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…
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Dr. Duru Rare earth prices picking up again
The prices of certain rare earth elements (REEs) are soaring again. From Bloomberg (June 17)…
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…
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…
J.M. Smucker increases prices an average 11% for its coffees
J.M. Smucker (SJM) announced today that “sustained increases in green coffee costs” have forced the…
Stronger demand drives the latest AK Steel price hike
The pricers at AK Steel (AKS) are at it again. This time, the company announced…
Wendy’s/Arby’s Group plans to implement “prudent” and “strategic” price increases
Even fast food restaurants have determined that the market can accept some price hikes. In…
Dean Foods focuses on “efficient pricing mechanisms” to battle rising input costs
Dean Foods (DF) is yet one more company demonstrating confidence in its ability to wield…
Peet’s Coffee promises not to “overreact” to the rising cost of coffee
Peet’s Cofee (PEET) reported earnings results this evening. The company reaffirmed revenue targets for the…