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/
Canada's merchandise exports decreased 2.3% in September, while imports were down 3.0%. Both declines were largely due to the shortage of semiconductor chips and their impact on the production of motor vehicles in North America.
Canada's merchandise trade surplus widened from $1.5 billion in August to $1.9 billion in September, a fourth consecutive monthly surplus. It is also the seventh monthly surplus recorded so far in 2021.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211104/dq211104a-eng.htm
1. Critical metals - https://www.mining.com/nova-scotias-mining-focus-expands-into-critical-minerals/
2. OPEC - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/04/opec-members-likely-to-hold-firm-on-slow-oil-output-despite-international-pressure-.html
3. USA and Canadian oil - https://www.canadianenergycentre.ca/a-matter-of-fact-more-canadian-oil-could-be-helping-the-u-s-right-now/
4. Lumber - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/record-high-us-lumber-prices-shifted-global-lumber-trade-flows-in-h1-2021-wri/
5. Ring of Fire - https://republicofmining.com/2021/10/18/road-to-ring-of-fire-is-green-national-priority-for-ontario-and-canada-by-stan-sudol/
6. Climate change - https://nationtalk.ca/story/canadas-natural-resources-sector-should-be-a-climate-action-model-at-united-nations-cop26
7. Supply chain - https://www.saanichnews.com/business/as-trade-bottlenecks-weigh-on-economy-liberals-urged-to-help-reshape-supply-chains/
8. Supply chain - https://eiexchange.com/content/building-a-stronger-supply-chain-lessons-from-the-crisis?amp
9. Commodity prices - https://www.ebrd.com/news/2021/high-commodity-prices-threaten-recovery-gains-ebrd-says.html
10. Battery - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-04/the-commodity-boom-is-starting-to-push-battery-prices-higher
Cost of Living| The United States |Inflation| January 2022paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
U.S. consumer prices rose solidly in January, leading to the biggest annual increase in inflation in 40 years, fueling financial markets speculation for a 50 basis points interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve next month.
The broad increase in prices reported by the Labor Department on Thursday was led by soaring costs for rents, electricity and food, and could heap more political pressure on President Joe Biden, whose popularity has been declining amid anxiety over the rising cost of living.
High inflation has overshadowed a strong economy, which grew at its fastest pace in 37 years in 2021 and a labor market that is rapidly churning out jobs.
Source - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/u-consumer-prices-rise-strongly-134042040.html
1. Gasoline prices - https://www.news9.com/story/62053a1ca360bf0725484dd0/gas-prices-hit-their-highest-level-in-8-years--heres-whats-driving-the-surge-
2. Food - https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/02/10/foods-costs-january-consumer-price-index/6733880001/
3. Housing costs - https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/10-surprisingly-affordable-housing-markets-130020778.html
4. Housing - https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/real-estate/experts-predict-housing-market-in-2022/
5. Carbon tax - https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/02/20220210-carbontax.html
6. Zero-emitting trucks - https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/02/20220210-carbontax.html
7. Average mortgage - https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/average-mortgage-payment
8. Biden - https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2022/feb/prepare-for-an-increase-in-corporate-restructuring-in-the-us.html
9. Yellen monetary policies - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/a-bridge-too-far-bond-market-reels-from-latest-inflation-bomb-1.1721824
10. Interest rates - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/inflation-hits-40-year-high-reinforcing-feds-decision-to-raise-interest-rates
11. Household debt - https://thedeepdive.ca/american-consumers-descend-further-into-debt/
12. Consumer confidence - https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2022-01-25/consumer-confidence-dips-in-january-but-inflation-concerns-ease-slightly
13. Corporate restructuring - https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2022/feb/prepare-for-an-increase-in-corporate-restructuring-in-the-us.html
Blog - Forestry and Sawmill Production – Canada and the World
Lumber prices have decline but are still very high
There seems to be inconsistent policies when it comes to management of forests around the globe
The world is slow in adopting 3D housing
1. Softwood Lumber - https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/reduced-tariffs-draws-applause
2. Prices - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/7200218/lumber-up-and-down-and-all-around
3. 3D housing - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/535220/these-10000-concrete-homes-are-3d-printed-less-24-hours
4. Deforestation - https://www.sustainability-times.com/environmental-protection/the-great-amazon-land-grab-brazils-government-is-turning-public-land-private-driving-deforestation/
5. Wetlands - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00098-1
6. Housing affordability - https://saportareport.com/understanding-the-housing-affordability-problem/columnists/david/
7. Urban planning - https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/innovative-global-cities-talent-property/
8. 3D housing - https://www.probuilder.com/3d-printed-technology-offers-solution-affordable-housing
9. Mortgage rates - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/lumber-prices-crash-30-mortgage-120647926.html
10. Household debt - https://www.teamblind.com/post/21t-national-debt-15-trillion-household-debt-in-usa-and-21-trillion-in-annual-gdp--are-we-doomed-rtZ0Dj5Q
11. Housing bubble - https://betterdwelling.com/
12. Insurance - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/extreme-weather-rising-insurance-rates-160054947.html
13. Heating costs - https://carolinapublicpress.org/51169/heating-costs-and-power-grid-stability-create-concerns-in-cold-temperatures/
Cost of Living| The United States |Inflation| November 2021paul young cpa, cga
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.9 percent in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, all items index increased 6.8 percent before seasonal adjustment.
The monthly all item’s seasonally adjusted increase was the result of broad increases in most component indexes, like last month. The indexes for gasoline, shelter, food, used cars and trucks, and new vehicles were among the larger contributors. The energy index rose 3.5 percent in November as the gasoline index increased 6.1 percent and the other major energy component indexes also rose. The food index increased 0.7 percent as the index for food at home rose 0.8 percent.
Source - https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
1. Food costs – https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/12/08/inflation-food-prices-grocery-taxes/8800601002/?gnt-cfr=1
2. Ports - https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/analysis-shipping-costs-another-danger-060610387.html
3. Retail imports - https://chainstoreage.com/retail-imports-show-record-growth-despite-supply-chain-disruption
4. Inflation rate - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/10/consumer-price-index-november-2021.html
5. Lumber - https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/lumber-prices-above-1000-first-time-since-june-housing-commodities-2021-12
6. Housing - https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/housing-market-predictions/
7. Cement - https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/construction-costs-burdened-cement-price-rise-2081013
8. Shortages - https://www.canadiancontractor.ca/canadian-contractor/labour-shortages-are-back-with-a-vengeance-cfib/1003290924/
9. Skills gaps - https://hrmasia.com/australia-funds-a10-million-data-tool-to-plug-skills-gap/
10. 3D housing - https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=0d60c5f5-d6ba-4871-9ea5-9fe29b28d390
11. Inflation - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/business/economy/inflation-price-gains.htmln
Summary:
Farm incomes continue to be strong.
AG equipment sales had a banner year in 2021.
More and more farmers will continue to adopt expert farming and sustainable practices when it comes to managing their crop yields.
Agriculture subsidies continue to be a focus area as countries look to expand their AG exports.
1. Crop yields – http://geographical.co.uk/people/development/item/4253-adapt-to-survive
2. Crop insurance and Expert farming - https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/16975-direct-checks-expected-to-ignite-cover-crop-surge-crop-insurance-may-play-role-too
3. Vertical farming - https://www.hortweek.com/pioneers-shaping-future-vertical-farming/fresh-produce/article/1737366
4. Ag subsidies - https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/blog/meat-and-dairy-gobble-up-farming-subsidies/
5. Trade - https://www.wattagnet.com/articles/44271-now-is-the-time-to-pursue-us-africa-agriculture-trade?v=preview
6. Trade - https://www.livemint.com/news/world/india-to-remove-longstanding-barrier-to-agricultural-trade-say-us-officials-11641858901225.html
7. Food costs - https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2022/01/13/rising-food-costs-2022-groceries-restaurants-farmers-department-agriculture/9184619002/
8. Inflation - https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/december-inflation-sees-fastest-price-152424665.html
9. Farm income - https://katv.com/news/local/farm-incomes-on-the-rise-fryar-center-predicts-trend-to-continue-in-20
10. Outlook - https://upstreamaginsights.substack.com/p/2022-upstream-ag-insights-outlook or https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/2021-was-a-year-unlike-any-other-for-farm-machinery
11. Automation - https://www.gmpresswire.com/agricultural-robots-market-outlook-by-opportunity-and-demand-analysis-forecast-2026/
12. Fertilizer - https://www.realagriculture.com/2017/12/vervaets-slurry-spreader-features-nir-for-precise-nitrogen-application/
Canada's merchandise exports decreased 2.3% in September, while imports were down 3.0%. Both declines were largely due to the shortage of semiconductor chips and their impact on the production of motor vehicles in North America.
