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The 8.8 earthquake, and the ensuing tsunami, drove gold prices lower early Friday morning. Gold prices have been hovering near all time highs in the past few weeks, with many investors searching for a safe haven. It’s unclear what lasting effect the quake will have on gold and silver, although prices had rallied by...
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Alabama’s Republican-led legislature is ready to vote on a controversial proposal to cut a deferred retirement benefits program for state employees and school workers. The State Senate last week voted to drop the program by a 23-13 margin with most of the opposing votes coming from state Democrats. Later in the week Alabama’s House...
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As the dollar continues to struggle in the international market, gold prices remain on a steady rise. Economists believe there are a number of reasons for this. Traditionally, the value of the dollar and gold prices have an inverse relationship, caused in part by the dollar being the main international currency. Whenever one goes...
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Gold prices have soared in recent years. The price for an ounce of gold topped $1300 by the start of February this year. Fears about an unstable economy and inflation have driven the prices to record highs. Chinese investors have also put their money into the gold market. Gold prices experienced a rally when...
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Unrest in Egypt has lasted for over two weeks. Oil prices have risen at the pump slightly because of the uncertainty in the region. Although the protests used minimal violence compared to similar uprisings, the uncertainty of the government has caused investors to wonder about the wisdom of keeping their money in the air....
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With the domestic economy in a state of recovery, jobs returning and unemployment steady and decreasing, at least statistically, in Middle America, many investors and analysts are beginning to ask if the bond bubble, which has served investors quite well over the last two years, is set for an unceremonious fall. With the Federal...
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Gold prices have remained steady for the past several weeks. The long expected peak has not yet occurred, but the rates at which the prices of the precious metal rise will soon peak. Silver, a metal that has an increased number of industrialized uses is set for its own purposes. Silver is used in...
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With the dramatic 40% decline of the stock market in 2008, many investors turned to the “safe haven” of the bond market. Now, professional bond investors are worried that a “bond bubble” is emerging. Some experts are suggesting that if the economy improves or worsens, the bond market would suffer either way. Bonds are...
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Once viewed as a safe haven for retirement savings, US municipal bonds are now being looked at with skepticism by many investors. Traditionally, municipal, state, and federal bonds were thought of as safe investments; while the interest rates these bonds paid could go down, the principal or initial investment was generally safe. Unfortunately many...
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Those who have with-profits policies from Equitable Life were devastated by the news that they would be receiving less than 25% in compensation for their losses. While many are upset, young policy holders are especially upset, as it may be as far as 2014 before they receive any payment at all. The compensation plan,...
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