Inflation may be forcing China to let its currency appreciate
In “Beijing turns to currency to cool inflation“, the Associated Press gives a good summary…
April 2011
Dr. Duru Deltic Timber riding all-time highs despite declines in lumber prices
Deltic Timber (DEL) reported earnings earlier this week that were severely down year-over-year. DEL, a…
Whirlpool passes higher costs to customers
Whirlpool (WHR) reported earnings yesterday and indicated that the company is sticking by its full-year…
The U.S. Dollar Can’t Find A Bottom
CNBC reported that “Adjusted For Inflation, Dollar Hits Fiat-Era Low.” Economists at Deutsche Bank calculated…
Panera Bread expecting just modest inflation in second half of 2011
Panera Bread (PNRA) will be raising prices and expects the increases to stick. In narrowing…
From the baby’s room to the bathroom to the kitchen, Proctor & Gamble raises prices
In a refrain similar to Kimberly-Clark’s lamentations, Proctor & Gamble (PG) announced an increase in…
Kimberly-Clark Keeps Hiking Prices
A little over a month ago, Kimberly Clark (KMB) announced it was raiding North American…
Prices drop for smaller business jets
I was a bit surprised to read the Financial Times report that the prices of…
Can the Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group Succeed Without Examining Monetary Policy?
Time for some comedic relief. On my main site “One-Twenty Two” I posted my own…
Prices for lamb at record highs
“Agflation” remains strong. The price of lambs is up 58% to $2.20/pound, a record high.…