Canada's merchandise trade surplus widened from $1.5 billion in August to $1.9 billion in September, a fourth consecutive monthly surplus. It is also the seventh monthly surplus recorded so far in 2021.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211104/dq211104a-eng.htm
1. Critical metals - https://www.mining.com/nova-scotias-mining-focus-expands-into-critical-minerals/
2. OPEC - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/04/opec-members-likely-to-hold-firm-on-slow-oil-output-despite-international-pressure-.html
3. USA and Canadian oil - https://www.canadianenergycentre.ca/a-matter-of-fact-more-canadian-oil-could-be-helping-the-u-s-right-now/
4. Lumber - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/record-high-us-lumber-prices-shifted-global-lumber-trade-flows-in-h1-2021-wri/
5. Ring of Fire - https://republicofmining.com/2021/10/18/road-to-ring-of-fire-is-green-national-priority-for-ontario-and-canada-by-stan-sudol/
6. Climate change - https://nationtalk.ca/story/canadas-natural-resources-sector-should-be-a-climate-action-model-at-united-nations-cop26
7. Supply chain - https://www.saanichnews.com/business/as-trade-bottlenecks-weigh-on-economy-liberals-urged-to-help-reshape-supply-chains/
8. Supply chain - https://eiexchange.com/content/building-a-stronger-supply-chain-lessons-from-the-crisis?amp
9. Commodity prices - https://www.ebrd.com/news/2021/high-commodity-prices-threaten-recovery-gains-ebrd-says.html
10. Battery - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-04/the-commodity-boom-is-starting-to-push-battery-prices-higher
Cost of Living| The United States |Inflation| January 2022paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
U.S. consumer prices rose solidly in January, leading to the biggest annual increase in inflation in 40 years, fueling financial markets speculation for a 50 basis points interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve next month.
The broad increase in prices reported by the Labor Department on Thursday was led by soaring costs for rents, electricity and food, and could heap more political pressure on President Joe Biden, whose popularity has been declining amid anxiety over the rising cost of living.
High inflation has overshadowed a strong economy, which grew at its fastest pace in 37 years in 2021 and a labor market that is rapidly churning out jobs.
Source - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/u-consumer-prices-rise-strongly-134042040.html
1. Gasoline prices - https://www.news9.com/story/62053a1ca360bf0725484dd0/gas-prices-hit-their-highest-level-in-8-years--heres-whats-driving-the-surge-
2. Food - https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/02/10/foods-costs-january-consumer-price-index/6733880001/
3. Housing costs - https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/10-surprisingly-affordable-housing-markets-130020778.html
4. Housing - https://www.gobankingrates.com/investing/real-estate/experts-predict-housing-market-in-2022/
5. Carbon tax - https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/02/20220210-carbontax.html
6. Zero-emitting trucks - https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/02/20220210-carbontax.html
7. Average mortgage - https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/average-mortgage-payment
8. Biden - https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2022/feb/prepare-for-an-increase-in-corporate-restructuring-in-the-us.html
9. Yellen monetary policies - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/a-bridge-too-far-bond-market-reels-from-latest-inflation-bomb-1.1721824
10. Interest rates - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/inflation-hits-40-year-high-reinforcing-feds-decision-to-raise-interest-rates
11. Household debt - https://thedeepdive.ca/american-consumers-descend-further-into-debt/
12. Consumer confidence - https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2022-01-25/consumer-confidence-dips-in-january-but-inflation-concerns-ease-slightly
13. Corporate restructuring - https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2022/feb/prepare-for-an-increase-in-corporate-restructuring-in-the-us.html
Blog - Forestry and Sawmill Production – Canada and the World
Lumber prices have decline but are still very high
There seems to be inconsistent policies when it comes to management of forests around the globe
The world is slow in adopting 3D housing
1. Softwood Lumber - https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/reduced-tariffs-draws-applause
2. Prices - https://www.barchart.com/story/news/7200218/lumber-up-and-down-and-all-around
3. 3D housing - https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/535220/these-10000-concrete-homes-are-3d-printed-less-24-hours
4. Deforestation - https://www.sustainability-times.com/environmental-protection/the-great-amazon-land-grab-brazils-government-is-turning-public-land-private-driving-deforestation/
5. Wetlands - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00098-1
6. Housing affordability - https://saportareport.com/understanding-the-housing-affordability-problem/columnists/david/
7. Urban planning - https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/innovative-global-cities-talent-property/
8. 3D housing - https://www.probuilder.com/3d-printed-technology-offers-solution-affordable-housing
9. Mortgage rates - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/lumber-prices-crash-30-mortgage-120647926.html
10. Household debt - https://www.teamblind.com/post/21t-national-debt-15-trillion-household-debt-in-usa-and-21-trillion-in-annual-gdp--are-we-doomed-rtZ0Dj5Q
11. Housing bubble - https://betterdwelling.com/
12. Insurance - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/extreme-weather-rising-insurance-rates-160054947.html
13. Heating costs - https://carolinapublicpress.org/51169/heating-costs-and-power-grid-stability-create-concerns-in-cold-temperatures/
Cost of Living| The United States |Inflation| November 2021paul young cpa, cga
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.9 percent in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, all items index increased 6.8 percent before seasonal adjustment.
The monthly all item’s seasonally adjusted increase was the result of broad increases in most component indexes, like last month. The indexes for gasoline, shelter, food, used cars and trucks, and new vehicles were among the larger contributors. The energy index rose 3.5 percent in November as the gasoline index increased 6.1 percent and the other major energy component indexes also rose. The food index increased 0.7 percent as the index for food at home rose 0.8 percent.
Source - https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm
1. Food costs – https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/12/08/inflation-food-prices-grocery-taxes/8800601002/?gnt-cfr=1
2. Ports - https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/analysis-shipping-costs-another-danger-060610387.html
3. Retail imports - https://chainstoreage.com/retail-imports-show-record-growth-despite-supply-chain-disruption
4. Inflation rate - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/10/consumer-price-index-november-2021.html
5. Lumber - https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/lumber-prices-above-1000-first-time-since-june-housing-commodities-2021-12
6. Housing - https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/housing-market-predictions/
7. Cement - https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/construction-costs-burdened-cement-price-rise-2081013
8. Shortages - https://www.canadiancontractor.ca/canadian-contractor/labour-shortages-are-back-with-a-vengeance-cfib/1003290924/
9. Skills gaps - https://hrmasia.com/australia-funds-a10-million-data-tool-to-plug-skills-gap/
10. 3D housing - https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=0d60c5f5-d6ba-4871-9ea5-9fe29b28d390
11. Inflation - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/business/economy/inflation-price-gains.htmln
Summary:
Farm incomes continue to be strong.
AG equipment sales had a banner year in 2021.
More and more farmers will continue to adopt expert farming and sustainable practices when it comes to managing their crop yields.
Agriculture subsidies continue to be a focus area as countries look to expand their AG exports.
1. Crop yields – http://geographical.co.uk/people/development/item/4253-adapt-to-survive
2. Crop insurance and Expert farming - https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/16975-direct-checks-expected-to-ignite-cover-crop-surge-crop-insurance-may-play-role-too
3. Vertical farming - https://www.hortweek.com/pioneers-shaping-future-vertical-farming/fresh-produce/article/1737366
4. Ag subsidies - https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/blog/meat-and-dairy-gobble-up-farming-subsidies/
5. Trade - https://www.wattagnet.com/articles/44271-now-is-the-time-to-pursue-us-africa-agriculture-trade?v=preview
6. Trade - https://www.livemint.com/news/world/india-to-remove-longstanding-barrier-to-agricultural-trade-say-us-officials-11641858901225.html
7. Food costs - https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2022/01/13/rising-food-costs-2022-groceries-restaurants-farmers-department-agriculture/9184619002/
8. Inflation - https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/december-inflation-sees-fastest-price-152424665.html
9. Farm income - https://katv.com/news/local/farm-incomes-on-the-rise-fryar-center-predicts-trend-to-continue-in-20
10. Outlook - https://upstreamaginsights.substack.com/p/2022-upstream-ag-insights-outlook or https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/2021-was-a-year-unlike-any-other-for-farm-machinery
11. Automation - https://www.gmpresswire.com/agricultural-robots-market-outlook-by-opportunity-and-demand-analysis-forecast-2026/
12. Fertilizer - https://www.realagriculture.com/2017/12/vervaets-slurry-spreader-features-nir-for-precise-nitrogen-application/
Summary:
Retail sales were up 2.1% to $57.2 billion in August, led by higher sales at food and beverage stores (+4.8%), gasoline stations (+3.8%), and clothing and clothing accessories stores (+3.9%).
Sales increased in 9 of 11 subsectors, representing 94.6% of retail trade.
Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were up 2.7%.
