Pyramids of high-interest private lending are collapsing as companies whose profits are dwindling due to rising costs and weakening demand default on their debts. Dozens of tycoons have skipped town.

由于高企的成本和疲软的需求，在公司效益逐渐下滑的背景下，他们无力偿还债务，私人高利贷的金字塔正在走向崩塌。

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The global spike in grain prices over the past year is in large part due to the impact on grain supplies of the growing demand for meat.

过去一年中全球谷物价格的突高，很大程度上是由于肉食需求的增长对谷物供应造成的影响。

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Lenovo is refocusing on the Chinese market due to weak demand in the U.S. and Europe.

由于美欧市场需求疲软，中国大陆再次成为了联想的业务重心。

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But as worldwide demand for compact cars began growing due to rising fuel costs and stricter controls on emissions, manufacturers began to export cars from India.

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As well as the drop in government funding, the council said there is a gap in the budget because of an extra demand on services due to the recession.

BBC: City Hall

The U.S. dollar index again traded higher Thursday morning and hit another fresh five-week high overnight, on safe-haven demand due to the EU debt crisis.

FORBES: Comex Gold Hammered Lower Amid Bearish "Outside Markets;" Near-Term Chart Damage Inflicted

The European Union sovereign debt crisis remains a bullish factor for the precious metals markets, on safe-haven demand due to the uncertainty of the issue.

FORBES: Comex Gold, Silver Slightly Lower on Mild Profit-Taking; Fresh Fundamental News Awaited