Steel sector plays vital role in the Canadian economy. The next government needs to address issues facing steel along with other sectors to ensure these sectors are competitive.
Paul Young, a CPA and expert in various business fields, summarized automotive industry trends in Canada and the United States for September 2017. GM announced plans to introduce 18 new fully electric vehicles by 2023 as part of a shift away from gasoline. A trade deficit exists in North America due to automotive part exports to Mexico doubling since 2009 under NAFTA. GM's CAMI plant strike could impact ongoing union drives at Toyota and Honda plants in Ontario. Rising costs and taxes are hurting Canadian competitiveness in automotive manufacturing.
Canada and Australia are similar countries in terms of how dependent they both are on natural resources as well as being both sparsely populated.
Canada can learned lessons from Australia in terms of dealing with countries like China. Trudeau decided to push his SJW on to China. China has told Canada to not meddle in Chinese domestic issues.
Canada needs a government that is more balance when it comes to Canada’s economic policies.
This document provides an overview of the steel sector in Canada and the United States. It discusses issues facing the Canadian steel industry such as cheap steel imports from China, the impact of US steel tariffs, and Justin Trudeau's inconsistent support for the sector. The author argues the next government needs policies to ensure the competitiveness of steel and other goods-producing industries in Canada.
This document provides an overview of the steel sector in Canada and the United States. It discusses issues facing the Canadian steel industry such as cheap steel imports from China, the impact of US steel tariffs, and Justin Trudeau's inconsistent support for the sector. The author argues the next government needs policies to ensure the competitiveness of steel and other goods-producing industries in Canada.
Steel is important industry for both Canada and United States
Both Canada and USA have seen steel plants shutter since 2008
Local content rules will drive steel production, especially as it relates to infrastructure projects
Canada and Brazil are the top exporters of steel into the United States.
Tariffs do not work as all they do is forced up consumer prices
This document discusses issues facing the Canadian steel sector, including:
- Steel manufacturing sales have not rebounded since the 2008 recession due to cheap imports from China.
- Justin Trudeau has been inconsistent in his support for the steel sector. He spoke at a steel plant but only included office workers, not frontline workers.
- The author is critical of Trudeau's record on goods-producing jobs and GDP growth.
- The next government will need policies to ensure steel is not dumped into Canada and that taxes and regulations make Canada competitive.
Steel is important industry for both Canada and United States
Both Canada and USA have seen steel plants shutter since 2008
Local content rules will drive steel production, especially as it relates to infrastructure projects
Paul Young, a CPA and expert in various business fields, summarized automotive industry trends in Canada and the United States for September 2017. GM announced plans to introduce 18 new fully electric vehicles by 2023 as part of a shift away from gasoline. A trade deficit exists in North America due to automotive part exports to Mexico doubling since 2009 under NAFTA. GM's CAMI plant strike could impact ongoing union drives at Toyota and Honda plants in Ontario. Rising costs and taxes are hurting Canadian competitiveness in automotive manufacturing.
Canada and Australia are similar countries in terms of how dependent they both are on natural resources as well as being both sparsely populated.
Canada can learned lessons from Australia in terms of dealing with countries like China. Trudeau decided to push his SJW on to China. China has told Canada to not meddle in Chinese domestic issues.
Canada needs a government that is more balance when it comes to Canada’s economic policies.
This document provides an overview of the steel sector in Canada and the United States. It discusses issues facing the Canadian steel industry such as cheap steel imports from China, the impact of US steel tariffs, and Justin Trudeau's inconsistent support for the sector. The author argues the next government needs policies to ensure the competitiveness of steel and other goods-producing industries in Canada.
This document provides an overview of the steel sector in Canada and the United States. It discusses issues facing the Canadian steel industry such as cheap steel imports from China, the impact of US steel tariffs, and Justin Trudeau's inconsistent support for the sector. The author argues the next government needs policies to ensure the competitiveness of steel and other goods-producing industries in Canada.
Steel is important industry for both Canada and United States
Both Canada and USA have seen steel plants shutter since 2008
Local content rules will drive steel production, especially as it relates to infrastructure projects
Canada and Brazil are the top exporters of steel into the United States.
Tariffs do not work as all they do is forced up consumer prices
This document discusses issues facing the Canadian steel sector, including:
- Steel manufacturing sales have not rebounded since the 2008 recession due to cheap imports from China.
- Justin Trudeau has been inconsistent in his support for the steel sector. He spoke at a steel plant but only included office workers, not frontline workers.
- The author is critical of Trudeau's record on goods-producing jobs and GDP growth.
- The next government will need policies to ensure steel is not dumped into Canada and that taxes and regulations make Canada competitive.
Steel is important industry for both Canada and United States
Both Canada and USA have seen steel plants shutter since 2008
Local content rules will drive steel production, especially as it relates to infrastructure projects
Steel Sector - Canada and the United States - May 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Manufacturing – Steel and Metal Fabrication Analysis and Commentary – June 2023
Summary:
World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.6 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2023, a 5.1% decrease compared to May 2022.
Source - https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/world-steel-association-may-crude-steel-production-down-5-1/
Additional Links and Key Sources:
US steel production - https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/us-raw-steel-production-up-02-percent-week-on-week-1295133.htm
Green Steel - https://www.fnarena.com/index.php/2023/06/22/esg-focus-green-steel-innovation-on-fire/ or https://www.techarenan.news/2023/06/21/h2-green-steel-forges-green-alliance-with-cargill-metals-to-combat-carbon-emissions/
Nickel and Stainless - https://oilprice.com/Metals/Commodities/Stainless-Steel-Prices-Dip-Despite-Nickel-Rebound.html
Metal breakthroughs - https://www.proagrimedia.com/news-events/top-5-trends-for-the-metal-working-industry-in-2023/
ESG - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/accountability-7-sustainability-trends-2023-121000353.html
Net Zero - https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/canada-oil-production-predicted-drastically-173550906.html
Biodiversity - https://www.worldbenchmarkingalliance.org/publication/nature/rankings/
Mining - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/more-than-300-new-mines-required-to-meet-battery-demand-by-2035
Top technologies - https://europeansting.com/2023/06/21/this-is-how-to-find-out-which-emerging-technologies-will-next-revolutionize-our-world/
Has Justin Trudeau been Open,, Transparent and Accountable to Canadians WE Ma...paul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides a review of key policies and statistics on Justin Trudeau's governance. It analyzes topics like inflation, housing prices, household debt, military spending, censorship, deficits, and more. Independent reports question whether Trudeau has ensured openness, transparency and accountability. The presentation allows Canadians to question Trudeau and his team on these issues.
