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Auto Analyst: Soaring Steel and Other Commodity Prices Weigh on Margins

Robert Walker

June 8, 2022

Commodity Costs

US automaker stocks Ford Motor Company F, General Motors Company GM and Tesla Inc. TSLA are all down more than 32% in 2022 as the auto industry struggles to cope with continued supply chain disruptions and risi...

Some Latin American economies have benefited from the war in Ukraine

Robert Walker

June 6, 2022

Commodity Costs

Ohen russia invaded Ukraine in February, it was not just Ukrainians who suffered. Prices of wheat, oil and other commodities that the two countries produce in large quantities have soared, inflicting severe ha...

Rbi Mpc Meets With Us Inflation Data: Top 5 Stock Market Triggers This Week

Robert Walker

June 5, 2022

Commodity Costs

Scholarship this week: Nifty 50 started this week with a gap opening on Monday, then consolidated in a range for most of the week. The index saw support near the previous breakout area of ​​16400-1...

No guarantee that slowing economy will slow inflation

Robert Walker

May 30, 2022

Commodity Costs

asbe/iStock via Getty Images If you listen to economists and those watching the wave of inflation sweeping over us, you will hear many of these people predicting that it will soon subside. Much of their arg...

Skyrocketing commodity prices have been a boon for Glencore despite record fines

Robert Walker

May 28, 2022

Commodity Costs

US$1.5 billion is a lot of money by any measure. However, the reality is that Glencore is gaining so much in this climate of metal shortages and high prices, that they probably won't have a hard time accepting...

Cummins India profits flat at Rs 189 crore in March quarter

Robert Walker

May 26, 2022

Commodity Costs

Engine and electrical equipment maker Cummins India on Thursday reported marginal growth in its after-tax standalone profit to Rs 189.15 crore in the quarter ended March 2022.T...

Berry Corp. : Benefiting from high commodity prices (BRY)

Robert Walker

May 25, 2022

Commodity Costs

imaginima/iStock via Getty Images With a Brent strip over $100 for 2022, Berry Corporation (NASDAQ: BRY) may now be able to generate around $270 million in discretionary cash flow this year. It copes with t...

Why shale drillers are pumping out dividends instead of more oil and gas

Robert Walker

May 23, 2022

Commodity Costs

Shale drillers have been crippled by pipeline constraints, rising prices for oilfield supplies, and rogue and rig shortages. But there's another reason the highest oil and gas prices in years haven't spurred A...

Costs are rising in all areas. How do you know if a price increase is justified?

Robert Walker

May 21, 2022

Commodity Costs

New Zealand outdoor clothing company Cactus did not beat around the bush when it came to informing customers of its price hike earlier this year. "Nobody likes a price increase, but sometimes there's no othe...

Japan’s April consumer prices post biggest increase in more than 7 years

Robert Walker

May 19, 2022

Commodity Costs

A shopper looks at bundles of vegetables at a market in a shopping district in Tokyo, Japan, December 6, 2015. REUTERS/Yuya ShinoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterApril core CPI up 2.1%, ...

Zurich reports strong growth in the first quarter, driven by higher commercial insurance rates

Robert Walker

May 13, 2022

Commodity Costs

Zurich Insurance Group has started the year well and expects to exceed all of its financial targets for 2022, despite continuing inflationary pressures. The company has little exposure to the war in U...

Stocks climb on inflation data

Robert Walker

May 11, 2022

Commodity Costs

Stocks swung between gains and losses on Wednesday after new data showed inflation eased slightly in April, but not as much as economists expected.The S&P 500 edged up 0.9% in morning trade. The index ended a ...

Canadian Natural Increases Natural Gas Production by 25% as Commodity Prices Rise

Robert Walker

May 9, 2022

Commodity Costs

Record natural gas production and rising commodity prices propelled Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) in the first three months of this year, enabling shareholder returns and corporate debt reduc...

