The inflation bells are ringing. You’ve seen the jump in prices at the grocery store, and, maybe more significantly, at the gas pump. But are these price hikes a sign that inflation is about to take off, or are they just tempor…
Food prices are on the rise, with the USDA now anticipating increases of 3% to 4% this year. But there are some ways to minimize the damage to your grocery bill. From shopping smarter to avoiding processed foods, learn some tr…
Cathay Pacific CEO Tony Tyler says when airlines last raised fares in 2008, most travelers kept on flying. But as Mideast upheavals send oil prices skyward and airlines hike fares again, the impact on the bottom line could be q…
With Mideast turmoil chasing oil higher and stocks lower, it’s a good time to check the charts and see what price levels seem to be key “lines in the sand.” Some indicators have been warning for months that the steep rally was …
Given an economy gaining steam and a vast expansion in the money supply, it’s easy to assume a wave of inflation is up next. The causes of inflation, however, are anything but straightforward — which is something investors nee…