Gold hits all-time high. Again.
Fed officials continue to tell us that inflation is contained, yet the price of gold…
2009
writejesse Inflating Asset Prices Worry Chinese Central Bank
Reuters reports that a central bank newspaper in China has warned that government stimulus in…
Dr. Duru States increase driver’s license and vehicle registration fees
According to USA Today, drivers are “paying higher fees for licenses and vehicle registrations as…
Health insurance premiums still rising fast
While Congress debates health care reform on Capitol Hill, employers throughout the country are bracing…
Used car prices up 6.1 percent since July ’09
According to the Consumer Price Index reports released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, used…
Arizona to raise state park fees by 50-60 percent
Associated Press reports higher fees for Arizona state parks starting in March 2010: The board…
Mismeasuring inflation
When home prices plunged from 2007 to early 2009, some bloggers noted that the Consumer…
Money Flows Into Commodities Surpass 2006’s Record
If inflation expectations remain “contained” why is a record amount of money pouring into commodities…
No tsunami of foreclosures in San Diego
Jim the Realtor on home inventory in San Diego: In December, 2008 the average amount…
AMD reverses prior reductions in executive salaries
In an SEC filing, AMD disclosed that it has now reversed all prior salary reductions.…