Key Macro/Micro Indicators - Canada and USA - July 2020 and August 2020paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an agenda for reviewing key macroeconomic indicators for Canada and the United States. It includes sections on GDP, housing, commodities, manufacturing sales, durable goods orders, retail sales, and other metrics for both countries for July and August 2020. Sources are cited from organizations like Statistics Canada, BMO, RBC, CIBC, TD Economics and US government agencies.
Has Justin Trudeau been Open,, Transparent and Accountable to Canadians WE Ma...paul young cpa, cga
Good leadership knows how to shift gears. Justin Trudeau took over an economy that was growing at 2.3% per year post-2009 recession. Trudeau decided to help the economy through his stimulus. The problem is that Trudeau policies never addressed issues with productivity, innovation, skills gap, tax fairness, and delivery program spending with value for money.
Canada GDP per capita has trail countries like Qatar. Canada economy would be doing much better with high commodity prices but LPC policies like C69 have either led to cancelation of projects or a slow approval process of new mines
Trudeau also continues to throw money at various programs despite audits and PBO reports saying the programs either are ineffective. Trudeau only seems to care when a report supports his narrative. Trudeau refuses to do a complete spending review as he believes in big and expensive government.
The so-called carbon tax has made lives less affordable to many Canadians
Total exports rose 4.6% to a record $53.1 billion in May, with 9 of 11 product sections posting increases. Exports of
motor vehicles and parts, aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts, and energy products contributed
the most to the increase. Year over year, total exports were up 8.6%. In May, non-energy exports rose 4.5%.
Exports of motor vehicles and parts were up 12.4% in May to $8.4 billion. Exports of passenger cars and light trucks
(+17.8%) contributed the most to the increase, mainly due to higher Canadian motor vehicle production. The
increased production was partly due to the resumption of activities at some assembly plants following atypical
shutdowns in April. Through the first five months of 2019, exports of passenger cars and light trucks were up 2.8%
compared with the same period in 2018
The document discusses the new USMCA trade agreement. It notes that Trudeau and his team almost failed in negotiations for major trade deals like TPP, CETA, and USMCA. It argues they have set back relations with important markets like India due to prioritizing social issues over trade. Further, it states that Trudeau has an poor record on foreign affairs and trade that has impacted Canada's ability to expand exports.
Summary:
USA is world leader in LNG exports
USA continues to struggle with protectionism policies
USA zest for their green agenda is causing issues with sourcing critical metals
USA has won a trade dispute with Canada
China continues owns key areas of the green economy
USA trade deficit is projected to be $900B for 2021 as compare to $858B in 2020
1. USA and China - https://theconversation.com/the-china-shock-of-trade-in-the-2000s-reverberates-in-us-politics-and-economics-and-warns-of-the-dangers-for-fossil-fuel-workers-173629
2. Solar Panels - https://prosperousamerica.org/will-u-s-solar-be-totally-owned-by-china-we-will-know-in-february/
3. WTO - https://theconversation.com/the-china-shock-of-trade-in-the-2000s-reverberates-in-us-politics-and-economics-and-warns-of-the-dangers-for-fossil-fuel-workers-173629
4. Indo-Pacific - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-idAFKBN2JG1IF
5. Trade Wars - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-03/stock-market-is-fixated-on-covid-with-trade-issues-percolating
6. LNG - https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Overtakes-Qatar-To-Become-The-Worlds-Largest-LNG-Exporter.html
7. Oil = https://www.energyintel.com/0000017e-30bc-d2e5-a9fe-7abe76f00000
8. Dairy - https://www.energyintel.com/0000017e-30bc-d2e5-a9fe-7abe76f00000
9. Wheat - https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/higher-prices-smaller-exports-for-us-wheat
10. Critical metals - https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-01-04/America-s-rare-earth-vulnerability-deepens-16wqHHvL5gQ/index.html
11. Energy Storage - https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2021/dec/the-us-needs-to-produce-batteries-not-just-evs0.html
Steel Sector - Canada and the United States - February 2023 - Analysis.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog - Steel and Metal Fabrication Analysis and Commentary – March 2023
Summary:
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced details of crude steel production by world countries during the month of February this year. The global output witnessed a marginal decline by 1.0% during the month.
As per monthly statistics published yesterday, the global crude steel output totalled 142.4 million tons (Mt) in February 2023. This is down by 1.0% when compared with the same month a year before. The year-to-date output totalled 297.8 Mt, which is down by almost 0.8% from Jan-Feb ‘22 output.
Source - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/15465587/global-steel-output-recorded-notable-dip-in-feb-worldsteel
Weekly steel production continues to struggle - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/15505944/aisi-posted-dip-in-us-weekly-raw-steel-production
Green steel - https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/in-a-world-desperate-to-go-green-nsw-steel-town-is-providing-a-solution-20230330-p5cwl4.html
Dry Ice and Welding - https://www.frasersdirectory.com/redwire/red-d-arc-offers-dry-ice-blasting-for-robotics-weld-lines-and-fixturing/
Metal fabrication sales outlook - https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/2023-2028-metal-fabrication-market-top-growing-regions-business-growth-and-expansion-plans
Class 8 truck orders continue to see modest growth - https://www.topmarkfunding.com/class-8-sales-remain-modest-for-january-and-february-2023/
Automotive sales appear to be on an upside for 1Q23 - https://www.coxautoinc.com/news/cox-automotive-forecast-march-2023-u-s-auto-sales-forecast/
Durable goods spending continues to struggle for the past few months - https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/2023/03/27/the-real-goods-on-the-february-durable-goods-data
Manufacturers continue to worry about rising costs and labor shortages - https://www.nam.org/supply-chain-rising-raw-material-costs-and-workforce-shortages-top-concerns-for-manufacturers-17080/
Non-capital spending - https://canada.constructconnect.com/canadata/forecaster/economic/2023/03/three-factors-cloud-outlook-for-canadian-non-res-capital-spending or https://www.ecmweb.com/construction/article/21263076/nonresidential-construction-spending-inches-higher
1. FDI and USA - https://globalbusiness.org/blog/top-five-states-with-the-highest-concentration-of-fdi-jobs
2. Georgia - https://www.globalatlanta.com/georgia-a-top-state-for-job-growth-from-foreign-investment/
3. Dairy - https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/584122-biden-trade-strategy-must-unlock-new-access-for-us-dairy
4. Brexit - https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-is-delaying-uk-trade-deal-ft-2021-12-01/
5. USA and China - https://www.china-briefing.com/news/us-china-relations-in-the-biden-era-a-timeline/
6. Canada and USA – Energy - https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=50536
7. Australia and China - https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-wants-australia-on-its-knees-with-trade-sanctions-biden-adviser-says/f07c23c7-2085-49e1-9678-adef5b09827d
8. FDI - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55791634
9. Mining - https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7539696/mining-diplomacy-vital-for-energy-future/?cs=14264
10. Conflict metals - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/29/world/congo-cobalt-albert-yuma-mulimbi.html
Bank of Canada - What is next for Monetary Policies - April 2022 (Revised Mar...paul young cpa, cga
Canada inflation rate hit nearly 7% for March 2022. Canada has one of the highest inflation rates in the G7.
