Energy and Capital Archives

103 Million Reasons to Buy Oil Right Now… but You’ll Only Need One

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 17, 2023

Right now, there are 103 million reasons to buy oil — one for every barrel of crude the world consumed on a daily basis in June. But the U.S. oil patch today is a far different landscape than it...

From Social Security to CBDCs, American Retirees Are Screwed!

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 16, 2023

It’s not enough that the government siphons cash from your paycheck without permission. Now, the gatekeepers of our economy want to control how you choose to spend your money through what’s...

Exit the Dragon

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted August 15, 2023

Yesterday, Christian DeHaemer wrote about the possibility of a second wave of inflation following the pattern set in the 1970s. This surge in prices would be created by a wage-price spiral...

Inflation Regurgitated

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted August 14, 2023

Per last week’s CPI report, inflation has dropped from over 9% to 3.2%. However, the core inflation number, which is near 5%, hasn’t dropped as quickly.

This Electric Car Charges While It Drives

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 13, 2023

All EVs in the future will feature some sort of solar integration to increase range without having to increase pricing. Today, there’s only one company that has the technology to make this happen...

These Floating Solar Panels Could be a Major Game-Changer

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 13, 2023

These Floating Solar Panels Could be a Major Game-Changer

The ONLY Time You Should Not Invest Like Warren Buffett

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 10, 2023

Believe it or not, Warren Buffett is a little jealous of you. However, it’s not your bank account that gives him a twinge of yearning — it’s your portfolio. 

The Future of the U.S. Energy Economy Is Renewable

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 9, 2023

The future of coal-fired power generation in the U.S. is bleak. The EIA predicts that by 2050, coal will only supply between 1% and 8% of total electricity production in the U.S. But here’s where...

SPR Will Never Be Refilled

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted August 8, 2023

Last week, the Energy Department said it would delay buying back oil to refill the SPR because oil prices are over $80. If that weren’t enough, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that filling...

Save the World: Buy Coal

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted August 7, 2023

The only way to solve global warming is by transforming the developing world into the developed world. Historically, countries get rich through manufacturing and trade, and to achieve that, they...

A $40 Billion Opportunity in Cotton?

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 7, 2023

A $40 Billion Opportunity in Cotton?

Warren Buffett’s Secret Solar Play

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 6, 2023

Solar is now the second-largest electric power source in Brazil, ahead of coal, gas, oil, and nuclear. With growth like that, you know somebody’s getting rich...