Economic recession News

Op-Ed: Investing through the summer fog of 2012

The knowledge that short-term markets are driven first by news headlines and central bank policies rather than primarily macro and macroeconomic data forces a perverse reaction onto the market in this unfamiliar climate we find our capital in.

In the Media by Marvin Clark

Kodak shares plummet 54 percent amid bankruptcy rumors

Shares of Eastman Kodak Co lost more than half of their value on Friday as rumors of bankruptcy spread like wildfire during the week.

In the Media by John Louie S. Ramos - 4 comments

Op-Ed: Gold and Silver Are Profitable Safe Havens

History has shown that people who are in power, or want to be in power, or who are afraid of losing power; will do irrational things at the wrong time and shock routine events to spin out of control.

In the Media by Marvin Clark

Latvian government on verge of collapse amid economic turmoil

Riga - As the global economic recession continues, many countries around the world are suffering, both financially and politically. The Latvian government is on the verge of collapse after the largest political group in the five-party coalition walked out.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Toronto Dollars assists small business across the city Special

As many small towns across North America promote local currency to help fledgling small businesses, Toronto Dollars, an 11-year-old non-profit organization, is helping Toronto merchants.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran

Op-Ed: Do Hitler Parallels by Noted Historian Predict Future Woes?

Since the Presidential election folks have commented on the growth in extremism. This may have to do with election strife or compounding of divisions after the 9/11 attacks. For me it is what Trevor Roper said 40 years ago that worries me now.

In the Media by Carol Forsloff - 5 comments