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Gold Hits a Record $1,000 an Ounce

By Luke Mullins - Money & Business - March 13, 2008

The weak dollar, soaring oil prices, and fears of inflation keep pushing the price higher. more >>

The Growing Food Cost Crisis

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 7, 2008

Sharp price hikes are hurting the poor and sparking violence more >>

Hefty Portions Hurt Waists and Wallets

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - March 4, 2008

As food sizes increase, so do prices. more >>

PCs and Inflation

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - March 4, 2008

Innovation makes a mockery of economic forecasts. more >>

The Fine Pleasures of Paying Through the Nose

By Matthew Bandyk - Money & Business - February 28, 2008

Research from America's best business schools. more >>

The Next Price to Watch for After $100 Oil

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - February 20, 2008

Predictions abound that the price of crude oil could go much higher. more >>

Energy is Pricey—But So Is Building More Power Plants

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - February 14, 2008

Costs have skyrocketed in just a year, and Wall Street thinks they are headed even higher. more >>

My Experiment: Asking for a Better Deal

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 11, 2008

Getting lower prices can be easier than it sounds. more >>

Subsidies and High Crop Prices

By Matthew Bandyk - Money & Business - January 24, 2008

Not everyone is a fan of the commodity boom. Some blame federal policy for higher feed and food bills. more >>

Growth Areas: Seeds and Fertilizer

By Kirk Shinkle - Money & Business - January 24, 2008

These companies profit from the commodities run-up indirectly but handsomely. more >>

What's Pushing Up Crop Prices

By Luke Mullins - Money & Business - January 24, 2008

Five key factors have fueled the boom, and the outlook is for continuing strong demand. more >>

$900 Gold: What's Behind It?

By Luke Mullins - Money & Business - January 11, 2008

Inflation fears and geopolitical uncertainty stoke price rises. Some experts think they'll continue. more >>

A Precious Barometer

By Katy Marquardt - Money & Business - December 12, 2007

What the rising price of gold may suggest about the state of the global economy. more >>

What's Driving the Golden Spike?

By Kirk Shinkle - Money & Business - December 12, 2007

The key factors behind the dramatic rise in gold prices and a peek at what might be next. more >>

Surveys Predict Slow Consumer Spending

By Kimberly Palmer - Money & Business - November 19, 2007

With gasoline and heating costs rising, shoppers say they will be thrifty this holiday season. more >>

Stores Cut Prices Early

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - November 16, 2007

With signs that retailing is in for a sluggish season, holiday discounts are already here. more >>

Price and Service Are Keys to Trust in Business

By Matthew Bandyk - Money & Business - November 9, 2007

Drugstores and banks rank high, with auto dealers and real-estate brokers at the bottom. more >>