Week 7: February 12, 2024 -- February 18, 2024

Locator: 46834TOPSTORIES. 

Top, top story

• US economy on fire; 
• the US stock market continues to hit new highs;
  
• mixed signals whether inflation coming down
• tea leaves suggest Fed won't cut this year
  

Top story: 

• Trump invites Russia to attack NATO allies in financial arrears 
  
• regional "wars" everywhere: Gaza, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Ukraine
• all are in somewhat of a "steady state" situation
• although Mideast heating up
  

Top international non-energy story:

• Israel getting ready to clear out last "urban area" -- no signs of letting up
• Rafah
• mixed messages from global community
  
• global shipping still avoids the Red Sea (Suez Canal)
  

Top international energy story:

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Top national non-energy story:

• First big fraud case goes against Trump
  

Top national energy story:

Focus on fracking: link here.

Top North Dakota non-energy story:

Top North Dakota energy story:

• natural gas production hits all-time record;
  

Geoff Simon's quick connects: link here.