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Russia in Ukraine: Let Loose the Dogs of War!

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Note that equities were already under pressure in the weeks before the invasion, as inflation fears surfaced again, and then hostilities have put further pressure on them. Commodity Prices and Inflation Expectations. Consumer Confidence and Economic Growth.

Economics 130
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Ivalua Launches Gov’t Procurement Tools Amid NYC Debacle

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” Ivalua is facing criticism over its contract with New York City, a project whose price tag has inflated to $47 million as Ivalua is commissioned to develop an eProcurement system for various government departments of the city. The project began in 2016 with a price tag of $30.5

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Russia in Ukraine: Let Loose the Dogs of War!

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In a market already concerned about expected inflation, the rise in commodity prices operated as fuel on fire, and pushed expectations higher. Both measures indicate heightened concerns about future inflation, and these are undoubtedly also behind the increase in the US ten-year treasury bond rate from 1.51% to 2.19%, this year.

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Amid Trucker Shortage, High Prices Loom

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The shortage has also been making it tough to find available trucks (which need drivers, of course) and thus making speedy deliveries of goods (and, by extension, some services). Reported the Post : “Shipping costs have skyrocketed in the United States,” thus far into 2018, causing all sorts of other price tags to inflate.

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Coachella By The Numbers Looks More Like Cashella

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It may come as no surprise that the type of consumer who’s willing to pay that kind of money on a ticket will also shell out for other expenses over the course of the weekend, from local lodging to food and, of course, drinks — no matter how much the prices are inflated that weekend. Reservations are required via mobile app Open Table.

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Bitcoin For Night Owls

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Bitcoins can be accepted as a payment for goods and services or bought directly from an exchange with a bank account. Money laundering, online casinos, inflating stock prices and other nefarious activities earned the perpetrators hundreds of millions of dollars, according to prosecutors. According to authorities, Coin.mx

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Surprise Outcomes Edition: Cybercrime, Student Loans And CAN Capital

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Those refunds come care of President Obama’s plan to help struggling student loan borrowers — and they have a price tag attached that is more expensive than previously thought. CAN will reportedly also be laying off on lending — at least until the end of the year, for now focusing on servicing existing customers.