Coca-Cola raising soft drink prices for a second time in 2011
Coca-Cola Company (KO) raised prices on soft drinks 2% earlier this year. Reports are coming…
June 2011
Dr. Duru Rare earth prices picking up again
The prices of certain rare earth elements (REEs) are soaring again. From Bloomberg (June 17)…
Cost of private school is up 79% over 10 years in New York City
The Wall Street Journal reports that for the first time ever a private school in…
Bank of England Governor King continues to bet on inflation taking care of itself
On June 15, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King spoke at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet…
Million-dollar homes appreciating in Silicon Valley
In “IPOs Boost Demand for Silicon Valley Mansions“, Bloomberg attributes the robust housing market in…
Diamond prices up 17% in the first quarter
In “Diamond Prices Set To Sparkle“, CNBC reports that diamond prices increased 17% in the…
Asian inflation may finally be cooling
Thanks to improvements in crop production, monetary tightening, a slowdown in economic growth rates, and…
Reflation celebration for corporate executives in Arizona and Georgia
The spotlight is shining bright these days on executive pay. I have cited several stories…
The Federal Reserve May Choose to Ignore the Inflation Expectations of Households
(Originally appeared in “One-Twenty Two“) First, Bernanke made it clear he thinks gold is not…