May 2, 2022
“…Japanese institutional managers — known for their legendary U.S. debt buying sprees in recent decades — are now fueling the great bond selloff just as the Federal Reserve pares its $9 trillion balance sheet. The latest data from BMO Capital… Continue Reading…
April 26, 2022
“…Supermarket News reported that: “U.S. organic product sales climbed 12.4% in 2020, breaking the $60 billion mark for the first time and more than doubling the previous year’s growth, according to the Organic Trade Association (OTA).” 1 And according to a survey… Continue Reading…
April 22, 2022
“This week, U.S. officials targeted Russian bitcoin mining firm BitRiver in its latest round of sanctions aimed at hurting Russia’s economy. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control says it is concerned Russia may monetize its vast oil reserves and other natural resources for power-intensive… Continue Reading…
April 11, 2022
“…However, the long-term challenge for the U.S. will be to keep the crown on the U.S. dollar’s head as the leading global reserve/fiat currency. The unilateral sanctions of the West against Russia had the unintended consequence of raising inflation levels in Europe, East… Continue Reading…
March 4, 2022
“Americans can expect to see gas prices to rise to $5 a gallon in the coming weeks, as the cost of oil continues to rise in the days following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, experts say – and some parts of California… Continue Reading…
March 1, 2022
“…Get ready for the $10 tube of toothpaste. Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL.N) CEO Noel Wallace said last week at an industry conference that the household goods maker sees its new Optic White Pro Series toothpaste as the type of premium product “vital” to… Continue Reading…
February 23, 2022
“Hydrogen has an important role to play in any transition to net-zero and its generation could develop into a market worth over $1 trillion a year, according to Goldman Sachs. “If we want to go to net-zero we can’t do it… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2022
“Drivers best start bracing for another surge in gas prices amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and years of under-investment by the oil industry, warns one veteran energy strategist. “My guess is that you are going to see $5… Continue Reading…
January 31, 2022
“EDITOR’S NOTE: Gains, Pains & Capital shares an inflationary history lesson from 1974, and it is bad news for us in 2022. History shows that, initially, stocks soar with inflation as (unadjusted for inflation) profits increase for companies. However, if… Continue Reading…
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