| Estate agents cut jobs as property prices decline (Irish Examiner) CLEAR evidence the housing crisis is hitting hard has started to emerge in various parts of the country. Apart from falling house prices and the threat of a 20,000 job losses in construction this year estate agents are starting to feel the strain. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Treasury Auctions Set for This Week The Treasury’s schedule of financing this week included Monday’s auction of new three- and six-month bills, and auctions of four-week and one-year bills on Tuesday. nytimes.com |
At Upbeat Christie’s Auction, Some Record Prices The evening, while a victory for the auction house, still illustrated how contracted the market has become. nytimes.com |
Bidder Pays $34,900 for ‘Mein Kampf’ A British auction house says a signed copy of Hitler’s infamous manifesto “Mein Kampf” was sold for $34,900. nytimes.com |
A Famed Paris Restaurant to Auction Its Wines In a downturn, the restaurant La Tour d’Argent will sell a modest 4 percent of its 450,000-bottle collection, a first since the restaurant opened in 1582. nytimes.com |