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May 2006 Archives

Energy - It Depends! - 2006-05-30
We've talked a great deal in Wealth Daily about energy independence and what it means for the 21st century energy economy. The idea is that each country should be able to stand on its own two feet in order to gain the fuel to grow. But here in the Baltic States, the major players want to be interdependent as well, joining grids to power everyone's future.

Monetary Lag - What a Drag! - 2006-05-26
I abhor lag. Having surmounted jetlag, I now have to deal with latitude lag up here at 57°N in Riga. Only five hours of true nighttime means little sleep for your correspondent, but plenty of time to think. Now, monetary lag is foremost in my mind. Let me explain.

To Nationalize or Not to Nationalize - 2006-05-23
Now that Bolivia has moved to nationalize their natural gas industry, will the country's mining industry be next?

Nuclear Problems and Solutions - 2006-05-22
Nuclear Power provides use with a reliable domestic power source, but new developments may now make it even better than it already is.

Big Brother Economics Update - 2006-05-15
Big Brother doesn't just watch you. He's a bully too.

Solid Copper Proof - 2006-05-09
Copper prices took a break today from a bull run that has pushed up prices nearly 75% since the beginning of the year.


Manganese: Ancient Chinese Language or Precious Metal - 2006-05-05
You may have never heard of it, but soon manganese may become one of the most sought after elements in the world.

Money - It's a Gas - 2006-05-02
In China, roads are being built. Other roads that have already been constructed are torn up and repaved. With an urban unemployment rate of 8%, the government has to have people do something...so sometimes they have them undo something.

Three More Years of High Gas Prices - 2006-05-01
On Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran failed to conform to a 30-day UN Security Council deadline to suspend uranium enrichment.