Many Democrat-sponsored spending bills are depending upon a significantly higher-than-expected revenue (income) forecast, but inflation could torpedo that.
The price of eggs is projected to fall dramatically after reaching record-high levels over several months. The USDA said those prices should fall back to typical levels this year, provided the U.S. doesn’t see a rebound in highly pathogenic avian influenza cases in 2023. The Bureau of...
A new survey finds consumers expect to pay more for groceries this year. Progressive Grocer reports the 2023 KPMG Winter Consumer Pulse Survey shows consumers anticipate increased prices, but are looking for ways to save money. The Survey shows consumers expect a 15% increase in grocery spending this year. Meanwhi...
You may have noticed, while general inflationary numbers eased a bit last month, food prices continued their steady march higher in December. General inflation slowed in December to 6.5% a year, down slightly from the 7% reported in November. But USD...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced this week that the Producer Price Index for final demand declined 0.5% in December when seasonally adjusted. The index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. Final d...
Oil prices started the new year moving up slightly. West Texas rose roughly 3% in Monday’s trade to $76 per barrel. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said it's been a bumpy start to the year.
“Oil prices still a bit lower than what they were a week ago, but oil prices in full rally mode today with China giving us strong indication of a full reopening happening.”
DeHaan said investors don’...
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The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization says food prices dropped 1.1% from August to September, marking the 6th straight monthly decline. The drop in the Food Price Index was driven by a sharp fall in the international prices of vegetable oils and moderate decreases in those of sugar, meat, and dairy products.
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