Cheap energy is the key to productivity. Where the cost of energy is lower, productivity is greater. This is true worldwide. We begin by looking at energy costs and production in the USA. The Presidential Debate – Candidates Agree on Gas & Oil Last night the third and final debate between Romney and Obama took… Continue reading Productivity in the USA is Increasing – Dramatically
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Gas and Oil Prices Will Weaken – follow up to June 27/12 blog
Cheap Energy and Higher Productivity In our June 27, 2012 Blog, we discussed how abundant newly recoverable supplies of shale gas, increased reserves in the ground in North America, and the retreat of the ice cap, would all contribute to a permanent lessening of energy prices. We further commented that lower energy prices would produce… Continue reading Gas and Oil Prices Will Weaken – follow up to June 27/12 blog
Is Oil Overvalued? Could the USA become Energy Sufficient?
The Amount of Oil Used by North America In a recent blog, I talked about how shale gas is changing North America’s energy needs, and how that could change the way that the world works. The effect is starting to be felt. A quote from “MISH’S Global Economic Trend Analysis” Another Plunge in 3-Month Rolling… Continue reading Is Oil Overvalued? Could the USA become Energy Sufficient?
The Rapid Changing World of Investments – the Flow of Oil Money to the Middle East
The Changing World of Investment In my last blog, I talked about how rapidly investments can change in scope and importance. I talked about the bountiful supply of shale gas coming on stream, and the profits of large equipment manufacturers. The essential point was that investors could never simply “Buy and Hold”, but had to… Continue reading The Rapid Changing World of Investments – the Flow of Oil Money to the Middle East
Investing Reliance on Outdated Theories Including the Peak Oil Theory
Last blog talked about the speed of change in today’s world, and being aware of theories that no longer apply. As an example, the Peak Oil Theory was discussed from a different vantage point. The US reliance on oil imports may be about to change, and about to change quite dramatically. Oil imports in the… Continue reading Investing Reliance on Outdated Theories Including the Peak Oil Theory
Buy Oil, Buy Commodities, Buy Value
I engaged in some commentary with US Republicans recently, who were adamant that the way out of their dilemma was draconian cuts in spending. They believed that if vested pensions couldn’t be honored, they shouldn’t be. They believed that if the State Government couldn’t meet its obligations, it shouldn’t. It should just pay for current… Continue reading Buy Oil, Buy Commodities, Buy Value
Think and Act Big. The Energy Crisis, Are junior Resource Stocks Safe?
Think and Act Big I was reading an article by Jim Carroll in his regular “Netwatch” column of April 2011. I will quote some of his comments. “We are in the era of Big Thinking, yet a lot of people have a small outlook.” “Pursue big math.” ”Think big in scope.” “Align strategies to the… Continue reading Think and Act Big. The Energy Crisis, Are junior Resource Stocks Safe?
Oil – The Only Way is UP *** Vacation Time – Blogs start again in March ***
Oil is a Barometer of Economic Times as is Gold Standard & Poor’s downgraded Japan’s sovereign debt rating last week. It was the first cut in Japan’s rating in nine years. Japan now joins Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain — all of which have been downgraded. Everyone is also looking toward the U.S. fiscal situation, given… Continue reading Oil – The Only Way is UP *** Vacation Time – Blogs start again in March ***
The World Seems in Turmoil, but it is Unfolding As Expected
We have often repeated that one has to take a longer term view of what is happening around us, and ignore the screaming headlines. There are some unmistakable trends occurring and one has merely to observe what is going on from a bit of an overview to understand what the future likely holds. Trend One… Continue reading The World Seems in Turmoil, but it is Unfolding As Expected
Some Thoughts about Oil, Natural Gas and Alternate Energy
Is the Place to be Energy? Or energy Service Companies? Fracking One of my favorite magazines is Forbes, and one of my favorite columnists is Ken Fisher. In the July 19, 2010 issue, Ken makes some comments about the changing nature of gas and oil exploration. To summarize his comments (forgive me if I misquote),… Continue reading Some Thoughts about Oil, Natural Gas and Alternate Energy