West Texas Intermediate Crude Hits Six-Week Highs; natural gas crosses $8

Robert Walker

May 7, 2022

Commodity Costs

Concerns about a tighter oil market as European Union members move closer to banning Russian oil overcame worries about the impact China's COVID shutdowns could have on consumption.This sent crude prices to six...

RBI needs to raise rates further to regain credibility

Robert Walker

May 5, 2022

Commodity Costs

Placeholder while loading article actionsIn trying to squeeze a last drop of production from an empty barrel of money elixir, India's central bank has made the grave mistake of not only ignoring rising inflatio...

Inflation eats away at post-covid bull market gains

Robert Walker

May 3, 2022

Commodity Costs

The price spiral not only clogs the economy and increases the risk of recession, it depreciates the value of what remains of an investor's equity gains. Since the pre-Covid peak of February 2020...

The Recession Signal Known as the Yield Curve Inversion, Explained

Robert Walker

May 1, 2022

Commodity Costs

Exorbitant inflation. Rise in interest rates. Decline in real estate purchases.Analysts are scrambling to digest a host of signals about the state of the US economy, which has emerged from a pandemic recessio...

KCC warns utility customers that high energy costs are expected to continue nationwide due to increased volatility in commodity prices | Kansas

Robert Walker

April 29, 2022

Commodity Costs

TOPEKA – The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) is warning consumers that en...

2 ETFs to hedge against inflation

Robert Walker

April 26, 2022

Commodity Costs

Inflation soared in 2022. At the same time, continued supply chain difficulties, labor shortages and rising commodity prices, fueled by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, suggest that inflationary pressures may p...

It will be a tightrope walk for Rbi this year

Robert Walker

April 24, 2022

Commodity Costs

As of April 15, India's foreign exchange reserves have shrunk to $603.7 billion from $631.5 billion at the end of February. From February to present, foreign institutional investor...

Fonterra tells wholesalers it is raising dairy prices due to inflation and record raw material prices

Robert Walker

April 23, 2022

Commodity Costs

Fonterra wholesalers were told dairy prices were rising and a hospitality boss said cost increases would be passed on to customers. Fonterra Brands chief executive Brett Henshaw told customers late last year...

Altius Minerals stock: an excellent hedge against inflation (OTCMKTS: ATUSF)

Robert Walker

April 21, 2022

Commodity Costs

gesrey/iStock via Getty Images Thesis article Inflation has become one of the world's top investing themes in the current environment. Materials companies tend to offer inflation protection, although some a...

Gold SWOT: Shareholders reap the rewards after high commodity prices boost mining profits

Robert Walker

April 18, 2022

Commodity Costs

Strengths The best performing precious metal of the week was silver, up 3.90%, likely due to stronger inflation data released this week, which silver of course loves. Tech...

Japanese town forced to change school meals to tackle soaring commodity prices

Robert Walker

April 16, 2022

Commodity Costs

(Getty Images) MAEBASHI — Soaring food prices are clouding school lunch menus in a Japanese city, with fried dishes served less frequently and meat r...

Bank of Canada raises rates, promises more hikes to fight inflation

Robert Walker

April 13, 2022

Commodity Costs

OTTAWA, April 13 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada on Wednesday raised interest rates by half a percentage point - its biggest step in more than two decades - and promised further hikes to fight the surge in infla...

Jobs crisis in China? Top regulator says tech is booming

Robert Walker

April 11, 2022

Commodity Costs

In a rare direct response from a major government agency to fears of a jobs crisis, China's Cyberspace Administration said Friday that the country's 12 tech giants have hired more workers than they need. had lo...

Elon Musk warns of rising lithium prices, says Tesla may have to get into large-scale mining and refining, Auto News, ET Auto

Robert Walker

April 9, 2022

Commodity Costs

New Delhi: Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to microblogging site Twitter on Saturday to express concern over the rising cost of lithium - a key raw material in the batteries that power electric vehicles at around the ...