Higher interest rates mean less cash for retail sales
Government continues to push their green agenda driving more green inflation
USA hit a record $89B trade deficit in January 2022
China continues to lag on their trade agreements with the United States
USA is looking at dealing with despot countries as part of fixing issues with oil supplies - https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/08/politics/joe-biden-saudi-arabia-venezuela-iran-russia-oil/index.html. Both Canada and USA should be focus on increasing domestic production - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-oil-and-gas-251300497
Russia is world leader in the critical metals. https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/03/rare-earth-metal-prices-will-skyrocket-as-ukraine-russia-tensions-continue/
Steel Sector - Canada and the United States - March 2023 - Analysis.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Global Steel Production Analysis and Commentary – April 2023
The Brussels-based World Steel Association (Worldsteel) says steel production in the 63 countries reporting to it was up by 1.7 percent in March of this year compared with March 2022.
In the first quarter of this year, output is closer to stable, with the world having produced just 0.1 percent less steel in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the first three months of last year
The 165.1 million metric tons produced this March represents a dramatic 15.9 percent increase from the prior month, when just 142.4 million metric tons of steel was made globally.
Source - https://recyclingtoday.com/news/world-steel-output-march-2023-india-turkey-recycling/
Canada's exports were down 5.1% in June, while imports fell 4.3%, both due in part to significant decreases in
crude oil, as well as aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade
balance remained in a surplus position, settling at $136 million after posting a $556 million surplus in May. The
narrow surplus in June represented 0.1% of total monthly merchandise trade and is within the typical margins for
revisions to the trade balance in subsequent months.
2019 Election| Protectionism and Trade Policies| Canada and the World| May 2019paul young cpa, cga
1/4 for Canada's GDP is tied to exports. Canada depends on exports. The problem is the current government is not about progress as they are not focusing on all aspects the economy.
WTO needs to reform to ensure that emerging markets play by fair trade and investment rules.
Has Justin Trudeau been Open,, Transparent and Accountable to Canadians WE Ma...paul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides a review of key policies of Justin Trudeau's government, including statistics and independent reports on its governance model. Several issues are raised such as high household debt, inflation, censorship, deficits, and whether the government has been open and accountable. The presentation is designed for Canadians to ask questions of Trudeau and his team about accountability. It references reports on topics like the ethics code, internet bills, sentencing laws, and the performance of the Canada Revenue Agency.
Bank of Canada - What is next for Monetary Policies - April 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The document discusses monetary policy and its importance to governments. It provides an overview of monetary policy, how the Bank of Canada implements monetary policy, and some of the challenges currently facing the Canadian economy in relation to GDP growth, inflation, housing prices, household debt levels, and productivity. The author expresses concerns that inflation may remain higher than expected due to factors like carbon taxes, critical materials supply issues, and infrastructure investment needs.
Electrical Vehicles and Plug-In Stations Adoption| February 2022paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Electrical vehicle sales hit 6.7M sales in 2021, or about 10% of the global sales. Its growth continues it would still take over a decade to complete the transition to electrical vehicles.
Little is said about the tailing pond issue with the mining of lithium, rare metals, graphite, and other critical metals
Many governments are struggling with their fiscal budget cycle. The lost gas tax revenue will need to be made up with new road and user taxes that would include electrical vehicles.
The power grid continues to struggle with outages. More investment is required with the power grid.
1. Lithium supply - https://www.mining.com/global-lithium-production-hits-record-high-on-electric-vehicle-demand/
2. Lithium prices - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/09/gone-ballistic-lithium-price-rockets-nearly-500-in-a-year-amid-electric-vehicle-rush
3. Plug-in stations - https://www.mapleridgenews.com/news/west-kootenay-town-nixes-free-charging-station-for-evs/
4. Plug-in stations - https://etfdb.com/climate-insights-channel/the-case-for-ev-investment-keeps-getting-stronger/
5. Plug-in stations - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bp-says-its-ev-charging-stations-about-as-profitable-as-conventional-gas-stations-11644329726
6. Graphite - https://electrek.co/2022/02/08/michigan-will-get-a-new-graphite-processing-factory-to-support-us-ev-battery-production/
7. Battery - https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001557/province-invests-in-windsor-electric-vehicle-battery-innovation-lab-to-boost-regional-economy
8. Environment - https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/02/01/south-america-s-lithium-fields-reveal-the-dark-side-of-our-electric-future
9. Biden tax credits – https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/biden-lauds-tesla-and-other-electric-vehicles-being-made-in-america/
10. Graphite - https://www.kitco.com/news/2022-02-08/Global-graphite-production-up-in-2021-as-China-cements-its-top-producer-status.html
11. Rare metals - https://reachmarkets.com.au/news/why-rare-earth-miners-need-support-to-shore-up-manufacturing-future/
12. Chip - https://reachmarkets.com.au/news/why-rare-earth-miners-need-support-to-shore-up-manufacturing-future/
13. Power outages - https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/energy-grid-management/power-supply-challenges-leave-350-million-with-major-outages-study/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-supply-challenges-leave-350-million-with-major-outages-study
14. Taxes - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/m-ps-call-for-electric-vehicle-owners-to-pay-car-tax-000139133.html or https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/feb/04/uk-road-pricing-transport-committee-mps-electric-shift
15. China and EV - https://batteriesnews.com/catl-dominates-worlds-ev-battery-market/
This document is a presentation by Paul Young from October 2017 about the steel markets in Canada and the United States in September 2017. It provides an overview and agenda that includes steel production, metal fabrication trends in key segments, and steel processing center changes. Sources of information are cited from organizations like Worldsteel and Scotiabank.
Has Justin Trudeau been Open,, Transparent and Accountable to Canadians WE Ju...paul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides a review of key policies and statistics related to Justin Trudeau's governance. It includes inflation rates, housing prices, household debt levels, the invocation of the Emergencies Act, defense spending, censorship, ethics codes, and the legacy of deficits under Trudeau. Independent reports question whether the government has been open, transparent and accountable to Canadians. The presentation aims to facilitate questioning of Trudeau and his team on these issues.
Commodity prices continue to be volatile.
Canada needs to address tax and regulatory reforms as part of getting goods out of the ground to market.
China continues to make key investment in critical metals as part of their market leading position in battery production.
