Costs for new schools heading up (Concord Monitor)

As the Concord School Board nears a vote to authorize bonding its elementary school consolidation, threats to state building aid and a 13 percent jump in estimated project costs could thwart a commitment to capping annual payments.

Gold Drops for Second Day as Dubai Debt Concern Boosts Dollar (Bloomberg)

Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) — Gold declined for a second day, extending its retreat from an all-time high as a stronger dollar damped demand for the precious metal as an alternative asset.

State Salvations: Local Consolidation (The MetroWest Daily News)

The idea of Hamilton and Wenham combining services was nothing new. After all, the two towns have shared a school district, an emergency dispatch center, library and facilities manager since the 1960s.

Debt forgiveness in few modified mortgages (The Nashua Telegraph)

Less than one in 50 mortgage modifications includes debt forgiveness, which is considered the surest way to prevent foreclosure. …

Japanese Bonds Decline as Stock Gains Reduce Demand for Debt (Bloomberg)

July 31 (Bloomberg) — Japan’s bonds fell for a second day, pushing up benchmark 10-year yields to a five-week high, as gains in regional stocks reduced demand for the relative safety of government debt.

Treasuries Rise for Second Day as Stock Losses Spur Debt Demand (Bloomberg)

July 13 (Bloomberg) — Treasuries gained for a second day, led by 10- and 30-year securities, as stocks around the world declined on concern the global recovery is faltering, increasing demand for the relative safety of government debt.

Treasuries Advance as Asian Stocks Decline, Boosting Debt Demand (Bloomberg)

July 13 (Bloomberg) — Treasuries gained after a decline in Asian stocks increased demand for the relative safety of government debt. The 10-year yield fell 2 basis points to 3.29 percent as of 2:08 p.m. in Tokyo.