One topic that never goes away is prices. Its not surprising really. Prices affect us all. The news recently has been about rising prices. But then I suppose thats always been the news. Prices have been rising a lot though. Especially food. I reckon

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Saudi Arabia, the only OPEC member with enough spare capacity to make up supply shortfalls, is the best hope of keeping the market stable. The Saudis recently reiterated their pledge to keep the market well supplied as American and European Union san

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By Mil Arcega Washington, D.C. 26 February 2008 Gasoline prices in the U.S. are at a seven-month high after oil prices spiked above $100 a barrel last week. The latest survey shows the national average for gasoline is now about four cents higher per

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By Michael Bowman Washington 15 October 2007 During the past year, basic foods have become significantly more expensive in many parts of the world, adding to the misery of impoverished regions and straining the budgets of families across the globe. V

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BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) -- New home prices declined in most of 70 major Chinese cities in March, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Wednesday. In March, 46 cities out of the statistical pool of 70 major cities saw drops in new home price

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Gold prices looking towards upside: expert DUBAI, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- The rising of gold prices has halted near its six-month high last week, said Gerhard Schubert, head of precious metals at Dubai's largest bank Emirates NBD, in his weekly analysis

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