A distant thunder
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The traditional view that gold is a refuge during times of financial crisis is being challenged by analysts, who cite the failure of gold prices to rise amid the currency crisis of 1992 as evidence. Advocates of gold, however, are predicting a rally in the gold market during the 1992-93 period.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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GATT's next mountain? Company taxes
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Having a heavy debt load lowers a firm's share prices. Yet tax systems differ from country to country. International trade groups such as the European Community and the Organization for Economic Corporate Development (OECD), are concerned because of the threat to cross-border investing.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Discreditable
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While investment in manufacturing industries has been falling, investments have increased in service industries. The revival of the investment tax credit might offer a temporary boost to investment in manufacturing, but it may be costly, and ultimately it will fail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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