AK Steel Continues to Increase Prices
AK Steel (AKS) has been increasing prices on its steel products since the beginning of…
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Dr. Duru Bucyrus Expects Copper Prices to Remain Elevated
Copper prices have doubled in almost a year. Bucyrus International (BUCY), an equipment mining company…
The price of owning a home will likely increase in Gwinnett County, Georgia
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports that homeowners in Gwinnett County, Georgia are facing substantial increases in…
Inflation Waiting in the Wings (Copper Wiring)
Although producer prices fell 0.6% in September, producers who rely heavily on commodities as inputs…
TIPS Make Fresh 52-Week Highs
The iShares Barclays TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) Bond Fund (TIP) made its biggest one-day gain…
Home Prices In London Surpass Record Set Two Years Ago
The Guardian reports that “London house prices surge past 2007 record high“: Property asking prices…
Las Vegas Down to 3-Months Inventory of Homes – and Buyers Are Going Crazy
Las Vegas provides more evidence that post-bubble housing markets are flaring up again. CNBC reports…
The World Steel Association Projects 2010 Steel Demand to Return to 2008 Levels
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) forecasts for 2010 confirm my earlier view that steel demand…
China Tries to Gain Better Control Over Increasing Bills for Commodities
The Wall Street Journal reports: “China Targets Commodity Prices by Stepping Into Futures Markets.” Apparently,…
Costco’s Employee Healthcare Costs Rise 25%
Costco (COST) reported a 25% increase in healthcare costs in its fourth quarter conference call.…