Diesel and raw material costs put pressure on FMCG companies

Robert Walker

April 8, 2022

Commodity Costs

Rising diesel prices and raw material costs are increasing pressure on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in Nigeria, FBNQuest analysts have said in a new report. The report said the Russian-Ukrai...

Soaring Food Prices and Struggling Households in Poor Economies

Robert Walker

April 6, 2022

Commodity Costs

Wednesday 06 April 2022 / 10:53 am / by FDC Ltd / Header image credit: Brand News Day Emerging economies continue to struggle with soaring food prices which are now at very worrying levels in poor countries...

Daily Update: April 4, 2022

Robert Walker

April 4, 2022

Commodity Costs

Start each business day with our analyzes of the most pressing developments affecting the markets today, along with a curated selection of our latest and most important news on the global economy. Today is M...

Brazil’s exports hit record high in March due to cost of raw materials and war

Robert Walker

April 2, 2022

Commodity Costs

Brazil posted monthly records for products and imports in March following a surge in global commodity prices fueled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Exports rose nearly 20% from the same month a year earlier t...

Larger Capesize vessels attract small cargoes as freight costs turn out to be cheaper than Supramax

Robert Walker

April 1, 2022

Commodity Costs

Strong points Supramax, Panamax much higher time charter rates than larger capesize Larger vessels are used to transport smaller packages when logistically possible Charterers...

Lessons from the 1970s: War in Ukraine will ‘reshape commodity markets for years to come’ – Capital Economics

Robert Walker

March 29, 2022

Commodity Costs

(Kitco News) If the lessons of the 1970s were to be applied to today's geopolitical situation, commodity markets could be transformed by war in Ukraine, according to Capital Economics. ...

Global Economy: Mapping the Global Economy: Increased Factory Costs Following the War with Russia

Robert Walker

March 27, 2022

Commodity Costs

Manufacturers around the world face even higher costs as Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second month, threatening to drive up decades-high inflation even further. With these kinds of price pressures, the st...

The big interview: Róisín O’Shea, Head of Food and Beverage at Bank Of Ireland

Robert Walker

March 25, 2022

Commodity Costs

2021 has been a turbulent time for the food industry, with Brexit-related adjustments, continued Covid-19 lockdowns and rising commodity prices. Róisín O'Shea, Head of Food and Beverage at Bank of Ireland, gi...

Retirement Planning: 3 Sure Dividend-Paying Stocks for Fixed-Income Investors

Robert Walker

March 23, 2022

Commodity Costs

If your goal as an investor is to create a strong and reliable stream of income for retirement, keeping quality, dividend-paying stocks in your portfolio is essential. Since 1926, dividends have contributed ab...

SA must prepare for rising commodity prices – Silke

Robert Walker

March 21, 2022

Commodity Costs

Although no simplistic conclusions can be drawn from what appears to be a complex issue, South Africa should prepare for rising commodity prices and supply shortages due to the ongoing conflict between Russia ...

European supply shock: sectors and countries most at risk

Robert Walker

March 18, 2022

Commodity Costs

PeskyMonkey/iStock via Getty Images Although some supply chain tensions have eased recently, risks are rising again. Some sectors and countries are more vulnerable due to material and labor shortages and soa...

Inland Rail could cut agricultural transport costs by up to $100/tonne | Inverell times

Robert Walker

March 15, 2022

Commodity Costs

news, national, As fuel prices continue to climb, new modeling predicting the domestic railroad could cut transportation costs for some agricultural products by nearly $100 a ton. CSIRO found that a shift from...

Should we fear stagflation? – BusinessWorld online

Robert Walker

March 14, 2022

Commodity Costs

SINCE THE FIGHTING STARTED in Ukraine, US bond yields have fallen and equities are down about 2% globally. of 2022. Simultaneously, inflation is raging and expected to be pushed highe...

