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I hops so as that will kill the green push given the masses depend on oil and gas. I hope they cut by 50%
Yes that could affect them. But the reality is the current admin will use that as a justification to push more hard towards green energy.
Interesting topic.
The founder of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid, was asked about the future of his country. He replied, "My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I ride a Mercedes, my son rides a Land Rover, and my grandson is going to ride a Land Rover…but my great-grandson is going to have to ride a camel again."
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Sobering........ When Rashid's great-grandson is riding a camel I wonder what my great-grandson will be riding.
It could very well be that OPEC (five founding nations) is running their oil production at 100%... Who really knows ? The oil traders are backing away from the futures market due to volatility. Volatility causes fear. Fear creates caution. Caution creates slow movement. Stalking oil or stalking a Grizzly slows movements. Several articles daily on mega businesses moving ahead with caution. No different than mark Twain's river boat navigating in a pea soup fog... Those falling for the propaganda will run full steam ahead into the fog. History repeating.
And now there is OPEC+...
As of 2019, OPEC has a total of 14 Member Countries viz. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates(UAE), Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Libya, Nigeria, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo, Angola, Ecuador and Venezuela are members of OPEC.
The 9 newest member countries are weak both financially and politically.... More volatility.
Opec: What is it and what is happening to oil prices?
Saudi Arabia is cutting output by one million barrels a day, and Opec+ is keeping past cuts in place
www.bbc.com 
I'm thinking more that they do have a choice, they'd just rather not stay at current production.
OPEC's production cuts could push oil prices to $150 a barrel, energy analyst says
"The global supply picture is a mess," energy analyst Paul Sankey said, warning that oil prices could spike to $150 if OPEC+ cuts production.
markets.businessinsider.com "It's the battery"........
Ford hikes price of electric Mustang Mach-E by as much as $8,475 due to ‘significant’ battery cost increases
Ford said the markups are due to "significant material cost increases, continued strain on key supply chains" and market conditions.
www.cnbc.com 
And CA is banning sales on gas cars after 2035. So, they don't have enough grid capacity to charge them and they won't be able to afford the cars to begin with. Or, are they going to give a $10K credit to all the poors?"It's the battery"........
Ford hikes price of electric Mustang Mach-E by as much as $8,475 due to ‘significant’ battery cost increases
Ford said the markups are due to "significant material cost increases, continued strain on key supply chains" and market conditions.
The overall goal is to destroy freedom of transportation. Grid being capable is not relevant. They want everyone locked into their block, needing special permission to leave. Of course the chosen ones can move about freely. They know as they continue to enact measures of returning to serfdom that people will flee to somewhere else. Can't have the laborers just drive away.
Hey you military guys.
What are the goals to deny the enemy ??
Freedom of movement
Degrade morale
What else?
What are the goals to deny the enemy ??
Freedom of movement
Degrade morale
What else?
Not even crumbs being invested by the oil companies in new refineries,
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Oil and gas supermajors are on course to repurchase their shares at near-record levels this year thanks to soaring oil and gas prices helping them to deliver bumper profits and boost returns for investors. According to data from Bernstein Research, the seven supermajors–including ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), BP (NYSE: BP) and Shell (NYSE: SHEL)--are poised to return $38bn to shareholders through buyback programmes this year, with investment bank RBC Capital Markets putting the total figure even higher, at $41bn.
In 2014, when oil was trading over $100/barrel, we only saw $21 billion in buybacks. This year’s figure rivals that of 2008.
oilprice.com
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Oil and gas supermajors are on course to repurchase their shares at near-record levels this year thanks to soaring oil and gas prices helping them to deliver bumper profits and boost returns for investors. According to data from Bernstein Research, the seven supermajors–including ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), BP (NYSE: BP) and Shell (NYSE: SHEL)--are poised to return $38bn to shareholders through buyback programmes this year, with investment bank RBC Capital Markets putting the total figure even higher, at $41bn.
In 2014, when oil was trading over $100/barrel, we only saw $21 billion in buybacks. This year’s figure rivals that of 2008.
Big Oil's $41 Billion Buyback Bonanza | OilPrice.com
Oil supermajors are on track for near-record share buckbacks this year as profits soar thanks to high oil and gas prices
oilprice.com Seems to be more battery builders opening plants. The battery is still the weak link in EV's...
Bosch will invest $200 million to build fuel cells for electric trucks in South Carolina
Bosch will build fuel cells for electric heavy trucks, including Nikola's, in South Carolina starting in 2026.
www.cnbc.com 
Toyota pledges up to $5.6 billion for EV battery production, ramps up investment in North Carolina plant
North Carolina facility will manufacture batteries for both plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.
With the uncertainty in the world, I would be uneasy about holding very much over 3 days while the rest of the markets are active.
The open on 9/5/22 is a long way's off.
JMHO
The open on 9/5/22 is a long way's off.
