Does Performance-Based Pay Really Work?

Does Performance-Based Pay Really Work?

Small business owners who don’t want to give employees permanent pay increases may be using performance-based pay — such as bonuses or profit-sharing arrangements — to reward employees without putting too much stress on their business finances. But it turns out this...
Silver Set To Extend Bullish Run For Ninth Week

Silver Set To Extend Bullish Run For Ninth Week

As of Friday, Gold and silver have risen for the third straight day and both precious metals look closed the week higher. Over the past nine weeks, gold has risen on eight occasions. Silver meanwhile has risen in each of the past nine weeks. These dollar-denominated...
Gold prices held back by strong dollar headwinds

Gold prices held back by strong dollar headwinds

Precious metals are holding their ground this morning, Wednesday February 22, with gold and silver prices either side of unchanged, with spot gold at $1,235.10 per oz, while palladium is up 0.6% and platinum is up 0.2%. This follows on from Tuesday’s general weakness...