Bloomberg Backs Plan for Auctions at Airports
A Bush administration plan to auction landing slots at New York airports has picked up a prominent supporter in Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. nytimes.com |
Treasury Auctions Set for This Week
Treasury’s schedule of financing this week. nytimes.com |
A Christie’s Record for a Chinese Oil
A Minimalist 1950s oil-on-masonite painting, “Cats and Birds,” by the celebrated Chinese artist Sanyu fetched a record $5.4 million at Christie’s Hong Kong auction, Reuters reported. nytimes.com |
Greek Bond Yields Soar in Sell-Off
The surge in interest rates on Greek bonds is expected to make it more difficult for the country to borrow. nytimes.com |
Postwar and Contemporary Sale Is Stunning Success at Christie's
Jasper Johns's "Flag" earned $28.6 million, a world auction record in a sale that had a 94 percent success rate. nytimes.com |