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Petrodollars Snap Up Americana

Foreigners 'recycle' bucks with trophy buys like Chrysler Building

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 10, 2008 4:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – Foreign investors flush with dollars from the global commodities boom are using those greenbacks to buy flashy American properties, the New York Times reports. The government of Abu Dhabi bought a 75% stake in the Chrysler building Tuesday. Other recent "trophy" buys have included...   Read full story »

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