This article discusses the impact of rising fuel costs on US airline profit margins. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7363247.stm
Wal-Mart has announced that it will begin to ration its sales of rice across its stores. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7363970.stm
The price of rice continues to climb due to uncertainty over future supply. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7362538.stm
This article discusses the inconsistencies in international air travel and airline regulation and their effects on the flying public. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/23/business/safety.php
Japanese export rates have begun to decline due to the state of the overall US economy and market. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7362277.stm
This article discusses the EU debate over continuing farm subsidies in the current global food market, as well as the WTO issues which are attached to these debates. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/23/business/farm.php