Brace Price Pressures

BlackRock to buy Panama Canal ports after pressure from Trump

Deal worth $22.8bn involves sale of bulk of those owned by Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison

Financial Times - 1d

Foot Locker’s sales recovery continues, but consumer pressures hurt outlook

Foot Locker’s stock was tripped up by downbeat full-year outlook, which offset continued sales improvements.

MarketWatch - 14h

Food supplies dwindling in Gaza as Israel pressures Hamas to release hostages

President Trump is vowing there will be "hell to pay" if Hamas doesn't release the remaining hostages. Israel is applying pressure as well by blocking aid convoys of food and medical supplies from ...

CBS News - 2h

Is Price Gouging Part of Rising Egg Prices? Officials Want to Know

Consumer advocates, Democratic legislators and an FTC official call for an investigation into why the average price for a dozen eggs is now $4.95, squeezing restaurants and household shoppers.

Inc. - 5d

Will the price of gold hit $3,000 this March?

The price of gold is teetering near the $3,000 mark. Here's how it could break that record this March.

CBS News - Feb. 24

How is the price of gold determined by sellers?

The spot price of gold isn't necessarily the same amount you'll pay as an investor. Other factors play a role, too.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Tell ‘price walkers’ to take a hike

We know how this works: you sign up for a deal at a low teaser rate — when it’s time to renew, you’re on a contract with a much higher price

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?

Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.

CBS News - 6d

What's behind the jump in coffee prices

Coffee bean prices have jumped nearly 20% since the beginning of the year after severe drought and flooding over past two years in Brazil and Vietnam have crippled bean production. Kelly O'Grady ...

CBS News - 5d

Cobalt prices lean into their ‘blue period’

DR Congo’s three-month suspension on exports is unlikely to reverse the pounding the commodity has taken

Financial Times - 3d

Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes

Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.

Inc. - Feb. 19

Price wins Premier League night three in Dublin

Gerwyn Price wins his first Premier League night since 2023 with victory over Nathan Aspinall in Dublin.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar

As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up

The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains

“A number of decisions are pending … that could drive the oil price in one direction or the other,” one analyst noted.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Coffee Prices Are Soaring, but Growers Aren’t Celebrating

Climate change is behind the windfall gains, and growers are worried about whether they can adapt.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

What's the gold price outlook for the rest of 2025?

Experts say there are indicators that gold's strong performance will continue, though fluctuations are possible.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Can I fix my energy prices?

Gas and electricity bills will rise again on 1 April, when the latest energy price cap takes effect.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Bitcoin drops to lowest price in 3 months

Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest price in three months as the Trump administration embraces cryptocurrency. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - Feb. 25

What to do before gold's price hits $3,000

Gold's price is set to break the $3,000 point for the first time. Here's what investors should do before then.

CBS News - Feb. 25

The US risks a heavy price for cutbacks in research spending

Science funding cuts may hit long-term growth and reduce US appeal to foreign investors and talent

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Come on down to the 10,000th episode of 'The Price Is Right'

The game show hosted by Drew Carey celebrated a landmark episode, taped earlier this month and airing Wednesday, that featured superfans and big wins: 'The contestants are the stars of the show.'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 26

Agriculture secretary outlines plan to lower egg prices

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins outlined a “five pronged strategy” to lower the cost of eggs in a Wednesday Wall Street Journal op-ed citing the avian flu as an ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

Is Bird Flu the Only Reason Egg Prices Are Soaring?

The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Egg Prices Could Jump Another 41% This Year

USDA is also spending more to battle avian flu, which caused 166 million chickens to be culled to prevent disease spread.

Inc. - Feb. 26

Crypto Prices Fade as Trump Euphoria Dissipates

Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, is back to pre-Trump levels.

Inc. - 4d

The nasty consequences of natural gas price volatility

European wholesale prices have doubled in the past year, complicating the inflation outlook

Financial Times - 1d

Trump Tariffs Rattle Border Businesses as They Hike Prices

Uncertainty and the threat of further disruption prompt big changes and plenty of worries at small companies that depend on cross-border business.

Inc. - 1d

Charizard-Shaped Cheeto Sells For Massive Price At Auction

[UPDATE] The auction for the Charizard-shaped Cheeto, the "Cheetozard," if you will, has concluded. The item sold for the astronomical price of $72,000 USD . The buyer got a total of $87,840 ...

GameSpot - 1d

Trump tariffs could raise US fuel prices

President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise energy prices for U.S. consumers. On Tuesday, tariffs against both of America’s neighbors took effect. The broader tariffs included a 10 ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump tariffs could raise fuel prices

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump tariffs could raise fuel prices President Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise ...

The Hill - 1d