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Economy

“Wholesale prices jump nearly 10% in 2021, another sign of growing inflation”

“… The producer price index, a measure of wholesale prices for goods and services, increased 0.2% in December, below the 0.4% estimate. For all of 2021, the 9.7% gain was the biggest on record in data going back to 2010.… Continue Reading…

Energy

“European Gas Prices Jump 20% as Russia Keeps Volumes Capped”

“Natural gas prices in Europe surged on Monday as reduced flows from Russia again caused uncertainties about Europe’s supply security in the winter months… Benchmark European gas for next month jumped as much as 20% to 84.50 euros a megawatt-hour,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Europe’s Gas Prices Jump To Record As Key Pipeline From Russia Halts Flows”

“European gas prices jumped to an all-time high on Tuesday after natural gas on a key pipeline from Russia to Germany reversed flow eastward and freezing temperatures took hold in many parts of Europe. The benchmark price for Europe at… Continue Reading…

Economy

“As energy prices rise, your heating bill is likely to jump by as much as 69%: Here’s what to expect”

“…Consumers who use natural gas as their primary heating fuel, about 47%  of U.S. households, can expect to spend 30% more this winter as they did last year, according to government estimates. The estimated average bill of $746 factors in… Continue Reading…

Business

“Home Depot earnings top estimates fueled by 9.8% jump in sales as consumers fix up homes”

“Home Depot on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ forecasts as customers spent more on home improvement projects. Strong demand is carrying over into the next quarter as the retailer readies for the holiday season. The company’s shares… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. consumer prices jump 6.2% in October, the biggest inflation surge in more than 30 years”

“The consumer price index, which is a basket of products ranging from gasoline and health care to groceries and rents, rose 6.2% from a year ago, the most since December 1990. That compared with the 5.9% Dow Jones estimate. On… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Lithium Jumps Again as Miners Can’t Keep Up With Battery Boom”

“Prices have more than doubled in the past year, according to a Benchmark Mineral Intelligence index of lithium carbonate and hydroxide. Demand for the materials used in electric cars and renewable-energy storage has soared and, while miners are seeking to… Continue Reading…

Banking, Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin could rise 10 times in price but I just don’t care, says JPMorgan CEO”

“JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said that Bitcoin may rise 10 times in price in the next five years. The long-term Bitcoin critic also warned that it would be foolhardy to borrow money to buy Bitcoin. Recently, the bank moved to… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Coinbase could jump up to 16% after earnings this week, trader says”

“Coinbase shares ended trading at $258.26 on Friday, up about 1%. They climbed an additional 3.8% to $268 in Monday’s premarket trading session. A run to $290 or $300 would be a 12-16% increase from Friday’s closing levels…” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/09/buy-disney-coinbase-ahead-of-earnings-this-week-traders-say.html Coinbase… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Hasbro stock jumps after big profit beat, as Wizards of the Coast revenue more than doubled”

“Shares of Hasbro Inc. surged 2.3% in premarket trading Monday, after the toy maker reported a second-quarter adjusted profit that was more than double what was expected, as revenue got boosts from strength in franchise brands and Wizards of the… Continue Reading…