Category Archives: Commodities

Why Biden Is in Trouble About the Economy

Why skeptics are correct to doubt the Biden Administration claims touting how well the economy had done under its stewardship.

The Future of Mining Is Deeper, Darker, and Riskier

As mining companies delve ever deeper into the Earth, new tools — from AI to metal-eating microbes — will guide the way.

How Widespread Is Price-Fixing in the US Economy?

DOJ finally goes after Agri Stats, a company notorious for helping the meat industry gouge producers, stores and consumers. Will the move serve as a warning for other industries?

September Producer Prices Confirm Tailwind of Falling Commodity Prices Has Ended

The commodity price break, which worked its way down to consumers, is ending. What next?

Kick Start or Kick Over — Can The US Defeat Russia in the Lithium Battery War?

Russia’s substantial lithium reserves and very competitive production costs imply that Russia will soon become a critically important source.

Imperialism: How the Struggle of Both Classes and Nations Creates Our World

How imperailasm has determined much of the structure of the international economy and that in turn affects domestic interests.

China And U.S. Lock Horns Over New 122.5% Steel Tariff

Yet another US/China trade row, this one over steel.

The EU-Indonesia Fight Over Nickel and Who Gets to Own the Clean Energy Future

The situation also provides another example of the challenges of “derisking” from China.

Kakhovka Dam Breach in Ukraine Caused Economic, Agricultural and Ecological Devastation That Will Last for Years

Ukrainian yields had already fallen by as much as 60 percent. With the loss of the dam and reservoir, agricultural production will shrink further, affecting food security around the world.

Oil Prices, Oil Profits, Speculation, and Inflation

n the not inconsiderable role of speculation in the crude oil market in the increase in the WTI crude oil price.

Energy Destinies – Part 1: Power Needs and Sources – Balancing Barrels

Satyajit Das provides a series on the energy transition, starting with the historical role of energy and supply and demand patterns.

“Properly Measured Inflation Is No Longer a Significant Issue . . .”

The data say many meaures of inflation have moderated and energy prices are down. Readers?

Michael Hudson at Global University, Hong Kong, on Ukraine, Europe, China, and the Dollar’s Future

Michael Hudson gives a globe-spanning look at recent economic and geopolitical events.

The Food War, the Grain Deal, and the Real Deal

The West is trying to use the Ukraine grain deal to stymie Russia…..with ample support from the UN’s Guterres.

How Declining Population Growth Might Portend a Future of Increasing Resource Scarcity

Slowing and stallling population growth could actually increase resource demands.