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America’s solar industry is divided. Biden’s climate agenda is at stake.

POLITICO Energy - April 29, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The U.S. solar industry is divided, and the split could significantly impact President Joe Biden’s climate agenda and America’s ongoing trade war with China. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborino breaks down the domestic solar standoff and the president’s tricky balancing act as he races toward the 2024 el...

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Smart Macro: Ripple Effects of a Japanese Yen Currency Crisis

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 27, 2024 17:35 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 27, 2024 – In today's Smart Macro segment, Chris Puplava, CIO of Financial Sense Wealth Management, explains how the largest foreign holder of US Treasuries, Japan, is witnessing a rapid devaluation of its currency and how...

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John Roque Alert: Bond Market Flashing Caution, Keep an Eye on Commodities

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 27, 2024 00:06 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 26, 2024 – After this week's wrap-up, Financial Sense Newshour speaks with John Roque, Senior Managing Director and Head of Technical Strategy at 22V Research, to discuss the recent market volatility caused by another rise in...

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Can Biden thread the political needle with his new power plant rules?

POLITICO Energy - April 26, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The Biden administration finalized a highly-anticipated suite of regulations aimed at cracking down on pollution from coal-fired and new natural gas power plants – a major move in the president’s efforts to fight climate change. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the importance of the latest cli...

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The Trump hand grenade

Montel Weekly - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The global gas market faces turmoil and increased price volatility should Donald Trump return to the white house. Listen to a discussion why a Trump victory in November will be “like dropping a hand grenade on the energy markets”, the implications of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian gas infrastruct...

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Why Biden’s solar import problem is flaring up again

POLITICO Energy - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
Domestic solar manufacturers are asking the Biden administration to investigate a record influx of cheap Chinese-linked solar panel components flowing into the United States – once again testing the president’s ability to balance his clean energy ambitions and trade goals. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tambo...

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The New Energy Nexus: AI, Big Tech, and Nuclear Power (Preview)

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 25, 2024 00:26 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 24, 2024 – Big changes are underway in the energy industry, especially when it comes to nuclear power! Today, we discuss many of these recent developments including big tech's embrace of nuclear as a reliable source of energy...

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Can coal find new political champions amid industry decline?

POLITICO Energy - April 24, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
For years now, coal’s role in power production has been dramatically declining, but the industry’s short-term outlook is also about to get worse. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the different political and regulatory challenges facing the coal industry and whether it has the political might t...

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Invictus Research's Mike Singleton on US Market and Economic Outlook (Preview)

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 24, 2024 01:38 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 23, 2024 – Today on FS Insider we discuss the most recent data coming in for the second quarter of 2024 pointing towards a deceleration in the US economy. As well, the US stock market has seen a correction off its highs, reflecting concerns...

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Industry Insights: AI Disrupts Power Demand Estimates

CFC Solutions Cast - April 23, 2024 15:04 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Watch CFC Vice President Jan Ahlen for insights on data center growth and how artificial intelligence may drive significant power demand.

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Big Digital Nuclear, Tesla Cybertruck recall, used EVs, leasing costs | BDE 04.23.24

Big Digital Energy - April 23, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Why New York and New Jersey wind projects might be gone with the wind

POLITICO Energy - April 23, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The cancellation of three offshore wind farms in New York is threatening the state’s clean energy goals along with President Joe Biden’s national climate agenda. POLITICO’s Marie French and Ry Rivard break down why the projects were canceled and how it’s a big deal for the state and the country. ...

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Why Dividends Are Your Best Inflation Hedge

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 23, 2024 00:04 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 22, 2024 – Why does Warren Buffett invest in companies that pay a dividend? In our most recent Lifetime Planning segment, Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava explains the many reasons why dividend investing is crucial for...

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What California Senator Alex Padilla thinks about America’s water affordability crisis

POLITICO Energy - April 22, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
POLITICO Energy host Annie Snider sits down with Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) to talk about how the United States is at a critical juncture when it comes to accessing clean, safe and affordable water. Padilla, who is the leading voice on water issues in the chamber, discusses the Biden administra...

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Bob Coleman: Gold Now Up Against Stocks, Silver Short Unwind at Play

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 20, 2024 02:07 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 19, 2024 – After this week's wrap-up, Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava speaks with Bob Coleman from GoldSilverVault.com on the surprisingly strong performance from gold, which has now overtaken the S&P 500...

