Back on Track
NDSU Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise Director Jeremy Jackson says the U.S. Gross Domestic Product is almost back on track after the pandemic. "We're not quite back onto the same path as we would be…
Articles tagged under: inflation
Looking for a Hedge Against Inflation
According to Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback, the market attitude about the equity markets has changed over the last three weeks. "It's darkening because the Fed said they're going to be aggressive on getting inflationary rates down and Interest rates…
Inflation Moves Higher
U.S. inflation continues to jump higher hitting levels not seen in 40 years. The U.S. Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index jumped 9.1 percent in June, up from 8.6 percent in May. June’s increase was led by an 11.2 percentage increase…
Another Inflation Increase
Inflation is 8.3 percent higher than it was one year ago. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the energy index declined in April, but there are increases in the indexes for shelter, food, airline fares and new vehicles.…
Inflation Impacts Agriculture
At 8.5 percent, the general inflation rate is at its highest level in years, but Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson thinks the inflation rate for production agriculture is much higher. "When you're talking about doubling…
ABC-Anything But Corn
North Dakota corn acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the rising fertilizer costs are a major factor. "Clients in North Dakota have been telling me for months that it would…
Consumer Prices Skyrocket
U.S. inflation climbed to 7.9 percent compared to a year earlier in February, which is the highest in 40 years. The Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index is at its highest rate since 1982 when the annual inflation rate was…
Inflation at Levels Not Seen in 40 Years
The Consumer Price Index increased 7.5 percent last month. The Federal Reserve was already expected to increase interest rates at its March meeting. Analysts are saying the higher inflation rate will likely accelerate a series of interest rate increases.
Inflation is an Unknown Entity for Many in Agriculture
A survey conducted by Farmer Mac and the American Bankers Association identified inflation as the biggest concern among agricultural lenders. Over 500 ag lenders were surveyed for this report. A return to higher inflation will be a first for many…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
A big week for corn, soybeans and wheat, inflation and supply chain disruptions all get attention in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi also has details on the price…
