Hyper-inflation in the commodities markets is rivaling the US housing collapse and the global banking crisis, as the biggest threat to the world economy.

Turkey plans to loosen its fiscal policy, adding more fuel to an inflationary fire and forcing the central bank to raise interest rates. The government unveiled a long-awaited five-year economic plan over the weekend, indicating it expects to halve its pr

OSAKA -(Dow Jones)- Financial markets are in a state of "fragile stability" and policy makers are on track in strengthening the global financial system, Bank of Italy Governor Mario Draghi said Saturday.

Endeavour Mining Capital Corp. recorded net income of $2.1 million or $0.07 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. This compares with net income of $24.5 million or $1.05 per share reported for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

“There's something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear. There's a man with a gun over there, Telling me I got to beware. I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound?