Nice "touchy feely" and "green politics" no real meat
July 1, 2009
CSX Announces Commitment to Cut CO2 Emissions by Eight Percent | jacksonville.bizjournals.com
As we proceed along the path of everything green and while these efforts are press worthy and of corporate value these days, perception has to finally one day match science and reality.
Key Points Contained in Climate and Energy Bill Passed by U.S. House of Representatives
June 29, 2009
House Narrowly OKs Sweeping Climate Change Bill | www.dallasnews.com
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (“ACES”) on June 26, 2009. The discussion below contains the key points in the Bill now headed to the Senate for debate and action.
Transport fuel costs and economic recovery
June 26, 2009
The ups and downs of diesel | www.chron.com
Energy costs are at the heart of all economies and impact growth and most certainly recoveries from downturns. Transport fuel costs are second only to power generation in terms of importance to economic growth.
Economou Deserving Of Some Criticism
June 16, 2009
CEO pilloried | www.tradewinds.no
While not the epitomy of evil that Jim Kramer describes, George Economou has lost his way somewhat.
Cramer is an entertainer more than he is an analyst these days
June 15, 2009
CEO pilloried | www.tradewinds.no
Jim Cramer has a horrible track record both for recommending stocks and for his CEO choices, good and bad.
There is more to this than meets the eye
June 15, 2009
Gazprom CEO Sees Oil at $85 A Barrel by Year’s End | www.rigzone.com
CEO Miller is on target and probably has deeper insight than he showed in this interview. As certain economies begin to recover and others begin to feel the effects of their stimulus, the decline in demand will ease and gradually produce upward pressures on price. Inflation risk, especially in the US economy will also play a role in driving prices, especially if crude remains linked singularly to the dollar.
Jinhui Shipping's Gloomy Outlook
June 4, 2009
Dry reality check | www.tradewinds.no
Jinhui Shipping (Oslo:JIN.OL) reported disappointing numbers coupled with a gloomy outlook on the near-term market, despite the recent recovery in dry bulk rates. I agree with their market forecast, but Jinhui's near-term prospects have more to do with capacity.
Demand Improvement Won't Help Dry Bulk
May 26, 2009
Bulker boomerang | www.tradewinds.no
Some iron ore contract renewals in Japan, impressive 1Q Chinese iron ore imports, and expectations of the impacts of stimulus packages have vastly improved market sentiment for a continued improvement in dry bulk shipping rates. This is "irrational exuberance."
Drewry's Outlook For Dry Bulk Overly Pessimistic
May 21, 2009
Dry looks dreary | www.tradewinds.no
Tradewinds reports on Drewry's latest forecast for dry bulk to remain depressed through 2014. This is a very unlikely scenario.
ETF demand for Pt and declining recycle rates rebalance the Pt markets in Q1 of 2009
May 19, 2009
Platinum auto demand drop signals global slowdown | money.cnn.com
ETF platinum demand has surged in the first quarter of 2009 as Pt prices reach temporary parity with gold. Platinum is attracting many financial buyers who see it as a far better store of value at the current Pt price than Au which is close to its all time high. Pt and Pd recycle rates have also dramatically declined in the post October 2008 world as margins of recyclers have collapse and reduced the incentive for scrap deals to process catalytic converters These two factors, plus shut-ins of primary production have largely offset demand destruction in the US and European auto industry. Currently supply/demand look balanced for both Pt and Pd. Any recovery in auto sales in the second half should be translated into higher prices.
Shale gas abundance provides new options for energy companies
February 13, 2012
Chesapeake Energy bites the natural gas bullet
January 25, 2012
Flurry of newbuild drilling rig deliveries in 2012 may dampen rig rates
January 20, 2012
Talisman joins the ranks of cautious E&P companies
January 12, 2012
Early signs of caution begin to cloud frontier exploration and production
January 4, 2012