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Sustainable Energy is Not a Threat
By Lauren Saidel-Baker on June 11, 2021

The rise of renewable energy is a hot-button issue, and, as is all too often the case, the headlines can outrun the facts. There is a natural tendency to see change as a threat. Instead, we...

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Natural Gas Prices Are Up – What About Production?
By Taylor St. Germain on June 8, 2021

So far, our forward-looking economic indicators have shown continuous improvement in 2021. Still, I continue to hear concerns about the state of oil and gas, specifically from a production...

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From the President's Desk

Ask Dr. Copper: Inflation
By Alan Beaulieu on May 27, 2021

Copper is so ubiquitous in our everyday lives that it is almost invisible. The incredibly varied uses of copper make copper price hikes of great importance to both industry and consumers. A...

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Director's Cut

Don’t Buy Into the Mania
By Jackie Greene on May 26, 2021

Supply shortages and rising prices have many companies stockpiling inventory. But should you?

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Pricing Pressures? Supply, Demand, and Inflation Into 2022
By Alan Beaulieu on May 21, 2021

Supply chain issues are a genuine constraint for some businesses. We will examine the supply side of the equation in terms of domestic production and our projection for demand as we move...

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The Inflation Boogie Man, Interest Rates, and Profit Pain: 3 Takeaways
By Brian Beaulieu on May 20, 2021

There is quite a bit of discussion regarding the threat of inflation and its attendant impact on interest rates. The CPI Less Food and Energy (so-called Core Inflation) is a close proxy for...

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