JMHO
When natural gas was "cheap" and abundant a few years ago, lots of heavy industry that produces its own power switched to NG and essentially burned the bridges to using coal and other energy sources - if NG prices go up and becomes less available this will be a huge deal to American (and other) heavy industry.
I agree.... Without a doubt. Politician's killed "The Goose that laid the Golden Eggs" (Coal)............ Someone needs to remind them.
This is worldwide.
European Stainless Steel Mills Are Closing Due To Energy Crisis | OilPrice.com
Stainless steel mills across Europe are closing down due to the ongoing energy crisis, adding to current supply woes
oilprice.com Somebody doesn't like BFC prediction of $85 by Christmas.
www.cnbc.com
Oil producer group OPEC+ surprises energy markets with a small production cut
Energy analysts had broadly expected the group to stay the course with its production policy.
www.cnbc.com 
An economy stuck in neutral and the threat of recession have prompted companies across all sectors to cut costs by laying off workers, enacting hiring freezes and rescinding job offers. A recent survey of 700 executives revealed that an eye-popping 70% of them are planning layoffs or considering to do so, a number that also applies to hiring freezes. The news isn't all bad: There are about two job openings for every unemployed person and hiring increased by 6.5% in August, the first monthly increase since April.
- The layoffs have ushered in a trend, according to the Wall Street Journal: announcing a job loss on social media to share about the experience and to network with recruiters.
- Tips for navigating your career in uncertain times can be found here.
- T-Mobile laid off an unspecified number of workers in its network-operations and engineering group as part of a restructuring.
- Bed Bath & Beyond cut 20% of its corporate staff, eliminated its chief operating officer and chief stores officer roles, and will close about 150 stores.
- Snap, Snapchat's parent company, laid off 20% of staff – about 1,300 employees – as part of a major restructuring.
- Ford laid off 3,000 salaried and contract workers in the U.S., Canada and India.
- Boston-based Wayfair cut 870 jobs worldwide.
- Apple laid off about 100 contract-based recruiters.
- HBO and HBO Max cut 14% of staff, or 70 employees, after the merger of parent company WarnerMedia and Discovery.
- Peloton Interactive cut nearly 800 employees and announced store closures and price increases.
- Best Buy cut hundreds of store-based jobs.
- Walmart laid off as many as 200 corporate employees.
- Online brokerage Robinhood laid off 23% of its staff in its second round of cuts this year.
- Global software giant Oracle cut an unspecified number of employees in its U.S.
How many of those are people picking up a 2nd job due to inflation?
While US Markets were closed, the foreign markets have not fared well. Germany appears to be the worst.
DEUTSCHE BORSE DAX INDEX
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| 12,760.78 Delayed Data As of 11:55am ET |  Today’s Change | 12,391 Today|||52-Week Range 16,290 | -19.67% Year-to-Date |
| WTI Crude • | 88.82 | +1.95 | +2.24% |
| Brent Crude •3 hours | 95.74 | +2.72 | +2.92% |
One of the trends is "white collar" corporate jobs being cut. Digital transformation activities can replace a lot of corporate jobs - plus, if a job can be done remotely in US it can be done remotely overseas even cheaper.
I think Cathie Wood is wrong. No where in her commentary does she address the Billions and Billions of USD's being printed and given away. As long as the printing presses are running the purchasing power of your USD will decline. She notes the declining prices of some commodities... So?
Gasoline went to $5 / gallon in many areas. Now gasoline is back down in the $3 / gallon range. That is hocus pokus. Inflation will be around well into 2023.
Woods is selling snake oil and in need of investors.
www.foxbusiness.com
Gasoline went to $5 / gallon in many areas. Now gasoline is back down in the $3 / gallon range. That is hocus pokus. Inflation will be around well into 2023.
Woods is selling snake oil and in need of investors.
Ark Invest's Cathie Wood predicts inflation will see 'major downside surprises' in coming months
Ark Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood believes the Fed could get inflation down to 3% in the short-term as commodity prices deflate and the U.S. faces an "inventory recession."
www.foxbusiness.com The demand for oil / gas is entering a period of "slack tide".... We are between summer driving demand and winter heating demand... That is why prices are coming down. Refineries will be going into turnaround mode, heaters will be cranking up, the challenges of transporting fuel in the winter will increase, OPEC+ will attempt to keep oil prices up, price of coal is skyrocketing, China's lock down will end and demand there will increase along with the uncertainty of Russia's plans for the winter.
The need for oil will keep the consumer paying a premium..... Even during this recession.
Can OPEC+ Keep Oil Prices Above $90? | OilPrice.com
Crude prices held around $90 per barrel at the beginning of the week after OPEC+ announced a tiny, symbolic output cut
oilprice.com 
US: Tesla Increased Prices Across The Lineup By $2,000-$6,000
Tesla has just raised the prices of all its electric cars in the US (aside from a few versions) by $2,000 to $6,000.
insideevs.com 
Tesla Evaluating Lithium Refinery in Texas, Seeks Tax Breaks
Tesla Inc. is plotting a potential lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, a move that would bolster the company’s battery-production efforts and further expand its footprint in the state.
www.bloomberg.com Tesla Inc. is plotting a potential lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, a move that would bolster the company’s battery-production efforts and further expand its footprint in the state. Construction could begin as soon as the fourth quarter of 2022, but wouldn’t reach commercial production until the fourth quarter of 2024. Tesla has told the state that the facility could be located “anywhere with access to the Gulf Coast shipping channel,” but that the company is evaluating a competing site in Louisiana.
