The Japanese are devaluing their currency, but American investors shouldn’t be worried.
Virginia moves closer to creating state's own currency
‘So far, only Utah has approved a law recognizing nontraditional currency’
The weakening of the petrodollar
Over the next few years we should expect the petrodollar to lose dominance even as the greenback’s reserve currency status diminishes.
Threats of Chinese 'trade war' turn focus of economic debate outward - TheDC
Talk of tariffs and currency manipulation loom large as GOP candidates scrap, spar
Pelosi: US will no longer 'ride the Chinese tiger' [VIDEO] - TheDC
‘Our role is to register the concern of the American people on’ China’s alleged currency manipulation
Schumer: China getting away with 'economic murder' against US - TheDC Video
Leading Senate Democrat pushes bill that would pressure China to allow the value of its currency to rise
Boehner dismisses move to punish China on currency - AP
Senate bill aimed to penalize countries for undervaluing their currencies dismissed
China rating agency: World to 'discard' the dollar - CNBC
Leading rating agency chair says the world’s reserve currency will fall as policy makers explore the implication of S&P’s decision to slash the U.S.’s AAA rating
Canada switching to plastic money - Globe and Mail
Bank of Canada hopes that the new ‘synthetic’ banknotes, which will be nearly impossible to destroy, will cut down on counterfeiting
The end of the dollar bill? High cotton prices could force $1 coin - TIME
In 2010, the cost of making one bill was 50% more than it had been in 2008
Merry Christmas
Even in this magical season, there are those seeking to take the manger from the town square, put the ‘X’ over Christ, and remove mottos from coinage.
Why Irish eyes aren't smiling
The Irish government is in danger of defaulting on its debt.
IMF alleges China substantially undervaluing currency - WaPo
Undervalued Chinese currency could affect other global markets
House slaps China on currency rules - WaPo
New penalties punish China and other nations accused of currency manipulation
Don't fear a trade war with China
Congress should stop listening to the alarmists before the alarm bell really rings on America’s economic future.
Japan acts to weaken Yen - NYT
The move is a bid to protect its export-led economy, intervening in international currency markets for the first time since 2004
China now second largest economy - FOX Business
Country’s rapid growth surpasses Japan and may soon exceed U.S.
Rupee gets a makeover - NYT
Indian government approves rupee symbol designed by Indian Institute of Technology student
