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Energy

“IEA says coal use hit an all-time high last year — and global demand will persist near record levels”

“Coal consumption increased by 3.3% to hit a fresh record high of 8.3 billion metric tons in 2022, the International Energy Agency said Thursday. According to the Paris-based organization’s Coal Market Update, demand increased “despite a weaker global economy, mainly driven… Continue Reading…

Business

“McDonald’s sales, profit top estimates as inflation persists”

“Higher menu prices and customer visits boosted McDonald’s Corp quarterly profit and sales above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, but shares fell when the burger chain warned inflation will weigh on margins in 2023. Shares of the burger chain fell… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Oil on track for a more than 15% monthly rise as Ukraine worries persist”

“Oil futures traded mostly higher on Monday, on track to cap a sharp January rally that has lifted the U.S. benchmark by around 15% as traders continue to follow the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine…” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-on-track-for-15-monthly-rise-as-ukraine-worries-persist-11643635978?siteid=yhoof2 I only… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Supply chain chaos to persist through to next summer, Siemens chairman says”

“…Businesses and consumers around the world are currently facing lengthy delays on products and materials because of supply chain issues. Speaking to CNBC’s Annette Weisbach on Tuesday, Snabe said: “Right now, we have congestion primarily in the West Coast of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Jobless claims total 1.5 million, worse than expected as economic pain persists”

“Weekly jobless claims stayed above 1 million for the 13th consecutive week as the coronavirus pandemic continued to hammer at the U.S. economy. First-time claims totaled 1.5 million last week, higher than the 1.3 million that economists surveyed by Dow… Continue Reading…