The billion-dollar question: Is bling over? Francesco Trapani, chief executive of Bulgari Group, is cutting back on the fixed costs of his jet-setting lifestyle. The jewelry, luxury-goods and hotel magnate recently sold his 137-foot yacht, the Christianne B, and he s holding off on buying any more homes. The Pantagraph Found 19 hours ago Translate More info
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Who and what are to blame for the bust 1 China: The source of the greatest of the "global imbalances" still troubling the world economy. The Chinese government has kept the exchange rate of the yuan low to stimulate exports and build up foreign currency reserves - principally in dollars. The Star Found 14 hours ago Translate More info
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Could this be the end of bling? Francesco Trapani, chief executive of Bulgari Group, is cutting back on the fixed costs of his jet-setting lifestyle. The jewelry, luxury-goods and hotel magnate recently sold his 137-foot yacht, the Christianne B, and he's holding off on buying any more homes. Even his Micocci shirt was slightly frayed at the collar last week a fact he acknowledged with an apologetic smile. I'm being more ... The Charlotte Observer Thu, October 9, 2008 21:05 PM GMT Translate More info
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FOCUS: INDIA India's small-town industrialists have been travelling to New Delhi, the capital, in their safari suits and gold Rolex watches to shop for handbags, watches, and shoes from luxury brand showrooms. Aljazeera Thu, October 9, 2008 02:29 AM GMT Translate More info
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