1. Rising food prices
Under the influence of the epidemic, many countries implemented blockade and restriction measures, which led to changes in food demand and supply chain. In China, the prices of some daily necessities such as pork, vegetables and fruits rose in a short time. At present, the rise in food prices has begun to ease slowly, but we should remain vigilant.
2. Rising energy prices
With the economic recovery, the prices of raw materials for commodities such as oil and coal have risen to some extent in the short term. In addition, fluctuations in international crude oil prices will also have an impact on energy prices. Due to the fluctuation of oil price in the international market, the prices of energy products such as gasoline and diesel will also fluctuate. This shows that energy prices have a certain upward trend in the near future.
3. Prices of other items
Under the control of the epidemic, digital industry, medical and health care industry, real estate market and other fields have accelerated development, and the prices of corresponding products have also increased. On the other hand, due to the influence of international economic environment and trade friction, the prices of some commodities and manufacturing raw materials have also increased.
To sum up, we can see that the current price has a certain upward trend as a whole. Because there are many influencing factors, the degree, duration and scope of the price increase should also be different. We should pay attention to the domestic and foreign markets and treat the price problem according to the actual situation.
There are many reasons for the rise in commodity prices, some of which are common:
1. Inflation
Inflation refers to the increase of money supply and the decrease of money purchasing power, which leads to the increase of commodity prices. When the inflation rate continues to increase, prices will continue to rise. There are many reasons for inflation, such as national fiscal policy and monetary policy, which may increase the money supply and lead to the rise of commodity prices.
2. Increased demand
When the demand for goods increases, the shortage of supply may lead to the price increase. The increase in demand may be due to the increase in the popularity of a commodity, or it may be due to the increase in population or income, which leads to the increase in total demand. For example, during the epidemic, the demand for medical supplies at home and abroad increased, and some malicious speculation led to the price increase of these goods.
3. Rising production costs
Higher production costs may also lead to higher commodity prices. This may be caused by many factors such as rising raw material prices and rising wage costs.
In short, the reasons for the rise in commodity prices may be complicated. Generally speaking, the price increase is usually caused by the imbalance between supply and demand in the market, rising costs and inflation. Of course, different commodity types and market periods will also have different degrees of impact on price fluctuations and rises.