Category: Currency

Markets Gain After Trump Says He Has No Plans to Oust Fed Chief

Remarks by President Trump and his Treasury secretary fueled a rebound in global stocks, extending a surge that started on Wall Street.
Gold Price Sets Another Record as Trump’s Tariffs Unnerve Markets

President Trump’s tariffs and his attacks on the Federal Reserve continue to unnerve the markets, pushing investors away from the dollar and toward havens like gold.
US Dollar Keeps Falling as Trump’s Tariffs Rattle Investors

President Trump’s tariff blitz has rattled investors and shaken their faith in one of the most reliable and ubiquitous assets in the world economy.
Trump Has Added Risk to the Surest Bet in Global Finance

Shocked by Trump’s trade war, foreign investors are selling U.S. government bonds, long the world’s safe haven.
Stocks Post Gain for the Week, but Investors Remain Anxious

While the S&P 500 rose, other corners of the financial markets showed that investors expect big swings to continue.
How a Crypto Craze Swept An Argentine Town

In San Pedro, Argentina, 16,000 people, a fifth of the population, signed up for a cryptocurrency exchange where everyone won. Until they didn’t.
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up

The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.
So, You Want to Get Rid of the Penny. Do You Have a Plan for the Nickel?

President Trump’s plan to eliminate the penny could save the government money, but there’s no guarantee.
Trump’s Threats About the Dollar Could Push Other Countries to Find Alternatives

President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that seek to replace the dollar in trade or undermine its global reserve currency status.
Will Trump’s Dollar Diplomacy Roil Global Trade?

The President-elect is demanding the so-called BRICS countries pledge fealty to the greenback, or risk a new wave of tariffs.
Scott Bessent Helped ‘Break’ the Bank of England. Now He’ll Run the U.S. Treasury.

Scott Bessent’s former colleagues and rivals see the prospective Treasury secretary as a thoughtful choice with a broad understanding of financial markets.