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National debt exceeds $18T, sparking renewed criticism of spending under Obama

YoopyaDec 4, 2014July 6, 20230

The national debt has passed the $18 trillion mark, sparking renewed criticism Tuesday from Republicans and other fiscal conservatives over the soaring trajectory of government

Citi Chief Economist: Bitcoin is Closest Commodity to Gold

YoopyaNov 28, 2014July 6, 20230

Gold is a commodity like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Citi’s chief economist argues in a research note published yesterday, ahead of a Swiss vote that could cause

French Political Leader Wants Gold Back In France

YoopyaNov 28, 2014July 6, 20230

(Kitco News) – France could be next on the list of countries that wants to take its gold back, if the leader of a far-right

Oil sinks further as OPEC meeting looms

YoopyaNov 27, 2014July 12, 20230

Oil prices extended their losses and sunk to fresh four-year lows on Thursday as expectations of a cut in OPEC oil production faded following the

Germany Relies on Consumers for Growth as Investment Declines

YoopyaNov 25, 2014July 15, 20230

Germany relied on domestic consumers for economic growth last quarter as investment fell, putting the strength of the nation’s recovery at risk. Gross domestic product

Food costs eating into consumers’ saving at the pump as holidays near

YoopyaNov 10, 2014July 12, 20230

(Reuters) – Martha Franco says she hadn’t really noticed the sharp drop in gasoline prices, even though the mother of three is always shuttling the

Europe’s bank test celebrations mask mounting challenges

YoopyaOct 27, 2014July 29, 20230

(Reuters) – Investors were spared immediate pain on Sunday after the European Central Bank’s landmark banking health check did not force massive capital hikes amongst

About 25 Eurozone Banks to Fail ECB Stress Tests

YoopyaOct 25, 2014July 15, 20230

List Includes Italian Banks but None From Germany or France. FRANKFURT—About 25 eurozone banks failed the European Central Bank’s financial-health checks, although more than

South Africa’s rand, govt bonds steady as market awaits budget

YoopyaOct 20, 2014July 15, 20230

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s rand traded in a narrow range against the dollar on Monday, with domestic focus firmly on Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene’s

London beats New York as most popular destination for workers – survey

YoopyaOct 6, 2014July 15, 20230

(Reuters) – London is the most popular city in the world to work in, an international survey of more than 200,000 people found, with nearly