Tag Archive for: oil prices

#1 Indicator For Interest Rates That Nobody Considers

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This may be my most interesting blog of the year. In September I blogged about why I and so many analysts were so wrong about interest rates dropping in 2023: Why I Was So Wrong About Interest Rates. I focused on wage growth, savings drawdowns, lag effects of rate increases and, most importantly, government spending. But, I missed a major factor that I have since seen illuminated in numerous blogs and podcasts.Read More

Inflation Up and Rates Down??? Impact of Hamas/Israel Conflict

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Producer Price Index (PPI) or “Wholesale” Inflation came in much hotter than expected, but rates fell nonetheless. This surprised many market watchers, as hot inflation reads normally send rates much higher.Read More

Who’s To Blame For High Gas Prices & Why It Matters?

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There are 150,000 gas stations in America, and most of them are independent “mom and pop” stations. Similarly, there are 9,000 oil companies in America. So – it is comical […]Read More