Experts predict impact of Russian sanctions on Americans

Robert Walker

March 12, 2022

Commodity Costs

Last week, Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said US sanctions on Russia would hurt the United States "in a deep way". The United States alrea...

Wild Ride in China Stocks Triggers Memories of 2018 Crash

Robert Walker

March 9, 2022

Commodity Costs

(Bloomberg) - New volatility is hitting Chinese stocks, evoking memories of the 2018 slump as war in Ukraine threatens to complicate the Asian nation's plans to ease policy and potentially worsen its already st...

Markets slide as soaring oil and gas prices stoke stagflation concerns – business live | Business

Robert Walker

March 7, 2022

Commodity Costs

The National Electricity Grid Operator (ESO) announces a greener and 'pioneering' way of generating inertia in the electricity grid, to make the UK less dependent on gas supplies, including those from Russ...

Housing Costs – Journal – DAWN.COM

Robert Walker

March 5, 2022

Commodity Costs

THE reality of rising prices appears to have finally hit the government as contractors suspend work on all low-cost public housing projects due to project cost overruns due to a spike in building material price...

Commodity boom more than doubles electric vehicle battery costs

Robert Walker

March 3, 2022

Commodity Costs

Thursday 03 March 2022 09:38 The total cost of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) has more than doubled since the start of the year, according to modeling from R...

TRIMAS CORP Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-K)

Robert Walker

March 1, 2022

Commodity Costs

The statements in the discussion and analysis regarding industry outlook, our expectations regarding the performance of our business and the other non-historical statements in the discussion and analysis are ...

Geopolitical scenario: Consumer companies are unlikely to raise prices for now; most companies protected on input costs for the next quarter

Robert Walker

February 27, 2022

Commodity Costs

Likewise, most automakers in the passenger vehicle (PV) category raised their prices in January itself, and as a result, they are likely to stock up early for another round of hikes in April. By Shubhra Tandon...

Economic costs of war

Robert Walker

February 26, 2022

Commodity Costs

A day after the Russian missile attack, Ukraine's president said he was "left alone" to fight Russia and his calls for 27 European nations seeking to join NATO go unanswered. His frustrations were express...

As two-wheeler demand recovers, the road is tough for margins

Robert Walker

February 24, 2022

Commodity Costs

The woes of two-wheeler companies are far from over, with the industry facing risks from weak rural demand, rising commodity prices, chip shortages and market disruptions. the supply chain....

How Ukraine’s crisis threatens even higher oil, gas and food prices

Robert Walker

February 22, 2022

Commodity Costs

NEW DELHI: Tensions over Ukraine are rising, with the prospect of sanctions against Russia threatening to further increase the prices of commodities critical to the global economy. After continued warnings from...

Potash, Glyphosate, Avian Flu and Grain/Wheat Exports • Agriculture Policy News

Robert Walker

February 20, 2022

Commodity Costs

At the end of last week, Bloomberg Writers Elizabeth Elkin, Jen Skerritt and Tarso Veloso Ribeiro reported that, "A Belarusian potash miner who accounts for a major share of the world's supply has declared forc...

Globe stars and dogs of the week

Robert Walker

February 18, 2022

Commodity Costs

A humorous look back at the companies that caught our attention, for better or for worse, this weekRestaurant Brands International (DOG)RSQ-TSXVaccine protests? You'd think Canadians would be rioting in the st...

Ukraine Threat’s High Gas Costs Could Hurt Biden More Politically | News, Sports, Jobs

Robert Walker

February 17, 2022

Commodity Costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the continued threat of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a foreign policy crisis comes up against one of President Joe Biden's political vulnerabilities: ris...

Live News: Energy costs push euro zone trade deficit to highest level in 13 years

Robert Walker

February 15, 2022

Commodity Costs

Wages in the UK rose less than prices at the end of last year, while job vacancies hit a record high and the unemployment rate hit a pandemic low.Average weekly earnings, excluding bonuses, rose at an annual ra...

