Rising Prices Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor
Story date: 2007-10-31 09:20:00
Added on: 2007-10-31 11:00:19
Der Spiegel - Existing loans, such as mortgage loans, become cheaper relative to income. Besides, high earners can shift their assets to inflation-proof investments like gold or other precious metals. The public continues to welcome low interest rates. Haven't they ...
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