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Timothy Geithner's signature not fit for print
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Treasury Secretary had to upgrade his autograph to appear on U.S. currency, he revealed in an interview with Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal
Utah officially makes gold and silver legal tender
Friday, April 20, 2012
The governor signed into law this week that gold and silver coinage is legal tender in the state of Utah. But how does it work?
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Iceland could adopt the Canadian loonie
Monday, April 16, 2012
Iceland is looking to possibly adopt the Canadian currency. How would that work, and might that affect either country's economies?
The future of currency in Canada
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Canada just recently announced plans to phase out the penny, and now it's looking to bring it back -- in digital form.
As politics shift in Myanmar, so do economics
Monday, April 2, 2012
Myanmar's foreign minister announced that historic elections in the country have gone smoothly, including apparent victories by pro-Democracy candidates. Also this morning, Myanmar's central bank floated the country's currency for the first time.
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The problem with cash
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
In his new book, "The End of Money," David Wolman explains why he advocates for the elimination of cash.
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Saving money on making money
Monday, February 13, 2012
In his new budget released today, President Obama said he wants Congress to let the Treasury Department use cheaper materials to mint our coins.
Economists: RMB internationalization good for U.S., global economy
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Many fear that China's RMB is going to overtake the U.S. dollar as the world's most important currency. But some say the U.S. should encourage China to progress with the RMB internationalization.
Japan to agree on currency deal with India
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
After signing similar deals with China and Korea, this third move shows that Japan might be on its way back to prominence.
Podcast: Extreme weather, much ado about mutton, and more shopping madness
Monday, December 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.
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