Dwindling Inventories Lead to Widespread Global Commodity Crisis

Robert Walker

February 13, 2022

Commodity Costs

Inventories of some of the world economy's most important commodities are at historic lows, as booming demand and supply shortages threaten to fuel inflationary pressures around the world.From industrial...

Sysco does not foresee a quick end to the impact of omicron

Robert Walker

February 10, 2022

Commodity Costs

Photography: ShutterstockDespite a 41.2% increase in sales during the second quarter ended Jan. 1, Sysco Corp. said it does not expect its restaurant customers' struggles to end overnight.The retail giant told...

Rising energy prices lead to higher construction costs

Robert Walker

February 7, 2022

Commodity Costs

Soaring gas and electricity costs are adding pressure on construction companies as energy-intensive industries, including steel, concrete and cement, pass on the impact of rising price.British Steel, the...

General Motors sees strong 2022 on strong demand, improving chip supply

Robert Walker

February 1, 2022

Commodity Costs

Despite the shock of the semiconductor crisis in the fourth quarter, General Motors on Tuesday forecast a very profitable 2022 based on strong consumer demand in the face of rising inflation.Profits fell in the...

Hummingbird Resources 2021 Gold Production On Track – Commodity Commentary

Robert Walker

January 31, 2022

Commodity Costs

Hummingbird Resources PLC reported 2021 gold production on Monday in line with recently revised guidance and set its target for the year ahead. Here is what the AIM-listed gold mining company said...

Ford and GM juggle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s promises | Local company

Robert Walker

January 29, 2022

Commodity Costs

DETROIT — General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. are expected to report next week that they posted strong earnings for the final quarter of 2021, but past performance has rarely mattered less to...

Ground Breakers: UBS says WA Covid outbreak could lead to supply disruptions and higher commodity prices

Robert Walker

January 28, 2022

Commodity Costs

So far sheltered from the worst impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the emergence of the Omicron strain in Western Australia has raised the prospect of supply disru...

Stocks are firm with all eyes on the Fed; Ukrainian hryvnia at four-year low

Robert Walker

January 26, 2022

Commodity Costs

Stocks rise after three days of routFed decision at 2 p.m. ET (1900 GMT)US and UK could consider personal sanctions against PutinFed tightening could slow recovery in Asia - IMFJan 26 (Reuters) - Emerging marke...

Havells India misses third-quarter profit estimates due to higher costs

Robert Walker

January 21, 2022

Commodity Costs

Havells India managed a decent revenue performance for the quarter ended December (Q3) despite the challenges. Nevertheless, pressure on operating margins weighed on results, with net prof...

MiFID II: Quick Fix directive transposed into Irish law – Finance and Banking

Robert Walker

January 19, 2022

Commodity Costs

Ireland: MiFID II: Quick Fix directive transposed into Irish law ...

California Resources: Finally a Viable Strategy for CRC Stocks

Robert Walker

January 17, 2022

Commodity Costs

Imaginima/E+ via Getty Images California Resources (CRC) was in a very untenable situation at the start of its existence as a spin-off from Occidental Petroleum (OXY). The company started with leverage as if...

Domino’s reduces the number of wings in a delivery agreement

Robert Walker

January 15, 2022

Commodity Costs

Top American Employers: LinkedIn Ranks the Best Companies of 2021 LinkedIn has released its fifth annual ranking of the best places to work in the United States. Here is an overview of the employers who ma...

BOJ plans to conduct analysis on inflation dynamics – sources

Robert Walker

January 14, 2022

Commodity Costs

A Japanese yen note is seen in this illustration photo taken June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/IllustrationJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterTOKYO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan p...

S&P 500 Q4 2021 Sneak Peek: Another Quarter of Double-Digit Growth Underway

Robert Walker

January 12, 2022

Commodity Costs

BBuilder / iStock via Getty Images By Thomas Alonso and Tajinder Dhillon As we enter the 21Q4 earnings season, growth rates remain strong but continue to decline from near-record levels we saw in 21Q2. 21Q...

