Worldwide Triple Whammy

China’s slump, Europe’s debt, oil’s decline are all happening at the same time. At they continue the depth of their connections Continue reading →

Oil Price Collapse

The collapse in oil prices from $110 a barrel down to $30 a barrel took many people by surprise, has Continue reading →

Impermanent Permafrost

The permafrost is melting. So much for the perma- part. The Arctic is warming faster than the planet. In addition Continue reading →

Oil Prices Unsettle Bonds

The oil price war is creating problems for finance. The fracking boom made financial sense when oil prices were over Continue reading →

Oil Prices Propped Up

From over $140 per barrel to under $40 a barrel, oil prices reversed their trend towards a peak and are Continue reading →

Commodities Crumble

When the stock market falls it fills the news. Partly that’s because it affects people’s retirement accounts, but also because Continue reading →

Saudis Start Running Deficits

The oil price wars, partly initiated by Saudi Arabia against competitors like oil producers in the Bakken oil fields, have Continue reading →

Data That Matters September 2015

European Youth Unemployment is as high as 50%. $30T of fossil fuels are effectively worthless, dramatically decreasing corporate assets. 75% Continue reading →