Category: Economy

Various factors are contributing to sustained high gas prices, which are expected to add to price pressures heading into the summer months. Traditionally, gasoline prices...

Many analysts believe that the current equity market is being driven by price momentum rather than earnings expansion. This is a scenario where rising prices...

Weather and crop disease in geographic regions where cocoa beans grow, have hindered crops and stricken supply leading to elevated chocolate prices.Cocoa beans surpassed $9,000...

A stronger then anticipated jobs report reduced chances of a Fed rate cut in June as projected by analysts. Strong labor dynamics tend to foster...

Department of Labor data released this past month reveal that over 100 million people are not in the workforce, either by desire or available for...

The Federal Reserve decided to leave rates unchanged in February, igniting concerns among the financial markets that interest rates may not fall as soon as...

Since Cornelius Vanderbilt established the first railroads for commerce and shipping in the early 1860s, transportation has become more efficient and cost effective. By 1917,...

As China and other developing countries continue to grow their middle class and build new cities and roads, the demand for energy such as electricity,...

Each month the Department of Commerce releases its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. This report is the single most recognized indicator of how the economy...

Years of consecutive increases in U.S. auto sales have put a glut of vehicles on U.S. highways. In addition, a significant number of those sales...