prices Laptop, smartphone, and game console prices could soar after the election By arstechnica.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:19 +0000 Most Americans may not realize popular tech hasn't been hit by China tariffs—yet. Full Article Features Policy
prices Washington gas prices fourth highest in the nation By www.washingtonexaminer.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:50:26 GMT (The Center Square) - After over ten straight weeks of price declines Washington state fuel prices are still among the highest in the nation and rank fourth among the 50 states. Full Article
prices Gas prices could rise after vote by California regulators By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 Nov 2024 05:46:28 GMT Gas prices could rise after vote by California regulators Full Article
prices Prices up, but wedding season boosts demand for kirana items By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:11:00 +0530 Indore's Siyaganj market is experiencing a surge in demand for groceries ahead of the wedding season, despite significant price increases in edible oils, pulses, and grains. Traders anticipate an 8-10% rise in business compared to the previous year, driven by bulk orders from caterers and increased individual purchases. Full Article
prices Housing prices keeping consumers away from biscuits? Britannia's Berry flags a concern for FMCG sales By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:04:03 +0530 Britannia Industries reported a 10% drop in profit for the quarter ended September as surging housing costs and low income growth in urban areas led to a slowdown in demand for fast-moving consumer goods. While rural demand has been stable, urban demand has seen a significant downturn, mirroring global trends of consumer confidence returning but wages lagging behind inflation. Full Article
prices Gold prices hit 39 record highs in 2024, reaching Rs 78,500/10gms By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0530 Driven by central bank purchases and geopolitical tensions, gold prices soared to 39 new all-time highs in 2024, marking the highest number in 45 years. The surge, influenced by strong Asian demand and US election anxieties, saw gold reach $2,734 per ounce, prompting predictions of further increases. Full Article
prices Seeking avocado oil mayo. Amazon has plethora brands/prices. By ask.metafilter.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:16:03 -0800 I don't want to get hosed buying a pretty label and sales pitch on the bottle. I don't mind buying more than one bottle to get a better price. I don't know what "should be" in good mayo but you do, that's why I came here for guidance. I know we all hate Amazon, plz go to the next question rather than telling me Bezos blows; I am aware. Full Article mayo avocadomayo avocado amazon fairprice decentfood resolved
prices Stay-At-Home Improvement: DIY Builders Help Drive Up Lumber Prices By www.gpbnews.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:18:00 +0000 For years, Matt Harris dreamed about building a treehouse out behind his back fence in Knoxville, Tenn. He never got around to it, though, until the pandemic hit. "It was just a matter of finding time," Harris says. "And that didn't come until everything kind of shut down for a little bit." When the coronavirus canceled youth sports for the season, Harris suddenly found his weekends free. And his children — ages 8, 7 and 4 — made a willing construction crew. "They were good measurers and markers of the wood," Harris says. "You don't let small children use power tools, necessarily. But in terms of things they could help [with], they were enthusiastic about it." As he set about buying supplies, Harris noticed a lot of other housebound families seemed to be working on their own projects. "There were definitely some days when we went to Lowe's where it looked like a swarm of locusts had come through," says Harris, an economist at the University of Tennessee. "I think the lumber industry Full Article
prices Voter frustration with rising prices had a major impact on the election By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:58:42 -0500 We look at the impact of inflation on the outcome of the presidential elections this week. Full Article
prices How are high grocery prices affecting you? By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:52:29 EDT As Canada's inflation rate continues to slow, the same cannot be said for food prices. Groceries bought at stores are increasing at a pace of 11.4 per cent. And as some economists predict, there's reason to believe food prices could continue to climb because of currency and seasonal reasons. Full Article Radio/Cross Country Checkup
prices How are you dealing with high prices in the lead-up to gift-giving season? By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:04:31 EST The rising cost of what sometimes seems to be everything has been one of the top stories this year. And the most expensive time of the year is now here. How have you gotten through the holidays in tough times previously, and what solutions have you come up with this year? Full Article Radio/Cross Country Checkup
