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Gold Bugs Have Fed to Thank for Recent Rally

MoneyMorning — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:08:06 GMT

The currency markets reaction to the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts has ignited a rally in gold, as investors weigh the benefits of owning the yellow metal versus U.S. Treasuries and the dollar.

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Israeli archaeologists find rare gold coins

cij — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:08:06 GMT

A little bit different here. For history buffs, you may find this interesting...

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The Real Great Depression

cij — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:08:06 GMT

The depression of 1929 is the wrong model for the current economic crisis

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American Experience | The Crash of 1929 | PBS

cij — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:08:06 GMT

A PBS documentary of the 1929 Crash and the Great Depression.

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Op-Ed Contributor - The Rise of the Machines

cij — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:08:06 GMT

Man or machines? Algo-trading contribute to the market mess.

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