In June, tensions between the Iraqi government and insurgent collective, ISIS escalated—and so did gold prices. It was roughly the same scenario late last year. Gold prices soared by up to 9 percent after a horrific chemical attack in Syria left hundreds dead and sparked talks of out-and-out U.S. military …

By Joel Meyer Auctions became a popular mode of selling a property in Australia after the passage of the 1983 Land Sale Act. This exempted auction sales from a “three day cooling period” and ensured that sellers are made liable for proving that the title to the property is good. …