prices Booming house prices spark forum dispute By www.dailytelegraph.com.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:10:00 GMT BENNELONG’S nation-leading house price increase showed people were suffering with high rents and the inability to on their own home, according to some election candidates. Full Article
prices Landlords pile “junk fees” on Colorado renters, sometimes adding hundreds to advertised prices By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:21 +0000 Junk fees “are in line with deceptive and unfair trade practices because landlords are advertising a fake price to get consumers interested, but it’s not what they’re actually going to pay at the end of the day,” said state Rep. Javier Mabrey. Full Article Business Colorado News Latest Headlines News Real Estate advertising apartments Capitol Hill Colorado housing Colorado Legislature Colorado Supreme Court contract cost of living Denver economic inequality economic policy economy electricity housing housing affordability housing market investigation lawsuit lawsuits parking Phil Weiser real estate regulations rent rental market renters short-term rentals state legislature utility
prices Winter Park ski train from Denver adds days, lowers prices By www.denverpost.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:55:55 +0000 The popular train from Union Station will have more cars and run five days a week. Full Article Colorado News Latest Headlines News Outdoors Skiing Sports The Know Things To Do Transportation Travel Amtrak ski train skiing snowboarding Union Station Winter Park Resort
prices Premier: Gasoline Prices Fall In January By bernews.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:31:35 +0000 “Today I am pleased to report that the price at the pump for gasoline has fallen 5.2 cents from the price cap put in place in February 2022,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. Premier Burt continued, “As a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, consumers worldwide faced record-high gas prices; however, the […] Full Article All News #OilAndEnergy
prices Gasoline Prices Expected To Remain Same By bernews.com Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2023 11:56:43 +0000 “The price at the pump for Gasoline as of Tuesday, May 16, 2023, is expected to remain at 234.1 cents/litre,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. “This price is equal to the February 2022 level of 234.10 cents/litre, at which prices were capped for the last fourteen months while global prices soared.” Without […] Full Article All Business News #OilAndEnergy
prices Gasoline Prices Expected To Remain Same By bernews.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 01:54:55 +0000 “The price at the pump for Gasoline as of Friday, June 16, 2023, will remain at 234.10 cents/litre,” announced Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. “This price is equal to the February 2022 level of 234.10 cents/litre, at which prices were capped for the last fifteen months. “Diesel, for the third consecutive month, is […] Full Article All News #OilAndEnergy
prices Constrictions in Components Supply Support Higher Prices By strategystreet.blogspot.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:54:00 +0000 Years ago we were doing some work in the roofing business. In one study, we were working on the asphalt shingle roofing manufacturing business. At the time, this was a terrible business. Returns were low, growth rates were modest, at best, and there was a good deal of overcapacity in the industry. Then the industry caught a break. A shortage in asphalt developed. This shortage of asphalt rolled through the asphalt shingle plants and restricted their output. Immediately, prices jumped, returns became attractive and industry participants breathed a sigh of relief. Unfortunately, this asphalt shortage did not last very long. The industry shortly returned to its previous hostile condition. (See the Perspective, “What Ends Hostility?” on StrategyStreet.com.)A shortage in any component, or labor, will restrict industry capacity and tend to raise prices. A labor shortage is, in part, responsible for some of the high prices in mining today. Miners work in areas that are often hard to reach. They also are skilled employees. The run-up in commodity prices, especially those related to ores such as silver, gold and copper, has increased the demand for these skilled miners. In addition, the mining industry faces competition for skilled workers from the oil and natural gas industries, which are also growing. Mining companies are now going to great lengths to attract and retain these skilled workers. Some of these miners are now earning 25% more in compensation than they were a year ago. Some companies are flying workers to and from remote mines. For example, BHP Billiton plans to fly 500 workers from Brisbane, about 500 miles away, to a coal mine site that they are opening and then fly them back home after a couple of weeks. If this commodity boom continues, the industry’s total capacity will be determined more by labor availability than by its more traditional measures of capacity. (See “Audio Tip #117: Capacity Constraints and Pricing” on StrategyStreet.com.) Full Article BHP Billiton change in capacity pricing productivity improvement