In volume terms, retail sales increased 1.4% in August.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211022/dq211022a-eng.htm https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/966f8e75-adb4-492b-8c14-924733071bb7/
1. Food costs - https://o.canada.com/news/local-news/lower-income-families-most-likely-to-be-pinched-by-rising-food-prices-supply-chain-problems
2. Rising oil and gas prices - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/article/rising-oil-prices-wont-solve-canadas-oil-and-gas-problems
3. Rise of propane costs - https://granthshala.com/skyrocketing-propane-prices-could-mean-trouble-for-some-canadians-this-winter/
4. Inflation has hit a 20-year high - https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-inflation-highest-decades-2021
5. Supply chain - https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/sector-grows-manufacturing-dented-supply-091509523.html?src=rss
6. Global inflation - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/absolutely-concern-around-the-globe-over-inflation-accenture-ceo-144813190.html
7. Jobs and climate change - https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/10/21/news/more-880000-canadian-jobs-vulnerable-global-clean-energy-transition
8. Rent and Wage - https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2021/10/cfib/
9. Pandemic - https://thecanadian.news/2021/10/21/how-to-lead-the-retail-trade-in-pandemic/
10. Retail innovation - https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2021/10/22/five-retail-technology-trends-from-digital-fitting-rooms-to-sustainable-shopping
Canada| Economic and Fiscal Scorecard| October 2021 and September 2021paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Canada – Economic Scorecard for October 2021 and September 2021
a) GDP grew at 5.3% annual pace in the 3Q21 - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/statistics-canada-says-gdp-grew-at-5-4-annual-rate-in-q3-1.1688906
b) Wages expected to rise by 2.7% in 2022 - https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/survey-says-wages-set-to-rise-2-7-in-2022-as-inflation-hits-new-high/
c) Food bank - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nearly-600000-people-accessed-ontario-food-banks-last-year-report-2/
d) Micro housing promoted by CMHC - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nearly-600000-people-accessed-ontario-food-banks-last-year-report-2/
e) Food costs - https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Food-commodity-markets-Stable-with-considerable-upside-price-risks--37157673/
f) Fertilizer - https://theeagle.com/landandlivestockpost/fertilizer-prices-continue-record-climb/article_50b1886e-432b-11ec-b19f-bfb24750ac08.html
g) Commodities - https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/commodities
h) GDP growth has been led by government spending and housing. The goods-producing sector continues to struggle with growth. Real gross domestic product (GDP) edged up 0.1% in September, as declines largely concentrated in manufacturing, construction and retail trade were more than offset by broad-based expansions in services-producing industries as well as in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211130/dq211130b-eng.htm
i) TSX - https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/tsx-opens-higher-energy-stocks-jump-stronger-crude-2021-11-29/
Geopolitical Events|COVID19|Canada and the World| March 4, 2022 paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
More and more countries are lifting vaccine mandates.
Supply chain continues to face many challenges.
Immune and gene therapy continue to explore at different ways to treat diseases.
Little has been said about the need for all levels of government to have better crisis and risk management policies and procedures.
Cost of Living | Canada| December 2021 (Revised for New Housing Price Index a...paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Inflation continues to be an issue for many Canadians.
Green inflation continues to key part of the rise of inflation
More and more people are being left out of the housing market
1. Average House – https://globalnews.ca/news/8516543/canada-home-sales-record-crea/
2. Lumber prices - https://fortune.com/2022/01/12/lumber-prices-skyrocket-again-weather-sawmill-production-supply-chain/
3. Gasoline – https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/commodity/WTI-2355639/news/Front-Month-Nymex-RBOB-Gasoline-Rose-0-53-to-Settle-at-2-4318-Data-Talk-37578932/
4. Food - https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-01-16/soaring-food-prices-can-pay-for-a-more-secure-future
5. Top jobs - https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/these-are-the-most-in-demand-skills-for-canadian-job-seekers-1.5741586 and https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/in-demand-highest-paying-jobscanada-2022
6. Home building - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/homebuilder-confidence-drops-for-the-first-time-in-four-months.html
7. Education - https://www.kenoshanews.com/opinion/columnists/commentary-college-students-aren-t-getting-the-education-they-paid-for-where-s-the-reimbursement/article_66dd9f71-8aa3-56d4-8dc0-45de2fc67e4e.html
8. Rent costs - https://rentals.ca/national-rent-report
9. Shipping - https://rentals.ca/national-rent-report
10. Green Inflation - https://globalnews.ca/news/8508541/canada-green-transition-inflation/
11. Natural gas prices - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/february-natural-gas-called-slightly-higher-as-forecast-outlook-steady-over-weekend/
12. EV range - https://insideevs.com/news/561634/us-median-range-gasoline-bevs/
13. Existing home sales - https://economics.td.com/ca-existing-home-sales
14. Businesses and Inflation - https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/canadian-businesses-predicting-higher-inflation-through-2023-boc-survey/
@justinTrudeau has no clue about inflation - Sep/19 also seen higher inflation compared to Oct/15 but there was no comment from you back in Sep/19, why? https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-cost-of-living-canada-june-2019
Inflation was rising way before COVID19, and Trudeau were warned about policies like carbon taxes.
BTW: I love seeing Trudeau getting angry as it shows that he cannot answer questions without the appropriate word salad as a way to say people are picking on him
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - January 2022 and February 20...paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Nearly 50% of the job vacancies are with jobs that pay less than the average wage.
Jobs in areas like manufacturing, mining, real estate, IT, professional services require years of education and certification.
Liberals continue to bring in policies that does little to develop both the natural resources sector and the advance manufacturing sector.
Blog – Private Sector vs Public Sector Employment
I have always supported program spending as long it is effective and delivered with value for money. I have also supported tax fairness in terms of closing tax havens, fixing the tax code, eliminating regressive taxes like carbon taxes, etc.
Government at all levels continue to struggle with its adoption of digital footprint for government. Government needs to put more focus on how best to delivered program spending through the adoption of better processes including technological solutions.
1. Average government salary / Canada - https://ca.talent.com/salary?job=government - $58K or about $80K when you factor in the perks, i.e., benefits, pensions, etc.
2. Big government - https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/10/06/whats-ahead-for-small-government-crusaders-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/321415
3. Pension - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/public-service-pensions-cost-control-mechanism-consultation
4. Public accounting - https://www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/20211005/go-figure-why-public-accounting-doesnt-add-on-social-value
5. Red tape - https://new.in-24.com/business/242792.html
6. Sunshine list - https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-s-2020-sunshine-list-revealed-here-are-the-people-who-got-paid-the-most-1.5354551
7. Teacher pension funding - https://www.otpp.com/members/cms/en/life-career-events/the-basics/contributing-to-your-pension/calculating-contributions.html
8. Defined benefit plan - https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/canadian-db-pension-plan-returns-dip-balance-sheets-stable-in-september-report/
9. Waste and fraud - https://thebrunswicknews.com/opinion/daily_editorial/waste-fraud-continue-to-hinder-government-spending/article_9163d765-f4ea-5124-abb0-279dd14126b2.html
10. Fiscal policy - https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/columnists/2021/10/no-government-spending-isnt-zero-cost/
11. https://globalnews.ca/news/8191700/unions-oppose-otoole-vote-not-conservative/ You can bet @UniforTheUnion and other unions do not look at economic data. The economy has performed worse under @JustinTrudeau er. It is time to bring back mandatory reporting of how union dues are spent! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/public-and-private-sector-unions-analysis-and-commentary or https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-the-path-forward-for-canada-250124979
12. https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-transform-the-fiscal-and-governance-model-for-canada-and-the-world
United States Retail Sales for August 2016 - Analysis and Commentary paul young cpa, cga
This presentation will discuss Retail Sales for United States for the period-ending August 31, 2016.
Consumer spending is a key driver of the economy as such the information needs to be review along with other areas like housing starts, manufacturing, GDP as well as other market information.
Savings and Retirment - Justin Trudeau - Policy Change.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Since 2015 many Canadians have seen their quality of life worsen under the progressive agenda by Justin Trudeau. Housing costs are the highest level in the history of Canada. People are being tax more through higher payroll taxes and/or removal tax credit programs along with other tax changes.
Trudeau also said during 2015 that only rich were using TFSA. Trudeau statement on TFSA was proven false numerous times
Trudeau and his team do a poor job reviewing programs to ensure they are effective. In many cases, Trudeau teams ignores reports from the auditor general, PBO, ombudsman, and other groups
Summary:
Australia’s consumer sentiment fell on concerns that borrowing costs are set to begin climbing this year, intensifying pressure on highly-indebted households already struggling with soaring gasoline prices.
Consumer sentiment slid 1.3% to 100.8 points in February, Westpac Banking Corp. said in a statement Wednesday. The survey showed the proportion of respondents expecting an increase in mortgage rates over the next 12 months lifted to 66% from 55% in January.
