Commodity markets thaw, securities markets remain in deep ice
The commodities and securities markets continue on the paths plowed for them by last year’s inflation, Russia’s war, the global pandemic and politics.
At the year’s end or beginning, it’s never too late for kindness
Alan Guebert's neighborhood clairvoyant listened to peoples' woes and worries before kindly offering her views and, perhaps, visions.
Immigration reform still unfinished
The Congressional split portends little compromise on most issues over the next two years and all but guarantees inaction on any immigration reform.
Building a strong case for neoliberalism’s continued weakening
Rana Foroohar builds a strong case for neoliberalism’s continued weakening in her new book, “Homecoming," and the world should hope she’s right.
Ag boss doesn’t offer much that’s new
Alan Guebert digs into the ranking GOP member of the House Ag Committee, Pennsylvania incumbent Glenn Thompson's views on ag policies.
Commission’s role in ‘crypto’ is more lapdog than watchdog
Where were U.S. regulators in crypto’s long run-up and, now, in its swift, steep decline? Alan Guebert weighs in on the future regulation of cryptocurrency.
Life on the Mississippi River
Alan Guebert recalls late-summer campouts on the Mississippi with his older brother David during his youth.
The numbers defining the agricultural landscape
Alan Guebert follows the numbers around the world to identify commodity trends and all the way back to the U.S. where way too much was spent on elections.
Will the Kroger and Albertsons complete their merger?
Alan Guebert breaks down the arguments that support Kroger and Albertsons potentially completing their recently announced $24.6-billion merger.
USDA puts $3 billion into ‘deeply flawed’ Climate Smart Commodities program
Even at first glance, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recently announced $3 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities sounds like doublespeak.
