Shares in banks, builders and companies part-owned in the Middle East fell around the world on Thursday and investors sought safety in government bonds on worries about Dubai's ability to pay its debts.
A congressional plan to audit the Federal Reserve's decision-making process poses a serious threat to the economy, former Fed governor Frederic Mishkin said.
The right painting can make your retirement portfolio look a lot different. That said, the art market can be volatile, and a beautiful painting can lead to an ugly loss.