Phoenix Will Tax Food Again
The Phoenix City Council has voted to tax food again after ending a similar tax…
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Dr. Duru Copper Prices Plunge in 2010
Copper prices have plunged so far in 2010. The 19% price drop from the peak…
City of Atlanta adds fee for paying water bills online
Online billing is supposed to be a convenience and a cheaper alternative to paper billing.…
Potash prices up for Brazil and Asia and set to rise for Europe
Global growth patterns are widening between emerging markets and developed economies. Potash pricing appears to…
Iron Ore Prices May Spike Higher Than Expected
Reuters reported that Australian miners are seeking a 40% increase in contracted iron ore prices…
Prices decline at a record pace in Japan
Japan’s struggle against deflation became ever more urgent as consumer inflation fell at a record…
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…