Source - https://www.aximdaily.com/weekly-market-outlook-monetary-policy-aud-usd/ and https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/australia-consumer-sentiment-drops-on-mounting-rate-rise-fears-1.1720468
1. Household intention - https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2022/02/January-HSI-records-spending-falls.html
2. Household debt - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/risks-to-australia-s-outlook-stand-in-way-of-rba-rate-liftoff-1.1725095
3. Housing - https://propertyupdate.com.au/property-predictions-for-2022-revealed/
4. Transparency index - https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/cpi-2021-corruption-watch-list-australia-austria-el-salvador-kazakhstan
5. Wages - https://theconversation.com/why-theres-no-magic-jobless-rate-to-increase-australians-wages-176538
6. Food costs - https://www.backpackerbanter.com/blog/budget-for-a-month-in-australia
7. Gasoline - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-15/petrol-prices-at-record-highs-pushing-up-other-costs-of-living/100829584
8. Retail innovation - https://www.playinnovation.com.au/blog/retail-trends-how-3-industry-giants-are-shaking-up-the-in-store-shopping-experience
9. Innovation - https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2022/2/18/the-five-biggest-retail-technology-news-stories-of-the-week
10. Supply chain - https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/695460/australia-joins-five-eyes-effort-curb-supply-chain-collusion/
11. Supply Chain - https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/five-significant-australian-supply-chain-logistics-job-trends/
12. Trade - https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/five-significant-australian-supply-chain-logistics-job-trends/
Transforming the Public Sector| The United States| November 2021paul young cpa, cga
In fiscal year 2021, which ended on September 30, the federal budget deficit totaled nearly $2.8 trillion—about $360 billion less than the deficit in 2020, but nearly triple the shortfall incurred in 2019. During the past two years, deficits were much larger than they have been historically because of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic and legislation enacted in response.1
In 2021, the deficit was equal to 12.4 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), down from 15.0 percent in 2020, but up from 4.7 percent in 2019. The 2021 deficit was the second largest as a percentage of GDP since 1945 (the largest occurred in 2020).
1. Deficit - https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-budget-gap-narrows-more-than-expected-year-earlier-october-2021-11-10/
2. Taxation https://taxfoundation.org/2022-tax-brackets/
3. Healthcare - https://www.americanactionforum.org/research/key-health-policy-provisions-of-the-build-back-better-act/
4. Infrastructure - https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/national-business/us-infrastructure-bill-means-more-cash-and-contracts-for-wsp-global-ceo-says-4743343
5. Taxation at state and local government level - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ey-cost-study-state-and-local-government-tax-revenue-increases-despite-pandemic-301421351.html
6. Federal reserve - https://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/us-inflation-hits-new-record-forcing-the-fed-to-rethink-its-strategy-20211111-p5981q.html
7. Climate change - https://www.ft.com/content/da0ac736-7c38-4f93-baaf-e315a51faf22
8. Housing - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/home-prices-are-now-rising-much-faster-than-incomes-studies-show.html
9. Corporate tax - https://dividedwefall.com/2021/11/05/global-minimum-corporate-tax/
10. Productivity - https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-economy-productivity-idCAKBN2HP1O6
11. Regulations - https://news.yahoo.com/regulatory-reformers-red-tape-formidable-184826530.html
12. ESG - https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/sustainability/publications/cop26/how-much-does-the-public-care-about-esg-pwc-cop26.html or https://ibm.box.com/s/vmyitcackqevvm1hcxv7wke6gudrpnce
13. Energy crisis - https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/usa_should_have_enough_gas_to_avert_energy_crisis-09-nov-2021-166955-article/
14. Carbon tax - https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/2021/11/05/u-s-must-enact-carbon-tax-its-essential-curb-climate-change/6280393001/
15. Pensions - https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2021/09/the-state-pension-funding-gap-plans-have-stabilized-in-wake-of-pandemic
16. Unfunded liabilities - https://www.lagrangenews.com/2021/10/16/brown-column-we-must-address-the-national-debt/
17. Policing - https://www.upworthy.com/americas-most-dangerous-city-defunded-its-police-department-7-years-ago-it-was-a-stunning-success or https://www.moneygeek.com/living/state-policing-corrections-spending/
Blog – Trade – United States – August 2022 – Analysis and Commentary
Summary:
Exports
1. LNG exports increase by $1.4B
2. Crude Oil exports decrease $1B
Imports
1. Oil Imports Decrease by $2.7B
China trade deficit for 2022 is projected to be $407B as compared to $346B in 2021. More needs to be done to re-shore the supply chain
USA agricultural sector continues to see a boon in terms of exports
Threat of a global recession in 2023 continues to plague global trade
Summary:
The U.S. trade deficit shrunk in April by the most on record in dollar terms, reflecting a drop in the value of imports amid COVID lockdowns in China while exports climbed.
The gap in goods and services trade narrowed $20.6 billion, or 19.1%, to $87.1 billion, Commerce Department data showed June 7. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for an $89.5 billion deficit. The figures aren’t adjusted for inflation.
Imports dropped in April as factory activity in China fell to the lowest level since February 2020 amid strict lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19. While manufacturing in the country has improved since, the measures still are straining already tenuous global supply chains, especially when coupled with Russia’s war in Ukraine
Source - https://www.ttnews.com/articles/trade-deficit-narrows-most-record-muted-china-imports
Blog – Trade and FDI – United States – February 2022
Both Canada and USA are now pushing policies related to critical metals
USA continues to look at ways to expand energy exports to EMEA
Middle East oil imports to USA continue to expand under Biden
Summary:
Retail sales were up 2.1% to $57.2 billion in August, led by higher sales at food and beverage stores (+4.8%), gasoline stations (+3.8%), and clothing and clothing accessories stores (+3.9%).
Sales increased in 9 of 11 subsectors, representing 94.6% of retail trade.
Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were up 2.7%.
In volume terms, retail sales increased 1.4% in August.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211022/dq211022a-eng.htm https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/966f8e75-adb4-492b-8c14-924733071bb7/
1. Food costs - https://o.canada.com/news/local-news/lower-income-families-most-likely-to-be-pinched-by-rising-food-prices-supply-chain-problems
2. Rising oil and gas prices - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/article/rising-oil-prices-wont-solve-canadas-oil-and-gas-problems
3. Rise of propane costs - https://granthshala.com/skyrocketing-propane-prices-could-mean-trouble-for-some-canadians-this-winter/
4. Inflation has hit a 20-year high - https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-inflation-highest-decades-2021
5. Supply chain - https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/sector-grows-manufacturing-dented-supply-091509523.html?src=rss
6. Global inflation - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/absolutely-concern-around-the-globe-over-inflation-accenture-ceo-144813190.html
7. Jobs and climate change - https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/10/21/news/more-880000-canadian-jobs-vulnerable-global-clean-energy-transition
8. Rent and Wage - https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2021/10/cfib/
9. Pandemic - https://thecanadian.news/2021/10/21/how-to-lead-the-retail-trade-in-pandemic/
10. Retail innovation - https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2021/10/22/five-retail-technology-trends-from-digital-fitting-rooms-to-sustainable-shopping
Canada| Economic and Fiscal Scorecard| October 2021 and September 2021paul young cpa, cga
Blog – Canada – Economic Scorecard for October 2021 and September 2021
a) GDP grew at 5.3% annual pace in the 3Q21 - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/statistics-canada-says-gdp-grew-at-5-4-annual-rate-in-q3-1.1688906
b) Wages expected to rise by 2.7% in 2022 - https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/survey-says-wages-set-to-rise-2-7-in-2022-as-inflation-hits-new-high/
c) Food bank - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nearly-600000-people-accessed-ontario-food-banks-last-year-report-2/
d) Micro housing promoted by CMHC - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nearly-600000-people-accessed-ontario-food-banks-last-year-report-2/
e) Food costs - https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/Food-commodity-markets-Stable-with-considerable-upside-price-risks--37157673/
f) Fertilizer - https://theeagle.com/landandlivestockpost/fertilizer-prices-continue-record-climb/article_50b1886e-432b-11ec-b19f-bfb24750ac08.html
g) Commodities - https://www.bloomberg.com/markets/commodities
h) GDP growth has been led by government spending and housing. The goods-producing sector continues to struggle with growth. Real gross domestic product (GDP) edged up 0.1% in September, as declines largely concentrated in manufacturing, construction and retail trade were more than offset by broad-based expansions in services-producing industries as well as in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211130/dq211130b-eng.htm
i) TSX - https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/tsx-opens-higher-energy-stocks-jump-stronger-crude-2021-11-29/
Geopolitical Events|COVID19|Canada and the World| March 4, 2022 paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
More and more countries are lifting vaccine mandates.
Supply chain continues to face many challenges.
Immune and gene therapy continue to explore at different ways to treat diseases.
Little has been said about the need for all levels of government to have better crisis and risk management policies and procedures.
Cost of Living | Canada| December 2021 (Revised for New Housing Price Index a...paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Inflation continues to be an issue for many Canadians.
