July 4th BBQs are more expensive this year
CNBC reports on food inflation in the context of the typical BBQ. If your typical…
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Dr. Duru Copper Prices Rebound Strongly
The strong rally in the stock market has included a strong rebound in copper prices.…
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…
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…