Gold is by far the most popular precious metal for investors –
especially during times of financial instability. Despite its recent
price downturn this month, gold is relatively stable and is seen as
perpetually valuable. Because of this, gold is often used in financial
portfolios as a "hedge," to offset potential losses should other riskier
investments not pay off.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
US Banks flourish five years after Meltdown
It has been five years since former US investment bank Lehman Brothers
collapsed, triggering the worst global financial crisis in
decades.Millions of people around the world are still suffering the
effects of the recession, but not the banks.The financial institutions
blamed for the meltdown and their CEOs are back to posting record
profits and bonuses.Al Jazeera's Cath Turner reports from New York.
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