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 […]

When driving these days, do you look at the prices every time you pass a gas station? Do you notice yourself paying more attention to the prices of everything...

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

Like most Americans, retailers have been struggling with the rising cost of fuel. It now costs retailers substantially more to buy goods from manufacturers whose own costs are rising, and it costs more for retailers to ship merchandise from distribution centers to stores. But retail companies would prefer not to push those cost increases down […]

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

Lessons from a study of 5,700 global businesses.

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...

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...

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

The U.S. appears to have skirted a recession, but leaders should expect a new disequilibrium to emerge.

An unstable environment calls for a customized approach.

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

They expect a “short and shallow” downturn.

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

Five trust-building strategies.

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

Extensive research has shown: right- and left-wing populists both lead to lower stock returns and higher inflation. Here's why - and what businesses can...

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...

Seven strategies for leaders.