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Home » Authors » Morris Beschloss

Articles by Morris Beschloss

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The Beschloss Perspective

Tight Supply Created Weak Economic 2022 Sales

However, the computer chip supply strain seems to be easing.
January 6, 2023
Morris Beschloss
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The inability to input and produce parts generated fewer overall products for 2022. This was reflected in about 13.9 million new cars and trucks as the year ended.


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Beschloss Perspective

OPEC Slashes Output Under Russian Pressure

President Joe Biden responds by opening oil/natural gas reserves.
December 5, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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A cut of 2 million oil barrels per day resulted from Russian-led allies, a move that caused already high prices to rise further. This results from Russian pressure on fellow members of the 23-member group known as OPEC.


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Beschloss Perspective

United States OK on Energy Production

U.S. imports of gas and oil to Europe surge to fill the gap as Russian puts the squeeze on NATO allies.
November 4, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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While the Russo/Ukraine war has put Europe into an energy hassle never before seen, Russia is putting a squeeze on Europe’s NATO group due to its siding with the Ukrainians.


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The Beschloss Perspective

Are PVF Leaders Up to Date?

The unique aspect of PVF industry’s relationships calls for substantial industry experience before a top management position is fulfilled.
October 3, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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The PVF industry, unlike many manufacturing sectors, demands industry experience of its leaders. Much of the sector’s success is attributed to that experience. Also, rising inflation brings recession to the mind of the Federal Reserve and its chairman.


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THE BESCHLOSS PERSPECTIVE

Recession Odds Becoming Greater Danger

Inflation and higher costs — housing, food, etc. — combine to accelerate the negative.
September 5, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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As inflation causes food, housing and other costs to rise, the fear of recession rears its head.


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The Beschloss Perspective

Wage Growth Falls as Inflation Remains High

Further complicating the situation is tight labor availability, with employers desperate to facilitate a balance.
August 5, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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While low wages have increased at a lesser pace in recent months, inflation seems to have dug in more socially, while the relevant match in personal value to workers seems on a downward track.


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The Beschloss Perspective

The Coming of the Lithium Crash

Supply constraints and soaring demand are pushing lithium prices to new highs.
July 4, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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As electric vehicle demand increases in the United States, the material used to make the batteries for these vehicles is in short supply. 


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The Beschloss Perspective

Product Supply Chain Costs Soaring

The war in Ukraine and China’s hostility toward the United States are playing havoc with a number of commodities.
June 3, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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Commodity prices are rising everywhere, sure to continue as the tragic Ukraine war rages on. China’s support of Russia does not bode well for the United States. 


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The Beschloss Perspective

U.S. Oil Production Restraint Endanger Economy?

President Biden’s refusal to expand domestic oil production may be one of his most negative actions.
May 1, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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This month’s Beschloss Perspective weighs in on the Biden administration’s rejection of attempts to expand U.S. oil and gas production, the economic power of corporate dividends, the use of digital currency, and the Russia/China alliance.


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The Beschloss Perspective

Hiring Accelerates Strong in Early 2022

The combination of low unemployment and strong wage growth is expected to keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates.
April 1, 2022
Morris Beschloss
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U.S. payrolls expanded by 467,000 in January 2022, far more than first predicted, as wages climbed by 5.7 percent. 


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