Dick Young

Key West

Contributing Editor at Young Research & Publishing, Inc.

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GLE Advances ‘Holy Grail’ of Enrichment

1 week ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

Global Laser Enrichment LLC (GLE) has begun TRL-6 testing of its laser-based SILEX technology—long seen as the “Holy Grail” of uranium enrichment—at its Wilmington, NC, facility. This breakthrough supports plans for a domestic plant in Paducah, KY, boosting U.S. energy security. As Kapil Kajal of Interesting Engineering reports, laser enrichment could pave the way for “endless nuclear power” through the world’s most powerful laser-based uranium processing.
Energy Dominance: DOE Outlines FY2026 Budget Under Trump Directive

1 week ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before Congress outlining the Department of Energy’s FY2026 budget, emphasizing a return to the agency’s core mission of promoting American energy dominance. The proposed budget reduces non-defense spending, eliminates over $15 billion in clean energy funding, and prioritizes fossil fuels, nuclear innovation, and energy infrastructure development.
US May Ease Global AI Chip Export Limits

1 week ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

Stephanie Lai and Mackenzie Hawkins of Bloomberg report that the Trump administration plans to repeal the Biden-era AI chip export rule, aiming to simplify restrictions and boost U.S. innovation. The current rule, which limits exports to many countries to curb China’s access, has faced strong opposition from tech firms like Nvidia and U.S. allies.
China Cuts Rates to Offset U.S. Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks

1 week ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

Ken Moritsugu and Elaine Kurtenbach of the Associated Press report that China unveiled interest rate cuts and other stimulus measures to offset the economic impact of U.S. tariffs, as both nations prepare for trade talks in Geneva. Despite the dialogue, a resolution remains uncertain amid firm stances and economic strain on both sides.
Temu Halts Chinese Imports to the U.S. Amid Tariff Changes

1 week ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

Temu has halted direct shipments from China to the U.S. due to new tariffs, according to Anthony Ha of TechCrunch. Instead, it offers products from U.S. warehouses, with Chinese goods listed as out of stock. This shift helps avoid high import charges, and the company continues to recruit U.S. sellers to fulfill orders locally while keeping pricing unchanged.
Falling Demand Threatens Saudi Oil Gambit

1 week ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

Ron Bousso of Reuters reports that Saudi Arabia is pushing an oil price war to regain market control, but weak global demand and economic uncertainty may limit its impact. Despite increasing supply, falling prices may not spark higher demand, risking budget strain and tension within OPEC+.
Breaking Down California’s Gas Prices

1 week ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

California consistently has the highest gasoline prices in the continental U.S., often over $1 above the national average, reports Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico of the US Energy Information Administration. Key factors include the highest state taxes ($0.90/gal total), strict environmental regulations, a special fuel blend that’s costly to produce, and limited supply due to geographic isolation.
Job Growth Steady in April: Health Care and Transport Lead Gains

2 weeks ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 177,000 in April, while the unemployment rate remained 4.2%. Job growth was led by health care (+51,000), transportation and warehousing (+29,000), financial activities (+14,000), and social assistance (+8,000). Federal employment fell by 9,000. Average hourly wages rose 0.2% to $36.06, and annual wage growth hit 3.8%. Labor force participation and workweek hours were largely unchanged. Revisions to previous months’ data showed 58,000 fewer jobs than initially reported.
Beijing Weighs Trade Talks After Trump Tariff Hike

2 weeks ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

Bloomberg reports that China signaled possible trade talks with the U.S. following Trump’s recent tariff hikes, saying it’s evaluating outreach from Washington. While Beijing urged the U.S. to show “sincerity” by easing tariffs, markets rallied on hopes of de-escalation. Economic strain on both sides, including slowing Chinese factory activity and a U.S. import surge, is adding pressure to negotiate.
Trump Closes Tariff Loophole

2 weeks ago | youngresearch.com | Dick Young

Michael Dorgan of Fox Business reports President Trump ended the de minimis tariff loophole, targeting low-value Chinese imports from Shein and Temu to curb fentanyl shipments and protect U.S. jobs. The change may raise prices for consumers and hit fast-fashion giants reliant on duty-free shipping.