# energy prices (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover energy prices. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/21/bessents-bond-gambit-aimed-at-calming-markets-is-instead-stirring-inflation-worries-.html) _2026-08-21 · Economy_ The so-called breakeven rate hit its highest levels in more than two months. ## [Bessent says there's a 'very good chance' U.S. budget deficit under Trump has peaked](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/bessent-budget-deficit-trump.html) _2026-08-21 · Economy_ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there's a "very good chance" of the U.S. has seen its budget deficit peak under President Donald Trump. ## [Bessent's efforts in the Treasury market so far haven't worked. Here's what else he can try](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/bessents-efforts-in-the-treasury-market-so-far-havent-worked-heres-what-else-he-can-try.html) _2026-08-21 · Economy_ Market experts showed skepticism at whether the push would succeed against a bevy of factors working against Treasurys. ## [Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billion.html) _2026-08-20 · Economy_ Bessent said his department is going "make a market" in the longer-dated securities where yields have been surging lately. ## [Precious Metals Surge on ‘QE Lite’ Announcement](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/precious-metals-surge-on-qe-lite) _2026-08-20 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ Precious metals and miners exploded higher after the U.S. Treasury announced a more aggressive bond-buying program aimed at slowing the concerning surge in Treasury yields. ## [U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/us-government-debt-passes-40-trillion-mark-for-the-first-time.html) _2026-08-19 · Economy_ ## [Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/trump-bemoans-fed-interest-rate-policy-says-us-should-be-paying-much-less.html) _2026-08-19 · Economy_ As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives. ## [Russia says its economy is strong. It just fired a top economist who warned otherwise](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/ukraine-war-russia-economy-klepach.html) _2026-08-18 · Economy_ Andrei Klepach was reportedly fired from his role after presenting a report warning that Russia could not win a prolonged war of attrition with Ukraine. ## [How to Play Energy Right Now](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/how-to-play-energy-right-now) _2026-08-18 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ A look at the potential for another surge in energy prices, the energy supercycle ahead, and specific ways to capitalize on it through futures, ETFs, and individual stocks. ## [A Louisiana Teacher Just Got a $50,000 Bonus... From a Data Center](https://andreasmueller.substack.com/p/a-louisiana-teacher-just-got-a-50000) _2026-08-17 · Andreas Mueller · The Skeptical Investor Newsletter_ Everything you've heard is backwards. They lower power bills, sip water, fund schools, and fill rentals. This is the mythbusting deep dive, for real estate investors. ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UoEq1oh4Yv5E) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [A Precious Metals & Miners Update](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/a-precious-metals-and-miners-update-4a0) _2026-08-16 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ Precious metals are maintaining their recent gains and consolidating as trading volume is extremely light in the final weeks of summer. ## [Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4%](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/cpi-inflation-report-july-2026.html) _2026-08-14 · Economy_ The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.1% in July, with an annual rate of 3.4%. ## [The Precious Metals Bull Market Is Just Getting Started](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/the-precious-metals-bull-market-is-1dd) _2026-08-13 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ Learn why the precious metals bull market that began in early 2024 still has many more years to run, sending gold and silver far higher as the worst stock market bubble in history bursts. ## [AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/ais-costly-buildout-complicates-the-feds-inflation-fight.html) _2026-08-13 · Economy_ Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job. ## [Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/wholesale-prices-were-flat-in-july-below-expectations-for-0point2percent-increase.html) _2026-08-13 · Economy_ The producer price index was expected to increase by 0.2% in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus. ## [The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/iran-war-g7s-fastest-growing-economy.html) _2026-08-13 · Economy_ The U.K. economy is showing further signs of a long-awaited rebound, but the picture is complicated by the fallout from the Iran war and high energy prices. ## [Precious Metals Continue to Rebound](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/precious-metals-continue-to-rebound) _2026-08-12 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ The precious metals complex continues to rebound despite the renewed surge in energy prices, which is very encouraging behavior and further increases the odds of a strong