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - July 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Canadian retail sales dropped 0.3% in August, the first decline since March, as higher interest rates start to impact household budgets. Seven of the nine retail subsectors saw sales increases in July, led by food and beverage retailers, while motor vehicle and parts dealers saw the largest decrease. Excluding autos, retail sales in July rose 1%, double expectations. The report suggests Canadians are tightening spending as more face higher mortgage payments and gas prices due to Bank of Canada rate hikes aimed at slowing inflation.
Addressing issues with the Public Sector Governance Model.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The key challenges facing Australian business leaders in 2023 include:
1. Talent acquisition, retention and training staff for digital transformation.
2. Implementing successful digital transformation while managing cyber risks.
3. Adapting to changing regulations and reporting requirements.
Health risks from COVID-19, social reputation concerns, and disruptive emerging technologies are also significant social challenges impacting Australian businesses. Over the next 3-5 years, talent management for digitization, cybersecurity, digital transformation, regulatory changes, and identifying new growth opportunities will be the top challenges according to business leaders.
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Summary:
World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 161.6 million tonnes (Mt) in May 2023, a 5.1% decrease compared to May 2022.
Source - https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/world-steel-association-may-crude-steel-production-down-5-1/
Additional Links and Key Sources:
US steel production - https://www.steelorbis.com/steel-news/latest-news/us-raw-steel-production-up-02-percent-week-on-week-1295133.htm
Green Steel - https://www.fnarena.com/index.php/2023/06/22/esg-focus-green-steel-innovation-on-fire/ or https://www.techarenan.news/2023/06/21/h2-green-steel-forges-green-alliance-with-cargill-metals-to-combat-carbon-emissions/
Nickel and Stainless - https://oilprice.com/Metals/Commodities/Stainless-Steel-Prices-Dip-Despite-Nickel-Rebound.html
Metal breakthroughs - https://www.proagrimedia.com/news-events/top-5-trends-for-the-metal-working-industry-in-2023/
ESG - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/accountability-7-sustainability-trends-2023-121000353.html
Net Zero - https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/canada-oil-production-predicted-drastically-173550906.html
Biodiversity - https://www.worldbenchmarkingalliance.org/publication/nature/rankings/
Mining - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/more-than-300-new-mines-required-to-meet-battery-demand-by-2035
Top technologies - https://europeansting.com/2023/06/21/this-is-how-to-find-out-which-emerging-technologies-will-next-revolutionize-our-world/
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Summary:
USA is world leader in LNG exports
USA continues to struggle with protectionism policies
USA zest for their green agenda is causing issues with sourcing critical metals
USA has won a trade dispute with Canada
China continues owns key areas of the green economy
USA trade deficit is projected to be $900B for 2021 as compare to $858B in 2020
1. USA and China - https://theconversation.com/the-china-shock-of-trade-in-the-2000s-reverberates-in-us-politics-and-economics-and-warns-of-the-dangers-for-fossil-fuel-workers-173629
2. Solar Panels - https://prosperousamerica.org/will-u-s-solar-be-totally-owned-by-china-we-will-know-in-february/
3. WTO - https://theconversation.com/the-china-shock-of-trade-in-the-2000s-reverberates-in-us-politics-and-economics-and-warns-of-the-dangers-for-fossil-fuel-workers-173629
4. Indo-Pacific - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-idAFKBN2JG1IF
5. Trade Wars - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-03/stock-market-is-fixated-on-covid-with-trade-issues-percolating
6. LNG - https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Overtakes-Qatar-To-Become-The-Worlds-Largest-LNG-Exporter.html
7. Oil = https://www.energyintel.com/0000017e-30bc-d2e5-a9fe-7abe76f00000
8. Dairy - https://www.energyintel.com/0000017e-30bc-d2e5-a9fe-7abe76f00000
9. Wheat - https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/higher-prices-smaller-exports-for-us-wheat
10. Critical metals - https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-01-04/America-s-rare-earth-vulnerability-deepens-16wqHHvL5gQ/index.html
11. Energy Storage - https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2021/dec/the-us-needs-to-produce-batteries-not-just-evs0.html
Steel Sector - Canada and the United States - February 2023 - Analysis.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog - Steel and Metal Fabrication Analysis and Commentary – March 2023
Summary:
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced details of crude steel production by world countries during the month of February this year. The global output witnessed a marginal decline by 1.0% during the month.
As per monthly statistics published yesterday, the global crude steel output totalled 142.4 million tons (Mt) in February 2023. This is down by 1.0% when compared with the same month a year before. The year-to-date output totalled 297.8 Mt, which is down by almost 0.8% from Jan-Feb ‘22 output.
Source - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/15465587/global-steel-output-recorded-notable-dip-in-feb-worldsteel
Weekly steel production continues to struggle - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/15505944/aisi-posted-dip-in-us-weekly-raw-steel-production
Green steel - https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/in-a-world-desperate-to-go-green-nsw-steel-town-is-providing-a-solution-20230330-p5cwl4.html
Dry Ice and Welding - https://www.frasersdirectory.com/redwire/red-d-arc-offers-dry-ice-blasting-for-robotics-weld-lines-and-fixturing/
Metal fabrication sales outlook - https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/2023-2028-metal-fabrication-market-top-growing-regions-business-growth-and-expansion-plans
Class 8 truck orders continue to see modest growth - https://www.topmarkfunding.com/class-8-sales-remain-modest-for-january-and-february-2023/
Automotive sales appear to be on an upside for 1Q23 - https://www.coxautoinc.com/news/cox-automotive-forecast-march-2023-u-s-auto-sales-forecast/
Durable goods spending continues to struggle for the past few months - https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/2023/03/27/the-real-goods-on-the-february-durable-goods-data
Manufacturers continue to worry about rising costs and labor shortages - https://www.nam.org/supply-chain-rising-raw-material-costs-and-workforce-shortages-top-concerns-for-manufacturers-17080/
Non-capital spending - https://canada.constructconnect.com/canadata/forecaster/economic/2023/03/three-factors-cloud-outlook-for-canadian-non-res-capital-spending or https://www.ecmweb.com/construction/article/21263076/nonresidential-construction-spending-inches-higher
1. FDI and USA - https://globalbusiness.org/blog/top-five-states-with-the-highest-concentration-of-fdi-jobs
2. Georgia - https://www.globalatlanta.com/georgia-a-top-state-for-job-growth-from-foreign-investment/
3. Dairy - https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/584122-biden-trade-strategy-must-unlock-new-access-for-us-dairy
4. Brexit - https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-is-delaying-uk-trade-deal-ft-2021-12-01/
5. USA and China - https://www.china-briefing.com/news/us-china-relations-in-the-biden-era-a-timeline/
6. Canada and USA – Energy - https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=50536
7. Australia and China - https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-wants-australia-on-its-knees-with-trade-sanctions-biden-adviser-says/f07c23c7-2085-49e1-9678-adef5b09827d
8. FDI - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55791634
9. Mining - https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7539696/mining-diplomacy-vital-for-energy-future/?cs=14264
10. Conflict metals - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/29/world/congo-cobalt-albert-yuma-mulimbi.html
Bank of Canada - What is next for Monetary Policies - April 2022 (Revised Mar...paul young cpa, cga
Canada inflation rate hit nearly 7% for March 2022. Canada has one of the highest inflation rates in the G7.
