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Currency Exchanges
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Saturday, September 6, 2008
Why the dollar is hot again
Business |
September 6, 2008
Like any globe-trotter, capital sometimes gets weary or fearful and just wants to go home. Read more
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Oil price reaches a record
Business |
March 4, 2008
The gravity-defying price of oil shot through another barrier Monday by briefly touching $103.95 a barrel in New York trading, the highest cost ever for black gold even after adjusting for inflation. Read more
Friday, February 29, 2008
Salud: Vintners raise a glass to the weaker dollar
Business |
February 29, 2008
With the declining value of the U.S. dollar and increasing wine sales overseas, Charles Shaw wine, an American favorite, may seem in some places more like “One-Buck Chuck.” Read more
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Canada cuts key rate in a surprise move
Business |
December 5, 2007
Canada’s central bank unexpectedly lowered its key interest rate
by a quarter of a point Tuesday to combat threats to the country’s
economy posed by a strong Canadian dollar and the global credit crisis. Read more
Palm Springs or Canada in the winter? Hmm, eh?
Business |
December 5, 2007
Doug Morrison saw the snow outside his Edmonton, Canada, bedroom
window one morning last week and knew this was the time. Read more
Saturday, November 17, 2007
When dollar falls, European exporters count their bruises
Business |
November 17, 2007
At Yves Saint Laurent, the storied French design house that
manufactures exclusively in Europe, the plunging value of the U.S.
dollar has Chief Executive Valerie Hermann thinking about the number
of pockets on a skirt and the price of embroidery on a dress. Read more
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Euro zone officials fret over dollar’s fall
Business |
October 3, 2007
The euro zone is mounting a fresh bid to halt the dollar’s slide
against the euro as a meeting of the Group of 7 economic powers
approaches, but the United States kept silent on the issue on Tuesday
and Britain distanced itself. Read more
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Save yourself sticker shock; avoid the euro
Travel |
September 16, 2007
Before 21-year-old Neel Bhuta spent a semester abroad last year,
the New York University economics and history major carefully studied
the cost of a beer abroad. Read more
Saturday, September 15, 2007
The incredible shrinking dollar
Business |
September 15, 2007
On his way to Italy this week, John Blount was dreading the
message he’d have to give the artisans who make the pasta and tomato
sauce his San Francisco company imports to the U.S. With the dollar hitting yet another record low against the euro in
recent days, Blount faces the prospect of paying more than ever for
the linguine, bucatini and other goods he buys in Italy. Read more
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Euro climbs to a record as the dollar resumes slide
Business |
September 12, 2007
The dollar is back to its losing ways against its rivals, cutting
Americans’ purchasing power abroad but also boosting their returns on
foreign investments. Read more
Saturday, April 28, 2007
The euro climbs to new heights
Business |
April 28, 2007
Get ready to shell out more for that European vacation, and for your
favorite goodies exported from the Continent. Read more
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Briefly
Business |
September 19, 2006
Two foreign currency exchange companies operating in San Francisco
agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle allegations of fraudulent
promises to clients and job seekers, the U.S. Commodity Futures
Trading Commission said Monday. Read more
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Dollar Off on Talk of Shift in Reserves
Business |
April 5, 2006
Talk is rising again about central banks in key emerging economies
shifting some of their largely dollar-dominated currency reserves
into euros or other currencies. Read more
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Checking out the currency options
Travel |
January 22, 2006
DURING the early days of international bicycle touring, cyclists
would hide coins and valuables in the tubing of their bicycle frames
to evade robbers. Read more
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Dollar Is Gaining Strength Against Euro as Year Ends
Business |
December 27, 2005
On the verge of notching its biggest one-year gain against the euro,
the dollar may show even more strength during the last week of the
year, a Bloomberg News survey shows. Read more
Thursday, August 11, 2005
China Reveals Details of Yuan Revaluation
Business |
August 11, 2005
China disclosed for the first time Wednesday the composition of the
basket of currencies used to set the yuan’s value, saying it mainly
included the dollar, euro, yen and Korean won. Read more
Friday, July 22, 2005
In a Significant Shift, China Raises Value of Its Currency
Business |
July 22, 2005
Facing intense international pressure, China took a crucial first
step Thursday toward overhauling its currency system, a move that
could help ease U.S.-China tensions but eventually raise costs for
everything from toys and fruit juice to homes. Read more
Thursday, June 2, 2005
Euro Slides Again on Dutch Rejection of European Union Constitution
Business |
June 2, 2005
The once-robust euro was slammed anew Wednesday after Dutch voters
rejected the European Union constitution and fresh economic data
suggested a deteriorating outlook for the Continent. Read more
Monday, May 30, 2005
Euro Dips After French Reject EU Constitution
World |
May 30, 2005
The euro fell slightly against the dollar and yen in Asia in early
trading today after French voters rejected the European Union constitution. Read more
Thursday, May 19, 2005
China Expands Currency Trading
Business |
May 19, 2005
China launched a new foreign exchange trading system Wednesday that
allows domestic trading in currencies other than the yuan, a
milestone in the country’s effort to reform its tightly controlled
currency regime. Read more
