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Currency
Iceland could adopt the Canadian loonie
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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.
The problem with cash
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Kai Ryssdal
Feb 15, 2012
In his new book, "The End of Money," David Wolman explains why he advocates for the elimination of cash.
Saving money on making money
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 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
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Jing Zhao
Feb 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
Dec 27, 2011
After signing similar deals with China and Korea, this third move shows that Japan might be on its way back to prominence.
For public good, not for profit.
China, Japan make currency deal
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Andrew Wood
Dec 26, 2011
China and Japan announce plans to allow businesses to swap currency without dealing in U.S. dollars
Podcast: Extreme weather, much ado about mutton, and more shopping madness
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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
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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.