second half of the year. ## ['Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/lettuce-prices-cyclospora-cpi.html) _2026-08-12 · Economy_ Lettuce prices posted their sharpest month-over-month decline on record as diners reconsider the vegetable amid the cyclospora outbreak. ## [U.S. budget deficit surged in July to highest level since March 2021](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/us-budget-deficit-surged-in-july-to-highest-level-since-march-2021.html) _2026-08-12 · Economy_ Beyond the big single-month jump, the collective red ink over the 10 months of the fiscal year rose to nearly $1.8 trillion, surpassing the same period in 2025. ## [Here are five key takeaways from the July CPI inflation report](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/12/here-are-five-key-takeaways-from-the-july-cpi-inflation-report.html) _2026-08-12 · Economy_ Readings for July on the prices consumers pay for goods and services came in pretty much on target. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s40xiFVV1Eq2) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [An inflation report Wednesday should be a big deal for the Fed. Here's what to expect](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/11/an-inflation-report-wednesday-should-be-a-big-deal-for-the-fed-heres-what-to-expect.html) _2026-08-12 · Economy_ The consumer price index is expected to show only a modest increase for July. ## [The G-Shaped Economy](https://andreasmueller.substack.com/p/the-g-shaped-economy) _2026-08-10 · The Skeptical Investor Newsletter_ Covid, war, tariffs, an oil shock: this economy has taken every punch and kept upright. The doubters keep losing. A look at the robust G-shaped consumer. Plus, rents are back on the incline. ## [An Exciting Opportunity in Basic Materials](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/an-exciting-opportunity-in-basic) _2026-08-09 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ Commodities & basic materials are the most ignored and undervalued assets on the planet, resulting in an “inverse bubble” that is going to culminate in a major inflationary surge over the next decade. ## [Precious Metals Continue to Surge](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/precious-metals-continue-to-surge) _2026-08-08 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ Precious metals continued to surge on Friday, capping their best week since January. The odds now favor a year-end rally, though I still want to see further bullish confirmation for added assurance. ## [U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/jobs-report-july-2026.html) _2026-08-07 · Economy_ Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. ## [Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/here-are-three-key-takeaways-from-the-disappointing-july-jobs-report.html) _2026-08-07 · Economy_ Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals. ## [The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/06/the-july-jobs-numbers-are-due-out-friday-heres-what-to-expect.html) _2026-08-07 · Economy_ Nonfarm payrolls are expected to post a gain of just 83,000 with an unchanged unemployment rate at 4.2%. ## [Precious Metals Explode Higher](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/precious-metals-explode-higher) _2026-08-05 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ Rising expectations of a peace deal with Iran, falling energy prices, a weakening dollar, and soft U.S. employment data sent precious metals and miners sharply higher after a prolonged quiet period. ## [Private companies added just 44,000 workers in July, below expectations, ADP reports](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/private-companies-added-just-44000-workers-in-july-below-expectations-adp-reports.html) _2026-08-05 · Economy_ Hiring at private companies slowed considerably in July, with most of the job growth coming health care. ## [Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/drought-rhine-danube-water-levels-economy.html) _2026-08-05 · Economy_ Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zN1oKXoMP8pU) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Manufacturing survey shows inflation worries 'worse than pandemic era,' adding to Fed pressure](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/manufacturing-survey-shows-inflation-worries-adding-to-pressure-on-fed.html) _2026-08-04 · Economy_ The commentary pointed to a highly volatile environment in which purchasing managers were struggling to stay ahead ## [The Housing Market Is Frozen, Not Broken](https://andreasmueller.substack.com/p/the-housing-market-is-frozen-not) _2026-08-03 · Andreas Mueller · The Skeptical Investor Newsletter_ Existing-home sales have been stuck near 4 million for three years. Here is what finally breaks the ice, and what it means for buyers, sellers, and landlords. ## [As Warsh’s Fed faces pressure to act on inflation, these indicators show it’s at its lowest in years](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/these-fed-alternative-indicators-show-inflation-is-at-lowest-in-years.html) _2026-07-31 · Economy_ Trimmed mean measures are painting a different picture than the headline numbers. ## [China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/31/china-pmi-factory-activity-economic-growth-exports-.html) _2026-07-31 · Economy_ China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind. ## [U.S. economy