Despite the alarmist scenarios regarding energy prices meant to raise our awareness concerning what could become the case, ie. price-wage spirals that launch us into a depressed state, the fact of the matter stands that there is still time to respond to the sound of the alarm.  Of course, one thinks of "REACT" and jump forward in time in extrapolation to examine the tempting feelings of loss and sadness, but in actuality, we must be mindful of what may be possible in spite of the rather exaggerated state of markets and their interdependence.

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