prices Benefits of Intense Competition: Lower Prices and Better Products By strategystreet.blogspot.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:06:00 +0000 No segment of our economy has been under more intense pressure than the manufacturing sector. Lower labor costs in many parts of the international economy have forced manufactured product prices down and shifted manufacturing jobs out of the United States. Competition has indeed been intense. Over the years, we have done in depth studies of more than fifty industries who have faced intense competitive markets. We found both what you might expect and, also, what you wouldn’t expect. You would expect that costs in a difficult industry would fall as companies work to make a profit despite the falling prices that accompany intense competition. What you might not expect is that product quality and supporting service levels increase at the same time as costs and prices fall. Customers simply will not buy a poor product even if its pricing declines. The broad measures of the manufacturing sector illustrate these same conclusions. Manufacturing in the U.S. is finally growing again. In 2010, manufacturing jobs increased for the first time since 1997. Today manufacturing is growing at three times the rate of the domestic economy. Consider, as well, the following facts as noted by Jerry Jasinowski, a former President of the National Association of Manufacturers: American exports of goods rose 21% in 2010. Conclusion: the quality of our goods is rising. Manufacturing output in the U.S. today is twice that of the rate of the 1970s, in real terms. Conclusion: we are more cost competitive today than we were in the 1970s. Between 1987 and 2008, manufacturing productivity grew by more than 100%, while the rest of the business sector’s productivity increased by less than 60%. Conclusion: we get far more out of our workforce today than we did in 1987 and than many businesses do today. Between 1995 and 2008, manufacturing prices decreased by 3%, while the overall price level in the economy increased by 33%. Conclusion: while product quality has improved, and costs have fallen, prices have also declined. The overall picture the manufacturing sector portrays, over the last twenty-five years, is that hostile market conditions produce better products and lower prices for customers, both at the same time. Full Article competitive success and failures cost management hostile markets pricing product innovation
prices Public Service Announcement PS Plus prices increasing 35% on Tuesday! By www.cheapassgamer.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:30:10 +0000 Current prices are now a deal, get them while you can or cancel your subscription in protest. Many vendors have already increased prices. https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2023/08/31/time-to-cancel-playstation-plus-as-sony-quietly-raises-prices-through-the-roof/?sh=e43dfc0c9ac6 Full Article
prices Gold, prices, and jobs: What's at stake in Ghana's elections? By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:36:02 GMT In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote. Full Article
prices The London pub where prices jump £2 after 10pm By www.bbc.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:35:10 GMT Drinkers at a Soho pub have to pay more for late-night pints as part of a dynamic pricing policy. Full Article
prices Best early Black Friday MacBook deals: Lowest-ever prices on top models By www.businessinsider.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:50:38 +0000 The best early Black Friday MacBook deals include all-time low prices on the latest MacBook Air models. Full Article Deals (Reviews) Reviews Black Friday & Cyber Monday (Reviews) Tech (Reviews) black-friday cyber-monday insider-picks ip-deals deals insider-reviews product-card black-friday-2024
prices News24 Business | PlayStation 5 Pro goes on sale: But will gamers pay hefty prices? By www.news24.com Published On :: Wednesday Nov 06 2024 14:00:18 The PlayStation 5 Pro hits shops on Thursday with a price tag that has raised eyebrows among gamers, but growing sticker shocks in the tech industry have yet to deter consumers. Full Article
prices Prices, Products and Priorities: Meeting Refugees’ Energy Needs in Burkina Faso and Kenya By www.chathamhouse.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:42:49 +0000 Prices, Products and Priorities: Meeting Refugees’ Energy Needs in Burkina Faso and Kenya Other resource sysadmin 24 January 2018 As the number of displaced people increases, and aid budgets come under further pressure, the imperative to identify cost-effective and sustainable solutions for delivering energy to refugees is more pressing than ever. — Father and daughter in their shelter in Goudoubo refugee camp, Burkina Faso, March 2017. Photo: Kwesi Annim. This paper examines the issue of energy and displacement in detail, using insights from refugees in camps in Burkina Faso and Kenya. It seeks to promote a better understanding of their energy needs, priorities and preferences, and explores how increased access to energy might help to achieve lasting impact in the two camps surveyed. The paper is based on primary research from the Goudoubo camp in Burkina Faso and the Kakuma I camp in Kenya, but the analysis and conclusions are pertinent in the wider context of camps for forcibly displaced people. Summary points There is a low level of energy access in