Boy, that really undercuts the mainstream narrative of "the bottom is already in and it's all upside from here".
There is a reason that new petroleum refineries, few nuclear plants, and no new integrated pulp and paper mills since 1980s. Environmental lobbies, EPA, etc. Not sure how the environmental permits can be obtained but wish Tesla well!Tesla Evaluating Lithium Refinery in Texas, Seeks Tax Breaks
Tesla Inc. is plotting a potential lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, a move that would bolster the company’s battery-production efforts and further expand its footprint in the state.
Tesla Inc. is plotting a potential lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, a move that would bolster the company’s battery-production efforts and further expand its footprint in the state. Construction could begin as soon as the fourth quarter of 2022, but wouldn’t reach commercial production until the fourth quarter of 2024. Tesla has told the state that the facility could be located “anywhere with access to the Gulf Coast shipping channel,” but that the company is evaluating a competing site in Louisiana.
FJB says America is on the road to recovery
www.cnbc.com
Dow tumbles 1,200 points for worst day since June 2020 after hot inflation report
The stock market came under pressure after the consumer price index report for August showed higher-than-expected inflation.
www.cnbc.com 
Don't pull the curtain back
90 day T-Bills are paying a 3.26% annualized coupon rate. 9 months ago it was 0.09%
As America wallows in the mud
ca.finance.yahoo.com
Rio Signs Deal With China’s Baowu for New Pilbara Iron Mine
(Bloomberg) -- Rio Tinto Group has formed a joint venture with its biggest customer, Chinese state-owned giant China Baowu Steel Group Co., to develop a new iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Tops Forecasts, Cementing Odds of Big Fed HikeUgly...
Magic today.... Got the markets to finish in the green...... Just barely, like 0.10%...... Makes the index funds look positive
Percent Change:
+0.10%
This is an interesting Twitter post:
It's just a simple plot of the S&P over a 24-hour period - but check out that new fact-check which appears to be automatically inserted
Shouldn't be long until people posting negative news about markets or the economy start catching bans for doing so.
It's just a simple plot of the S&P over a 24-hour period - but check out that new fact-check which appears to be automatically inserted
Shouldn't be long until people posting negative news about markets or the economy start catching bans for doing so.
Negativity will soon be eliminated.This is an interesting Twitter post:
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It's just a simple plot of the S&P over a 24-hour period - but check out that new fact-check which appears to be automatically inserted
Shouldn't be long until people posting negative news about markets or the economy start catching bans for doing so.
Tesla stops development of battery manufacturing side of Giga Berlin. Rapidly shipping all equipment to build out America's manufacturing and battery development as part to benefit from Inflation Reduction Act.
It's "just business".... Seeing every, worldwide, major corporation making similar moves. Shoring themselves up for a very, very long economic storm.
American's should take note. No place for a slacker.
Hagmann P.I. – Investigator Doug Hagmann
www.hagmannreport.com All you do is just listen and be objective.
We shall fine out over the next 30 days if the pans out or not
Did those two plants use the same technology, or is the equipment from Berlin coming over to replace the stuff in Austin that isn't working?
When a man uses his resources and "prepares for the worst"........ What does he have to lose?Hagmann P.I. – Investigator Doug Hagmann
All you do is just listen and be objective.
We shall fine out over the next 30 days if the pans out or not
Are you referring to the 4680 ramp?
Yes.
This equipment is to better support the 4860 ramp. Tesla will get it solved in the short-term I believe. But to be honest, I have really haven't been keeping up with any news on any company I own. Happy to continue to owning Tesla and look forward to purchasing more.
Brutal
FedEx shares FDX, -21.40% fell 21.4% to a two-year closing low of $161.02. The $43.85 price decline shaved about 267 points off the Dow Jones Transportation Average DJT, -5.07%, accounting for more than one-third of the Dow transports’ 685.39-point, or 5.1% drop, to 12,825.34.
www.marketwatch.com
FedEx shares FDX, -21.40% fell 21.4% to a two-year closing low of $161.02. The $43.85 price decline shaved about 267 points off the Dow Jones Transportation Average DJT, -5.07%, accounting for more than one-third of the Dow transports’ 685.39-point, or 5.1% drop, to 12,825.34.
Why FedEx's stock plunge is so bad for the whole stock market
FedEx Corp.'s profit warning has cast a pall on the broader stock market, as a record plunge in the package delivery giant's stock has helped trigger one...
www.marketwatch.com 
