Will a Rising Dollar Hammer Down Gold?

A rapidly growing list of reports shows a U.S. economic recovery that’s far stronger than most had anticipated just months ago. And both deflation and inflation seem less likely to explode. All this is boosting the dollar — an…

Stocks Vault as Ireland Fears Wane and GM Debuts

On Thursday, stocks clawed back nearly of the week’s prior losses. Lifting investors’ spirits were an easing of concerns over Irish debt, GM’s massive IPO and some surprisingly positive economic reports.
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Gold Hits Another Record, Closing at $1,370.50

Gold prices struck another record closing price today, settling at $1,370.50 an ounce on the Comex, as investors continued to look for safe investments in the wake of currency volatility. Gold reached its 16th record high in fi…