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Gold: Till Debt Do Us Part - Safe Haven
The Russians invade Georgia, raising fears of a proxy war with the U.S.. Oil through $150 a barrel? No. In fact, oil is $30 below its peak, hitting three month lows. And gold, a safe haven in times of geopolitical unrest, fell $60 an ounce in one day ...
2008-08-29 08:22:00 -
Home sales finally start to rebound - Daily Press
In the midst of a rocky economy, maybe you'll find some consolation in this: July was a better month for home sales than June, with a 6.2 percent increase in sales and a 2.2 percent increase in sales prices on the Peninsula. "That's the kind of trend ...
2008-08-27 11:26:00 -
GMAC spent $740K lobbying government in 2Q - Forbes
Automotive and mortgage lender GMAC LLC spent $740,000 lobbying in the second quarter on legislation related to mortgage lending, banking and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. The Detroit-based company is majority owned by ...
2008-08-29 08:00:00 -
Lohan Feuds With Dad Over Relationship (WCVB Boston)
Actress Lindsay Lohan rips into her dad, Michael Lohan, on her MySpace blog for speaking out against his daughter's relationship with Samantha Ronson.
2008-08-29 10:44:20 -
Mortgage Bankers Association president to give update on industry (Cincinnati Business Courier)
The Greater Cincinnati Mortgage Bankers Association will host the national organization’s Chairman-Elect David Kittle for a presentation to its members and the public Sept. 18 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Blue Ash.
2008-08-29 11:26:10 -
Woman Wanted In Shelter Break-In Surrenders (Fox 12 Oregon)
MERLIN, Ore. -- The last of three suspects in last week's Josephine County animal shelter break-in that resulted in the bludgeoning death of four puppies turned herself in.
2008-08-29 11:40:04 -
Santa Cruz Hopes To Cash In On Labor Day (KSBW Salinas)
The Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitor Center expects a record turnout as people head out for Labor Day.
2008-08-29 03:03:07 -
OG&E Seeks Rate Hike For Ark. Customers (KHBS - KHOG Fort Smith - Fayetteville)
Oklahoma Gas & Electric asks Arkansas regulators for a rate increase for customers in western Arkansas.
2008-08-29 09:55:50 -
Rudd 'frustrated' by Senate Libs - News.com.au
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd admits he is getting a bit frustrated with the Opposition's blocking tactics in the Senate. The Upper House, in which neither Labor nor the Coalition have a majority, flexed its muscle yesterday by rejecting a $23m ...
2008-08-28 06:24:00 -
DIARY - Top economic Events - to Sept 12 - Forbes
VIENNA- ECB Governing Council Member Klaus Liebscher holds final news conference before retiring. UNITED STATES- Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association recommends early 1800 GMT close of U.S. fixed-income markets ahead of Labor Day ...
2008-08-28 10:42:00 -
Japan inflation rises sharply - CNN
TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Japan's core inflation rose sharply in July, climbing for the 10th straight month and at the quickest pace in almost 11 years, the government said Friday. Rising inflation may aid support for a stimulus package to be announced by ...
2008-08-28 10:49:00 -
Indian banks need to boost risk management-cbank - Reuters
MUMBAI, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Indian banks need to strengthen their risk management systems to better deal with liquidity risks and those arising out of off-balance sheet and derivatives deals, the central bank said in its 2007/08 annual report on ...
2008-08-29 04:54:00 -
Canada skirts recession in second quarter - Guardian Unlimited
OTTAWA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Canada's economy grew by a weaker-than-expected 0.3 percent in the second quarter, narrowly avoiding the common definition of a recession, as global demand waned for Canadian exports such as autos, forestry products and ...
2008-08-29 06:49:00 -
At 7.9%, GDP quarterly growth drops to 3-year low - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Lending weight to fears of a slowdown, India's economic growth rate slipped to 7.9% in April-June 2008, the slowest growth in any quarter in the past three-and-a-half years, compared with 9.2% in the same period last year. The growth dip ...
2008-08-29 03:53:00 -
Peter Oborne: Recession and the disturbing lesson of history from a ... - Daily Mail
Peter Oborne: Recession and the disturbing lesson of history from a Prime Minister in denial Last updated at 12:36 AM on 30th August 2008 Comments ( 0 ) Add to My Stories
2008-08-29 05:47:00