If you've been paying attention over the last week, you've noticed that gold has forged ahead to new levels.I was wondering what other people think--is this just gold continuing on it's upward (but sometimes halting) trajectory, or is it a larger signal that the other shoe is finally going to drop in terms of a deeper US or worldwide downturn?

These securities are then traded on security markets worldwide.

we have all seen that the USA economy has affected worldwide stock markets.I have been reading books on economics lately, not just USA but Africa and international. one of the books (incidently that Obama has read) discusses the future economics of our world based on the thesis that the rest of the world will have a higher standard of living in the future, and what this means for America is that rather than being the sole superpower that America will have to learn to get along with other rising economies in the future.the most important point I have come across so far, is that what we need is more entrepreneurs not more welfare, not just in the USA, but in economies in general, including Africa and everywhere else. aid is good for temporary but not permanently.politics have their role in regulating but they are not business entrepreneurs (excepting a rare few). so I thought I would throw this out there, for those who may be thinking 20-30 years down the road, and what will be the next step long after our current situations have been taken care of and our current politicians are no longer in office etc.

Second, all destinations aren't equal; some have higher trading value worldwide than others.

Micheal was an awesome talent that entertained people worldwide no matter your income level, race or gender.

., most countries do not tax their citizens on worldwide income so it is quite easy for rich people to establish a tax home in Dubai and reduce their taxes.Dubai is also very well-connected by air.

As a U.S. citizen, you are subject to taxes on your worldwide income.

V, I agree with you, there is a great deal of resentment toward Americans, it's not just the GDP, it's also that we are seen in many poorer countries as influencing economic development with a select few in thier country and/or world wide, through our foreign policy and capitalist structure, which we do that through such competition keeps others from advancing.

It would be interesting to see if there is a report out there on the world wide web that put more clarity to factual data on consumers, speculation investors, builders, hedge funds/wall street and their perspective roles or percentages to the collapse/meltdown/downturn or whatever you wanna call it.

Willing to work with professional investors in the pittsburgh/ world wide community in order to gain valuable experience in real estate investment, all avenues considered.