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'Currency wars' on the agenda at the G20
Andrew Walker Feb 15, 2013
The Group of 20 major world economies are meeting in Moscow today, and the biggest item on the agenda is global monetary policy with some countries complaining about a 'currency war.'
Sniffing out what money smells like
Sarah Gardner Jun 14, 2012
Does money have a unique smell? We explore the scent of fresh (and not so fresh) dollar bills and how some dogs can recognize the smell of greenbacks.
China and Japan cut out the middleman
Roland Buerk May 29, 2012
China and Japan move to trade each other's currencies directly, without using the U.S. dollar to set the exchange rate. The change is a new step toward a world where the dollar is not last word in global currencies.
The argument for ending the dollar bill
Jeremy Hobson Mar 2, 2012
Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa is among the U.S. senators pushing for the end of the dollar bill in the quest to save the government money.
Dollar coins vs. dollar bills: The debate
Mary Dooe Mar 2, 2012
All morning long we've been asking for your opinion on coins vs. bills following our interview with Senator Tom Harkin on the subject.
The problem with cash
Kai Ryssdal Feb 15, 2012
In his new book, "The End of Money," David Wolman explains why he advocates for the elimination of cash.
U.S. dollar strengthens against the euro
Scott Tong Dec 14, 2011
The U.S. dollar hits an 11 month high against the euro as questions remain about the ability to solve the debt crisis in Europe.
Why does the EU want U.S. dollars?
Paddy Hirsch Dec 2, 2011
Marketplace Money Senior Producer Paddy Hirsch explains why Europe needs dollars instead of euros as the EU tries to sort out its financial problems.
Super committee fails, but U.S. investment still best option
Stephen Beard Nov 22, 2011
Credit ratings agencies don't seem to be phased by the super committee failure, in large part because the U.S. dollar and bond markets are still strong compared to Europe and China.
Video: Barry Eichengreen on the Post-Dollar World
Stan Alcorn Mar 28, 2012
As the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy rapped, it's all about the Benjamins. That's $100 bills, and there are more of them in circulation...
