P. Eng., M.B.A., C-suite experience in 20 + years with TSX-listed companies. Investment interest in Tech, AI, cyber, spatial, semis & BTB,
and LT compounders.
This is a G.S. chart scenario.
As usual, the media only presented and highlighted the worst-case scenario of oil jumping to $120.
They never bother to mention the G.S. base case of oil drifting lower and the best case of an oil price collapse by 2028 to below 50$
Drill, baby, drill!
US export permits for oil and refined petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel, are setting up for a majestic go / no go showdown next September
MAGA
PS
Stop wasting our taxpayer money and your precious time by travelling continuously to the EU
Our future is rooted in the West Pacific, Asia, and the North American continent
Canada-USA trade dates back to the 1854 Elgin-Elgin Reciprocity Treaty
Most Canadians want a decent living standard and a happy neighbourhood
As a Canadian citizen, message to Carney;
Either change your negotiating Team and get this deal done, or submit your resignation letter.
Checklist for H2 2026
Mid-term year
New central bank Fed Chairman
Market anticipates a 25-basis-point rate raise for September
SPX vol seasonality starts in 10 days
Fasten your seatbelt and keep your powder dry
@consequencerisk@MichaelAArouet immigrate to the USA, Canada, and Australia
Grab our opportunity
It's been working for 250 years +
My parents did the same back in 1952 and never looked back
That's what higher inflation for longer does to retirees' vacation plans.
Maybe the EU and France should get the memo.
The overspending, debt accumulation, debasing of currencies, and rearming & war have a price, and it's called inflation
@consequencerisk@MichaelAArouet Why the EU is sinking in one chart
Its biggest economy, Germany, has seen private investment decline since 2020, while the government spending spigot is fully open for German rearmament 3.0 ! We've seen this movie before
Barron's weekend article on SaaS Apocalypse:
Winners are: Cybersecurity, AI infrastructure monitors & ID & gatekeepers:
Data API PLTR
Questionable
MSFT with Azure cloud is a lifesaver.
Other SaaS software
Already on the deathrow greenline but still in denial mode
2026 global oil refinery destruction capacity of 7%;
The crack spreads are hitting ATH;
Both gasoline & diesel + jet fuel prices are at record highs
Petroleum products shortages are imminent
All of this global oil demand destruction is happening with sub-$100 Brent and WTI.