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A Steak-House View of the Economy

Ribeyes are grreat predictors of business performance, says Daniel Gross

May 30, 07 4:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - High-end steak houses like Ruth's Chris and Peter Luger are a great place to study trends affecting the US economy, argues Slate's Daniel Gross. The price of sirloin, for instance, reflects the recent spike in energy prices, as demand for ethanol has raised the price of corn, which is what... More »

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energy • ethanol • economics • economic indicators • energy prices • steakhouse • business • beef • steak • Ruth's Chris Steakhouse • Peter Luger • US economy

Monthly Housing Sales Jump

But prices are way, way down

May 24, 07 2:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - The real estate market had a volatile April, with home sales rising at their fastest rate in 14 years. But the 16% spike in sales over the previous month hid a more complicated reality: New home prices dropped by a record 11%, according to Commerce Department figures released today, and... More »

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real estate • housing market • durable goods • economic indicators • housing • US economy

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