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Podcast: Extreme weather, much ado about mutton, and more shopping madness
Adriene Hill Dec 26, 2011
An increase in extreme weather in 2011 has lead to one of the most expensive years for insurance claims. It's also turning out to be a record year for sheep rustlers on the lamb in the English countryside, where a record number of sheep have gone missing this year. Plus, China and Japan make a currency deal, Detroit girds for possible state takeover, and more top headlines from around the globe on this day after Christmas.
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.
Euro weakens, but just part of the economic picture
Scott Tong Dec 14, 2011
The euro has fallen to its weakest point against the dollar in almost a year. This helps American travelers to Europe -- but only if they can afford a vacation.
The next global crisis: Currency wars
Kai Ryssdal Nov 18, 2011
Author Jim Rickards discusses how currency wars affect everyday Americans and why intentionally lowering the value of currencies doesn't work.
Be wary of high yields abroad
Chris Farrell Nov 18, 2011
I have some money that I would like to place in a certificate of deposit to improve my return. Most of the U.S. banks I've looked at are offering 1.00% or less. However, some international banks -- most notably, Indian banks -- are offering around 9.00%. Is there a reason not to invest my money in an overseas institution when the payback looks so much better? Mark, Portland, OR
That's a Whole Lot of Renminbi!
Amanda Aronczyk Nov 3, 2011
If you happened to keep an eye on the currency markets, you may have noticed that it's been a banner week for China's renminbi. The Chinese...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Nuclear crisis intensifies in Japan, G7 rallies to lower the yen
Katharine Crnko Mar 18, 2011
Here are the latest headlines from the Marketplace Morning Report and around the web. ...
MIDDAY UPDATE: Chinese delegation, Walmart, Target and Arby's
Katharine Crnko Jan 20, 2011
China announced a 10.3 percent GDP growth in December today. That's three times faster than GDP growth in the U.S., leading economists to believe...
From the Road: Euro Angst
David Brancaccio Nov 3, 2011
Is Europe on the verge of throwing out it its single currency?
You hear whispers of that, in the face of strains on the continent's monetary uni...
The U.S., China and the yuan
Megan Larson Sep 21, 2011
For years now, the U.S. has been pushing China to let its currency float. Back in 2007, when I was in graduate school working for Voice of America...