slowed to 1.5% growth rate in Q2; June core inflation at 3.3%](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/us-economy-slowed-to-1point5percent-growth-rate-in-q2-june-core-inflation-at-3point3percent.html) _2026-07-30 · Economy_ While the GDP number was below expectations, the miss appeared to come from a decline in federal government spending and inventories. ## [What a divided Fed means for investors](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/29/fed-meeting-interest-rates-warsh-stocks-bonds.html) _2026-07-29 · Economy_ Wall Street has a clear takeaway from this week's Federal Reserve decision: A hike is likely on the horizon. ## [Why Silver is STILL in a Secular Bull Market](https://thebubblebubble.substack.com/p/why-silver-is-still-in-a-secular) _2026-07-27 · Jesse Colombo · The Bubble Bubble Report_ Learn why silver’s long-term bull market is still in its infancy, and why the correction since January is just a healthy breather, not a new bear market. ## [The Apartment Glut Is Going Keto](https://andreasmueller.substack.com/p/the-apartment-glut-is-going-keto) _2026-07-27 · Andreas Mueller · The Skeptical Investor Newsletter_ The apartment glut is clearing, builders are cutting prices, and Congress just passed a housing law that won’t do much of anything. ## [Singapore tightens monetary policy in surprise move as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/27/singapore-mas-july-monetary-policy-middle-east-oil-prices-inflation-.html) _2026-07-27 · Economy_ Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies. ## [Trump's new global tariff draws rebukes from trade partners over forced labor justification](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/24/trump-global-tariffs-trade-imbalance-forced-labor.html) _2026-07-24 · Economy_ U.S. trading partners have rejected the forced labor rationale behind Trump's new global tariffs, while most signaled plans to keep negotiating. ## [Kevin Warsh has homed in on three key phrases. How Fed watchers interpret them](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/kevin-warsh-has-homed-in-on-three-key-phrases-how-fed-watchers-interpret-them.html) _2026-07-22 · Economy_ In five public appearances, Warsh has used the phrase "family fight" 13 times, returning to "first principles" 11 times and "inflation is a choice" for the Fed six times. ## [Trump plans generic drug tariffs from 2028 with two-year delay testing U.S. onshoring push](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/trump-generic-drugs-tariffs-medicine-trade-.html) _2026-07-22 · Economy_ The latest tariff salvo underscored Trump's goal of reshoring low-cost drug production, but displacing established suppliers like India won't be easy. ## [The Curious Case of the American Non-Worker](https://andreasmueller.substack.com/p/the-curious-case-of-the-american) _2026-07-20 · Andreas Mueller · The Skeptical Investor Newsletter_ A record number of Americans have stopped working. Payrolls came in at 57,000, revisions erased another 74,000, and the BEA is about to rewrite the Fed's favorite inflation gauge. ## [Import prices post surprise gain as costs of goods from China hit highest since 2008](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/17/import-prices-post-surprise-gain-as-costs-of-goods-from-china-hit-highest-since-2008.html) _2026-07-17 · Economy_ Import prices were up 0.3% for the month, as a drop in energy was more than offset by increases elsewhere. ## [World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/world-cup-economy-spending-alcohol-hotels-fed.html) _2026-07-15 · Economy_ The latest edition of the Fed's Beige Book indicated that the soccer tournament wasn't necessarily translating to broader economic growth. ## [Wholesale prices unexpectedly declined 0.3% in June on big drop in gasoline](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/wholesale-inflation-june-2026-.html) _2026-07-15 · Economy_ As with consumer prices, the index benefited from easing energy costs, particularly as oil fell due to the brief pause in tensions between the U.S. and Iran. ## [Renewed Hormuz hostilities drive ECB rates rethink amid ‘extremely volatile’ outlook](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/ecb-interest-rates-outlook-iran-war-hormuz.html) _2026-07-15 · Economy_ Several consecutive days of strikes exchanged between the U.S. and Iran have cast uncertainty on the European Central Bank's interest rate decision next week. ## [China posts slowest quarterly growth since 2022 as investment slumps, fanning stimulus calls](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/china-gdp-retail-sales-investment-june-.html) _2026-07-15 · Economy_ That second-quarter growth came below Beijing's full-year growth target range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal in decades. ## [Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/14/consumer-price-index-inflation-report-june-2026.html) _2026-07-14 · Economy_ The consumer price index in June was expected to increase 3.8% from a year ago. ## [Article #100: A Multifamily Special + A Report Card (and a Gift)](https://andreasmueller.substack.com/p/article-100-a-multifamily-special) _2026-07-14 · Andreas Mueller · The Skeptical Investor Newsletter_ It's my 100th article! This week is a multifamily special, my top 25 deal points for buying a multifamily property. Plus a gift.