Higher interest rates mean less cash for retail sales
Government continues to push their green agenda driving more green inflation
USA hit a record $89B trade deficit in January 2022
China continues to lag on their trade agreements with the United States
USA is looking at dealing with despot countries as part of fixing issues with oil supplies - https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/08/politics/joe-biden-saudi-arabia-venezuela-iran-russia-oil/index.html. Both Canada and USA should be focus on increasing domestic production - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-oil-and-gas-251300497
Russia is world leader in the critical metals. https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/03/rare-earth-metal-prices-will-skyrocket-as-ukraine-russia-tensions-continue/
Steel Sector - Canada and the United States - March 2023 - Analysis.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Global Steel Production Analysis and Commentary – April 2023
The Brussels-based World Steel Association (Worldsteel) says steel production in the 63 countries reporting to it was up by 1.7 percent in March of this year compared with March 2022.
In the first quarter of this year, output is closer to stable, with the world having produced just 0.1 percent less steel in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the first three months of last year
The 165.1 million metric tons produced this March represents a dramatic 15.9 percent increase from the prior month, when just 142.4 million metric tons of steel was made globally.
Source - https://recyclingtoday.com/news/world-steel-output-march-2023-india-turkey-recycling/
Canada's exports were down 5.1% in June, while imports fell 4.3%, both due in part to significant decreases in
crude oil, as well as aircraft and other transportation equipment and parts. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade
balance remained in a surplus position, settling at $136 million after posting a $556 million surplus in May. The
narrow surplus in June represented 0.1% of total monthly merchandise trade and is within the typical margins for
revisions to the trade balance in subsequent months.
2019 Election| Protectionism and Trade Policies| Canada and the World| May 2019paul young cpa, cga
1/4 for Canada's GDP is tied to exports. Canada depends on exports. The problem is the current government is not about progress as they are not focusing on all aspects the economy.
WTO needs to reform to ensure that emerging markets play by fair trade and investment rules.
Has Justin Trudeau been Open,, Transparent and Accountable to Canadians WE Ma...paul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides a review of key policies of Justin Trudeau's government, including statistics and independent reports on its governance model. Several issues are raised such as high household debt, inflation, censorship, deficits, and whether the government has been open and accountable. The presentation is designed for Canadians to ask questions of Trudeau and his team about accountability. It references reports on topics like the ethics code, internet bills, sentencing laws, and the performance of the Canada Revenue Agency.
Bank of Canada - What is next for Monetary Policies - April 2022.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The document discusses monetary policy and its importance to governments. It provides an overview of monetary policy, how the Bank of Canada implements monetary policy, and some of the challenges currently facing the Canadian economy in relation to GDP growth, inflation, housing prices, household debt levels, and productivity. The author expresses concerns that inflation may remain higher than expected due to factors like carbon taxes, critical materials supply issues, and infrastructure investment needs.
Electrical Vehicles and Plug-In Stations Adoption| February 2022paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Electrical vehicle sales hit 6.7M sales in 2021, or about 10% of the global sales. Its growth continues it would still take over a decade to complete the transition to electrical vehicles.
Little is said about the tailing pond issue with the mining of lithium, rare metals, graphite, and other critical metals
Many governments are struggling with their fiscal budget cycle. The lost gas tax revenue will need to be made up with new road and user taxes that would include electrical vehicles.
The power grid continues to struggle with outages. More investment is required with the power grid.
1. Lithium supply - https://www.mining.com/global-lithium-production-hits-record-high-on-electric-vehicle-demand/
2. Lithium prices - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/09/gone-ballistic-lithium-price-rockets-nearly-500-in-a-year-amid-electric-vehicle-rush
3. Plug-in stations - https://www.mapleridgenews.com/news/west-kootenay-town-nixes-free-charging-station-for-evs/
4. Plug-in stations - https://etfdb.com/climate-insights-channel/the-case-for-ev-investment-keeps-getting-stronger/
5. Plug-in stations - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bp-says-its-ev-charging-stations-about-as-profitable-as-conventional-gas-stations-11644329726
6. Graphite - https://electrek.co/2022/02/08/michigan-will-get-a-new-graphite-processing-factory-to-support-us-ev-battery-production/
7. Battery - https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001557/province-invests-in-windsor-electric-vehicle-battery-innovation-lab-to-boost-regional-economy
8. Environment - https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/02/01/south-america-s-lithium-fields-reveal-the-dark-side-of-our-electric-future
9. Biden tax credits – https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/biden-lauds-tesla-and-other-electric-vehicles-being-made-in-america/
10. Graphite - https://www.kitco.com/news/2022-02-08/Global-graphite-production-up-in-2021-as-China-cements-its-top-producer-status.html
11. Rare metals - https://reachmarkets.com.au/news/why-rare-earth-miners-need-support-to-shore-up-manufacturing-future/
12. Chip - https://reachmarkets.com.au/news/why-rare-earth-miners-need-support-to-shore-up-manufacturing-future/
13. Power outages - https://www.smart-energy.com/industry-sectors/energy-grid-management/power-supply-challenges-leave-350-million-with-major-outages-study/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-supply-challenges-leave-350-million-with-major-outages-study
14. Taxes - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/m-ps-call-for-electric-vehicle-owners-to-pay-car-tax-000139133.html or https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/feb/04/uk-road-pricing-transport-committee-mps-electric-shift
15. China and EV - https://batteriesnews.com/catl-dominates-worlds-ev-battery-market/
This document is a presentation by Paul Young from October 2017 about the steel markets in Canada and the United States in September 2017. It provides an overview and agenda that includes steel production, metal fabrication trends in key segments, and steel processing center changes. Sources of information are cited from organizations like Worldsteel and Scotiabank.
Has Justin Trudeau been Open,, Transparent and Accountable to Canadians WE Ju...paul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides a review of key policies and statistics related to Justin Trudeau's governance. It includes inflation rates, housing prices, household debt levels, the invocation of the Emergencies Act, defense spending, censorship, ethics codes, and the legacy of deficits under Trudeau. Independent reports question whether the government has been open, transparent and accountable to Canadians. The presentation aims to facilitate questioning of Trudeau and his team on these issues.
