Prices decline at a record pace in Japan
Japan’s struggle against deflation became ever more urgent as consumer inflation fell at a record…
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Dr. Duru Federal Reserves Inches Ever So Slowly Toward A Rate Hike
Given the political firestorm surrounding the confirmation for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, you can…
TIPS indicate annual inflation expectations above 3% for next 5-10 years
In “Look to TIPS, Not Fed, for Inflation Tips“, the WSJ describes how current trading…
AKS Steel Expects An Increase In Average Selling Price
AK Steel (AKS) fourth quarter and annual earnings this morning. The outlook for the first…
U.K. December CPI Hotter Than Expected
The Bank of England made it clear last year that it expected higher inflation rates…
World Economic Forum Still Rates A Collapse In Asset Prices As Its Highest Risk
The World Economic Forum has released its latest report “Global Risks 2010: A Global Risk…
Chinese property prices increased 7.8% in December
Times Online is reporting that property prices in China rose 7.8% year-over-year in December –…
Corn prices plunge “limit down”
After reporting on prices at multi-decade highs for foodstuffs like tea, cocoa, and sugar and…
RockTenn increases the price of uncoated recycled paperboard
RockTenn (RKT), a manufacturer of paperboard, containerboard and consumer and corrugated packaging, announced today a…
Alcoa reports for Q4 a 9.3% increase in aluminum prices
Alcoa (AA) reported 4th quarter earnings tonight. AA’s average realized price per metric ton of…