Economics Gold traded flat on Wednesday, perching near a 1-1/2-week high hit in the previous session as the US Federal Reserve reassured investors of its commitment to loose monetary policy, burnishing bullion's appeal as a hedge against inflation. More from Reuters Lebanese civil servants and teachers will march on Wednesday toward the government’s headquarters in Beirut to increase pressure on the Cabinet to refer a wage hike draft bill to Parliament. More from The Daily Star The Institute of International Finance estimated that Lebanon’s GDP growth fell to 0.8 percent in 2012, down from 1.8 percent in 2011, saying the decline highlighted the need for a stable political environment and structural reform. More from The Daily Star Companies Lebanon's energy ministry has signed a $348 million contract with a Danish-German consortium to build new power plants in Jiyyeh and Zouk. More from The Daily Star Qatar’s sovereign wealth
