Can the U.S. Sidestep Growing Global Inflation?

Rising food and energy prices will likely hit America the same way they’ve hit other countries. Other inflationary forces are more variable from nation to nation. Still, the U.S. can’t fully escape rising prices, especially whe…

Inflation Warning: Should the Fed Raise Interest Rates?

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 …

Starbucks Customers to Pay More for Complicated Drinks

Be prepared to pay more for your venti-sized extra-hot half-caff soy caramel macchiato at Starbucks starting soon. As the price of green Arabica coffee greens skyrockets, the company says it will raise prices for some of its mo…