Green inflation continues to key part of the rise of inflation
More and more people are being left out of the housing market
1. Average House – https://globalnews.ca/news/8516543/canada-home-sales-record-crea/
2. Lumber prices - https://fortune.com/2022/01/12/lumber-prices-skyrocket-again-weather-sawmill-production-supply-chain/
3. Gasoline – https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/commodity/WTI-2355639/news/Front-Month-Nymex-RBOB-Gasoline-Rose-0-53-to-Settle-at-2-4318-Data-Talk-37578932/
4. Food - https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-01-16/soaring-food-prices-can-pay-for-a-more-secure-future
5. Top jobs - https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/these-are-the-most-in-demand-skills-for-canadian-job-seekers-1.5741586 and https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/in-demand-highest-paying-jobscanada-2022
6. Home building - https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/18/homebuilder-confidence-drops-for-the-first-time-in-four-months.html
7. Education - https://www.kenoshanews.com/opinion/columnists/commentary-college-students-aren-t-getting-the-education-they-paid-for-where-s-the-reimbursement/article_66dd9f71-8aa3-56d4-8dc0-45de2fc67e4e.html
8. Rent costs - https://rentals.ca/national-rent-report
9. Shipping - https://rentals.ca/national-rent-report
10. Green Inflation - https://globalnews.ca/news/8508541/canada-green-transition-inflation/
11. Natural gas prices - https://www.naturalgasintel.com/february-natural-gas-called-slightly-higher-as-forecast-outlook-steady-over-weekend/
12. EV range - https://insideevs.com/news/561634/us-median-range-gasoline-bevs/
13. Existing home sales - https://economics.td.com/ca-existing-home-sales
14. Businesses and Inflation - https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/canadian-businesses-predicting-higher-inflation-through-2023-boc-survey/
@justinTrudeau has no clue about inflation - Sep/19 also seen higher inflation compared to Oct/15 but there was no comment from you back in Sep/19, why? https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/2019-election-cost-of-living-canada-june-2019
Inflation was rising way before COVID19, and Trudeau were warned about policies like carbon taxes.
BTW: I love seeing Trudeau getting angry as it shows that he cannot answer questions without the appropriate word salad as a way to say people are picking on him
Wages and Job Vacancies (Job Quality) - Canada - January 2022 and February 20...paul young cpa, cga
Summary:
Nearly 50% of the job vacancies are with jobs that pay less than the average wage.
Jobs in areas like manufacturing, mining, real estate, IT, professional services require years of education and certification.
Liberals continue to bring in policies that does little to develop both the natural resources sector and the advance manufacturing sector.
Blog – Private Sector vs Public Sector Employment
I have always supported program spending as long it is effective and delivered with value for money. I have also supported tax fairness in terms of closing tax havens, fixing the tax code, eliminating regressive taxes like carbon taxes, etc.
Government at all levels continue to struggle with its adoption of digital footprint for government. Government needs to put more focus on how best to delivered program spending through the adoption of better processes including technological solutions.
1. Average government salary / Canada - https://ca.talent.com/salary?job=government - $58K or about $80K when you factor in the perks, i.e., benefits, pensions, etc.
2. Big government - https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/10/06/whats-ahead-for-small-government-crusaders-in-the-wake-of-covid-19/321415
3. Pension - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/public-service-pensions-cost-control-mechanism-consultation
4. Public accounting - https://www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/20211005/go-figure-why-public-accounting-doesnt-add-on-social-value
5. Red tape - https://new.in-24.com/business/242792.html
6. Sunshine list - https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-s-2020-sunshine-list-revealed-here-are-the-people-who-got-paid-the-most-1.5354551
7. Teacher pension funding - https://www.otpp.com/members/cms/en/life-career-events/the-basics/contributing-to-your-pension/calculating-contributions.html
8. Defined benefit plan - https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/canadian-db-pension-plan-returns-dip-balance-sheets-stable-in-september-report/
9. Waste and fraud - https://thebrunswicknews.com/opinion/daily_editorial/waste-fraud-continue-to-hinder-government-spending/article_9163d765-f4ea-5124-abb0-279dd14126b2.html
10. Fiscal policy - https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/columnists/2021/10/no-government-spending-isnt-zero-cost/
11. https://globalnews.ca/news/8191700/unions-oppose-otoole-vote-not-conservative/ You can bet @UniforTheUnion and other unions do not look at economic data. The economy has performed worse under @JustinTrudeau er. It is time to bring back mandatory reporting of how union dues are spent! https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/public-and-private-sector-unions-analysis-and-commentary or https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-the-path-forward-for-canada-250124979
12. https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-transform-the-fiscal-and-governance-model-for-canada-and-the-world
United States Retail Sales for August 2016 - Analysis and Commentary paul young cpa, cga
This presentation will discuss Retail Sales for United States for the period-ending August 31, 2016.
Consumer spending is a key driver of the economy as such the information needs to be review along with other areas like housing starts, manufacturing, GDP as well as other market information.
Savings and Retirment - Justin Trudeau - Policy Change.pptxpaul young cpa, cga
Since 2015 many Canadians have seen their quality of life worsen under the progressive agenda by Justin Trudeau. Housing costs are the highest level in the history of Canada. People are being tax more through higher payroll taxes and/or removal tax credit programs along with other tax changes.
Trudeau also said during 2015 that only rich were using TFSA. Trudeau statement on TFSA was proven false numerous times
Trudeau and his team do a poor job reviewing programs to ensure they are effective. In many cases, Trudeau teams ignores reports from the auditor general, PBO, ombudsman, and other groups
Summary:
Australia’s consumer sentiment fell on concerns that borrowing costs are set to begin climbing this year, intensifying pressure on highly-indebted households already struggling with soaring gasoline prices.
Consumer sentiment slid 1.3% to 100.8 points in February, Westpac Banking Corp. said in a statement Wednesday. The survey showed the proportion of respondents expecting an increase in mortgage rates over the next 12 months lifted to 66% from 55% in January.
Source - https://www.aximdaily.com/weekly-market-outlook-monetary-policy-aud-usd/ and https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/australia-consumer-sentiment-drops-on-mounting-rate-rise-fears-1.1720468
1. Household intention - https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2022/02/January-HSI-records-spending-falls.html
2. Household debt - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/risks-to-australia-s-outlook-stand-in-way-of-rba-rate-liftoff-1.1725095
3. Housing - https://propertyupdate.com.au/property-predictions-for-2022-revealed/
4. Transparency index - https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/cpi-2021-corruption-watch-list-australia-austria-el-salvador-kazakhstan
5. Wages - https://theconversation.com/why-theres-no-magic-jobless-rate-to-increase-australians-wages-176538
6. Food costs - https://www.backpackerbanter.com/blog/budget-for-a-month-in-australia
7. Gasoline - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-15/petrol-prices-at-record-highs-pushing-up-other-costs-of-living/100829584
8. Retail innovation - https://www.playinnovation.com.au/blog/retail-trends-how-3-industry-giants-are-shaking-up-the-in-store-shopping-experience
9. Innovation - https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2022/2/18/the-five-biggest-retail-technology-news-stories-of-the-week
10. Supply chain - https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/695460/australia-joins-five-eyes-effort-curb-supply-chain-collusion/
11. Supply Chain - https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/five-significant-australian-supply-chain-logistics-job-trends/
12. Trade - https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/five-significant-australian-supply-chain-logistics-job-trends/
Transforming the Public Sector| The United States| November 2021paul young cpa, cga
In fiscal year 2021, which ended on September 30, the federal budget deficit totaled nearly $2.8 trillion—about $360 billion less than the deficit in 2020, but nearly triple the shortfall incurred in 2019. During the past two years, deficits were much larger than they have been historically because of the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic and legislation enacted in response.1
In 2021, the deficit was equal to 12.4 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), down from 15.0 percent in 2020, but up from 4.7 percent in 2019. The 2021 deficit was the second largest as a percentage of GDP since 1945 (the largest occurred in 2020).
