September, Energy, & Crypto

Check out the accompanying pdf and chart collection. (1) Glad September is almost over. (2) Higher interest rates help S&P 500 Financials, and higher oil prices boost S&P 500 Energy. (3) Rising commodity and transport prices hit earnings. (4) Vietnam’s factory closures hurting US retailers. (5) Rising energy prices around the world raise questions about green energy. (6) The price of Europe’s carbon credits doubles this year. (7) China’s factories facing blackouts. (8) Everyone wants LNG, and the US is selling it. (9) Cryptocurrencies face criticism from Dimon and Gensler. (10) China ends debate and bans cryptocurrency transactions and mining. (11) Meet Mr. Goxx, a crypto-investing hamster.