Journal
May 2026
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Energy Transition as Economic Shock Absorber
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen “Countries moving away from oil and gas are shielding their economies against the kinds of price shocks that we’re seeing currently.” Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven Many thanks for all the generous feedback on my last “Stefan’s Weekly” and especially on my daughter Lucie’s second song. To me, the song […]
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From Ostracism to Oil Shocks: Climate Cycles and Economic Fault Lines Plus a New Song
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen “The difference between humans and animals is that animals never allow a fool to lead the pack.” attributed to: Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill Ostracism was a political procedure in ancient Greece, particularly associated with Athens, employed to remove unpopular or excessively powerful citizens from the political sphere. The term […]
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Diverging Forces: China’s Growth and Higher Inflation in the U.S.
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen “The US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iranian leaders as President Donald Trump struggles to negotiate an end to the war.” Chancellor Friedrich Merz At times, I get the feeling that today’s so-called ‘free space for debate’ on social media is dominated by the commercial interests of a relatively small […]
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IGWT Monthly Gold Compass – May 2026
We are pleased to present to you the IGWT Monthly Gold Compass for May 2026, which contains a wide range of popular charts.