the refugee camps of Kakuma I and Goudoubo, which contributes to poverty and hampers relief and development efforts. Trying to meet basic cooking, lighting and phone-charging needs is costly for refugees, consuming a significant share of stretched monthly budgets. The predominant cooking solution consists of basic improved cookstoves burning wood and charcoal. The ‘three-stone fire’ method also remains commonplace. Three out of five families in Kakuma I report health problems due to smoke from cookstoves. Street lighting is a high priority for residents, due to concerns about security and safety in camps. In Goudoubo, 86 per cent of survey respondents said that more household members would go out after dark if there were better public lighting. A significant proportion of refugees would pay for cleaner and more efficient energy technologies, but many lack the financial resources required, and the development of markets for such products remains partially contingent on sustained financial support. There is a need for a diversity of energy technologies that give varying levels and qualities of service; a ‘one size fits all’ approach is inappropriate if universal access to sustainable energy is to be achieved. Clean cookstoves and fuels (LPG, ethanol, biogas, etc.) are in high demand, but require much greater investment if they are to be introduced at scale. Solid biomass and improved cookstoves will continue to be important cooking solutions in Kakuma I and Goudoubo, as well as in other refugee camps. A shift to more efficient cooking can be achieved at little or no extra cost for the significant proportion of people who still cook on three-stone fires. Users of quality-verified household solar products spend dramatically less on light and power than do people using inferior technologies. Strong brand recognition and a high willingness to pay indicate a large market and a significant opportunity for the solar private sector. Centralized electricity supply solutions – mini-grids or grid connections – are more economic than multiple standalone diesel generators. The current piecemeal and ad hoc approach, with each facility managing its own power supply, is inherently wasteful. Greater coordination among humanitarian clusters is required so that centralized solutions can be assessed, designed, financed and implemented. Collecting data on energy expenditure and use, as well as quantification of the wide ranging impacts of improved technologies, is necessary to build a compelling case for investment in electricity infrastructure. In addition, engaging refugees on their needs, preferences and willingness to pay can improve the sustainability and impact of energy interventions. Private-sector and market development approaches offer long-term, cost-effective solutions for refugees and can also benefit host communities. As the number of displaced people in the world increases, and as aid budgets come under further pressure, the imperative to identify cost-effective and sustainable solutions is more pressing than ever. Chatham House is a part of the Moving Energy Initiative, a consortium working towards clean energy for refugees. For more information visit movingenergy.earth 2018-01-30-meeting-refugees-energy-needs-burkina-faso-kenya-mei-corbyn-vianello-final (PDF) 2018-01-30-prix-produits-priorités-répondre-aux-besoins-énergétiques-des-réfugiés-au-Burkina-Faso-et-au-Kenya.pdf (PDF) Full Article
prices FAO Director-General addresses G7 Agriculture Ministers on Global Food Markets and Prices By www.fao.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Click here to access the presentation by QU Dongyu. Full Article
prices World food commodity prices dip for fifth month in a row in August By www.fao.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The barometer for world food commodity prices declined for the fifth consecutive month in August, as quotations for most benchmark items dropped, according to a new report released today by [...] Full Article
prices 'The anxiety in town is sky-high': Norman Wells residents hold rally over soaring fuel prices By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:12:59 EST More than 50 Norman Wells residents gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion on Thursday night to voice frustrations over high heating fuel prices. Full Article News/Canada/North
prices Trump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple has set the table to avoid the worst of it By appleinsider.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:32:52 +0000 Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his first time in office, President Donald Trump's trade war with China resulted in price increases. While there were threats that Apple's products would be dinged by tariffs, Tim Cook's regular Trump talks helped Apple avoid being hurt by the import charges.For Trump's second term in office, it seems that a similar situation could happen again, with Chinese imports being hit with high tariffs. However, this time Apple is in a much better position. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article
prices News24 Business | Global food prices rise at fastest rate since 2022 By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Oct 06 2024 08:55:57 Global food prices rose in September at their fastest rate since March 2022, with sugar prices surging as dry weather and fires damaged Brazilian sugarcane crops, the Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday. Full Article