Commodity prices continue to be volatile.
Canada needs to address tax and regulatory reforms as part of getting goods out of the ground to market.
China continues to make key investment in critical metals as part of their market leading position in battery production.
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Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - July 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Canadian retail sales dropped 0.3% in August, the first decline since March, as higher interest rates start to impact household budgets. Seven of the nine retail subsectors saw sales increases in July, led by food and beverage retailers, while motor vehicle and parts dealers saw the largest decrease. Excluding autos, retail sales in July rose 1%, double expectations. The report suggests Canadians are tightening spending as more face higher mortgage payments and gas prices due to Bank of Canada rate hikes aimed at slowing inflation.
Addressing issues with the Public Sector Governance Model.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The key challenges facing Australian business leaders in 2023 include:
1. Talent acquisition, retention and training staff for digital transformation.
2. Implementing successful digital transformation while managing cyber risks.
3. Adapting to changing regulations and reporting requirements.
Health risks from COVID-19, social reputation concerns, and disruptive emerging technologies are also significant social challenges impacting Australian businesses. Over the next 3-5 years, talent management for digitization, cybersecurity, digital transformation, regulatory changes, and identifying new growth opportunities will be the top challenges according to business leaders.
Global Housing Market Analysis and Commentary- September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Homebuilders are walking a fine line when it comes to new projects as high mortgage rates curb demand.
New residential construction, including single-family homes and multifamily, dropped 11.3% month over month in August to 1.283 million units on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Census Bureau data released Tuesday. That's down 14.8% compared with a year ago and well below the 1.44 million units economists surveyed by Bloomberg projected.
But authorized residential permits — an indicator of potential future activity — rose 6.9% to 1.543 million permits in August from July. That was still down 2.7% from last August. Single-family permits, though, were up 2% from July to 949,000. Multifamily permits came in at 535,000.
The data reflects two opposing forces builders are trying to balance: the ongoing need for new construction to fill in limited inventory and elevated mortgage rates that are hurting their biggest customer right now, the first-time homebuyer.
"High mortgage rates are clearly taking a toll on builder confidence and consumer demand, as a growing number of buyers are electing to defer a home purchase until long-term rates move lower," Robert Dietz, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders, said Monday in a press release after builder confidence dropped for the second straight month.
Source: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/homebuilders-face-a-tough-balancing-act-on-new-construction-amid-high-mortgage-rates-130744368.html
Blog – What is next for the Mining Sector – September 2023
The mining sector provides critical material that support solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries as part of the green transition. https://www.iea.org/news/critical-minerals-market-sees-unprecedented-growth-as-clean-energy-demand-drives-strong-increase-in-investment
The mining sector products play a key role with the global GDP - https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/global-mining-industry-value-was-69-of-world-gdp-last-year-china-says
Mining practices need to be sustainable including following all ESG policies - https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-can-you-monitor-sustainable-mining-practices
Other links and sources –
Lithium Supply and Price - https://zbr.com.mx/en/sin-categoria-es/lithium-prices-fall-44-in-china-due-to-lack-of-demand/138168/
Cobalt - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahmut-karada%C5%9F-a2b7a5151_china-exportrestrictions-gallium-activity-7082603182589157376-Zrty/?trk=public_profile_like_view
Nickel https://www.eureporter.co/business/2023/09/15/stanislav-kondrashov-from-telf-ag-nickel-prices-outlook-remains-positive/
Iron-ore - https://www.brecorder.com/news/40263584/sgx-iron-ore-set-for-best-week-in-3-months
TD Bank / Metals - https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/setting-the-stage-for-gold-outlook
Biodiversity / Mining - https://worldcrunch.com/green/lithium-green-energy-argentina-indigenous
ESG - https://iriscarbon.com/the-added-value-of-integrated-esg-reporting-a-threefold-framework/
Blog – Manufacturing Shipments and Orders – The United States – August 2023
Summary:
New orders for manufacturing technology in the United States totaled $353.9 million in July 2023, as per the latest report by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This figure marked a 12.4% decline from June 2023 but remained only 10.5% lower than July 2022. Year-to-date orders amounted to $2.83 billion, reflecting a 12.7% decrease compared to the same period the previous year.
Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT, noted that July is typically a slower month for manufacturing technology orders, so a slight drop was expected. However, he pointed out a notable trend: over the last two months, the year-to-date order gap has narrowed during historically slow periods. While job shops have seen decreased orders, other industries that benefited from reshoring or government investments have helped fill the gap.
Among specific sectors, job shops, the largest customer segment, placed their lowest total monthly orders since August 2020. In contrast, metal valve manufacturers recorded their third-highest monthly order value on record, last seen in September 2018, making up nearly 5% of the total manufacturing technology order value for July 2023. Manufacturers of motor vehicle transmissions continued to order machinery at an elevated pace. However, the aerospace industry continued to order below its early 2022 peaks, with hopes that recent projects like the federal government's $1.5 billion investment in communications satellites might reverse this trend.
Source: https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2023/september/u.s.-manufacturing-technology-orders-dip-in-july-but-show-resilience-amid-economic-uncertainty
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 15 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Blog – Analysis and Commentary – Stock Market – WE September 15 2023
Summary:
Stocks fell Friday as investors wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 288.87 points to close out Friday and the week at 34,618.24. At its lows, it completely wiped out Thursday's 332-point rally.
The S&P 500 index sank 54.78 points, or 1.2%, to 4,450.32.
The NASDAQ index plunged 217.72 points, or 1.6%, to 13,708.33.
The Dow held onto a winning week. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed out the week with losses.
Information technology was the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, down nearly 2%. Adobe shares fell more than 4% even after the software firm posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Shares of Arm Holdings were lower one day after its successful public debut.
Auto stocks General Motors and Stellantis N.V. were higher Friday, while Ford Motor was about flat. Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers went on strike after failing to reach a deal with the automakers Thursday night.
Elsewhere, Lennar shares slid 3%. The home construction firm posted third-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.
On the economic front, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey showed one-year inflation expectations dropped to 3.1% in
September, tied for the lowest since January 2021. Also, the five-year outlook fell to 2.7%, matching its lowest since December 2020.
- Canadian manufacturing sales increased 1.6% in July, led by higher sales in food products, petroleum and coal products, and transportation equipment. Paper and plastics sales decreased the most.
- Inventory levels increased slightly while unfilled orders decreased, pointing to a potential slowdown.
- The manufacturing sector in Canada will continue to face challenges such as global economic uncertainty, rising costs, supply chain issues, climate change risks, and skills shortages.
Electricity Analysis - Canada and the OECD - June 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Over three-quarters of the world’s total coal-generated electricity is consumed in just three countries. China is the top user of coal, making up 53.3% of global coal demand, followed by India at 13.6%, and the U.S. at 8.9%.
