commodity prices

Sylvain Charlebois: With Lower Commodity Prices, Why Aren’t Food Prices Dropping?

Commentary Many Canadians are wondering why food prices are not dropping at the same rate as agricultural commodity prices. Last year, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed prices to astronomical levels. ...

June 10, 2023BY Sylvain Charlebois
New Zealand Pavlovas and Pastries Hit by Egg Ban

New Zealand’s nationwide ban on battery caged hens has created an egg shortage, pushing up prices for eggs ...

January 5, 2023BY Jessie Zhang
Booming Coal and Gas Prices Brings Rosy Budget Outlook: Economist

Australia’s budget deficit will see a “remarkable recovery” this year on the back of soaring coal and natural ...

December 6, 2022BY Rebecca Zhu
Recession Barometer Copper Drops Below $7,000 per Ton in Ominous Sign for World Economy

Copper prices fell below $7,000 per ton during July 15 trading at the London Metal Exchange for the ...

July 15, 2022BY Naveen Athrappully