Commodities smash records in historic week

LONDON, October 15, 2010 - Gold, tin, rubber and cotton hit record peaks this week, aided by keen demand, the tumbling dollar and strengthening hopes of new monetary easing measures from the US Federal Reserve, analysts said.
iPad and other gadgets drain Asia of electronic components

iPad and other gadgets drain Asia of electronic components

The launch this year of must-have gadgets such as the iPad, the iPhone 4 and a host of other smartphones, tablet computers and 3D televisions is draining the Asian market dry of electronic components.