Burning coal—for electricity, as well as metallurgy and cement production—is the world’s single largest source of CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, its use in electricity generation has actually grown 91.2% since 1997, the year when the first global climate agreement was signed in Kyoto, Japan.
However, even as non-renewables enjoy their time in the sun, their days could be numbered.
In 2022, renewables, such as wind, solar, and geothermal, represented 14.4% of total electricity generation with an extraordinary annual growth rate of 14.7%, driven by big gains in solar and wind. Non-renewables, by contrast, only managed an anemic 0.4%.
The authors of the Statistical Review do not include hydroelectric in their renewable calculations, even though many others, including the International Energy Agency, consider it a “well-established renewable power technology.”
With hydroelectric moved into the renewable column, together they accounted for over 29.3% of all electricity generated in 2022, with an annual growth rate of 7.4%.
Source - https://energynow.ca/2023/09/infographic-what-electricity-sources-power-the-world-see-them-here-visual-capitalist/
Logistics Warehousing Transportation and Distrbution Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The document provides an overview of key metrics and trends in the logistics, warehousing, distribution, and transportation sector. It includes data on consumer price index, diesel fuel costs, freight indexes, e-commerce sales, retail sales, class 8 truck sales, EPA emissions standards, trailer sales, and tonnage. It also discusses supply chain management solutions like planning analytics, blockchain, and AI assistants. Finally, it touches on topics like infrastructure spending, automation, and ESG reporting.
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - United States - ...paul young cpa, cga
United States retail sales rose 0.6% in August despite flat sales at internet retailers after Amazon Prime Day. Most of the increase was due to higher gasoline prices. While consumer spending has been strong, higher interest rates and a slowdown in hiring are expected to restrain purchases in the coming months. Forecasters predict the 2023 holiday shopping season could be the weakest in five years due to economic challenges facing consumers. The retail sector continues facing inventory management challenges and social governance issues.
How to improve the Governance Model for the Public Sector - United States - S...paul young cpa, cga
This document provides a summary of strategies to improve governance in government. It discusses factors that impact governance like transparency and accountability. It recommends using performance audits to assess key performance indicators and ensure recommendations are implemented. Other strategies include improving data ethics and literacy, mitigating geopolitical risks, adopting ESG reporting, and using technology like audit analytics and AI to enhance governance. The overall goal is for government to deliver programs and tax policies with value for money and transparency.
This document provides an analysis of the agriculture output and equipment sector for August 2023. It includes discussions of commodity prices, crop estimates, energy prices, food prices, farming incomes, top farming states, food processors, and the role of technology and government in farming. Key points covered include rising input costs challenging farmers, preliminary crop estimates for Canada, volatility in oil and diesel prices impacting farm expenses, and opportunities for data and automation to help address issues in the agriculture industry.
Biotech Pharmaceutical Medical Equipment and Supplies - Analysis - September ...paul young cpa, cga
This document provides an overview and agenda for a presentation on the biotech, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sector. It includes:
- An introduction and biography of presenter Paul Young CPA CGA
- An agenda covering topics like vaccine production, drug discovery, innovation in areas like storage and AI, and the life sciences strategy
- Links and summaries of information on these topics, including the top vaccine manufacturers, regulations in Canada, and growth in the pharmaceutical market
The presentation aims to discuss key areas of the biotech/pharmaceutical sector including vaccine development and production, drug discovery, innovation, and strategies for the life sciences industry. Links and outside sources are provided to support the topics in the agenda.
Better Public Safety Management using Analytics - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This document discusses using analytics to improve public safety management. It outlines rising public safety costs for governments and key issues facing policing like complex crimes and accountability. The document presents crime rate data for Canada and discusses building machine learning models in SPSS and dashboards in Cognos Analytics to analyze police data and forecast expenses. Finally, it lists potential next steps for crime in Canada like bail and corrections reforms, gun control, and increased police oversight.
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 9 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
What did the markets tell us this week?
1. Housing supply and costs continue to plague countries around the world.
2. Gasoline prices are on the rise that puts pressure on central banks ability to hit their core inflation targets.
3. ESG adoption by both the private and public sector is leading to both funding concerns and the overall cost of implementing ESG policies.
4. Adopting technology as part of increasing food production is facing both capital and operational funding concerns.
5. Strike at LNG facility in Australia is leading to concerns around a supply chain disruption of natural gas for EMEA and Asia.
6. The threat of China dumping batteries into markets - https://www.ft.com/content/b6038e51-7b5b-4f97-a5da-9202e71562fc
7. Adoption of generative AI has been facing many challenges related to security, privacy, and ethical issues.
8. Lack of biodiversity planning as part of the overall climate mitigation including sustainable mining, forestry, oil, gas, agriculture, and housing
9. Geopolitical issues continue to impact supply chain.
10. The concerns of recession continue to plague both the private and public sector.
11. Productivity issues continue to plague governments around the world.
Workforce Planning and Employment Analysis - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
The document discusses workforce planning and employment analysis. It provides an overview of employment statistics in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It then discusses Sysco's workforce planning model and the role of the CFO in workforce planning. Finally, it defines autonomous finance as the automation of financial operations through software and algorithms, and provides some key statistics on its adoption.
Global Automotive - Analysis and Commentary - August 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
This presentation provides an overview of key trends in the global automotive sector in August 2023. It discusses 1) sales trends in Canada, the US and globally, 2) the growth of electric vehicles and focus on reducing emissions, and 3) ongoing transformation in the industry through automation, connectivity and new technologies. Sources included discuss topics like electric vehicle production and adoption, public safety issues regarding EV fires, gasoline and car prices, supply chain challenges, and green transitions in transportation.
Global (Mining Oil and Gas Forestry and Agriculture) Analysis and Commentary ...paul young cpa, cga
The mining, oil, gas, agriculture, forestry, and mining continue to face environmental, social, and governance policy review including reporting of key metrics as part of ESG reporting cycle.
There is more focus on profitability and investment returns as part of the integrated planning and reporting cycle.
Summary:
The global economy faces what at least one forecaster is calling a mild trade recession as shipments from China slump and German factories downshift.
China’s export declines extended into August, though there were signs that the worst of a world trade slowdown may be over for the leading exporter.
Overseas shipments from China fell 8.8% in dollar terms from a year earlier while imports contracted 7.3%, both better than economists’ estimates and significantly less severe than July’s downturn.
