There is a wave of overt optimism rolling through the oil market and I am seeing first hand, signs that confirm that the optimism may lead to a new chapter for crude and one that may include several out-of-the-box initiatives. Much…
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President Donald Trump’s decision on Thursday to pull out of the Paris Agreement on climate change—an agreement supported by nearly every other nation in the world—is perhaps the kookiest policy calculation of his young presidency. Here’s why it matters. Environmental The...
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Low oil and gas prices have encouraged those in the US to drive more and do so in style. Meanwhile, OPEC (the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) and several non-OPEC (NOPEC) nations are efforting to increase those prices. Will they succeed? Memorial Day signals...
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Does climate change exist, or is it as President Trump has insisted, a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese? You do the math. In recorded history, the 16 warmest years have occurred in this century, last year being the hottest. Any questions?...
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Boom Bust segment May 24, 2017 on Trump Budget, clip courtesy RT America
Bloomberg Interview
Bart discusses the future of financial regulation with Bloomberg’s Vonnie Quinn and Kevin Cirilli on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda received a serious and significant self-inflicted wound when he fired FBI Director James Comey. For those holding out hope the Administration would pull it together this year and pass tax reform and at least begin to...
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The White House is proposing comprehensive tax reforms said to simplify the federal tax code through cutting rates and eliminating deductions. Critics found the plan fell short on how the measures would be paid for, saying it will primarily benefit the...
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Media mentions / OpEds / Politics and Prose
As we approach the end of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office (Saturday, April 29th), it’s time to assess the progress he has made. During an October speech in Gettysburg, then-candidate Trump thought the 100-day benchmark was appropriate and...
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Oil stockpiles are at historic highs and price prognostications are all over the map. Predictions range from a 20-percent reduction (to roughly $42 a barrel) to an exuberant 100-percent increase ($100) by next year. It’s enigmatic that perceptions of market experts...
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"Writing rules for Wall Street doesn't afford much opportunity for artistic license. Unless, that is, you're Bart Chilton who is prone to waxing poetic on arcane financial matters."
"The competition for colorful comments has a clear winner: Bart Chilton."
"Even some of his adversaries will especially miss his way with words."