prices News24 Business | Investment update | Why SA maize prices face an uncertain future By www.news24.com Published On :: Friday Nov 08 2024 08:21:29 The latest investment insights and market developments. Full Article
prices News24 Business | Blue Ribbon owner Premier reports earnings jump but maize prices still a concern By www.news24.com Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 14:51:15 Blue Ribbon and Snowflake owner Premier's interim earnings rose by almost a third on Tuesday as the group benefited from a focus on margin management, cost savings and continued investment in its assets. Full Article
prices Food Prices Across The World Reached 18-Month High In October 2024 By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:02:00 +0530 The world prices rose to the highest level in the past 18 months in October, revealed UN. Full Article
prices "Only Rs 55": Bengaluru Vendor Challenges Zepto, BlinkIt's Coconut Prices, Goes Viral By food.ndtv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:24:53 +0530 While commerce apps are charging a high price for coconut, the local vendors viral ad is gaining traction for a low price. Full Article
prices Delaware Natural Gas Prices Set to Rise Ahead of Winter Heating Season By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:43:51 +0000 Dover, Del—Natural gas prices have spiked in the past six months and are up more than 30 percent since the end of August 2021. This is largely due to increased U.S. demand and the ongoing energy crisis in Europe. According to the Energy Information Administration, about 43 percent of Delaware households rely on natural gas […] Full Article Department of State Division of the Public Advocate News Delaware Department of State energy LIHEAP Public Advocate
prices Delmarva Natural Gas Prices Set to Rise Ahead of Winter Heating Season By news.delaware.gov Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:47:40 +0000 Dover, Del.—Natural gas prices have continued to increase this year and are up nearly 60 percent year to date. This is largely due to increased U.S. demand and the ongoing energy crisis in Europe. According to the Energy Information Administration, about 42 percent of Delaware households rely on natural gas for home heating. “Due to […] Full Article Department of State Division of the Public Advocate News Public Service Commission Andrew Slater financial assistance Matthew Hartigan Natural Gas prices utility assistance Winter Heating season
prices Grab the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 at incredible Black Friday prices! By phandroid.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:40:35 +0000 Samsung is running some Black Friday deals for its foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, so what are you waiting for? The post Grab the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 at incredible Black Friday prices! appeared first on Phandroid. Full Article Deals Devices Handsets Foldable Phones Galaxy Z Flip 6 Galaxy Z Fold 6 Samsung
prices Insight – How global energy prices are affecting the price of Australian farm inputs By www.austrade.gov.au Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2023 03:25:00 GMT Global energy prices have eased, but Australian farmers will continue to pay elevated prices for fertiliser and diesel. Full Article Insights
prices Amid rising prices, Nigerians seek bargains at thrift stores By www.voanews.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:35:12 -0500 With prices rising, Nigerians are becoming creative. Thrift shopping is booming, offering affordable options. Gibson Emeka from Abuja looks at how this market is becoming a lifeline for many in Nigeria. Full Article Africa
prices Oil Prices Change the Face of Geopolitics By Published On :: Wed, 28 Jan 2015 01:24:00 GMT The plunge in oil prices has had a significant effect on Russia, Iran and Venezuela, and is changing those countries' geopolitical calculus. Full Article
prices Rice Shortages, High Prices Hit Most Vulnerable By www.voanews.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:40:14 -0400 Francis Ndege isn’t sure if his customers in Africa’s largest slum can afford to keep buying rice from him. Prices for rice grown in Kenya soared a while ago because of higher fertilizer prices and a yearslong drought in the Horn of Africa that has reduced production. Cheap rice imported from India had filled the gap, feeding many of the hundreds of thousands of residents in Nairobi's Kibera slum who survive on less than $2 a day. But that is changing. The price of a 25-kilogram (55-pound) bag of rice has risen by a fifth since June. Wholesalers are yet to receive new stocks since India, the world's largest exporter of rice by far, said last month that it would ban some rice shipments. It's an effort by the world’s most populous nation to control domestic prices ahead of a key election year — but it’s left a yawning gap of around 9.5 million metric tons (10.4 tons) of rice that people around the world need, roughly a fifth of global exports. “I’m really hoping the imports keep coming,” said Ndege, 51, who's sold