But if oil prices and other rising costs push up inflation, as some economists think they will, interest rates will probably go up, too. (realtormag.realtor.org)
Buffalo Wings, for instance, implemented price increases on alcohol in the third quarter to help offset hourly wage hikes and other rising costs such as health insurance in states such as California and New York. (thestreet.com)
Despite years of fully funding its share of the teacher - pension plan, the proportion of the St. Louis district's budget tied up in paying benefits for its teachers now makes up about 10 percent — a factor that, coupled with other rising costs, is fueling ongoing cuts in this beleaguered district. (b4njkids.org)