But while changes in prices happen, it is the volatility that is causing alarm, with price fluctuations becoming greater and, perhaps more worryingly, less predictable.
Bill Richardson, America's energy secretary, has expressed alarm that prices are getting close to "dangerous levels", and says he intends to have a stern word with Mr Tellez at the World Economic Forum at Davos in Switzerland this weekend.That encounter will be long on irony.
The bond market provided further evidence of the investors' growing alarm, with the price of Greek 10-year debt falling steeply yesterday.
There are still regulatory hurdles to overcome and plenty of analysts are alarmed at the price offered: a 50% premium to the share value.
Although a Lambertville house may look like a bargain in comparison to a Manhattan apartment, some local residents find the increase in prices alarming.
Analysts say negative returns have persuaded many consumers to invest in real estate, which has served to fan property speculation and higher prices — alarming those who have not yet bought a home.
The compression of these tastings and the ensuing consumer demand is because of the limited quantities of the greatest wines, but the word Burgundy needn't raise price alarm bells.
As a candidate, Peña Nieto expressed alarm over the price Mexico is paying for the war on drugs and suggested he could reduce the violence, but he has not spelled out how. (At their meeting in Washington on Tuesday, Peña Nieto and President Obama promised closer cooperation on security issues, but just what this means remains unclear).
Well engineered disclosure rules make corporations transparent, so poor governance quickly depresses share prices, alarming shareholders who demand corrective measures.
They continue to sound the alarm of shortages, price spikes, and economic decline just down the road.
