Briefings Magazine: Energy Prices Hit the Gas

By SIMON CONSTABLE

On the surface, it sounds like the early 1970s, with shortages at gas pumps and homeowners suffering through soaring heat prices. But this isn’t the energy crisis of 1973, when a group of oil-rich Arab countries embargoed oil exports to the US and other countries. It’s actually what is happening in large pockets across the globe, only it has a new name: energy insecurity. Read more here.

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Barron's: Natural-Gas Prices Will Stay High as Demand Outpaces Supply

By SIMON CONSTABLE 

Natural-gas prices could jump by 15% or more by year-end as supplies fall far short of demand, experts say.

“Increasing supply is now getting trickier, and we really don’t see much of a jump until this time next year,” says Peter McNally, an energy expert at Third Bridge. Read more here.

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CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor: #Commodities-- Coffee moderates; food and fuel do not.

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

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Forbes China: 德国现70年来最高通胀，欧元借贷成本高于预期

By SIMON CONSTABLE

It's been translated into Chinese from the original English. Read more here.

Forbes: Highest German Inflation In 70 Years To Prompt Higher Than Expected Hike In Euro Borrowing Costs

By SIMON CONSTABLE

This is the highest jump in German inflation since the British Queen took the throne seven decades ago. Read more here.

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Forbes: Don’t Expect Stocks To Save You From Inflation

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Even in the long run, it's a myth. Read more here.

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Forbes: “Solid Growth Prospects Alongside A Very Robust Labor Market” DB Says

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Time for some good news.

The outlook for Main Street and Wall Street looks good, at least according to a recent report from Deutsche Bank. Read more here.

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