Economic Commentary Highlights...

• At least 25 central banks around the globe are raising rates? Why?
• U.S. consumers feeling the pinch of higher meat, dairy and fuel prices.
• Another skirmish in the battle of the budget will occur this week as President Obama releases his budget for fiscal year 2012. Will there be a winner?

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