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Economy

“Wheat prices soar for a third day as Russia-Ukraine tensions stoke fears of major food crisis”

“Wheat prices rose on Thursday after Russia threatened to treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as military cargo carriers, deepening fears of a global food security crisis. It marks the third consecutive day of price rises. The most actively traded… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Americans are keeping their cars longer amid sky-high prices, rising interest rates”

“…The average age of a light-duty vehicle on U.S. roads rose by more than three months — the highest year-over-year increase since the Great Recession in 2008-2009 — to 12.5 years as of Jan. 1, according to a new report… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Inflationary Times Ahead: A Year of Rising Prices”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: The prospect of inflation is looming large in the minds of investors and economists around the world. With prices of goods and services on the rise this year, many are wondering if we are on the cusp of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The hidden price of eggs: How high costs may trickle into other foods”

“Consumers are paying record prices for eggs. Beyond the sticker price for a dozen eggs, there’s also a hidden expense to the soaring costs. Elevated egg prices are trickling into food items across the grocery store — namely those in… Continue Reading…

Business

“Procter & Gamble revenue and profit fall as company looks to higher prices to offset declining sales”

“…For the three-month period ended Dec. 31, the company reported net income of $3.9 billion, or $1.59 per share, excluding items, down from $4.22 billion, or $1.66 per share, a year earlier. Net sales fell to $20.77 billion, a 1% decrease… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Exxon and Chevron share $100bn in profit after surge in oil prices”

“ExxonMobil and Chevron are expected to rake in almost $100bn in combined profits from 2022 as the US corporate oil titans capitalise on surging fossil fuel prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The profit bonanza is seen by the oil majors… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“As US home prices decline, number of buyers with underwater mortgages swells”

“An alarming number of new homeowners are discovering they owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth as surging interest rates send housing prices spiraling down. About 250,000 Americans who took out a mortgage this year to buy… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in November, more than expected, despite hopes that inflation is cooling”

“Wholesale prices rose more than expected in November as food prices surged, dampening hopes that inflation could be headed lower, the Labor Department reported Friday. The producer price index, a measure of what companies get for their products in the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Turkey prices are 73% higher than last year and might stay that way through Thanksgiving, commodities strategist says”

“The ongoing spread of bird flu will likely affect the price and availability of turkeys this Thanksgiving. Right now the price per pound of an 8 to 16 pound turkey is $1.99, up from $1.15 last year, according to USDA data. This is a 73% increase…… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Home asking prices tumble at record pace as mortgage rates surge: data”

“Home sellers are slashing their asking prices at a record clip as surging mortgage rates drive a downturn in the US housing market, according to a recent report from real estate firm Redfin. About 7.9% of home listings reported price drops during… Continue Reading…