CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor: The Teapot Dome scandal 100 years later; Nicola Sturgeon in command of the mandates

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Teapot Dome Oil Field Wyoming

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WSJ: Financial Flashback Teapot Dome Scandal of 1922

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CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor: #Ukraine: Germany speaks of rationing; US speaks of recession

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Forbes: Ukraine War Sends Inflation Soaring Across Europe

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The war exacerbates already problematic supply chain disruptions. Read more here.

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Forbes: Gold Prices Drop As Investors See Hope For Peace In Ukraine

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But alone hope for peace in Ukraine would be an unwise investment strategy. Read more here.

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Forbes: White House Plans To Target Stock Buybacks Will Send Executive Pay Even Higher

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The same plans could also hurt individual investors in the pocketbook. Read more here.

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Forbes: Oil Market Shows Optimistic Outlook For Energy Crisis

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent energy markets into a tizzy late last month. Most people felt the pinch at pump as gasoline prices soared.

But it looks like the wallet-emptying energy price surge could be over sooner than many think. At least that’s what the futures markets and some basic economics seem to suggest. Read more here.

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