Economist Diane Swonk sees continued inability to pass along price increases to consumers
CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco interviewed Diane Swonk, Chief Economist at Mesirow Financial, about the status…
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Dr. Duru Fidelity notes stocks are benefiting from an inflationary boom
Great piece from Fidelity considering the implications of the inflationary boom that seems to be…
High cotton prices drive up linen and towel costs
In “As Cotton Prices Rise, So May the Cost of Hotel Rooms“, CNBC cites the…
Inflation scheduling an autumn arrival in the U.S.?
Inflation may be scheduling an autumn arrival in the U.S. The New York Times reports…
Steel prices pushing through the economy
Talk to any steel company, and you will quickly discover the impact of commodity inflation.…
Germany faces increasing inflation pressures
While governments in several emerging markets are rushing to contain inflation pressures, governments in developed…
Restaurant industry facing a squeeze from higher food prices
On Thursday, CNBC aired a segment on restaurant stocks, discussing the prospects for profits given…
Inflation Expectations Are Not Contained in China
In “Chinese Consumers Signal Deepest Concern With Prices Since 1999“, Bloomberg reports that inflation expectations…
AK Steel increases prices on carbon steel products
AK Steel (AKS) is increasing prices yet again. Effective today and starting with new orders,…
China continues to lose its fight against inflation
We have chronicled on these pages China’s struggles with inflation. It appears the pressures are…