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Currency
What does a strong dollar mean for the U.S. and world economies?
May 17, 2022
A strong dollar means lower prices for goods from abroad. For countries that import commodities priced in dollars, however, it's bad news.
Russia is trying to prop up the ruble ... but it's not working
Mar 2, 2022
The ruble is a free-floating currency whose value tracks supply and demand. But sanctions have demolished demand and wrecked the market.
How does the U.S. Mint decide how many coins to produce each year?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 27, 2022
Billions of coins entered circulation in 2021 alone. But the pandemic has slowed supply and created demand.
Can a platinum coin solve the debt-ceiling standoff?
by
Matt Levin
Oct 7, 2021
A legal loophole could let The Treasury Department mint the money it needs to run the government
One way to value currencies? Compare Big Mac prices.
Jan 20, 2021
What the popular McDonald’s sandwich has to do with currency manipulation, trade policy and the incoming Biden administration.
Five things to think about when Trump says he wants a weaker dollar
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 23, 2019
When thinking about the U.S. dollar, it's important to think globally.
Strong dollar undermines Trump on trade
Aug 5, 2019
The U.S. dollar offers a safe haven in times of investor uncertainty and fear.
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S&P 500 plunges in worst loss of year as trade war escalates
Aug 5, 2019
It comes as the Chinese yuan dropped to its lowest level against the dollar in a decade.
Stocks around the world slide as trade war worsens
Aug 5, 2019
It's the largest drop since December.
What's the deal with the U.S. dollar?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 26, 2019
From presidential tweets to corporate earnings reports, the U.S. dollar has been getting a lot of mentions recently.