The law of supply and demand explains how changes in a product's market price relate to its supply and demand. Demand for basic necessities is less responsive.

Grocery shoppers have been forced to scramble since egg prices have been consistently high. With the cost of Grade A eggs hitting a record high of $5.90 per dozen in February, many consumers have had ...

The inventory planning process in consumer packaged goods has followed a specific sequence for several years. The process ...

Steel mills are pushing for price increases following a weak fourth quarter, but whether this momentum continues is uncertain due to potential tariffs and demand fluctuations. While manufacturing data ...

Affordability challenges, evolving demographics, and shifting internal migration are profoundly changing the U.S. housing market, impacting not only renters but investors, too. These winds of change ...

Indonesia is tightening control over its nickel supply, aiming to boost its domestic EV industry amid shifting global demand and environmental concerns. The crackdown on illegal mining may impact ...

Silver is in its fifth consecutive year of supply deficit, with demand from solar, EVs, and tech outpacing limited mining growth. Industrial demand, especially from solar installations and ...

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A wave of geopolitical disruption and unprecedented fleet consolidation has sent VLCC tanker rates soaring and reshaped pricing power in the global crude shipping market.