Sugar prices continue to plunge
At the end of 2009, we noted that sugar prices were soaring to multi-decade highs.…
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Dr. Duru Morgan Stanley sees iron ore prices rising 60% in 2010
Dow Jones Commodity News reports that “Morgan Stanley has raised its forecast for a 2010…
writejesse Chipotle Mexican Grill Promises to Maintain Steady Menu Prices
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) reported impressive earnings last night (quotes from Seeking Alpha transcripts): “For…
Phoenix Will Tax Food Again
The Phoenix City Council has voted to tax food again after ending a similar tax…
Copper Prices Plunge in 2010
Copper prices have plunged so far in 2010. The 19% price drop from the peak…
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…
Candy prices rising on increased cost of sugar
With sugar prices at 29-year highs, candy makers are hiking their prices, the Chicago Tribune…
Starbucks increases prices of some drinks
CNN/Money: “Starbucks is raising prices on certain drinks by as much as 35 cents in…
Corn prices plunge “limit down”
After reporting on prices at multi-decade highs for foodstuffs like tea, cocoa, and sugar and…