Inflation

Indian inflation has just hit a 3-year high of 7.41%. We can take comfort from the fact that many of our neighbors are faced with 20%; even China has reported an 11-year high of 8.7%. Global trends are cited as the primary reason for the present situation. The IMF has reported that food prices in […]

They expect a "short and shallow" downturn.

Like most Americans, retailers have been struggling with the rising cost of fuel. It now costs retailers substantially more to buy goods from manufacturers...

Instead of raising prices, consider bundling, repositioning your brand, or changing your pricing model.

Five trust-building strategies.

New research finds that some employees, particularly high-earning men, are choosing to work less.

The outlook for interest rates, jobs, financial markets, and more.

Realistic information on the impact of inflation can make both government and the public aware that business profits are too low

The biggest liability could be how policymakers respond in the next few months.

An unstable environment calls for a customized approach.

Employers need to help people afford and access the care they need.

Waning pricing power, a tight labor market, and expensive capital all present challenges for business.

Lessons from a study of 5,700 global businesses.

What today's businesses can learn about pricing strategies and consumer trust.

Five strategies.

The numbers don’t lie: Inflation is coming back. Let economists debate the monetary nuances of QE2 and argue whether the (American) government’s core inflation measures make sense but households worldwide know that prices are going up. Oil-based products and food most clearly cost more. Procter & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark say disposable diaper prices will jump […]

Why can the U.S. government borrow at some of the lowest interest rates ever, while Spain can only borrow at exorbitant rates that threaten to drive it into bankruptcy? The difference isn’t their debt and deficits. In 2011, U.S. debt was 98% of GDP, its deficit 10% of GDP; Spanish debt was 69% of GDP, […]

Although the global economic upheaval of 2008 is undermining emerging-market growth, the balance of economic power will continue to shift in favor of developing countries, where recent economic successes have already improved the prospects of almost 4 billion people. The result is likely to be further strong demand for commodities. Multinational corporations should be aware […]

Indian inflation has just hit a 3-year high of 7.41%. We can take comfort from the fact that many of our neighbors are faced with 20%; even China has...

Why your money is worth less than it used to be.