Surging demand for houses will last well into 2022 as buyers continue to look for more…
Category: Prices
Oil producing nations agree deal to control prices
Oil producing nations have agreed to increase their output, with the aim of reducing prices and…
Price rises speed up again as economy unlocks
The UK inflation rate hit 2.5% in the year to June, the highest for nearly three…
Millions become millionaires during Covid pandemic
More than five million people became millionaires across the world in 2020 despite economic damage from…
E-bike sales boom despite high prices and confusing rules
On a warm and uncomfortably humid afternoon in Washington DC’s sprawling Rock Creek Park, 53-year old…
China’s producer prices surge the most since 2008, cutting into business profits
China’s producer price index rose 9% in May from a year ago as commodity prices surged,…
Hong Kong sets $1.3m parking space price record
A parking space has reportedly sold for a record-breaking $1.3m (HK$10.2m; £930,000) in Hong Kong. Read…
UN: Cost of food rises at fastest pace in over a decade
Global food prices have jumped at their fastest monthly rate in over a decade, according to…
Travis Perkins warns of price rises amid shortage of raw materials
The UK’s biggest builders’ merchant has warned customers of “considerable” cost increases to raw materials amid…
Global metal prices fall as China further warns against price hikes
Global prices for industrial metals have fallen after Chinese authorities warned commodity companies in the country…
Holiday costs to jump in summer, warns travel boss
Prices for international travel are set to rise this year due to pent-up demand and fewer…
Covid test firm cuts price amid criticism over cost
The cost of coronavirus testing for holidaymakers has been cut amid growing pressure from the travel…