The New Frontier in Benefits: Virtual Specialized Care

Robert Walker

January 10, 2022

Commodity Costs

Virtual Care 2.0 will be attractive to employers who are increasingly looking beyond traditional benefit offerings for new ways to support and engage their employees. The health care system does not make it...

What third quarter results will look like for the December 21 quarter

Robert Walker

January 8, 2022

Commodity Costs

India enters the results season with Avenue Supermarts announcing its results on January 8, followed by big tech companies like TCS, Infosys and Wipro announcing their results on January 12. The resul...

Corona and Modelo raise beer prices due to glass shortage and inflation – Orange County Register

Robert Walker

January 7, 2022

Commodity Costs

By Tiffany Kary | Bloomberg Constellation Brands, the maker of alcoholic beverages including Corona and Modelo, said it expects beer prices to rise more than its usual 1% to 2% this year due to rising commodi...

Demand, higher prices increase the value of poultry – Picayune Item

Robert Walker

January 3, 2022

Commodity Costs

By Susan Collins Smith MSU Extension Service RAYMOND, Mississippi - Strong consumer demand for chicken is part of the equation that added to an almost 40% increase in production value for the Mi...

IKEA raises prices, blames supply chain problems

Robert Walker

January 1, 2022

Commodity Costs

IKEA, the world's largest furniture retailer, has raised prices due to supply chain issues, Reuters reported. IKEA said on Thursday that prices would rise by up to 9% on average in its markets to reflect its o...

Furniture giant IKEA raises prices as supply chain problems persist

Robert Walker

December 30, 2021

Commodity Costs

STOCKHOLM, Dec.30 (Reuters) - IKEA, the world's largest furniture brand, is raising prices by 9% on average amid rising costs of transportation and raw materials, the owner of most of the stores said on Thursd...

What future for the agricultural economy in 2022?

Robert Walker

December 28, 2021

Commodity Costs

A few months ago, it seemed possible to suggest that COVID-19 could be on the decline and that some sense of normalcy would return to our lives - at least for those of us who are vaccinated and have received b...

Business News | Stock market and stock market news | Financial news

Robert Walker

December 27, 2021

Commodity Costs

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Get ready for another round of price hikes this new year

Robert Walker

December 25, 2021

Commodity Costs

Large Indian manufacturing and consumer goods companies are planning a further price hike in the coming months, having already made at least two or three increases earlier this year as high input and logistics...

business owner runs 1,000 miles for Christmas trees | Alabama News

Robert Walker

December 19, 2021

Commodity Costs

MOBILE, Alabama (AP) - For Mandi Cameron, a resident of Alabama, traveling 1,000 miles to buy Christmas trees isn't crazy. It's just for business.Cameron co-owns Pop's Midtown with her husband Josh, a seasona...

OUR Move to Check JPS Fees Resulting from Increased Fuel Costs | News

Robert Walker

December 17, 2021

Commodity Costs

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) said it stepped in to verify the composition and calculation of some charges, as the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) warns customers of higher bills...

Heating costs expected to skyrocket in Colorado this winter

Robert Walker

December 16, 2021

Commodity Costs

Photo courtesy of Getty Images NewsWe break down what's behind the expected hike, along with small steps you can take to save money. By Jenny McCoy December 15, 2021 I hate to t...

India’s Cotton Harvest To Increase Due To Rising Prices, USDA Says

Robert Walker

December 14, 2021

Commodity Costs

Cotton picking in India will increase According to on cotton and Indian products for 2021-2022, the countr...

Family of four to pay almost $ 1,000 more for groceries in 2022: report

Robert Walker

December 12, 2021

Commodity Costs

This is the largest increase predicted by the Canadian Food Prices Report in 12 years of existence Food prices are set to rise five to seven percent next year, meaning a Canadian family of four will pa...