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Why Big Tech’s nuclear power bet could raise customer bills

POLITICO Energy - April 19, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
Big tech companies are investing in nuclear energy to power their artificial intelligence and other data center operations. But that trend could drive up utility bills for customers and could undermine the reliability of the nation's power system. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down why te...

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Acer steps up

Montel Weekly - April 19, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
EU regulatory agency Acer is taking on new tasks and challenges. Listen to a discussion on the complexities of supervising increasingly automated and interconnected markets, the expansion of the Remit framework, the regulatory body’s new investigatory powers and how it handles huge amounts of da...

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Why the end of Alaska’s Ambler mining road could be near

POLITICO Energy - April 18, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The Interior Department is preparing to reject a controversial mining road in the remote Alaskan wilderness – a decision that highlights how the administration is trying to balance its clean energy and conservation goals while not harming tribal communities. POLITICO contributor Adam Federman bre...

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Bloomberg's Simon White on Inflationary Regime, Rising Rate Volatility (Preview)

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 18, 2024 01:09 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 17, 2024 – FS Insider speaks with Simon White, macro strategist at Bloomberg, on the cyclical and structural factors lining up for a higher inflationary regime, how much higher he thinks inflation may head from here...

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Bloomberg's Simon White on Inflationary Regime, Rising Rate Volatility

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 18, 2024 01:09 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 17, 2024 – FS Insider speaks with Simon White, macro strategist at Bloomberg, on the cyclical and structural factors lining up for a higher inflationary regime, how much higher he thinks inflation may head from here...

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Why the World Bank’s climate mission is being stymied

POLITICO Energy - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The World Bank, which begins its spring meetings today in Washington, is expected to play a key role in helping world governments fight climate change by giving them financing. But their efforts are facing geopolitical battles and key funding questions. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the bank...

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David Woo on Israel's Next Move, Hawkish Fed (Preview)

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 17, 2024 00:09 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 16, 2024 – Unbound's David Woo joins FS Insider from Israel to discuss the most recent attack and where it fits into the larger geopolitical struggle between the US and China. David calls the Iran drone and missile attack over the weekend...

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How the Israel-Iran conflict could drive oil prices higher

POLITICO Energy - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
Iran’s attack on Israel over the weekend has heightened tensions yet again in the Middle East, putting the global oil market on edge. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down how the Israel-Iran conflict could increase world oil prices. Plus, the Biden administration has rejected industry arguments that...

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Second Passports: The Most Popular Places Rich Americans Are Seeking a 'Plan B'

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 15, 2024 22:02 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 15, 2024 – There's been a resurgence in rich Americans seeking second passports and residencies outside of the US. In today's Lifetime Planning segment, Financial Sense Newshour's Jim Puplava speaks with investment migration specialist...

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Biden’s big environmental justice move

POLITICO Energy - April 15, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new rules that would force hundreds of chemical plants across the country to reduce the cancer-linked chemicals they emit into the air – an important part of the Biden administration’s environmental justice agenda. But pushback from industry and lega...

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Jim Bianco: Inflation Up Across the Board, US Spending in Panic Mode

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 13, 2024 02:26 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 12, 2024 – Following this week's wrap-up, Financial Sense Newshour engages in an insightful conversation with Jim Bianco regarding US spending, his longer-term view on inflation, interest rates moving higher, and more...

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Smart Macro: Rise of the Gold Vigilantes

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 12, 2024 23:21 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 12, 2024 – In today's Smart Macro segment, Financial Sense Wealth Management CIO Chris Puplava discusses the rise of the gold vigilantes—large global investors, central banks, and institutions who are increasingly favoring...

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Biden’s ongoing oil dilemma

POLITICO Energy - April 12, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 120 ratings
The Biden administration approved another massive oil project in Texas, drawing criticism from environmental groups and highlighting the administration’s tricky balancing act on fossil fuel production. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down Biden’s ongoing oil conundrum. Plus, the Biden administrat...

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Carbon border tax: Europe's own goal?

Montel Weekly - April 12, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is intended to address the issue of carbon leakage - preventing companies moving to jurisdictions with less stringent emissions rules - and to keep industrial sectors in the EU competitive by charging a carbon levy at its borders. But the inclus...

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New EV Mandates for the Trucking Industry – What Could Go Wrong? (Preview)

Financial Sense(R) Newshour - April 12, 2024 01:33 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 353 ratings
Apr 11, 2024 – On March 29th of this year, the EPA passed new federal mandates aiming to switch over heavy-duty trucks to becoming electric. Today, we discuss some of the details of these mandates and why they will likely prove to be...