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Maybe this news item could give someone some investing ideas? JR EAST railway (Japan) will raise fares for the first time in THIRTY NINE YEARS. Jayzuz. Would we not love such a circumstance HERE?????? (Air, train, bus, gas, POSTAGE???) https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/11/companies/jr-east-price-hike/
Well, with the current oil situation I'd think that the general subject of world-wide inflationary pressures certainly provides good background perspective for "Other Investing".
Agree. Inflation is a hot topic in light of the tariffs, except for US. We need to pay attention to March’s data as energy cost rises quickly. All transportation cost including airfare and gasoline will rise accordingly. Gasoline has increased over $0.50 a gallon on west cost.
•The retail industry could soon be taking the next hit from the Iran war’s disruption to the global supply chain.
•Experts and analysts say the exact impacts are too early to determine, but the Strait of Hormuz closure could mean higher prices on the shelves for consumers.
•The conflict is also affecting consumer confidence, adding to the strain from higher gas prices.
Not just oil: "The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to regional conflict in March 2026 is creating a severe global fertilizer shortage. About one-third of global seaborne fertilizers—specifically 48% of traded sulfur and nearly half of urea exports—pass through this chokepoint. Rising tensions have caused nitrogen-based fertilizer prices to spike over 30%, threatening global food security."
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•The retail industry could soon be taking the next hit from the Iran war’s disruption to the global supply chain.
•Experts and analysts say the exact impacts are too early to determine, but the Strait of Hormuz closure could mean higher prices on the shelves for consumers.
•The conflict is also affecting consumer confidence, adding to the strain from higher gas prices.
"The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to regional conflict in March 2026 is creating a severe global fertilizer shortage. About one-third of global seaborne fertilizers—specifically 48% of traded sulfur and nearly half of urea exports—pass through this chokepoint. Rising tensions have caused nitrogen-based fertilizer prices to spike over 30%, threatening global food security."