Inflation Warning: Should the Fed Raise Interest Rates?

by | Feb 15, 2011 | Towing

It’s no surprise that consumer prices are rising — the prices of commodities from corn to cotton to copper are near record levels, thanks to shrinking supplies and rising demand worldwide. The question is whether the Fed will …

As Commodities Spike, Inflation and Margin Worries Grow

by | Nov 13, 2010 | Towing

Consumer and investor confidence show signs of mending, but rekindled fears of inflation are on the rise as well. As costs rise, that could also hammer the profit margins of many companies — a possibility that is already taki…