rice for 30 years. He isn’t the only one. Global food security is already under threat since Russia halted an agreement allowing Ukraine to export wheat and the El Nino weather phenomenon hampers rice production. Now, rice prices are soaring — Vietnam’s rice export prices, for instance, have reached a 15-year high — putting the most vulnerable people in some of the poorest nations at risk. The world is at an “inflection point," said Beau Damen, a natural resources officer with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization based in Bangkok. Even before India’s restrictions, countries already were frantically buying rice in anticipation of scarcity later when the El Nino hit, creating a supply crunch and spiking prices. What could make the situation worse is if India’s ban on non-basmati rice creates a domino effect, with other countries following suit. Already, the United Arab Emirates has suspended rice exports to maintain its domestic stocks. Another threat is if extreme weather damages rice crops in other countries. An El Nino is a natural, temporary and occasional warming of part of the Pacific Ocean that shifts global weather patterns, and climate change is making them stronger. Scientists expect the one underway to expand to supersized levels, and, in the past, they have resulted in extreme weather ranging from drought to flooding. The impact would be felt worldwide. Rice consumption in Africa has been growing steadily, and most countries are heavily dependent on imports. While nations with growing populations like Senegal have been trying to grow more of their own rice — many are struggling. Amadou Khan, a 52-year-old unemployed father of five in Dakar, says his children eat rice with every meal except breakfast, which they often have to skip when he's out of work. “I am just getting by — sometimes, I’ve trouble taking care of my kids,” he said. Imported rice — 70% of which comes from India — has become prohibitively expensive in Senegal, so he's eating homegrown rice that costs two-thirds as much. Senegal will turn to other trading partners like Thailand or Cambodia for imports, though the West African country is not “far from being self-sufficient" on rice, with over half of its demand grown locally, Agriculture Ministry spokesperson Mamadou Aïcha Ndiaye said. Asian countries, where 90% of the world’s rice is grown and eaten, are struggling with production. The Philippines was carefully managing water in anticipation of less rain amid the El Nino when Typhoon Doksuri battered its northern rice-producing region, damaging $32 million worth of rice crops — an estimated 22% of its annual production. The archipelago nation is the second-largest importer of rice after China, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has underscored the need to ensure adequate buffers. India’s rice restrictions also were motivated by erratic weather: An uneven monsoon along with a looming El Nino meant that the partial ban was needed to stop food prices from rising, Indian food policy expert Devinder Sharma said. The restrictions will take offline nearly half the country's usual rice exports this year, said Ashok Gulati of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relation. Repeated restrictions make India an unreliable exporter, he added. “That’s not good for the export business because it takes years to develop these markets,” Gulati said. Vietnam, another major rice exporter, is hoping to capitalize. With rice export prices at a 15-year high and expectations that annual production to be marginally higher than last year, the Southeast Asian nation is trying to keep domestic prices stable while boosting exports. The Agriculture Ministry says it's working to increase how much land in the Mekong Delta is dedicated to growing rice by around 500 square kilometers — an area larger than 90,000 football fields. Already the Philippines is in talks with Vietnam to try to get the grain at lower prices, while Vietnam also looks to target the United Kingdom, which receives much of its rice from India. But exporters like Charoen Laothamatas in neighboring Thailand are wary. The Thai government expects to ship more rice than it did last year, with its exports in the first six months of the year 15% higher than the same period of 2022. But the lack of clarity about what India will do next and concerns about the El Nino means Thai exporters are reluctant to take orders, mill operators are unwilling to sell and farmers have increased the prices of unmilled rice, said Laothamatas, president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association. With prices fluctuating, exporters don't know what prices to quote — because prices may spike again the next day. “And no one wants to take the risk,” Laothamatas said. Full Article World News
prices Malawi: Tithawire Kuti? Malawians Struggling to Make Ends Meet Amid Soaring Cooking Oil Prices By allafrica.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:18:15 GMT [Nyasa Times] Malawians across the country are feeling the weight of soaring cooking oil prices, with many struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living continues to rise. Over the past month, the price of cooking oil has surged by an average of 12%, forcing consumers to dig deeper into their pockets to purchase essential household items. Full Article Economy Business and Finance Malawi Southern Africa
