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Gold: The Once and Future Money
For most of the last three millennia, the world's commercial centers have used one or another variant of a gold standard. It should be one of the best understood of human institutions, but it's not. It's one of the worst understood, by both its advocates and detractors. Though it has been spurned by governments many times, this has never been due to a fault of gold to serve its duty, but because governments had other plans for their currencies beyond maintaining their stability. And so,...
The Goldwatcher: Demystifying Gold Investing
Why did the price of gold hit record highs in 2008? Take a look at the headlines - government bailouts of failed banks, mortgage and credit crises, rising inflation, slowing growth and global insecurity. In order to protect themselves from treacherous financial markets and depreciated paper currencies investors worldwide are turning to gold.
Gold and Silver Prices Slip Amid Record Volatility in Oil on Libyan Violence and Rumors
Gold and Silver Prices failed to hold onto a sharp overnight bounce in London trade on Friday, trading below $1404 and $33 respectively per ounce as volatility in crude oil remained at record levels but world stock markets rose for the first day in six.
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Gold Price Up, Silver Slips with Industrial Metals, as Libya Chaos Drives Oil & Inflation Higher
The Gold Price rose further in London trade Thursday morning, hitting new 2011 highs for Dollar investors as Brent crude oil jumped to $119 per barrel and a raft of economic analysis warned of stagflation ahead for the global economy.
Newmont profit up but sees gold, copper output off
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US futures point to lower opening
Futures on major U.S. indices point to a lower opening on Thursday as oil prices continued surge due to continued turmoil and violence in Libya.
Global mining M&A set to accelerate in 2011: report
Merger and acquisitions activity in the global mining sector is expected to accelerate in 2011, fueled by strong commodity prices and repaired balance sheets, advisory and accountancy firm Ernst & Young said on Wednesday.
Gold Price Above $1400 as West Faces Stagflation from Arab Unrest, Petro-King Throws $38Bn at Saudi Population
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia - jointly the world's biggest oil producer alongside Russia, and so far immune to the civil unrest sweeping North Africa and the Middle East - returned from hospital treatment abroad to announce a near US$38 billion package of new housing projects, a 15% pay-rise across the board, and the kingdom's first-ever unemployment insurance.
The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit from It: Make a Fortune by Investing in Gold
This is one of the authors and books who correctly forecasted the financial crisis, and told investors exactly how to profit from the consequences. People who followed the simple advice of investing in Gold and hard assets years ago, when this book first appeared in 2004, could multiply their fortune.
Michael Maloney's Guide to Investing In Gold and Silver - Protect Your Financial Future
Throughout the ages, many things have been used as currency: livestock, grains, spices, shells, beads, and now paper. But only two things have ever been money: gold and silver. When paper money becomes too abundant, and thus loses its value, man always turns back to precious metals. During these times there is always an enormous wealth transfer, and it is within your power to transfer that wealth away from you or toward you. --Michael Maloney, precious metals investment expert
Namibia cbank holds rates, sees quicker growth
Namibia's central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged at 6.0 percent on Wednesday, but said economic growth is likely to be better than previously expected as the economy recovers from a downturn.
US stocks open mixed, HP weighs on Dow
US stocks were mixed in early trade on Wednesday after plunging in the previous session amid political unrest in the Middle East.
Gold edges above $1,400 as Libya tensions simmer
Spot gold was bid at $1,401.50 an ounce at 0933 GMT, against $1,399.20 late in New York on Tuesday. U.S. gold futures for April delivery eased 30 cents an ounce to $1,400.80.
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Gold at $1,400 as equity markets drop sharply
Gold fell back slightly toward $1,400 an ounce on Tuesday, breaking a six-session rally, as turmoil in Libya prompted bullion investors to take profits and as sharp losses in equities and other commodities markets prompted margin selling.
NJ Gov. Chris Christie's Speech on 2012 Budget (FULL TEXT)
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S.African stocks hit by Libyan unrest, rand firms
South African resource-heavy stocks slipped on Tuesday as Libyan unrest prompted an equities sell-off while the rand firmed against the dollar, recovering from earlier losses as better-than-expected GDP data boosted the currency.
S.Africa plans urgent clean-up of toxic mine liquid
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US stocks open lower amid Libya unrest
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Alibaba's shares fall 9 percent, company faces revamp
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China plans to rein in heavy metal pollution
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