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How shifting global alliances and energy strategies are challenging the foundation of international currency systems

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How shifting global alliances and energy strategies are challenging the foundation of international currency systems

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The latest episode of Gasonomics, hosted by Tim Snyder, Chief Economist with Matador Economics, focuses on the intricate dance between global alliances, energy markets, and the potential threats to the US Dollar's dominance. As President Biden attends the G-20 Summit, the episode delves into the dynamics of the BRICS alliance, now expanded to BRIICS with the inclusion of Iran and their move towards a gold-based cryptocurrency. The episode also touches upon the importance of energy independence, the resilience of the US energy sector, and the controversial revelations from a Johns Hopkins University Scientist about the manipulation of data related to climate change and wildfires.

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Tim Snyder
Tim SnyderEconomist

Tim is an economist and works extensively in the field of applied economics. A graduate of Texas Tech University with a B.S. degree in Agriculture and Applied Economics, Tim has collaborated with several universities across the United States, working primarily in the areas of commodity pricing, market development and policy. His extensive experience of over 35 years as an Applied Economist has provided a substantial background from which he draws. Tim’s company, Matador Economics, Inc, was founded in September of 2005 where his initial focus was on marketing and business development for energy and agriculture. He specifically focused on developing ethanol and biodiesel biorefineries, across the US and abroad. After the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, Tim shifted the focus of the company to providing a marketing function for the biofuels industry, within the distribution chain for the refined products. He has worked with several terminal operations across the U.S. and abroad. Tim’s in depth experience and research in the commodity markets spans 40 plus years. Today, he publishes a daily and weekly commentary for oil and gas and the refined products and covers energy policy as well. Additionally, Tim has co-hosted a radio program in West Texas and the Permian Basin, for the last 18 years and covers Energy and Agriculture. He also serves as a subject matter expert for several Fox-affiliated radio programs across the US. Tim was formerly licensed securities registered representative, commodities broker and held several other securities licenses, giving him substantial experience in risk management as well.

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Tim Snyder
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Tim is an economist and works extensively in the field of applied economics. A graduate of Texas Tech University with a B.S. degree in Agriculture and Applied Economics, Tim has collaborated with several universities across the United States, working primarily in the areas of commodity pricing, market development and policy. His extensive experience of over 35 years as an Applied Economist has provided a substantial background from which he draws. Tim’s company, Matador Economics, Inc, was founded in September of 2005 where his initial focus was on marketing and business development for energy and agriculture. He specifically focused on developing ethanol and biodiesel biorefineries, across the US and abroad. After the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, Tim shifted the focus of the company to providing a marketing function for the biofuels industry, within the distribution chain for the refined products. He has worked with several terminal operations across the U.S. and abroad. Tim’s in depth experience and research in the commodity markets spans 40 plus years. Today, he publishes a daily and weekly commentary for oil and gas and the refined products and covers energy policy as well. Additionally, Tim has co-hosted a radio program in West Texas and the Permian Basin, for the last 18 years and covers Energy and Agriculture. He also serves as a subject matter expert for several Fox-affiliated radio programs across the US. Tim was formerly licensed securities registered representative, commodities broker and held several other securities licenses, giving him substantial experience in risk management as well.

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