In the TV show ‘How I Met Your Mother’, there is an episode which deals with the condition ‘Revertigo’. This occurs when you are reminded of something from the past, and it triggers you to act like you did at that time. As humorous as it sounds, it is no laughing matter. And it exists as much in commodityland™ as it does in TV shows. So here are a few observations about revertigo in action, through some pics, quotes and quips. » read more
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Nov 3 2011 @ 10:55am by Matt Smith in Global Energy, Risk Strategy
Revertigo
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Aug 25 2011 @ 10:33am by Matt Smith in Crude Oil, Economy, Global Energy, Risk Strategy, risk management
Crude Drivers Collide
This week is shaping up to be more crucial than most for crude oil, as we see some important developments in key price drivers of Black Gold, Texas Tea. So here are some details which have already been gleaned, and some which are yet to be revealed. » read more
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Aug 11 2011 @ 9:36am by Matt Smith in Crude Oil, Economy, Global Energy, Natural Gas, Risk Strategy, risk management
What Would Winston Do?
In times of market turbulence like this, I find it useful to do two things: make simple observations, and seek solace in the wisdom of others. So this week I have turned to the most voracious voice of reason, Winston Churchill, to help me make some sense of this all. This is what he has told me: » read more
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Jul 14 2011 @ 10:55am by Matt Smith in Natural Gas, Risk Strategy, risk management
Talkin Bout A Revolution
Think Tracy Chapman, and not The Beatles. Ok, good deal. Despite the current lackadaisical price action in natural gas, the whole energy market - if not the whole world – is aware that the natural gas revolution is coming. It is just that at the moment…..it sounds like a whisper. » read more
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Jun 29 2011 @ 10:55am by Matt Smith in Global Energy, Risk Strategy, Technology, energy consulting, risk management
Schneider Electric Burrito Bites
I’ve been doing some digging recently into our new suitors, Schneider Electric, and thought it would be useful to share some of this info, along with some high level facts / snacks / bites to chomp on. Transitioning from a company of under a thousand employees to being a part of one with over a hundred and ten thousand means there is a lot to learn, and that there is a lot that goes on underneath this new bonnet (see left). Actually, by bonnet I mean hood; am slipping back into my European ways (the bonnet at left will be revealed later…). So enjoy and relax, with these Schneider facts:
