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  1. After 'Fiscal Cliff' Party, Commodity Prices Slip

    Thu, 3 Jan 2013

    Commodity prices slipped across the board Thursday as investors' enthusiasm for the "fiscal cliff" compromise waned. Prices were down for a

  2. Lower Gas Prices May Be On The Way

    Wed, 19 Sep 2012

    despite QE 3, which critics of the Fed's move often cite concerns that it could increase the price of oil and other commodity prices . Oil today had its lowest close since Aug. 3. The crude oil price eventually sets the price of gasoline, so this

  3. Investors seek profit possibilities from drought

    Sun, 26 Aug 2012

    thirsty for big gains are finding ways to profit as commodity prices soar. Soybean and corn prices are hitting all-time are keying on: •The rapid rise of agricultural commodity prices . Corn and soybeans are in the hot zone for the fast

  4. New USDA Crop Report: Production Estimates Bad for Corn

    Fri, 10 Aug 2012

    commitments to buy at a particular cost for several months in advance," said Lash. "As a result, the higher commodity prices that we're seeing now-and that could persist in light of the challenging weather conditions that we've had

  5. USDA boosts aid to farmers, ranchers hit by drought

    Mon, 23 Jul 2012

    8 a bushel and soybeans up 28 percent to near $17 a bushel since June. The drought has stoked fears that higher commodity prices will inevitably make their way to grocery store shelves with consumers paying more for everything from meat to breads

  6. Agriculture Secretary: Drought Won't Affect Food Prices This Year

    Sun, 15 Jul 2012

    Vilsack said on CNN's "State of the Union." Commodity prices are different from actual prices that we see in the stores the next day. And while commodity prices are on the rise, Vilsack argues that those increases

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  1. Review: Winner Take All by Dambisa Moyo

    Wed, 11 Jul 2012

    provocative — largely due to its gloomy vision of the future. According to Moyo, we are approaching an era when commodity prices will "skyrocket to permanently higher levels," and persistent resource shortfalls will "consign hundreds of millions

  2. Stocks inch low but calm returns to market

    Mon, 4 Jun 2012

    Composite Index falling 2.7% to 2,308.55. The index's drop of 64.89 points was the biggest this year. And commodity prices , outside of precious metals, continue to slide. Benchmark oil for July delivery slid 65 cents to $82.58 after

  3. Investing: Speculate on Euro? Not a Great Idea

    Sun, 20 May 2012

    of Europe's largest trading partners, slows further, depressing demand for commodities. "Stock prices fall, commodity prices fall, and recession causes further political crises in Europe," says George Feiger, CEO of Contango Capital Advisors

  4. Investing: Speculate on euro if you must; however . . .

    Thu, 17 May 2012

    of Europe's largest trading partners, slows further, depressing demand for commodities. "Stock prices fall, commodity prices fall, and recession causes further political crises in Europe," says George Feiger, CEO of Contango Capital Advisors

  5. The Global Note: The "Bomber" Was A Spy…The Pentagon's Syria Problem…Iraq's Oil Boom…The Rarest Gorilla

    Wed, 9 May 2012

    choosing. EURO-MESS -EURO SINKS TO 15-WEEK LOW...The euro fell to near 15-week lows on Wednesday and commodity prices fell as political disarray in Greece deepened worries that the country may fail to stick to the terms of its EU

  6. Mutual fund group sues regulator on new rules

    Tue, 17 Apr 2012

    corn and wheat. The fund parks most of its money in cash, such as Treasury bills, and uses futures to track commodity prices . Other funds use futures and swaps to manage risk. Many international funds, for example, can use futures to

  7. Consumer inflation rises modestly in March

    Fri, 13 Apr 2012

    are still a lot of unemployed people, a lot of unused productive capacity, and wage gains are low. The runup in commodity prices , or wage gains that cause inflation, none of it is there.'' The price of gasoline rose 1.7% in March, the

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  1. The Rise in Commodity Prices

    Fri, 4 Mar 2011

    They were out there today just about every gasoline station in America 1141000. Stations across the country. The workers pulling down one prices and slapping up new higher Prices all Americans have seen climb almost every single day since the start of the year take a look at this. The average price

  2. Apple Tops 700, FedEx Findings on Economy, Oil Flash Crash?

    Tue, 18 Sep 2012

    fundamental explanation for why all prices fell sharply as they did. And if you talk that your agency that over a lot of commodity prices came down in anticipation of this you don't know somebody. You know on copper that was paired with oil and copper

    Commodity Prices found at 4:14

    And if you talk that your agency that over a lot of commodity prices came down in anticipation of this -- you don't know somebody. You know -- on copper that was paired with -- oil
  3. Barbie Tougher Than American Girl

    Tue, 17 Jul 2012

    what offset them. Well we sell there's a lot of things that every take a look at the commodity prices there's a lot of concern about commodity prices . Right now in terms of what we're seeing in terms of a drought that hasn't really hit

    Commodity Prices found at 1:47

    lot of things that -- every take a look at the commodity prices there's a lot of concern about commodity prices . Right now in terms of what we're seeing in terms of a drought that hasn't really hit the -- mean as you
  4. Summer Weather Drives Food Prices Up

    Sat, 7 Jul 2012

    country's corn crop is in good or excellent condition. That sent corn prices soaring 37%. Since June 15 now food and commodity prices are expected to rise as much as three and a half percent. Beginning late this year. What that means you higher

    Commodity Prices found at 2:17

    That sent corn prices soaring 37%. Since June 15 now food and commodity prices are expected to rise as much as three and a half percent. Beginning late this year. What that means -- you higher
  5. Stocks Spooked Over Greek Crisis

    Mon, 6 Feb 2012

    there overall market share. In the business they realized that unfortunately. They are not able to these higher commodity prices to consumers and really back was back to the stagnant wage growth there were experiencing wages and incomes are

    Commodity Prices found at 4:59

    they realized that unfortunately. They are not able to -- these higher commodity prices to consumers and really back was back to the stagnant wage growth there were experiencing wages and incomes are. Not rising and
  6. Stocks Dropping; Worries At Wendy's, McDonald's

    Tue, 8 May 2012

    higher costs for fresh beef we know obviously. Consumers and companies have had to struggle with. This surgery commodity prices last year. But wait I wanna point out really one of the companies that is trying to remake itself been rolling out

    Commodity Prices found at 6:02

    obviously. Consumers and companies have had to struggle with. This surgery -- commodity prices last year. But wait I wanna point out really one of the companies that is trying to remake itself -- been rolling
  7. U.S. Economy Picking Up Speed

    Wed, 29 Feb 2012

    money. On and one thing the company also pointing out is the profit margins were screen squeeze because of higher. Commodity prices . When it comes to PetSmart re reporting after the close today analysts looking for net income to be up 12%. It's

    Commodity Prices found at 8:41

    pointing out is the profit margins were screen squeeze because of higher. Commodity prices . When it comes to PetSmart -- re reporting after the close today analysts looking for net income to be up 12%. It's
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