Consumer inflation hits its highest pace in 38 years on the Denver subway

Robert Walker

December 10, 2021

Commodity Costs

Consumer prices in the Denver metro area are swelling at the fastest rate since 1983, straining household budgets that will be harder to escape, according to a bi-monthly update from the US Bureau of Labor Sta...

Top 5 commodities for 2021

Robert Walker

December 9, 2021

Commodity Costs

The commodities market in 2021 has undergone significant changes, impacted by consumer demand, inflation and domestic factors. Overall, commodities performance has been very strong throughout 2021 amid contin...

Help businesses digitize card reconciliation

Robert Walker

December 7, 2021

Commodity Costs

“An arduous and laborious affair. This is how Sam Seaton, CEO of the open data platform Moneyhub, describes the month-end financial close process of reconciling credit card payments - which, ...

High dairy and meat prices continue to boost record commodity exports

Robert Walker

December 6, 2021

Commodity Costs

BusinessDec 6 2021 02:212 minutes to readDemand for beef and lamb had pushed prices up to record highs. Photo / 123RFThrough RNZHigh prices for dairy products and meat have pushed the country's commodity exp...

Is the tunnel tram the worst of both worlds?

Robert Walker

November 30, 2021

Commodity Costs

The government will soon make a decision on the light rail (if it hasn't already). If you've read our previous articles on the subject, you'll know that we believe surface light rail is the better option over...

Inflation hits Indian middle class

Robert Walker

November 27, 2021

Commodity Costs

However, even though inflationary pressure based on consumer prices has eased recently at the macroeconomic level, it is still high enough to hurt the financial health of any middle-class Indian family.Notably...

The strength of the brand in offsetting the monster beverage cost issues (MNST)?

Robert Walker

November 25, 2021

Commodity Costs

You are reading Entrepreneur United States, an international Entrepreneur Media franchise. This story originally appeared on Zack Monster Beverages Corporation MNST rema...

Deutsche Boerse’s EEX to launch hydrogen index in 2022

Robert Walker

November 24, 2021

Commodity Costs

FRANKFURT, Nov. 24 (Reuters) - Deutsche Boerse's electricity and gas exchange EEX plans to launch a hydrogen price index next year to facilitate trade in this product which is expected to play a role importan...

Exchange Traded Products – What Are Your Options?

Robert Walker

November 22, 2021

Commodity Costs

Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) are a collective term to describe investments that normally follow the underlying securities or assets, but they can also be actively managed. There are three ...

The big fear of commodity inflation in China is easing – for now

Robert Walker

November 19, 2021

Commodity Costs

(Bloomberg) - The commodities boom that helped propel producer inflation to a 26-year high in China is showing signs of slowing, the forces that have driven prices up over the past year are moving back.Bloombe...

Commodity inventories and strong retail sales boost UK FTSE 100

Robert Walker

November 19, 2021

Commodity Costs

A worker takes shelter from the rain under a Union flag umbrella as he walks past the London Stock Exchange, London, Britain October 1, 2008. REUTERS / Toby Melville / File PhotoRegister now for FREE and unlim...

How traders can navigate twin inflationary waves

Robert Walker

November 17, 2021

Commodity Costs

How can small operators navigate an environment where labor and commodity costs are skyrocketing?This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast "A Deeper Dive" features Jim Balis, Managing Director of ...

Korean tire makers suffer from raw materials, shipping and chip crisis

Robert Walker

November 16, 2021

Commodity Costs

South Korean tire makers performed poorly in the third quarter under the triple whammy of expensive raw materials, the shipping crisis and the shortage of chip supplies. Kumho Tire Co. reported an operatin...

