The U.S. economy is nearly six years into its current economic expansion cycle and overall economic numbers continue to disappoint. Friday's news that the U.S. economy contracted by 0.7% in the first quarter is expected to be a temporary blip in overall economic...
Investors might want to add a little cash and some gold to their portfolio’s summer outfit. So say analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, who are forecasting a grim summer for stocks this year. In other words, it might be wise to apply ample dollops of...
China has set up its largest gold-investment fund ever, expected to total 100 billion yuan ($16 billion), aiming to invest in mining projects in the region and enhance Chinese influence in global gold markets, local media reports said Wednesday. The “Silk Road Gold...
Still feeling uncomfortable about that tax bill you owed last month? Think about it this way: If you didn't pay it, America's fiscal future would look even worse than it does now, six years out from the financial crisis. Driven by higher interest costs, Social...