1. Deficit - https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-budget-gap-narrows-more-than-expected-year-earlier-october-2021-11-10/
2. Taxation https://taxfoundation.org/2022-tax-brackets/
3. Healthcare - https://www.americanactionforum.org/research/key-health-policy-provisions-of-the-build-back-better-act/
4. Infrastructure - https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/national-business/us-infrastructure-bill-means-more-cash-and-contracts-for-wsp-global-ceo-says-4743343
5. Taxation at state and local government level - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ey-cost-study-state-and-local-government-tax-revenue-increases-despite-pandemic-301421351.html
6. Federal reserve - https://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/us-inflation-hits-new-record-forcing-the-fed-to-rethink-its-strategy-20211111-p5981q.html
7. Climate change - https://www.ft.com/content/da0ac736-7c38-4f93-baaf-e315a51faf22
8. Housing - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/10/home-prices-are-now-rising-much-faster-than-incomes-studies-show.html
9. Corporate tax - https://dividedwefall.com/2021/11/05/global-minimum-corporate-tax/
10. Productivity - https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-economy-productivity-idCAKBN2HP1O6
11. Regulations - https://news.yahoo.com/regulatory-reformers-red-tape-formidable-184826530.html
12. ESG - https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/services/sustainability/publications/cop26/how-much-does-the-public-care-about-esg-pwc-cop26.html or https://ibm.box.com/s/vmyitcackqevvm1hcxv7wke6gudrpnce
13. Energy crisis - https://www.rigzone.com/news/wire/usa_should_have_enough_gas_to_avert_energy_crisis-09-nov-2021-166955-article/
14. Carbon tax - https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/2021/11/05/u-s-must-enact-carbon-tax-its-essential-curb-climate-change/6280393001/
15. Pensions - https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2021/09/the-state-pension-funding-gap-plans-have-stabilized-in-wake-of-pandemic
16. Unfunded liabilities - https://www.lagrangenews.com/2021/10/16/brown-column-we-must-address-the-national-debt/
17. Policing - https://www.upworthy.com/americas-most-dangerous-city-defunded-its-police-department-7-years-ago-it-was-a-stunning-success or https://www.moneygeek.com/living/state-policing-corrections-spending/
Blog – Trade – United States – August 2022 – Analysis and Commentary
Summary:
Exports
1. LNG exports increase by $1.4B
2. Crude Oil exports decrease $1B
Imports
1. Oil Imports Decrease by $2.7B
China trade deficit for 2022 is projected to be $407B as compared to $346B in 2021. More needs to be done to re-shore the supply chain
USA agricultural sector continues to see a boon in terms of exports
Threat of a global recession in 2023 continues to plague global trade
Summary:
The U.S. trade deficit shrunk in April by the most on record in dollar terms, reflecting a drop in the value of imports amid COVID lockdowns in China while exports climbed.
The gap in goods and services trade narrowed $20.6 billion, or 19.1%, to $87.1 billion, Commerce Department data showed June 7. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for an $89.5 billion deficit. The figures aren’t adjusted for inflation.
Imports dropped in April as factory activity in China fell to the lowest level since February 2020 amid strict lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19. While manufacturing in the country has improved since, the measures still are straining already tenuous global supply chains, especially when coupled with Russia’s war in Ukraine
Source - https://www.ttnews.com/articles/trade-deficit-narrows-most-record-muted-china-imports
Blog – Trade and FDI – United States – February 2022
Both Canada and USA are now pushing policies related to critical metals
USA continues to look at ways to expand energy exports to EMEA
Middle East oil imports to USA continue to expand under Biden
The United States runs a record trade deficit for March 2022paul young cpa, cga
The trade deficit jumped more than 22 percent to $109.8 billion, as the double-digit increase in imports to an all-time high of $351.5 billion outstripped the more modest gain in exports, the Commerce Department said.
But US exports also hit a record of $241.7 billion, the data showed.
As the world's largest economy showed a robust recovery from the pandemic disruptions in recent months, businesses have been hampered by global supply chain snarls and shortages that meant relatively modest import gains.
But the data showed a shift in March with a $3.2 billion increase in imports of autos, parts and engines -- including a $2.5 jump in passenger cars alone -- a $1.5 billion rise in computers, and $1.3 billion gain for computer accessories.
Purchases of furniture and household goods jumped $1.3 billion, while toys, games and sporting goods rose by a similar amount, the report said.
A strong American consumer is likely to support continued demand for imports, while slower recoveries among US trading partners could hold down export growth, economists say.
"The prevailing domestic and overseas economic environment could keep the deficit pinned near record levels and impose a significant headwind to US GDP growth," said Mahir Rasheed of Oxford Economics.
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates as it grapples with accelerating inflation, which could tamp down demand.
In the first three months of the year, the goods and services deficit increased $84.8 billion, or 41.5 percent, from the same period in 2021, the report said.
Source - https://www.rfi.fr/en/us-trade-deficit-hits-highest-on-record-as-imports-soar
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
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
Summary
USA manufacturing sector continues to face higher commodity prices
USA manufacturing sector continues to face issues with supply chain
Ports are still facing backlog
More and more manufacturers are moving to Industry 4.0
Summary:
Imports rose in eight of 11 product sections, led by electronic and electrical equipment and parts, while motor vehicles and parts imports reached their highest level since February 2020.
Exports were driven lower by energy products, which fell for the first time since April 2021.
Source - https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/canada-posts-surprise-trade-deficit-of-c%24137-mln-in-december
1. Canada trade - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/canada-posts-c-137-million-trade-deficit-in-december-271644328443
2. Oil asset sale - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exclusive-canadas-crescent-point-looks-sell-some-oil-gas-assets-documents-2022-02-07/
3. Oil asset sale - https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/oil-gas/spanish-oil-major-repsol-looking-to-sell-parts-of-its-canadian-assets-sources-2
4. Methane - https://www.canadianenergycentre.ca/international-comparisons-show-canada-doing-its-part-to-reduce-methane-emissions/
5. Clean - https://www.mondaq.com/canada/renewables/1158746/good-start-but-more-to-be-done-the-international-energy-agency39s-canada-2022-energy-policy-review
6. Mining - https://www.sudbury.com/local-news/research-network-seeking-proposals-to-modernize-mining-industry-5035029
7. Lithium - https://ca.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/973374/critical-resources-strengthens-canadian-lithium-footprint-on-finalising-graphic-lake-acquisition-973374.html
8. Port capacity - https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/prince-rupert-port-expansion-improving-canada-s-ability-to-move-critical-goods-and-supplies-892065707.html
9. Lumber - https://www.timberindustrynews.com/canadas-lumber-giants-expand-u-s-amid-fight-tariffs/
10. Gold - https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/mining-the-northwest/mining-the-northwest-gold-developers-have-more-mines-in-the-project-pipeline-5030583
11. Oil - https://www.energyintel.com/0000017e-d4f0-da48-a97f-fdfa08170002
12. Labor costs - https://www.ibisworld.com/canada/industry-trends/industries-highest-labor-costs/
13. Australia - https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/research/australia-mining-by-the-numbers-2021
14. Rare Metals - https://www.kitco.com/news/2022-02-07/Global-rare-earth-metals-production-up-17-in-2021-as-production-in-China-jumps-20.html
Summary:
The United States posted its largest ever full-year trade deficit in the 12 months ending in December, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday, signaling continued strong economic growth and vibrant consumer demand as the country emerges from the recession induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.voanews.com/a/us-trade-deficit-hits-record-reflecting-strong-economic-growt/6433235.html
1. USA and Australia critical metals - https://www.state.gov/the-united-states-and-australia-a-vital-partnership-for-the-indo-pacific-region-and-the-world/
2. LNG - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Rising-LNG-Exports-Are-Becoming-A-Problem-For-Biden.html
3. Agriculture exports - https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/02/08/american-agricultural-exports-shattered-records-2021
4. Oil - https://www.energyintel.com/0000017e-da30-da6a-a1fe-dabe30f60000
5. Automotive - https://www.natlawreview.com/article/usmca-s-panel-automotive-rules-origin-and-what-it-could-mean-to-manufacturers-region
6. Softwood lumber - https://www.natlawreview.com/article/usmca-s-panel-automotive-rules-origin-and-what-it-could-mean-to-manufacturers-region
7. Chip - https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/global-chip-shortage-gives-us-manufacturing-a-boost/
8. Trade and Japan - https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2022/02/what-they-are-saying-industry-and-labor-applaud-us-trade-deal-japan
9. Lithium - https://cleanenergynews.ihsmarkit.com/research-analysis/us-mineral-mining-barely-keeping-pace-with-bidens-clean-energy.html
10. EV - https://cleanenergynews.ihsmarkit.com/research-analysis/us-mineral-mining-barely-keeping-pace-with-bidens-clean-energy.html
11. Port Automation - https://www.joc.com/port-news/us-ports/us-marine-terminal-acreage-abuse-cements-port-congestion_20220203.html
12. 2022 supply chain winners and losers - https://www.investmentmonitor.ai/analysis/supply-chain-winners-and-losers-2022
Summary:
• Canada's trade surplus narrowed in April, as the surplus in goods trade led the decline. Services trade also contributed to the move, as travel restrictions were lifted in Canada.
• Going forward, we see an improvement in the trade balance as higher commodity prices should support Canadian exports. Furthermore, easing supply chains should open the way for further gains in manufacturing exports.
Source - https://economics.td.com/ca-international-trade
Canada NR is at the make-or-break point as world is need of key commodities like oil, LNG, lithium, food, and other commodities.
After over 6 years the Liberals are now focusing on the critical metal sector in Canada.
