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Oil prices jump after Iranian missile attacks on Israel in Middle East crisis business live

JD Sports faces substantial profit decline due to weather issues and supply chain disruptions.

Riding With a Trucker, Witnessing India's Past and Potential

Patience is key in navigating the highways of India, impacting the national aspirations for boosting exports.

What's Going On With Alphabet Stock? - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Alphabet Inc. reported strong second-quarter revenue, exceeding estimates for the sixth consecutive quarter.

Chocolate shortages: Swiss chocolate maker Lindt warns that poor harvests and high prices may lead to a global slowdown

Cocoa prices fell in New York following a warning from Lindt & Spruengli AG about market pressures from high prices.

Logistics Report: China's Suppliers Seeking Demand; Boeing Has a Parking Problem

President Biden withdrew candidacy, endorsed Kamala Harris. Economic indices in the U.S., U.K., and Canada fell. International shipping incidents disrupt supply chains.

Opinion: Soaring grocery prices are not mysterious acts of God

Consumer grocery prices surged by 27% since 2020 despite the pandemic being over, while major grocery chains have notably increased their profit margins.

Logistics Report: Supply-Chain Battle Over Tariffs; Footwear Supplier Finds a Better Fit

Economic indicators decline in the US for the second consecutive month.

Biden cranks up the heat on China with wall of tech tariffs

The Biden administration announced Chinese tariff hikes on semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, and EVs in response to unfair trade practices.

AI's keen diagnostic eye

Supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the availability of iodinated contrast dyes for medical imaging in the United States.

Global car sales to hit 70.4 million units in 2024, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Global car sales expected to increase by 3.6% year-over-year but still remain below pre-pandemic levels.
New car prices have risen significantly in the past five years, contributing to stable revenue for the automotive industry.

What's behind rising food prices in Canada's North? Questions emerge over pricing by retailer and subsidy | CBC News

High food prices in Canada's North due to global factors
Residents like Nora Jean Omand adopt strategies like budgeting and traveling long distances for affordable groceries.

Harvard Book Store halts Prudential Center expansion

Harvard Book Store has canceled plans to open a second location due to supply chain disruptions and escalating costs.
The store will invest in improvements to its flagship location in Harvard Square instead.

Everyone is affected': Pressure grows on French government to strike deal with farmers

The French farmer protests have caused disruptions in the supply of fruits and vegetables at the Rungis food market outside of Paris.
Around 40% of the vegetables haven't been delivered, and deliveries have been difficult due to roadblocks.

A rising tide of infrastructure funding floats new hope for Great Lakes shipping

Inland shipping using cargo ships is seen as a good alternative to alleviate supply chain disruptions caused by truck driver shortages and overloaded railroads.
The Biden administration has allocated $17 billion to improve maritime infrastructure, offering potential funding for capital improvements at ports like the International Port of Illinois.

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Metal prices are on the rise due to increasing demand and supply chain disruptions.
Companies in various industries, such as construction and automotive, are experiencing higher costs as a result of higher metal prices.

Inflation Is Your Fault

Consumer spending remains strong despite high prices and inflation.
Americans have been willing to maintain their spending habits despite rising costs.
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Container shipping rate hits $10,000 as importers brace for tariffs

The cost of shipping from Shanghai to New York has surged to nearly $10,000, prompting concerns of a market bubble.

9 Common Shipping Issues and Problems and How to Deal With Them (2024) - Shopify

A strategic shipping strategy is essential for business success.

Container shipping rate hits $10,000 as importers brace for tariffs

The cost of shipping from Shanghai to New York has surged to nearly $10,000, prompting concerns of a market bubble.

9 Common Shipping Issues and Problems and How to Deal With Them (2024) - Shopify

A strategic shipping strategy is essential for business success.
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One of the pandemic's biggest booms has finally gone bust

Lumber prices surged during early pandemic, led to high demand and supply shortages, prices fluctuated wildly, now stabilized.

Coffee prices to keep rising for at least another year, beverage giant warns

Consumers will face increasing coffee prices due to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, with prices projected to remain high until at least the middle of next year.

One of the pandemic's biggest booms has finally gone bust

Lumber prices surged during early pandemic, led to high demand and supply shortages, prices fluctuated wildly, now stabilized.

Coffee prices to keep rising for at least another year, beverage giant warns

Consumers will face increasing coffee prices due to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical conflicts, with prices projected to remain high until at least the middle of next year.
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Workers at CN and CPKC vote to reauthorize strike at railways, union says | CBC News

Union members at CN and CPKC railways voted almost 99% in favor of reauthorizing strikes due to failed negotiations, impacting the railways' operations and supply chain.
#inflation

Get Ready for the Debate Like an Economics Pro

Economic issues to dominate Biden-Trump debate.

The Real Problem With Prices

Be mad about the cost of a house, not a Big Mac.

Get Ready for the Debate Like an Economics Pro

Economic issues to dominate Biden-Trump debate.

The Real Problem With Prices

Be mad about the cost of a house, not a Big Mac.
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Who Really Suffers When the Supply Chain Is in Crisis?

The Indian subcontinent faced a severe electricity crisis in 2022 due to fuel shortages and insufficient power generation, exacerbated by the global supply chain disruptions from the pandemic.

How To Increase Efficiency With Supply Chain Automation (2024) - Shopify

Supply chain automation can reduce inefficiencies and improve operations by leveraging technology to streamline tasks.
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