Wages on the rise in China
Several reports have been published this year documenting rising wages in China. In “Wage Rises…
Dr. Duru KB Home faces rising input costs
In its latest earnings report, KB Home (KBH) reported rising input costs. Prices for labor,…
The costs of raising children in the U.S. continue to climb
On June 14th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its 2011 cost estimates…
Olive oil prices continue to drop
In January of this year, olive oil prices fell to 2009 levels. Four months later,…
Hike in minimum wage goes to the ballot in San Jose
Residents of San Jose, CA will vote in November on whether to raise the city’s…
Bank of England Admits Currency Depreciation Contributing to Stubborn UK Inflation
Inflation in the United Kingdom has been stubbornly and persistently high since the recession ended…
2012 Illinois State Fair Increasing Prices 40-50%
The price of attending the Illinois State Fair is skyrocketing again. This summer, it will…
Euro-flight to London Should Further Pressure Property Prices
Reuters reports that Greeks and Spaniards trying to escape economic and currency woes in their…
Water rates go up again in the San Francisco Bay Area
The Alameda County Water District (ACWD), located in the San Francisco, California Bay Area, recently…
Relative, not absolute, oil prices impact the economy
James Hamilton posted a quick study of the impact of oil prices on car sales…