As certain as it is that the sun rises in the east, the Fed will be hiking its benchmark interest rates to 4%.

The fact that oil is remaining above $40 leaves me all the more convinced that core CPI will continue to climb higher, that we're on the verge of having the annual rate break above 2 percent.

The fact that oil is remaining above $40 leaves me all the more convinced that core CPI will continue to climb higher, that we're on the verge of having the annual rate break above 2 percent,

That will enhance the pricing power of remaining producers.

Unless energy prices ease, the holiday shopping season will probably be mediocre at best.

He who can take no great interest in what is small will take false interest in what is great