High commodity prices continue to benefit government revenues
India continues looks at ways to expand trade relations with Canada
Iran oil production has now hit pre-sanction levels
EMEA and USA continue to look at ways to wane EMEA off Russian oil and gas
Halifax port was sold a Singapore outfit
Summary:
In August, Canada's merchandise exports decreased 2.9%, largely due to lower exports of energy products. Imports fell 1.7%, mainly on decreased imports of motor vehicles and parts. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the world narrowed from $2.4 billion in July to $1.5 billion in August. This is the lowest monthly trade surplus observed to date in 2022.
Exports to countries other than the United States fell 4.3% in August. Exports to Hong Kong (gold), South Korea (coal and crude oil), the United Kingdom (crude oil and gold) and Japan (wheat, canola and copper) posted the largest declines.
Meanwhile, imports from countries other than the United States rose 1.1% in August. Higher imports from China (various products) and Belgium (pharmaceuticals) were partially offset by the decrease in imports from South Korea (light trucks and passenger cars).
The merchandise trade deficit with countries other than the United States widened from $8.3 billion in July to $9.2 billion in August.
Key facts:
a) Nearly $14B of the surplus is related to energy.
b) Canada continues to face challenges with near shoring of manufacturing
c) Canada needs to streamline regulations as part of getting goods out of the ground to market
d) Canada lacks ports and rail capacity to ship record levels of grains.
Source: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/221005/dq221005a-eng.htm
The increase came as imports of energy products gained 26.3 per cent for the month helped higher by imports of crude oil and bitumen as both prices and volumes rose. Imports of consumer goods rose 6.5 per cent, while motor vehicles and parts added 9.9 per cent.
Meanwhile, total exports rose 6.3 per cent to a record $63.6 billion in March as higher prices helped exports of energy products gain 12.8 per cent to a record $17.9 billion. Exports of motor vehicles and parts rose 7.9 per cent.
Excluding energy products, exports gained 4.0 per cent in March.
https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/21fe3df8-4b7e-4686-8766-d42eb0539c69/ and https://www.therecord.com/ts/business/2022/05/04/canada-posts-25b-trade-surplus-for-march-as-imports-and-exports-hit-record-highs.html
In June, Canada's merchandise exports increased 2.0%, mostly on crude oil and gold exports. Meanwhile, imports rose 1.7%, mainly on energy products. As a result, Canada's merchandise trade surplus with the world widened from $4.8 billion in May to $5.0 billion in June.
Consult the "International trade monthly interactive dashboard" to explore the most recent results of Canada's international trade in an interactive format.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220804/dq220804a-eng.htm
Summary:
• The May ISM manufacturing index registered 56.1, topping expectations of a 54.5 print. The index rose 0.7 percentage points from the April reading of 55.4.
• New orders rose by 1.6 percentage points to 55.1, while new export orders rose by 0.2 percentage points to 52.9.
• The backlog of orders sub-index came in at 58.7, rising 2.7 percentage points from April's 56.0 print.
• The production index increased 0.6 percentage points to 54.2 while the employment index fell 1.3 percentage points to 49.6.
• The supplier deliveries sub-index fell to 65.7 from 67.2 in April. The sub-index continues to reflect difficulties in improving delivery rates due to production issues related to the pandemic.
• 15 of 18 manufacturing industries reported growth in May. Growth was led by Apparel, Leather & Allied Products; printing & Related Support Activities; Machinery; Nonmetallic Mineral Products; Computer Electronic Products; and Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products.
Source - https://economics.td.com/us-ism-manufacturing-index
Summary:
There were increases in orders for machinery, primary metals and electrical equipment, appliances and components. Orders for computers and electronic products also rose as did those of fabricated metal products.
Shipments of manufactured goods increased 2.3% after rising 1.1% in February. Inventories at factories gained 1.3%. Unfilled orders rose 0.4% after climbing 0.5% in the prior month.
The Commerce Department also reported that orders for non-defense capital goods, excluding aircraft, which are seen as a measure of business spending plans on equipment, rebounded 1.3% instead of 1.0% as previously reported last month.
Source - https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/rise-in-u.s.-factory-orders-beats-expectations-in-march
Summary:
New orders for U.S.-made goods fell slightly more than expected in December, but manufacturing remains supported by businesses replenishing inventories.
The Commerce Department said on Thursday that factory orders decreased 0.4% in December. Data for November was revised higher to show orders increasing 1.8% instead of 1.6% as previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast factory orders slipping 0.2%. Orders increased 16.9% in 2021.
Manufacturing, which accounts for 11.9% of the economy, is being underpinned by businesses rebuilding inventories.
Source - https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2022-02-03/u-s-factory-orders-fall-in-december-shipments-rise-further
1. USA Manufacturing – https://www.yakimaherald.com/reshoring-manufacturing-might-be-washingtons-future/article_453dc45d-b050-58a8-9bf9-27a7d6a0c516.html
2. Manufacturing optimization - https://www.energy.gov/eere/amo/articles/department-energy-awards-28-million-10-projects-will-develop-emerging
3. AI and manufacturing - https://research.aimultiple.com/manufacturing-ai/
4. Robotics - https://austincountynewsonline.com/a-record-number-of-robots-joined-american-workforce-in-2021-amid-covid-labor-crunch/
5. Shortages - https://shopmetaltech.com/industry-update/u-s-manufacturing-grew-in-january-but-remains-plagued-by-bottlenecks.html
6. Food Production - https://manufacturingglobal.com/ai-and-automation/expect-to-see-these-food-manufacturing-trends-in-2022
7. Semiconductors - https://rollcall.com/2022/02/04/cost-to-rebuild-u-s-semiconductor-manufacturing-will-keep-growing/
8. PMI - https://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/manufacturing-pmi-829
9. Future of manufacturing - https://seekingalpha.com/article/4484370-future-of-manufacturing
10. Automotive - https://www.tti.com/content/ttiinc/en/resources/marketeye/categories/industry/me-staff-20220204.html
11. Farm - https://www.tti.com/content/ttiinc/en/resources/marketeye/categories/industry/me-staff-20220204.html
12. Automation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/it-automation-trends/
13. Raw material - https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2022/02/419_21021.html?fa
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/
Similar to Merchandise Trade|The United States| January 2022 (20)
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.
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/
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.
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
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024 - Ricerca sulle Startup e il Sistema dell'Innov...Quotidiano Piemontese
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024
Una ricerca de il Club degli Investitori, in collaborazione con ToTeM Torino Tech Map e con il supporto della ESCP Business School e di Growth Capital
Introduction to Indian Financial System ()Avanish Goel
The financial system of a country is an important tool for economic development of the country, as it helps in creation of wealth by linking savings with investments.
It facilitates the flow of funds form the households (savers) to business firms (investors) to aid in wealth creation and development of both the parties
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
when will pi network coin be available on crypto exchange.DOT TECH
There is no set date for when Pi coins will enter the market.
However, the developers are working hard to get them released as soon as possible.
Once they are available, users will be able to exchange other cryptocurrencies for Pi coins on designated exchanges.
But for now the only way to sell your pi coins is through verified pi vendor.
Here is the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins at high rate quickly.DOT TECH
Where can I sell my pi coins at a high rate.
Pi is not launched yet on any exchange. But one can easily sell his or her pi coins to investors who want to hold pi till mainnet launch.
This means crypto whales want to hold pi. And you can get a good rate for selling pi to them. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor below.
A vendor is someone who buys from a miner and resell it to a holder or crypto whale.
Here is the telegram contact of my vendor:
@Pi_vendor_247
What price will pi network be listed on exchangesDOT TECH
The rate at which pi will be listed is practically unknown. But due to speculations surrounding it the predicted rate is tends to be from 30$ — 50$.
So if you are interested in selling your pi network coins at a high rate tho. Or you can't wait till the mainnet launch in 2026. You can easily trade your pi coins with a merchant.
A merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive quantities till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
If you are looking for a pi coin investor. Then look no further because I have the right one he is a pi vendor (he buy and resell to whales in China). I met him on a crypto conference and ever since I and my friends have sold more than 10k pi coins to him And he bought all and still want more. I will drop his telegram handle below just send him a message.
@Pi_vendor_247
what is the future of Pi Network currency.DOT TECH
The future of the Pi cryptocurrency is uncertain, and its success will depend on several factors. Pi is a relatively new cryptocurrency that aims to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. Here are a few key considerations for its future:
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1. Mainnet Launch: As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Pi was still in the testnet phase. Its success will depend on a successful transition to a mainnet, where actual transactions can take place.
2. User Adoption: Pi's success will be closely tied to user adoption. The more users who join the network and actively participate, the stronger the ecosystem can become.
3. Utility and Use Cases: For a cryptocurrency to thrive, it must offer utility and practical use cases. The Pi team has talked about various applications, including peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and more. The development and implementation of these features will be essential.
4. Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies is evolving globally. How Pi navigates and complies with regulations in various jurisdictions will significantly impact its future.
5. Technology Development: The Pi network must continue to develop and improve its technology, security, and scalability to compete with established cryptocurrencies.
