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	from Ken Little The high price of oil and worries about inflation are going to replace concerns about a recession in many investors' minds this week. Although the recession is still with us, it is likely we have seen the last of interest rate cuts from the Fed for now. With oil gushing all-time highs, almost every segment of the economy will feel upward price pressure to recover increased energy costs. Of course, the perfect economic storm is a recession coupled with high inflation, better known as stagflation. That happened during our last major oil crisis in the 1970s when inflation topped 13 percent.
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How to Invest a Tax Refund or Rebate If you are due a tax refund this year, there are two things you need to do. One will help prevent lending the government interest-free money and the other will suggest some ideas of how to invest your return of capital. This advice applies to tax rebates, a bonus from your employer or any other lump sum of money you receive.             More Topics Bonds Market News Evaluating Stocks for Investment Using Research Tools Investing Strategies FAQ on Stocks and Investing Introduction to Stocks Why Per-Share Price is Not Important Why is a stock that cost $50 cheaper than another stock priced at $10? This question opens a point that often trips up beginning investors: The per-share price of a stock is thought to convey some sense of value relative to other stocks. Nothing could be farther from the truth.   Understanding the CPI The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the most widely quoted and well-known economic indicator and for good reason. The index measures changes in prices of goods and services to consumers - in other words, what we pay for a whole range of everyday needs.     Sponsored Links   Home Makeovers: Simplified Home Projects Made Easy Get everything you need to know about sprucing up your home for spring, from room redesigns to quick DIY projects.

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