Tag: Natural Gas

Fertilizer Inflation and a Supply Chain Crisis Begets Food Insecurity

Just when you thought fertilizer and food shortages were improving, a perfect storm takes hold and you’ll be gratified for being a prepper.

The Surge of “Little Green Men,” and Metal is Poised to Strike – Part 3

The Crimean Peninsula needs a land bridge and a reliable source of water from the Dnieper River that divides west and east Ukraine.

Russia’s Retreat From Counterparty Risk and SWIFT Over Ukraine

The Russians said they regard the use of SWIFT as a weapon to be an act of war, and European partners have no appetite for it.

Jumpin’ Jack Flash is Out of Gas in the U.K.

Gas and electricity prices surged to records amid a supply chain crisis as Europe’s stockpile of natural gas (LNG) and coal were depleted last winter.

A Watchlist for Trading the Chip Addiction – Part 2

The just-in-time supply chain for semiconductor microchips fell into the abyss this week as China ordered power cuts to manufacturing facilities.