AN investigation by an animal advocacy group in the US has found coats — some with designer labels such as Tommy Hilfiger — made from dog’s fur.

Wall Street posted a moderate decline today, giving back part of the previous session’s gains as investors once again fretted about interest rates and the economy.

Nervous US investors overlooked strong earnings from Citigroup and a possible merger of two department store giants, pushing stocks substantially lower today after disappointing earnings from the technology sector.