China, the world's second-largest economy after the United States, has a huge influence on the world economy so the actions of its central bank are closely watched across the globe. But its financial and banking system remains opaque to Chinese and …

The dollar rose and global equity markets advanced for a second day on Wednesday after a surprisingly sharp downward revision to first-quarter US economic growth eased fears that the Fed would soon wind down its bond-buying scheme which has …

The easy-money policies pursued by the major central banks "had hidden the bad surprises on the world economy: Chinese growth has slipped, the US economy has slowed in the second quarter, Europe is having difficulty getting out of recession," added the …

Art submission via email is July 19. Info: [email protected] or [email protected]. • The Mesilla Valley Fine Art Gallery, 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, has openings for artists and photographers to display their artwork. Stop by the gallery or …

International Gemological Institute is the world's largest independent laboratory for testing and grading diamonds, colored stones and fine jewelry. Established in 1975, IGI has offices in Antwerp, New York City, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bangkok, Tokyo …

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I've found these work just fine.) Step 6. Hang your crate, then stick T-pins in the cork to hang necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc. This is a functional yet eye-pleasing way to display all your favorite jewelry! I love this project because it's cute …

In just the past couple of years, that diamond tradition has begun to change — or at least to bend a little, said Hannah Connorton, fashion editor at the fine jewelry trade magazine National Jeweler. She has written frequently about nontraditional …

Croatia becomes the 28th member of the European Union at midnight on Sunday, a milestone that caps the Adriatic republic's recovery from war but is tinged with anxiety over the state of the economy and the bloc it joins. EU flags fluttered from a stage …