by Data Age | May 23, 2014 | Business, Gold & Jewelry, Industry, News
(Kitco News) – Gold prices ended the U.S. day session moderately higher but down from the intra-day high Thursday. The precious metal was boosted by some positively perceived economic data coming out of China. However, a firmer U.S. dollar index worked to pare...
by Data Age | May 23, 2014 | Business, Gold & Jewelry, Industry, News
Financial Conduct Authority says former trader at bank exploited systems to profit at the expense of a customer Barclays has been fined £26m by the City regulator over failings related to setting the price of gold. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it had...
by Data Age | May 23, 2014 | Business, Industry, News
Thailand’s economy has survived many coups in recent decades, but Thursday’s military takeover may be different, experts say, noting that the country’s extremely polarized political leadership plus the tenuous state of its fiscal affairs make a quick rebound...
by Data Age | May 22, 2014 | Business, Industry, Laws, News
Business owners who didn’t believe Springfield’s tough new pawnbroker ordinance would be enforced were undoubtedly shocked by a simple, fast and effective sting by Springfield police that resulted in the fining of five stores and closing of three businesses. The new...
by Data Age | May 22, 2014 | Business, Management, Marketing
Netflix subscribers rejoice – the much-anticipated second season of House of Cards premieres this week. Centered around an ambitious and cunning politician named Frank Underwood (portrayed by Kevin Spacey), the show has generated widespread acclaim from viewers and...
by Data Age | May 22, 2014 | Business, Compliance, Industry, Laws, Management, New to the Industry, News
Naperville may tighten regulations on pawnshops and other secondhand stores in an effort to recover stolen jewelry. Councilman Steve Chirico requested the ordinance last September after a rash of home burglaries, and councilmen got their first look at the proposed...
