That’s about the best that can be said of the September labour force figures released today.
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There’ll never be a better time for a carbon price
Saying you support a carbon price but not if it costs any jobs is nonsensical. The point of a carbon price is change.
Political snippets: World food prices surge to a new historic peak
World food prices surged to a new historic peak in January, for the seventh consecutive month, according to the updated FAO Food Price Index released overnight.
World food prices at record high
Global food prices have reached a record high point according to figures released overnight by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation. The FAO’s Food Price Index of 55 commodities reached 215 in December (the average from 2002-2004 = 100), reports Richard Farmer.
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Why a salad costs more than a Big Mac
Why is it cheaper to by a big fatty, salty, sugary burger at Maccas than a few pieces of fresh lettuce and cucumber? Consumerist lays it out: follow the government funds.
CPI: Fags up, bacon down
Eggs, bacon and milk are all have all become cheaper over the past year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index figures — but you’ll be slugged extra if you want to read the paper with your breakkie. Craig James rounds up these and other interesting CPI stats.
US companies work to outwit the food price storm
Soaring oil prices are forcing a growing list of US businesses to reshape their futures, writes Glenn Dyer.
Rice crunch spreads to the US; rationing underway
WalMart’s membership-based bulk food offshoot, Sam’s Club, has introduced restrictions on the amount of rice people can buy from some of its stores across the US, reports Glenn Dyer.
US08: Predicting the unpredictable
We don’t know what the presidential campaign is going to intersect with, but it’s unlikely to be peace and prosperity, writes Guy Rundle.
Briefly Business: ANZ maintains dividend … SMH swallows food prices spin
ANZ maintains dividend despite profit fall … SMH swallows food prices spin.
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The crazy world of food pricing: a Crikey primer
Standby for further problems with food prices around the world, writes Glenn Dyer.
Oil and food soar, consumers hammered
The global food and commodity crisis is hitting everyone, not just developing countries, and it is really hurting at a time of slowing growth and falling confidence, reports Glenn Dyer.
Rice prices rise: stock up on fragrant basmati now
The global rice crisis continues to worsen, and we will soon be feeling it here in Australia, writes Glenn Dyer.
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Surging rice prices add to food inflation pain
Food inflation shows no sign of easing with rice, the world’s most important staple, becoming swept up in the maelstrom of falling stocks, rising demand and soaring prices, reports Glenn Dyer.
