Simon Bond
@simonnextclick
Posting infographics on newsworthy topics of the moment and the future.
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The below text argues that the financial sector is dangerously ignoring how artificial intelligence could trigger a massive consumer credit crisis by rapidly displacing white-collar workers. Unlike previous industrial shifts that took years to unfold, this modern transition is…
The data below highlights a significant wave of corporate restructuring and workforce reductions scheduled across major industries between 2025 and 2026. Global leaders in technology, logistics, and manufacturing are implementing these cuts to combat economic instability and…
In 2025, global energy transition investments reached a record $2.3 trillion, signaling a resilient shift toward sustainable power despite various political and economic obstacles. China and the European Union led this surge, with electric vehicles and renewable energy sources…
In a recent post Craig Tindale argues that global power is shifting away from digital assets toward physical infrastructure and raw materials. The author contends that our economic systems mistakenly prioritized abstract consumption over the tangible production capabilities…
Copper Kings. This infographic identifies the dominant publicly traded corporations in the global copper industry based on their recent production output. It focuses specifically on investor-owned entities listed on major stock exchanges, thereby excluding state-owned giants like…
On February 3, 2026 the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (a state-backed industry group) made the following recommendations during its annual briefing on sector trends.Key details include: Industry experts (via the association) suggested that China should expand its…
The Australian RBA has decided to raise the cash rate target to 3.85 per cent in response to persistent economic pressures. This measure was necessitated by a significant resurgence in inflation during late 2025, fueled by unexpectedly robust private demand and high levels of…
From Mining.com "US President Donald Trump is preparing to launch a strategic stockpile of critical minerals backed by $12 billion, aiming to protect manufacturers from supply disruptions as the US accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese metals. The White…
To support the expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure, Amazon has entered a landmark agreement to procure domestically mined copper for the first time in over ten years. Through a partnership with Rio Tinto, the tech giant will source nearly 30,000 metric tons of…
Recent analysis suggests that China will maintain its aggressive commodity stockpiling strategy throughout 2026 to bolster national security and navigate geopolitical tensions. The nation plans to significantly increase its crude oil reserves, potentially reaching a capacity that…
Kevin Warsh's outlook on the future economic direction emphasizes a productivity-driven boom, particularly from AI and deregulation, enabling stronger growth with subdued inflation—potentially allowing lower interest rates without reigniting price pressures. He advocates a more…
The global economy has entered a simultaneity trap, where the concurrent demands for artificial intelligence, green energy transition, and military expansion are outstripping the physical supply of copper. This resource scarcity creates a state of material denial, where projects…
This is how Starlink is changing the game, not just in Australia but globally, imagine the possibilities. @Starlink @Holidays
Recent industry data highlights a historic surge in Australian caravan park usage, with 2025 seeing unprecedented year-end numbers across all lodging types. This record-breaking growth was observed in both traditional powered campsites and fixed cabin rentals throughout the…
Today's Australian Newspaper reports "Apple has struck a multi-year partnership with Google to power the artificial intelligence at the heart of its iPhones and other devices, signalling the end of the so-called ‘AI middle class’. Under the deal, Apple has shifted its main…
"America is on the verge of a great domestic climate migration that may very well reshape everything from our physical landscape to our electoral politics." —Jesse Keenan, professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University and author of North: The Future…
Publicly reported stockpiles in China are primarily held in warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). SHFE Warehouse Stock: As of January 19, 2026, these stocks were approximately 152,655 metric tons. Deliverable Stocks: Total deliverable copper inventories in…
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