Other data have suggested trade may be stabilizing after weakening for most of this year. Exports from South Korea also declined at a more moderate pace in August than the previous month.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-07/supply-chain-latest-world-trade-faces-a-shallow-recession?srnd=economics-v2
Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/falling-lithium-prices-challenge-potential-cost-advantages-of-sodium-batteries
Oil Production - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/oil-price-goldman-sachs/index.html
Natural gas - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/natural-gas-holds-up-as-markets-in-limbo-over-strikes-202309070956
Lumber - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/sawmill-capacity-closures-reshape-us-lumber-supply
Critical metals - https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/how-recycling-could-solve-the-shortage-of-minerals-essential-to-clean-energy/
Agriculture - https://www.morningagclips.com/economists-forecast-positive-end-of-year-crop-outlook-despite-warmer-midwestern-climate/
ESG - https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2023/09/the-informed-board/the-eus-new-esg-disclosure-rules
Ports - https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HAPAG-LLOYD-AG-24857717/news/Hapag-Lloyd-chief-warns-of-rougher-seas-ahead-for-container-shipping-44789017/
Top destination for reshoring - https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2023/08/29/uae-in-top-10-most-powerful-passports-for-investment-opportunity/
Global Trade - https://phys.org/news/2023-09-opinion-broke-global-climate-finish.html
What is next for the Forestry Sector and Lumber Production - September 2023.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Lumber production in Canada continues to face many hurdles
Canada forest management practices are some of the bests in the world
Canada planted over 440M in seedlings back in 2018. It is now 2022 which means close 2M seedlings have been planted.
All levels need to put more focus on urban and rural planning solutions
More work including spending on wildfire and forest fire mitigation
Canada and USA need to find a path forward to resolve the softwood lumber dispute
There needs to a better balanced between climate change policies and growing the economy in a sustainable way
3D printing for housing needs to become mainstream
More protection needs to happen with key ecosystems like wetlands, forest, and peatlands.
There is a risk of debt default if interest rates are hike over the next few months
An accounting information system (AIS) refers to tools and systems designed for the collection and display of accounting information so accountants and executives can make informed decisions.
Abhay Bhutada, the Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial and retail lending. A Qualified Chartered Accountant, he has been pivotal in leveraging technology to enhance financial services. Starting his career at Bank of India, he later founded TAB Capital Limited and co-founded Poonawalla Finance Private Limited, emphasizing digital lending. Under his leadership, Poonawalla Fincorp achieved a 'AAA' credit rating, integrating acquisitions and emphasizing corporate governance. Actively involved in industry forums and CSR initiatives, Abhay has been recognized with awards like "Young Entrepreneur of India 2017" and "40 under 40 Most Influential Leader for 2020-21." Personally, he values mindfulness, enjoys gardening, yoga, and sees every day as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
Vicinity Jobs’ data includes more than three million 2023 OJPs and thousands of skills. Most skills appear in less than 0.02% of job postings, so most postings rely on a small subset of commonly used terms, like teamwork.
Laura Adkins-Hackett, Economist, LMIC, and Sukriti Trehan, Data Scientist, LMIC, presented their research exploring trends in the skills listed in OJPs to develop a deeper understanding of in-demand skills. This research project uses pointwise mutual information and other methods to extract more information about common skills from the relationships between skills, occupations and regions.
Economic Risk Factor Update: June 2024 [SlideShare]Commonwealth
May’s reports showed signs of continued economic growth, said Sam Millette, director, fixed income, in his latest Economic Risk Factor Update.
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Optimizing Net Interest Margin (NIM) in the Financial Sector (With Examples).pdfshruti1menon2
NIM is calculated as the difference between interest income earned and interest expenses paid, divided by interest-earning assets.
Importance: NIM serves as a critical measure of a financial institution's profitability and operational efficiency. It reflects how effectively the institution is utilizing its interest-earning assets to generate income while managing interest costs.
OJP data from firms like Vicinity Jobs have emerged as a complement to traditional sources of labour demand data, such as the Job Vacancy and Wages Survey (JVWS). Ibrahim Abuallail, PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa, presented research relating to bias in OJPs and a proposed approach to effectively adjust OJP data to complement existing official data (such as from the JVWS) and improve the measurement of labour demand.
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio ProblemMajid Iqbal
Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
Stunning art in the small multiples format brings out the spatiotemporal nature of societal transitions, against backdrop issues such as energy, housing, waste, farmland and forest. In each frame we see hopeful and frightful interplays between spending and saving. Problems emerge when one of the two parts of the existential anaglyph rapidly shrinks like Arctic ice, as factors cross thresholds. Ecological wealth and intergenerational equity areFour at stake. Not enough spending could mean economic stress, social unrest and political conflict. Not enough saving and there will be climate breakdown and ‘bankruptcy’. So where does speculative design start and the gambling and betting end? Behind each fabular frame is a four ratio problem. Each ratio reflects the level of sacrifice and self-restraint a society is willing to accept, against promises of prosperity and freedom. Some values seem to stabilise a frame while others cause collapse. Get the ratios right and we can have it all. Get them wrong and things get more desperate.
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"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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2019 Election| Steel Sector| Canada| June 2019
1. 2019 Election – Steel Sector –
Canada – June 2019
PAUL YOUNG CPA CGA
AUGUST 3, 2019
2. Paul Young - Bio
• CPA, CGA
• Financial Solutions
• SME – Business Process Changes
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Supply Chain Management
• Academia – Advance Accounting, Public
Finance and Advanced Management
Systems
Contact information:
Paul_Young_CGA@Hotmail.com
3. Introduction
Steel sector plays vital role in the Canadian economy. The next government needs
to address issues facing steel along with other sectors to ensure these sectors are
competitive.
5. Steel Manufacturing Sales
• Steel sector has never rebounded from pre-2008 recession in Canada
• Cheap imports from China have been a big issue - https://globalnews.ca/news/4350910/trade-tribunal-
steel-dumping-ruling/
7. Justin Trudeau / Steel
• This was stage event that
included only office workers
and not front-line workers (per
my discussion with steel
worker)
8. Blog – Steel
Sector
"Cargo ships are now undoubtedly
bound for Canada to dump
massive amounts of cheap,
subsidized foreign steel into our
market, threatening workers and
producers across the country," he
said.”
https://www.newswire.ca/news
-releases/thousands-of-
canadian-steel-jobs-at-risk-as-
trudeau-government-
abandons-key-safeguards-
899540638.html
Would you trust Justin Trudeau stand up for steel
workers when he cannot even grasp flow of steel
between Canada and United States?
9. Next
government
The next government will need to focus on getting
goods to market. Pipelines are very important to
Canada, especially getting oil to market as well as
supporting the steel sector (tubular, oil rigs, etc)
Steel sector wants a government that will set up
policies to ensure steel is not dumped into Canada
Next government needs to focus both taxes and
regulations to ensure Canada is competitive -
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-
election-canada-and-global-competitiveness-may-
2019