Investors in gold funds, whose value slumped a record $44.7 billion in the second quarter, may do better in the second half of the year if history is any guide. Gains averaged 1.3 percent in the second half from 1981 to 2000, when gold endured a two …

My mom, her sister, and her brother asked, “What is it?” Their uncle replied, “Why, that's a dollar bill. That's money.” The kids began to laugh, “Who are you trying to kid? That's not money. Real money is made out of gold and silver.” When my mom told …

AIX-EN-PROVENCE – IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday signaled Sunday that her organization would be lowering slightly its global economic growth forecasts, which are set to released in the next few days. Lagarde noted that the International Monetary …

SLOWER GROWTH. IMF chief Christine Lagarde hints at cuts in the multilateral lender's growth forecasts for the world economy. AFP photo. AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France – International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday, July 7 signaled …

The deal expands Modnique's lifestyle business beyond women's and men's apparel, shoes, handbags, accessories, fine jewelry, and beauty. "Modnique's mission is to offer worldwide customers access to international designers and U.S. brands at great …

She takes commissions and "revives" old or broken jewellery. Speaking of talented Scots, if JK Rowling is reading this, she might like to treat herself to this wearable golden snitch from Wallpaper Rose. Finally, for fine jewellery with an innovative …

He studied the markets, read every book, the Wall Street Journal, went to school to study investing, and continued to invest his own money throughout the Depression and the 55 years thereafter. He bought and sold raw land, coins, precious metals …

Germany compares reported US bugging to 'Cold War' · Suspect arrested in more than 700 European highway shootings · DoD gives German workers pay raises as American workers get furloughed · Krauthammer: Obama's Berlin speech 'self-indulgent, …

The drop in the Syrian pound, the world's steepest currency decline this year, has prompted Syrians to look for alternative methods to maintain the value of their assets amid restrictions on foreign currency and remittances abroad. The pound has fallen …