Hannity: Biden heads to Baltimore to “bow to the altar of climate change”

Robert Walker

November 11, 2021

Commodity Costs

In his opening monologue Wednesday, host Sean Hannity criticized President Biden's speech at the Port of Baltimore, Md. Earlier in the day, in which he suggested the economy was doing well in a way recovery an...

Online Seminar: Contract EMS Manufacturing Total Landed Costs and Optimal Quote Pricing with Cost Modeler by VentureOutsource.com | Business

Robert Walker

November 9, 2021

Commodity Costs

AUSTIN, Texas - (BUSINESS WIRE) - November 9, 2021--Venture Outsource, LLC, a...

Corporate Scorecard: India Inc Profits Remain Strong Despite High Input Costs

Robert Walker

November 7, 2021

Commodity Costs

Management appears confident that business will continue to remain buoyant over the next few quarters as order books fill, hotels and malls reopen and travel resumes. The only concern is the high prices of ra...

F&N to absorb higher costs, says CEO

Robert Walker

November 6, 2021

Commodity Costs

KUALA LUMPUR: Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N), which faces pressure on margins due to escalating raw material cos...

This stock of electrical technology significantly reduces labor costs

Robert Walker

November 4, 2021

Commodity Costs

In the solar energy market, Shoal technologies (NASDAQ: SHLS) has an interesting niche. The company provides cabling and components for solar energy systems. This tec...

Mondelez to increase prices by 7% in 2022

Robert Walker

November 2, 2021

Commodity Costs

Oreo cookies, Ritz crackers and Sour Patch Kids will be more expensive in 2022, Mondelez CEO Dirk Van de Put told CNBC on Tuesday.“At the moment, we plan to start 2022 with a 7% price increas...

What’s next for Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) in fourth quarter results? – November 1, 2021

Robert Walker

November 1, 2021

Commodity Costs

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG Quick QuoteSMG - Free Report) is expected to release results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 on November 3, before the opening bell. Its...

The semiconductor shortage again at the center of concerns

Robert Walker

October 29, 2021

Commodity Costs

CNBC's Jim Cramer anticipated next week's earnings reports on Friday, detailing for investors his key market events to watch. The comments from the host of "Mad Money" came after the three major US stock index...

BASF’s booming chemicals division to plummet, high prices “not a new normal” – BASF chief

Robert Walker

October 27, 2021

Commodity Costs

LONDON (ICIS) - Booming selling prices and margins in 2021 are expected to decline over the next few quart...

UPDATE 1-Service prices in Japan increase for 7th consecutive month thanks to rising freight costs

Robert Walker

October 26, 2021

Commodity Costs

* September services producer price index up 0.9% y / y* Sea freight charges mark the largest increase since 2008* Rising oil prices push up transportation costs* Hotel costs go down, ad price increase moderat...

With escalation in input costs steepest in more than a decade, inflation is next to come, Ajit Ranade warns

Robert Walker

October 24, 2021

Commodity Costs

October is when most publicly traded companies publish their quarterly results, for the quarter ending in September. The good news is that the profitability of companies, at least of the larger ones,...

Why real estate development in China would lead to skyrocketing inflation

Robert Walker

October 23, 2021

Commodity Costs

The Chinese real estate market is on the verge of collapse and if Beijing decides to take a particular path to recovery, Australia could benefit greatly.For years, economic analysts and commentators have warne...

TVS Motors sees investor confidence improve with good second quarter show and better outlook

Robert Walker

October 22, 2021

Commodity Costs

NEW DELHI : TVS Motor Co. Ltd's highest revenue and EBITDA on record significantly boosted investor confidence. The stock gained more than 9% on the stock exchanges during the morning ...

Automakers See Price Rise Amid Rising Costs

Robert Walker

October 21, 2021

Commodity Costs

KARACHI: Automakers will likely increase the prices of certain car models in order to lessen the impact of rising raw material costs and the depreciation of the currency, industry officials said on Wednes...

These toiletries could soon be more expensive

Robert Walker

October 19, 2021

Commodity Costs

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