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Dance of Oil

Dance of Oil

geopoliticsCurtis Lang & Jim Ridgeway
It looks as if oil politics could be the vehicle for George W. Bush to define his administration's geo-strategic principles, solidify support in Congress,  reward his supporters in the energy "bidness" and unify the country behind his foreign policy, just as it was for his father. That does not necessarily  mean a repeat of the Persian Gulf War, but oil provides an ideal vehicle for restating the imperial American policy abroad.
Dance of Oil

Dance of Oil

geopoliticsCurtis Lang & Jim Ridgeway
It looks as if oil politics could be the vehicle for George W. Bush to define his administration's geo-strategic principles, solidify support in Congress,  reward his supporters in the energy "bidness" and unify the country behind his foreign policy, just as it was for his father. That does not necessarily  mean a repeat of the Persian Gulf War, but oil provides an ideal vehicle for restating the imperial American policy abroad.

Irrational Exuberance: Deja-vu All Over Again?

Curtis Lang
"Slump? I ain't in no slump. I just ain't hittin," explained famous philosopher, Hall of Fame ballplayer, and pennant-winning Manager (for the both the Yankees and Mets), Lawrence "Yogi" Berra, when asked about a long dry spell at the plate. He could have been speaking for the equity markets' hivemind this week. The Nasdaq composite is off more than 53% from its high reached less than one year ago. After a big January pop, the COMP ended the month 46% off its March 2000 peak, and then proceeded to lose another 16% from its January 31 level.