While the energy factor in US elections is taking center stage in the news right now as we close in on November, and issues like…

• Investing in East African Oil and Gas: Going for the (Fragile) Golden Egg

  Published 19 October 2012 | viewed 10,459 times

  As East African nations line up to become the next key oil and gas market, now is the time to enter the game, but beware…