March 9, 2022
“…The conflict in Ukraine is threatening global grain production, the supply of edible oils and fertiliser exports, sending basic commodity prices rocketing and mirroring the crisis in energy markets… Palm oil prices have risen by more than 50% this year….… Continue Reading…
February 25, 2022
“…The core personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve’s primary inflation gauge, rose 5.2% from a year ago, slightly more than the 5.1% Dow Jones estimate. It was the highest level since April 1983. Including food and energy prices,… Continue Reading…
February 21, 2022
“…In the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021, according to a Realtor.com analysis of properties with two or fewer bedrooms. And nowhere was the jump bigger than in the Miami metro… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2022
“Drivers best start bracing for another surge in gas prices amid the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and years of under-investment by the oil industry, warns one veteran energy strategist. “My guess is that you are going to see $5… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2022
“Americans’ credit card balances spiked $52 billion in the last three months of 2021. Inflation is partially responsible, raising the cost of food and gas. Americans have been swiping their credit cards at record speed in the last few months,… Continue Reading…
February 17, 2022
“…At the end of 2021, 61% of the U.S. population was living paycheck to paycheck, down slightly from a high of 65% in 2020, according to a recent LendingClub report. Even among those earning six figures, 42% said they were living… Continue Reading…
February 16, 2022
“…Retail sales for the month rose 3.8%, much better than the 2.1% Dow Jones estimate. The numbers are not adjusted for inflation; the 0.6% rise in the consumer price index for the month helped push a reversal from the 2.5% sales… Continue Reading…
February 15, 2022
“WASHINGTON: Delays in dealing with the growing debt burden in poor countries seems unlikely to be resolved by the G20, a top World Bank official warned. As interest rates are starting to rise around the world, putting more pressure on… Continue Reading…
February 10, 2022
“The average U.S. household is spending an additional $250 a month because of inflation that is rising at its fastest rate in 40 years, a new economic analysis showed. The squeeze stems from higher prices across a range of products and… Continue Reading…
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