prices Patent Monopolies Driving High U.S. Drug Prices: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: Patent Monopolies Driving High U.S. Drug Prices: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2016 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM Full Article
prices California Will Produce Its Own Insulin to Bring Down Prices By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Fri, 8 Jul 2022 00:00:00 PDT Title: California Will Produce Its Own Insulin to Bring Down PricesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/8/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/8/2022 12:00:00 AM Full Article
prices Annual rental prices fell for the 1st time in over three years, but only in big cities By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:23:14 EST Canadian rental prices fell 1.2 per cent in October compared to the same time last year. It's the first time that annual rents have declined since July 2021, according to a new report. Full Article News/Business
prices Why PBMs and Payers Are Embracing Insulin Biosimilars with Higher Prices—And What That Means for Humira (rerun with an FTC update) By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000 This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while we put the finishing touches on DCI’s new 2024-25 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the redacted version of administrative complaint against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The FTC rightly calls out how the gross-to-net bubble can raise patients’ out-of-pocket costs, while also acknowledging how rebates can reduce a plan's (but not the patient’s) costs. Apparently, the FTC believes that PBMs’ customers are pretty dumb, because PBMs are able to prevent plans from “appreciating” such healthcare financing dynamics. Section V.E. of the complaint (starting on page 23) focuses on the PBMs’ alleged unlawful conduct related to preferring high-list/high-rebate insulin products over versions with lower list prices. I thought it would therefore be fun to take the Wayback Machine to November 2021, when I wrote about this specific topic.Below, you can review my commentary about the warped incentives behind Viatris’ dual-pricing strategy for its interchangeable biosimilar of Lantus. Much of the FTC’s description of the drug channel aligns with my commentary. But before you fist pump too hard for Ms. Khan’s FTC, you should pause to reflect on the agency’s legal theories in light of plans’ revealed preferences. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product: the insulin glargine-yfgn injection from Viatris. Read the FDA’s press release. Alas, I’m sad to report that the warped incentives baked into the U.S. drug channel will limit the impact of this impressive breakthrough. Viatris is being forced to launch both a high-priced and a low-priced version of the biosimilar. However, only the high-list/high-rebate, branded version will be available on Express Scripts’ largest commercial formulary. Express Scripts will block both the branded reference product and the lower-priced, unbranded—but also interchangeable—version. Meanwhile, Prime Therapeutics will place both versions on its formularies, leaving the choice up to its plan sponsor clients. Consequently, many commercial payers will adopt the more expensive product instead of the identical—but cheaper—version. As usual, patients will be the ultimate victims of our current drug pricing system. Below, I explain the weird economics behind this decision, highlight the negative impact on patients, and speculate on what this all could mean for biosimilars’ future. Until plan sponsors break their addiction to rebates, today’s U.S. drug channel problems will remain. Read more » Full Article Benefit Design Biosimilars Costs/Reimbursement Gross-to-Net Bubble PBMs
prices Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:55:55 +0000 Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South. The post Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Features Climate change climate smart agriculture floods and droughts
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prices EIA expects low natural gas prices to continue in 2024, slightly reducing production compared with 2023 By Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:00:00 EST The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects the benchmark Henry Hub spot price to average about $2.25 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in 2024, a 10% decrease from 2023 and a 65% decrease from 2022. In its March Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), EIA forecasts that U.S. natural gas inventories will be more than 30% higher than average at the end of the winter season following relatively low winter demand. Full Article
prices EIA expects rising electricity demand and natural gas prices to affect electricity fuel mix for the rest of 2024 By Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 EST The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that the United States will generate more electricity from renewables and coal in the second half of this year, as electricity demand and natural gas prices increase. Full Article