6. Community Engagement: The Pi community plays a critical role in its future. Engaged users can help build trust and grow the network.
7. Monetization and Sustainability: The Pi team's monetization strategy, such as fees, partnerships, or other revenue sources, will affect its long-term sustainability.
It's essential to approach Pi or any new cryptocurrency with caution and conduct due diligence. Cryptocurrency investments involve risks, and potential rewards can be uncertain. The success and future of Pi will depend on the collective efforts of its team, community, and the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics. It's advisable to stay updated on Pi's development and follow any updates from the official Pi Network website or announcements from the team.
what is the best method to sell pi coins in 2024DOT TECH
The best way to sell your pi coins safely is trading with an exchange..but since pi is not launched in any exchange, and second option is through a VERIFIED pi merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and pioneers and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive amounts before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade pi coins with.
@Pi_vendor_247
Exploring Abhay Bhutada’s Views After Poonawalla Fincorp’s Collaboration With...beulahfernandes8
The financial landscape in India has witnessed a significant development with the recent collaboration between Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank.
The launch of the co-branded credit card, the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card, marks a major milestone for both entities.
This strategic move aims to redefine and elevate the banking experience for customers.
BYD SWOT Analysis and In-Depth Insights 2024.pptxmikemetalprod
Indepth analysis of the BYD 2024
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a Chinese automaker and battery manufacturer that has snowballed over the past two decades to become a significant player in electric vehicles and global clean energy technology.
This SWOT analysis examines BYD's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats as it competes in the fast-changing automotive and energy storage industries.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Shenzhen, BYD started as a battery company before expanding into automobiles in the early 2000s.
Initially manufacturing gasoline-powered vehicles, BYD focused on plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, leveraging its expertise in battery technology.
Today, BYD is the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, delivering over 1.2 million electric cars globally. The company also produces electric buses, trucks, forklifts, and rail transit.
On the energy side, BYD is a major supplier of rechargeable batteries for cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.
The secret way to sell pi coins effortlessly.DOT TECH
Well as we all know pi isn't launched yet. But you can still sell your pi coins effortlessly because some whales in China are interested in holding massive pi coins. And they are willing to pay good money for it. If you are interested in selling I will leave a contact for you. Just telegram this number below. I sold about 3000 pi coins to him and he paid me immediately.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
1. Merchandise Trade – United
States – January 2022
Paul Young CPA CGA
March 9, 2022
2. Paul Young - Bio
• CPA, CGA
• Academia (PF1, FA4, FN2, MU1. and MS2)
• SME – Customer Success Management
• SME – Risk Management
• SME – Close, Consolidate and Reporting
• SME – Public Policy
• SME – Emerging Technology
• SME – Business Process Change
• SME – Financial Solutions
• SME – Macro/Micro Indicators
• SME – Supply Chain Management
• SME – Data, AI, Security, and Platform
• SME – Internal Controls and Auditing
Contact information email: Paul_Young_CGA@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-young-055632b/
SlideShare - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga
Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulyoungcpa
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/youngercga1968/videos
3. Agenda
• Summary
• Trade Balance Summary – USA
• Analysis of Imports and Exports
• Trade by key Countries
• USA and China Trade
• Blog – Energy Crisis
• Blog – Supply Chain
• Summary
10. China and USA Trade
Source - https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3166325/us-china-trade-deal-
historic-failure-purchases-more-30-cent and https://www.piie.com/blogs/realtime-economic-
issues-watch/china-bought-none-extra-200-billion-us-exports-trumps-trade
US-China trade deal
a ‘historic failure’ with purchases more than 30 per cent short of target, PIIE report says South China Mornin
11. Blog – Is the World heading to an Energy Crisis –
October 2021
Australia exported 3-13 million tons per month of coal to China in 2020. If China needs 50 million tons per month that is
rapid increase in coal production. It is unclear in China and Australia would be able to ramp to meet the demand. China is
already in a shortage of perhaps 50 million tons per month.
If there is a rapid surge in coal importing to China, there could be overbidding that causes shortages for other Asian
countries. This will also make the supply chain problems even worse.
Prioritizing heating over electricity means more factory shutdowns.
Prioritizing heating coal imports over other supply chain means that the 200 ships waiting to get unloaded get bumped back
at the ports for hundreds of coal ships.
China having coal production problems is tough because building other sources of electricity and heating will take years.
Especially if China wants to get beyond current levels to support 6% per year GDP growth.
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2021/10/173364.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogsp
ot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29
This ties nicely to my work on energy - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/world-heading-energy-crisis-paul-young/
12. Blog - Changes for Supply Chain Workers Needed to Save Global Economy - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blog-changes-
supply-chain-workers-needed-save-global-paul-young/?published=t
Transportation worker organizations have an open letter urging world leaders to remove restrictions hampering
the free movement of transport workers, and guarantee and facilitate their free and safe movement.
Land, Sea and air travel worker organizations support $20 trillion of world trade annually and represent 65
million global transport workers, and over 3.5 million road freight and airline companies, as well as more than
80% of the world merchant shipping fleet.
https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2021/09/173322.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed
%3A+blogspot%2Fadvancednano+%28nextbigfuture%29
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/how-to-reshore-supply-chain-and-build-a-resilient-supply-chain
13. 5 Maritime Shipping Trends That Are the
Wave of the Future
1. Autonomous ships
2. IoT
3. Blockchain
4. Port automation
5. Digital twins
Source - https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/5-maritime-shipping-trends-that-are-the-
wave-of-the-future/?ecms_id=fa73157e-ea09-4809-95ce-
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My work:
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/transportation-sector-analysis-and-
commentary-november-2021
14. Supply Chain and Taxes
Companies worldwide are adapting to the pandemic by shifting production closer to customers, but such efforts
to make supply chains more resilient also complicate tax obligations, EY said.
“There’s a lot of benefits that can be obtained” by overhauling global supply chains, according to Craig Hillier,
international tax and transactions services leader at EY. “But there are all these knock-on tax, financial system,
payroll, people, talent issues that need to be addressed as well.”
CFOs need to consider “a whole host of tax issues,” including exit tax cost and transfer of goodwill, Hillier said
Thursday during an EY webinar. At the same time, companies shifting supply chains might gain benefits such as
tax breaks and funding for employment and training, he said, noting “there’s a lot out there at the moment that
companies can take advantage of.”
https://www.cfodive.com/news/supply-chain-overhaul-brings-benefits-tax-complexity-
ey/617973/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202022-01-
31%20CFO%20Dive%20%5Bissue:39446%5D&utm_term=CFO%20Dive
My work: https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/what-is-next-for-the-global-economy-january-2022-
251041058
15. Summary
1. USA hit a record $89B trade deficit in January 2022
2. China continues to lag on their trade agreements with the United States
3. 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
4. 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/
1. USA hit a record $89B trade deficit in January 2022
2. China continues to lag on their trade agreements with the United States
3. 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
4. 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/
Rare-earth metal
prices will skyrocket as Ukraine-Russia tensions continue E&T Magazine.pdf
Oil prices Biden turns
to countries he once sought to avoid to find help shutting off Russia's oil money - CNNPolitics.pdf
Blog – Trade – The United States – January 2022
Trade - USA -
January 2022.pdf
US Trade Deficit Hits
New Record in January as Exports Fall IndustryWeek.pdf
This Week in
Petroleum - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).pdf
GRAINS-U.S. wheat
futures fall after rally; corn firm; soy strong Successful Farming.pdf
America's largest
critical minerals mine - Metal Tech News.pdf
Feds Say Canada
Lumber Duties Row Belongs Under USMCA - Tree Frog creative.pdf
The Daily Chase U.S.
eyes Russian oil ban; Loonie lags crude surge - BNN Bloomberg.pdf
Rising gas prices to
drive consumer goods prices higher.pdf
Escalation of China
trade battle threatens US liquefaction development S&P Global Commodity Insights.pdf
Canada can increase
oil exports to U.S., but won’t be enough to fill Russia gap experts Globalnews.ca.pdf
Norway could offer
Europe a significant gas boost Upstream Online.pdf
Cobalt is the Most
Expensive Material Used in Lithium-ion Battery Cathodes - CleanTechnica.pdf
Automakers face
soaring costs without Russian metal supplies.pdf
Climate Mitigation
Strategies Could Negatively Effect Food Security.pdf
U.S. trade deficit in
January hits record $89.7 bil. Nippon.com.pdf
China to raise
defense spending by 7.1% to $229 billion CP24.com.pdf
U.S.-China trade
relations called increasingly 'difficult' The Western Producer.pdf
https://www.producer.com/news/u-s-china-trade-relations-called-increasingly-difficult/
https://www.cp24.com/sports/china-to-raise-defense-spending-by-7-1-to-229-billion-1.5806863
Summary:
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feel free to review
my material on
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y.com/ (search Paul
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